Lonoke JP #10
Over their two-year term, a JP is responsible for:Setting real estate, personal property and sales tax rates in the county.Determining the final budget for county departments and offices - including salaries - and appropriating funds for county expenses.Preserving the peace and order in the county, though they do not have the authority to make any offense a felony. This often takes the form of passing county laws and in some counties making planning decisions.Contract or join with any other county or city, or the federal government for a public purpose.Creating, consolidating, separating, or abandoning any elected office in the county if first approved by voters.Filling vacancies in elected county offices.Providing for any service or performance of any function related to county affairs.Many Quorum Courts also have subcommittees that JPs serve on and discuss the more nitty gritty details before an issue appears before the whole group. These committees have included budget/finance, building, economic development, environmental, personnel, legislative affairs, public safety, Justices of the peace also have the authority to marry a couple.https://www.uaex.uada.edu/business-communities/ced-blog/posts/2022/may/what-is-a-justice-of-the-peace.aspx
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Rose Bryant
(Rep)
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Walt Lanehart
(Rep)
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As a candidate for Justice of the Peace, my role is focused on serving the people of my district with integrity, accountability, and common-sense leadership. The Justice of the Peace serves on the Quorum Court, which is the legislative body of county government. In this position, I will be responsible for helping create and adopt the county budget, setting local ordinances, and ensuring taxpayer dollars are used responsibly. I will work closely with county officials and community members to address local needs, improve public services, and support policies that strengthen safety, infrastructure, and quality of life. My duty is to be a voice for the residents I represent.
I bring a blue-collar, boots-on-the-ground perspective to county government one that values hard work, fairness, and accountability. I’m not a politician I’m someone who understands the everyday issues that matter to people because I live and work alongside them. These experiences make me well-prepared to make responsible decisions, advocate for my community, and serve effectively as Justice of the Peace.
The first thing I plan to improve when I take office as Justice of the Peace is transparency and communication between county government and the people we serve. Too many residents feel left out of the process or unsure of how decisions are made, and that creates frustration and distrust. County government works best when people know what’s happening, where their tax dollars are going, and how they can make their voices heard.
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