TRANSPARENCY CORNER AND FOLLOW THE MONEY Old Jail Expenses 1/1/2025 to 6/30/2026: $520,276.10 spent on renovations and improvements to the “Old Jail” formerly known as the women’s prison which Judge Deakins closed in 2024. The county judge wants to expand his Community Rebuilding Initiative (CRI) to that building which will, in fact, be a jail bed expansion. Over half a million dollars spent already. Building & Grounds Unveils Multi-Year Facilities Plan (See The Plan HERE) The most...

WC Judge Patrick Deakins' Refusal to Accept Grant - This is not leadership! WHEN PROCESS BECOMES MORE IMPORTANT THAN PEOPLE One of the most disappointing decisions I have seen this year was Washington County Judge Patrick Deakins’ refusal to accept an $81,000 grant from the Arkansas Access to Justice Foundation that would have funded a Social Work Coordinator in the Public Defender's Office. This grant would not have increased local taxes. It would have provided services to people involved in...

🏛️ This Week in Washington County, Arkansas 6/21/26 ________________________________ 🏆 Washington County Road Department Receives National Achievement Award Before diving into this week's county business, I want to recognize an accomplishment that deserves attention. Our Washington County employees are the ones who keep our doors open and the county running everyday. Our own Washington County Road Department has received a 2026 Achievement Award from the National Association of Counties...