BENTONVILLE — Republican Richard McKeehan is expecting a momentary term, while Democrat Stephanie Zamarron believes he also has the credentials for the Benton County Justice of the Peace position in District 3.
The district covers central Benton County, adding west Rogers and a small south of Bentonville.
The Quorum Court is the legislative framework of county government and is composed of 15 members called justices of the peace who are elected for a two-year term. Each justice of the peace represents a district with an approximately equivalent population. The Benton County Quorum Court is made up of 15 Republicans.
Early voting begins Oct. 24. Election Day is November 8.
Population expansion in the county is a burden on infrastructure, McKeehan said. Cities are being asked to incorporate more acres to serve more residents, he said.
The county is expected to host an assembly of all city, county and some state officials guilty of services. They will have to make long-term plans to achieve the objectives that best suit each area. They come with transportation, water and sewer services and county general plans are aimed for several years, he said.
Zamarron said it’s mandatory to plan ahead to ensure the protection and well-being of the network while also being smart stewards of taxpayers’ money. Being fiscally liable to taxpayer revenues will facilitate access to more affordable housing, expand public transportation, and make certain investments. in schooling and task creation, he said.
One of the infrastructure problems facing the county is the expansion of the jail, which will be voted on Nov. 8.
McKeehan said he supported an expansion of the criminal aimed at much-needed spaces, adding more cells, a kitchen and medical need spaces.
“I’m in favor of non-essential parts that would drive up prices and hard work to operate,” he said.
Zamarron opposed the prison.
The Quorum Court did not exhaust every conceivable remedy for criminal overcrowding before deciding to raise sales and asset taxes, he said. She said.
“There are better uses for our taxpayers’ money than jailing our neighbors,” he said. “We build our community, not criminal cells. “
“I’ve delighted in two years on the field,” McKeehan said. “I’m a longtime local and county resident, former Bentonville city councilman, owner of an engineering firm that designed subdivisions and advertising sites in northwest Arkansas. “
Zamarron now is the time for her to give back to her community.
“My 10 years in the U. S. Army and Reserves. “The U. S. Department of Education as a combat medic and behavioral scientist prepared me to deal with social problems by working with experts from local institutions,” she said. “My leadership and military service skills, as well as my years of youth training and mentoring make me the ideal candidate for Benton County’s long-term. “
Benton County justices of the peace are paid $267 according to the Quorum Court assembly, the Committee of the Whole, and the Finance Committee.
Benton County
Justice of the Peace
District 3
Richard McKeehan (right)
Age: 71
Residency: Rogers since 2011; has been a resident of Bentonville and Rogers for over 50 years
Occupation: Retired Walmart owner and McKeehan Engineering owner
Education: Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Political experience: Bentonville City Council, 2000-2002; Benton County Quorum Court, 2020 to present
Stéphanie Zamarron (D)
Age: 53
Residency: Rogers for years
Occupation: Substitute and science and quiz coach at Haas Hall Academy in Lane in Rogers
Education: BA in Sociology from the University of Kansas at Lawrence
Political experience: None