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Little River Sheriff/Collector Ind

Over their four-year term, a county sheriff is responsible for:Serving as county tax collector in counties where a separate position doesn't exist.Executing court summons, enforcing judgments, orders, injunctions, garnishments, serving evictions, and making arrests on warrants issued by the courts.Preserving the peace, preventing/detecting/investigating criminal activity, control of crowds at public events, control of traffic at accidents, protecting property during emergencies. Custody of the county jail and the people incarcerated within it. This includes providing food and health care to people in jail as they wait for bond or the outcome of their court case. (Note: not every county has a jail, but the sheriff's department still would be responsible for transporting people to the jail they use and to/from court).Record keeping related to law enforcement and people in jail.https://www.uaex.uada.edu/business-communities/ced-blog/posts/2022/may/what-is-a-county-sheriff.aspx______________________________________________________________Over their four-year term, a county tax collector is responsible for:Sending out tax bills to all property owners in the countyCollecting tax payments owed to county, city, school, improvement districtsTurning over the tax payments to the county treasurer every monthPreparing a list every year of people who haven’t paid their taxes to publish in the newspaperIn counties where there is a combined sheriff-collector position, the office also collects court fineshttps://www.uaex.uada.edu/business-communities/ced-blog/posts/2022/may/what-is-a-county-collector.

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    Glen Ray Bowman
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    Channen Branch
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Mailing Address 129 Garrison lane
Ashdown, AR 71822
Campaign Phone 9035562206
The Sheriff is responsible for protecting the safety and rights of all residents in the county. This includes managing the county jail, providing law enforcement services in unincorporated areas, serving court papers, transporting inmates, and working with local, state, and federal agencies. The Sheriff also oversees the department’s budget, personnel, and policies, ensuring operations are legal, ethical, and transparent while maintaining public trust and accountability.
I bring experience in leadership, administration, budgeting, and community engagement. I have served on multiple boards and in executive roles where I managed people, resources, and public programs. I am a licensed mental health paraprofessional, giving me insight into crisis response, de-escalation, and community-based solutions. My background in marketing and organizational leadership equips me to modernize operations, improve communication, and build strong partnerships that support both public safety and transparency.
My first priority will be improving transparency and communication between the Sheriff’s Office and the public. I will establish regular community town halls, publish clear reports on department operations, and create accessible ways for residents to ask questions and share concerns. By opening communication and involving the community in problem-solving, we can build trust, identify real needs, and ensure the department serves the people effectively and fairly.
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