NOTICE OF ELECTION BY THE AUTHORITY VESTED WE, ARKANSAS COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION, DO HEREBY PROCLAIM THAT THERE WILL BE A GENERAL ELECTION HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2014, IN ARKANSAS COUNTY, ARKANSAS AT THE FOLLOWING POLLING SITES: The polls will open at 7:30 a.m. and close at 7:30 p.m. POLLING LOCATIONS
PRECINCTS
Gillett City Hall 209 W. Main Gillett, AR 72055
Gillett Ward 1 Gillett Ward 2 Gillett Ward 3 Arkansas Stanley Chester
St. Charles Fire Station 610 Broadway St. Charles, AR 72140
St. Charles Crockett Prairie
Almyra Community Center 107 Elizabeth Street Almyra, AR 72003
Almyra Mill Bayou Keaton
DeWitt Community Center #1 Ron Fowler Rd. DeWitt, AR 72042
DeWitt Ward 1 DeWitt Ward 2 DeWitt Ward 3 Lagrue Pt. Deluce Bayou Meto Brewer Garland
Humphrey City Hall 113 South Division Humphrey, AR 72073
Humphrey Ward 1 Humphrey Ward 3 Henton Barton
Grand Prairie Center 2709 Hwy 165 South Stuttgart, AR 72160
Stuttgart Ward 1 Stuttgart Ward 2 Stuttgart Ward 3 McFall Morris GumPond
Arkansas County Courthouse 101 Court Square DeWitt, AR 72042
*Early and **Absentee Only
Arkansas County Courthouse 302 S. College Stuttgart, AR 72160
*Early and **Absentee Only
*Early voting begins October 20, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday, and 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday. Early voting ends at 5:00 p.m. on November 3, 2014. **Absentee ballot information is available at the Arkansas County Clerk’s office in DeWitt (870)946-4349 or Stuttgart (870)673-7311. Opening, processing, canvassing and counting of ballots will begin November 4, 2014 at 4:00 p.m. at the Arkansas County Courthouse, 101 Court Square, DeWitt, AR 72042.
U.S Senate
Tom Cotton, Republican Senator Mark Pryor, Democratic Mark H. Swaney, Green Nathan LaFrance, Libertarian Write-In Candidate
U.S. Congress District 01
Congressman Rick Crawford, Republican Mayor Jackie McPherson, Democratic Brian Scott Willhite, Libertarian
Governor
J. Joshua Drake, Green Frank Gilbert, Libertarian Asa Hutchinson, Republican Mike Ross, Democratic
Lieutenant Governor
Christopher Olson, Libertarian Congressman Tim Griffin, Republican John Burkhalter, Democratic
Attorney General
Leslie Rutledge, Republican Representative Nate Steel, Democratic Aaron Cash, Libertarian
Secretary of State
Jacob D. Holloway, Libertarian Secretary of State Mark Martin, Republican Susan Inman, Democratic
State Treasurer
Karen Sealy Garcia, Democratic Chris Hayes, Libertarian Circuit Clerk Dennis Milligan, Republican
Auditor of State
Regina Stewart Hampton, Democratic Brian Leach, Libertarian Representative Andrea Lea, Republican
Commissioner of State Lands Commissioner John Thurston, Republican Mark A. Robertson, Democratic Elvis D. Presley, Libertarian
State Representative Dist. 14 Buddy Fisher, Republican Camille Bennett, Democratic
Arkansas County Circuit Clerk Sarah Merchant
Mayor of Almyra Mark C. Bennett
Mayor of DeWitt
Michael Burford, Independent Ralph Relyea, Independent
Mayor of Gillett Jared Holzhauer
Mayor of Humphrey
Rodney Henderson, Independent Ronnie Carr, Independent
Humphrey Alderman Ward 1, Position 1 Albert Esquibel, Independent Donald Ray Combs, Independent
Mayor of St. Charles Robert F. Patrick
St. Charles Alderman Position 2 Robert B. Newkirk, Independent Walter L. Jones, Independent
St. Charles Alderman Position 5 Ted Johnson, Independent R. Ryan Long, Independent
Mayor of Stuttgart
J.W. Green Jr., Independent Norma King Strabala, Independent Rickie C. Cook, Independent Wade Hobbs, Independent
Stuttgart Alderman Ward 2, Position 1 Joe Rhine, Independent George McGonigal, Independent
Stuttgart Alderman Ward 3, Position 1 Aaron Meins, Independent Bill Shrum, Independent
All Unopposed Democratic Candidates
