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The Quorum Court is the Legislative body of county government. Officers representing 13 districts within the county meet to conduct county business and review ordinances and resolutions for passage. The court meets the second and fourth Mondays of each month at 5: 30 p.m. in the basement meeting room of the Craighead County Courthouse Annex located at 511 Union Street, Jonesboro, AR, 72401. The county judge is the presiding officer over the Quorum Court without a vote but with the power of veto. This veto can be overridden with a 3/5 vote of the total membership of the Quorum Court. The Justice of the Peace is an elected official in county government. Craighead County has 13 Justices of the Peace, who form the Craighead County Quorum Court.
Duties of the Quorum Court include the following powers but are not limited to:
Adopt county ordinances and appropriate funds
Levy taxes in a manner as prescribed by law
Fill vacancies in county offices
Fix the compensation of each county officer with a minimum and maximum to be determined by the law
Provide for any service or performance of any function relating to county affairs
Exercise any other powers necessary for the effective administration of authorized services and functions
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
Steve Cline – Chair
Terry Couch
David Tennison
Garrett Barnes
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Josh Longmire – Chair
Rick Myers
Dan Pasmore
Barry Forrest
Darrel Cook
PUBLIC SERVICE COMMITTEE
Richard Rogers – Chair
Brad Noel
Linda Allison
Kevin Williams
Group Email: quorumcourtmembers@craigheadcounty.org.
County Judge: Marvin Day
Number:(870) 933-4500
Email: mday@craigheadcountyar.gov
Phone number: 870-933-4500
Time Served: 7 years
County Clerk: Mary Dawn Marshall
Time Served: 3 years
Phone number: 870-933-4520
Email: mdmarshall@craigheadcountyar.gov
Sonia F. Hagood: Prosecuting Attorney for the 2nd Judicial District in Arkansas for Craighead County.
Phone Number: 870-239-9598
Time Served: 3 Years
Email: None
District 1: Brad Noel, Phone Number: 870-919-9334
District 2: Garrett Barnes, Phone number: 870-897-0680
District 3: Barry Forrest, Phone number: 870-897-1078
District 4: Linda Allison, Phone number: 870-243-5825
District 5: Rick Myers, Phone number: 870-759-0996
District 6: Darrel Cook, Phone number: 870-974-0078
District 7: Richard Rogers Phone number : 870-243-0124
District 8: David Tennison, Phone number: 870-273-0714
District 9: Josh Longmire, Phone number : 870-761-5674
District 10: Steve Cline, Phone number: 870-926-7184
District 11: Dan Pasmore, Phone number: 870-933-8804
District 12: Terry Couch, Phone number: 482-3996
District 13: Kevin Williams, Phone number: 870-919-2174
History of Issues and Current Topics:
- Budgetary Disagreements: The 2026 budget passed 12-1, with concerns raised regarding the specific allocation of taxes for road improvements.
- Infrastructure Improvements: The court is actively managing costs related to aging infrastructure, including courthouse renovations and, as of early 2026, considering a new district court building.
- Statewide Context: While not specific to Jonesboro, Arkansas Quorum Courts have recently faced disputes regarding their authority over library operations and funding. Arkansas Advocate +3
The Quorum Court acts as the legislative body for the county, responsible for adopting ordinances, levying taxes, and setting salaries for county officers. Craighead County Arkansas (.gov)
Relevant budgetary information:
Total Budget: $59,808,690.70
Key Increases: 27% rise in health insurance, 11.5% in workers’ compensation, 33% in building insurance.
Highlights: Raises for all county employees, funding for potential courthouse annex window replacements, and ongoing discussions regarding a new district court building.
The Craighead County Quorum Court approved a $59.8 million budget for 2026, featuring significant increases in insurance costs, employee raises, and potential building improvements. Key figures include Judge Marvin Day and Justice Garrett Barnes, who dissented over road tax clarity. Recent discussions involve potential, new district court construction and courthouse annex upgrades. Jonesboro Right Now +3
Upcoming Agenda:
Links:
https://www.kait8.com/2025/07/14/quorum-court-committee-consider-private-club-application/
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