📅 Week of:   April 12, 2026  📍 Washington County, Arkansas If you are on my subscriber list, you will receive two newsletters this week. That’s by design—some issues require more focused attention and transparency. I want to continue to keep updates clear and focused so you can stay informed without being overwhelmed. Sometimes there's just too much going on for one update. ____________________________________________________________ Arkansas Justice Reform Coalition (AJRC) maintains a...

Former Crisis Stabilization Unit Building I have prepared this “Special Report” separate from my regular newsletter because what I am covering here warrants focused attention. The community—and particularly those with expertise in criminal justice reform—should be aware of what the county has applied for and evidently plans to do. That includes incarcerated and previously incarcerated individuals. What is the Community Rebuilding Initiative? a/k/a CRI: The CRI is a jail-based program...

📅 Week of:   April 5, 2026  📍 Washington County, Arkansas WHAT’S REALLY HAPPENING IN WASHINGTON COUNTY This week’s County Services meeting made something clear: when processes are unclear or inconsistently applied, it creates real consequences—for businesses, for residents, and for the county as a whole. Some agenda items highlighted gaps in enforcement, communication, and transparency. I’ve outlined the key takeaways below so you can see exactly what’s happening and why it matters.  ...