State Rep. Chris Richey, State Representative Dist. 12; Representative David Hillman, State Representative Dist. 13; Thomas “Eddie” Best, County Judge; Sheriff Allen Cheek, Sheriff/ Collector; Melissa Wood, County Clerk; Regina Mannis, Assessor; Charles A. Horton, Treasurer; Cooper Essex, Coroner; Tom Hasty, Justice of the Peace Dist. 1; Roger Theis, Justice of the Peace Dist. 2; Jerry E. Rodgers, Justice of the Peace Dist. 3; Mary Ashley-Iverson, Justice of the Peace Dist. 4; Tim Criswell, Justice of the Peace Dist. 5; Inez McLemore, Justice of the Peace Dist. 6; Larry Gunnell, Justice of the Peace Dist. 7; Kirk Keller, Justice of the Peace Dist. 8; Billy R. Paxton, Constable LaGrue; James “Bubby” Shelton, Constable Keaton
All Unopposed Independent Candidates
Almyra: April Herring, Treasurer; Charles T. Rodgers, Alderman Pos. 1; Connie Price, Alderman Pos. 2; Jimmy Moss, Alderman Pos. 3; Heath Williams, Pos. 4; Vicky Price, Alderman Pos. 5 DeWitt: Lelia M. Bell, Clerk; Ada Marie Clark, Alderman Ward 1 Position1; Debbie Fox, Alderman Ward 1 Position 2; James Vernor, Alderman Ward 2 Position1; Vivian A. Meins, Alderman Ward 2 Position 1; Robert Young Alderman Ward 3 Position 1 Gillett: Jerry Connelly, Alderman Ward 1 Position 1; Walter Raymond Sullivan, Alderman Ward 1 Position 2; Brandon Truax, Alderman Ward 2 Position 1; Curtis Fox, Alderman Ward 2 Position 2; Ronald William “Ronnie” Smith, Alderman Ward 3 Position 1; Leslie Rone, Alderman Ward 3 Position 2 Humphrey: Michael D. “Porky” Hodges, Alderman Ward 1 Position 2; Cleveland Hatch, Alderman Ward 2 Position 1; Eddie W. White, Alderman Ward 2 Position 2; James D. Carr, Jr.
(Jimmy), Alderman Ward 3 Position 1; Chad Burgess, Alderman Ward 3 Position 2 St. Charles: Naomi J. Mitchell, Recorder/Treasurer; Michelle E. Martin, Alderman Position 1; Mickey D. Johnson, Sr., Alderman Position 3; Kevin Poston, Alderman Position 4 Stuttgart: Mitri Greenhill, City Clerk/ Treasurer; M. Elizabeth Skinner, City Attorney; Joe Alexander, Jr., Alderman Ward 1 Position 1; Theodore Holt, Alderman Ward 1 Position 2; Donald Stephens, Alderman Ward 2 Position 2; Jim Craig, Alderman Ward 3 Position 2
Proposed Constitutional Amendments ISSUE NO. 1
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT REFERRED TO THE PEOPLE BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY Popular Name AN AMENDMENT EMPOWERING THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO PROVIDE FOR LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF STATE AGENCIES’ ADMINISTRATIVE RULES
ISSUE NO. 2
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT REFERRED TO THE PEOPLE BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY Popular Name AN AMENDMENT ALLOWING MORE TIME TO GATHER SIGNATURES ON A STATE-WIDE INITIATIVE OR REFERENDUM PETITION ONLY IF THE PETITION AS ORIGINALLY FILED CONTAINED AT LEAST 7% OF THE VALID SIGNATURES REQUIRED
ISSUE NO. 3
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT REFERRED TO THE PEOPLE BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY Popular Name AN AMENDMENT REGULATING CONTRIBUTIONS TO CANDIDATES FOR STATE OR LOCAL OFFICE, BARRING GIFTS FROM LOBBYISTS TO CERTAIN STATE OFFICIALS, AND SETTING TERM LIMITS FOR MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY
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LEGAL NOTICES
APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE NO. 2014- 15 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE NO 2013-24, ESTABLISHING A GENERAL FUND BUDGET FOR 2014; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF ARKANSAS COUNTY, ARKANSAS THAT: ARTICLE 1: The General Fund Budget for calendar year 2014 is hereby amended by increasing the total amount budgeted by the sum of Seventeen Thousand Eighty-Nine Dollars and 35/100 (17,089.35), derived from the following entities: * State of Arkansas/Reimbursement Primary Election Funds $9,256.49 *State of Arkansas/ Reimbursement Run-off Election $7,832.86 Total: $17,089.35 ARTICLE 11: Section 1000-0109 “Election Budget” of the General Fund Budget for calendar year 2014 is hereby further amended by increasing the previous appropriation by the amounts set forth below and beside each for a total of Seventeen Thousand EightyNine Dollars and 35/100 (17,089.35) derived from the State of Arkansas/Reimbursement Run-Off Primary Election Funds in the sum