Welcome to this week's Washington County Update! I attended the Arkansas Association of Counties Annual Conference in Hot Springs last week. I will have more on that next week - there is already so much to cover in this edition. _________________________________________________________________ When government weighs the benefits of a decision, the human cost belongs on the scale too. 🌟 Last week, the Finance & Budget Committee voted 8–3 to advance Washington County’s participation in the...

Welcome to this week's Washington County Update! The Finance & Budget Committee meets Monday evening to begin important discussions about the county’s 2027 budget. This week’s newsletter examines proposed employee salary increases and their potential effect on labor budgets, two ordinances designed to strengthen the Quorum Court’s control over capital spending (which I support), and the proposed SCAAP ordinance involving the county’s participation in a federal immigration-enforcement...

Welcome to this week's Washington County Update! This edition includes County Services agenda highlights, new jail and juvenile detention statistics, county employment opportunities, labor cost trends, and several items to watch in the coming weeks. _________________________________________________________________ 🌟 Professional Development I am honored to have been selected to participate in the Central Community Development Institute at the University of Central Arkansas in Conway. This...