Stafford to Announce Candidacy for Quorum Court JP#1 

[Hot Springs, Arkansas April 18th, 2024] – Bart Stafford plans to announce his candidacy for Garland County District 1 Justice of the Peace at a May 2nd Launch Party and Fundraiser from 5PM to 7PM at the downtown Transportation Depot. 

Personal Information

Bart and his wife Alix have owned a home in Garland County District 1 since 2016.  They are active volunteers on local boards and commissions as well as their church and other civic groups.  They also assist our unhoused neighbors at local warming and cooling centers in times of extreme weather.  Bart’s love of Hot Springs and the state of Arkansas are apparent in his service on the Hot Springs Planning Commission and as Treasurer on the board of Preserve Arkansas, a statewide nonprofit dedicated to preserving places important to Arkansas heritage.  Bart hikes with his dog Bailey (one of four rescue dogs) on National Park trails and has been an avid SCUBA diver for over 45 years. He has visited over 35 countries, but he and Alix call Hot Springs and Garland County home since discovering our amazing natural environment and buying their historic home adjacent to Hot Springs National Park. 

Professional Background and Qualifications

Bart worked his way through college while studying Business and Computer Science and graduated with honors in 1986.  His 40 years in the Energy Industry as an executive and management consultant helped him develop and sharpen skills necessary for a Justice of the Peace.  Financial management and budgeting, writing and evaluating bid and contract documents, a wide-ranging understanding of engineering and technology, being a good teammate and team leader, and strategic thinking are all part of the job description of the Quorum Court, and Bart will apply these skills as Justice of the Peace for District 1.  His career experience and leadership skills will translate directly into providing effective and proactive representation for you on the Quorum Court.

Priorities and Principles

Garland county is a great place to live with 735 square miles of natural beauty for residents and visitors to enjoy. The county government provides amenities and services 24/7/365 for over 100,000 residents plus millions of visitors each year.  Mr. Stafford is committed to focus in this role on YOU, the residents of Garland County. He understands that when you go to Cedar Glades Park, drive on county roads, interface with the Sherriff’s Department, pay your county taxes, go to our fantastic county library or vote – you are using county services overseen by the Quorum Court. He will:

·         Strive to embody honesty, integrity, empathy and inclusion,

·         Be proactive and fully engaged in the business of the Quorum Court,

·         Work with all JPs on the Quorum Court to implement solutions that are in the best interest of county residents,

·         Protect our unique natural environment,

·         Support solutions and services to achieve excellent public safety and health outcomes for county residents,

·         Defend and promote human rights for all county residents, including women, minorities, LGBTQ+ and other marginalized groups,

·         Work to provide fair and equitable access to all county services for all Garland County residents.

Mr. Stafford recently commented, “BE A VOTER. Don’t let your most important right as a US resident go unused or it might disappear.”

Press Contact

Mr. Stafford will be happy to respond to requests for interviews or presentations.

“Friends of Bart Stafford”

PO Box 1841

Hot Springs, AR 71902

info@bartforjp.org

501 420-3450