Current Events

The County Services Committee did NOT approve sending the zoning ordinance to the full Court this month. Yay! We aren’t finished with this issue yet though. Washington County Judge Patrick Deakin has decided to push through zoning ordinances that allow him to decide the fate of thousands of parcels of land with less oversight or input from either property owners or Quorum Court Justices. Read this concerned and passionate analysis from Cecilliee Duncan, an affected Washington County citizen, to see what that means, and what it may mean for you. Tonight the County Services Committee could be pressured to adopt […]

Karen Baker, Tom Cotten doesn’t like her. She must be doing something right. Karen R. Baker is a judge for Chief Justice of the Arkansas Supreme Court. She assumed office on the Court January 10, 2011. Baker is running for election as Chief Justice of the Arkansas Supreme Court which is a nonpartisan race. She is on the ballot in the general election on November 5, 2024. More information about Karen Baker at Ballotpedia HERE

The bad news… Due to a “technical glitch,” tens of thousands of voter registration updates made at Arkansas revenue offices between January and March may not have been properly processed. This error could potentially disenfranchise thousands of voters, impacting the outcome of our elections. CHECK YOUR VOTER REGISTRATION HERE! DON’T BE ONE OF THE DISENFRANCHISED! (P.S. – there’s a sample ballot on the same page)

Weds Oct 23 — 7:00 pm — Omni Center Kelly Mulhollan worked with Dale to recreate a program that optimizes Dale’s musical style and captures his unique musical quality. Dale’s mellow voice and compelling lyrics are worth hearing so don’t miss this event!

Saturday Oct 5, 4:30 pm at Omni Center Here\’s the previous meeting notice for a reminder of what the tree defenders are addressing. A new one isn’t out yet. The next meeting really is NEXT Saturday.

Tonight Monday Sept 30 – 6:00 pm – Washington County Courthouse Washington County Judge Patrick Deakin has decided to push through zoning ordinances that allow him to decide the fate of thousands of parcels of land with less oversight or input from either property owners or Quorum Court Justices. Read this concerned and passionate analysis from Cecilliee Duncan, an affected Washington County citizen, to see what that means, and what it may mean for you. Tonight the County Services Committee could be pressured to adopt his scheme unless there’s a public presence watching him. If you are available please come […]