of Seven Thousand Dollars and 00/100 ($7,832.86) for a total of Seventeen Thousand Eighty-Nine Dollars and 35/100 ($17,089.35) with the amount set forth below and beside each, which represents anticipated and unbudgeted funds. SECTION 1000-0109, ELECTION BUDGET Sub A- Personal Services… Line Item 1002…Salaries-Part Time…$9,256.49 Reimbursement Primary Election Funds Total: $9,256.49 Sub A- Personal Services…Line Item 1002…Salaries- Part Time…$7.832.86 Reimburse Run-Off Elections Reimbursement Total: $7,832.86 Total appropriation in the amount of $17,089.35 ARTICLE 111: If any provision of this Ordinance or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held to be invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications and, to this end, the provisions of this Ordinance are declared to be severable. ARTICLE 1V: This Ordinance being necessary for the protection and preservation of the public safety, an emergency is hereby declared to exist and this Ordinance shall be of full force and effect immediately upon its passage, approval, and publication. PASSED and APPROVED this 14th day of October 2014. OCT 14 2014 Time: 11:20 AM ATTEST: MELISSA WOOD, CLERK ARKANSAS COUNTY, ARKANSAS Melissa Wood Arkansas County Clerk Glenn Sonny Cox Glenn “Sonny “ Cox Arkansas County Judge Adv. 42-1TC APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE NO. 2014-13 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE 2013-26, ESTABLISHING A JAIL OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE FINE ACCOUNT BUDGET FOR 2014; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF ARKANSAS COUNTY, ARKANSAS THAT: ARTICLE I: The following previous appropriations to the Jail Operations Maintenance Fine Account Budget for Arkansas County for calendar year 2014 is hereby decreased by the amounts set forth below and beside each: SECTION 3017-0418, JAIL OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE FINE ACCOUNT BUDGET Sub D—Capital Outlay …. Line 4004 --- Machinery & Equipment….$27,850.00 Total $27,850.00 ARTICLE II: Section “3017-0418” Jail Operations Maintenance Fine Account Budget, which is an individual budget of Special Revenue Funds Code for Arkansas County for the calendar year 2014 Line Item #4005 (Vehicles) and Line Item #4009 (Other Capital Outlay Misc.) are hereby created by re-appropriating the sum of Twenty Seven Thousand Eight Hundred Fifty Dollars and no/100 ($27.850.00) with the amount set forth below and beside each. SECTION 3017-0418, JAIL OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE FINE ACCOUNT BUDGET Sub D – Capital Outlay….. Line 4005 -Vehicles….. $19,400.00 Sub D – Capital Outlay… Line 4009 -- Other Capital Outlay Misc. $8,450.00 Total $27,850.00 ARTICLE III: If any provision of this Ordinance or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held to be invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications and, to this end, the provisions of this ordinance are declared to be severable. ARTICLE IV: This Ordinance being necessary for the protection and preservation of the public health and safety, an emergency is hereby declared to exist and this Ordinance shall be of full force and effect immediately upon its passage, approval and publication. PASSED and APPROVED this 14th day of October, 2014. ATTEST: Melissa Wood Glenn “Sonny” Cox Arkansas County Clerk Arkansas County Judge Adv. 42-1tc
FEARLESS IS THE CONFIDENCE TO LIVE TALES WORTH TELLING
ISSUE NO. 4
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT PROPOSED BY PETITION OF THE PEOPLE Popular Name THE ARKANSAS ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE AMENDMENT
With the name trusted for more than 65 years, generations have relied on the cross and shield for the security to live life.
ISSUE NO. 5
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT PROPOSED BY PETITION OF THE PEOPLE Popular Name AN ACT TO INCREASE THE ARKANSAS MINIMUM WAGE *Please contact the County Clerk’s office for full text of proposed constitutional amendments. MPI 2942
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