Preserve Goshen and WaSHINGTON coUNTY

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About Preserve Goshen and Washington County

Agriculture Heritage

At the heart of Goshen—where the White River meets Richland Creek—our community organization is dedicated to preserving the area's rich agricultural heritage and natural beauty. With landscapes defined by rolling hay fields, working cattle farms, and equine facilities, Goshen offers a rural charm and quality of life that we believe is worth protecting.

Our Mission

  

As development pressures grow, we advocate for thoughtful land use that honors our rural character and resists high-density zoning that threatens our open spaces, ecosystems, and way of life. Our efforts prioritize environmental conservation, sustainable growth, and community-driven planning that supports a balanced future.

Community Preservation

  

Through education, engagement, and stewardship, we strive to protect the character of our community—ensuring Goshen and rural Washington County remains a place where nature, agriculture, and residents thrive together.

IMPORTANT WASHINGTON COUNTY JUDGE RUNOFF ELECTION

TUESDAY, MARCH 31, 2026

VERY IMPORTANT UPCOMING PRIMARY RUNOFF ELECTION  FOR WASHINGTON COUNTY & GOSHEN RESIDENTS


GET OUT AND VOTE!!

EARLY VOTING STARTS MARCH 24TH

EARLY VOTING & ELECTION DAY INFORMATION

THIS ELECTION COULD NOT BE MORE CRITICAL FOR THE FUTURE OF WASHINGTON COUNTY!!

WASHINGTON COUNTY JUDGE ROLE

WASHINGTON COUNTY JUDGE

NOTE:  NOT A COURTROOM JUDGE


The Washington County Judge is the county’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and one of the most influential leaders in local government. 


This position has direct authority over county operations, public safety, infrastructure, budgeting, and long-term planning decisions that affect land use, roads, and public services. 


The County Judge oversees county operations, manages taxpayer dollars, guides road and facility maintenance, and works closely with law enforcement and emergency services to keep communities safe. By coordinating with the Quorum Court, local officials, and residents, the County Judge sets the direction for Washington County's growth, fiscal responsibility, and the long-term sustainability of Washington County for future generations.  This position is essential to ensuring accountable government, strong services, and a thriving county.


The Washington County Judge:

  • Authorizes and approves the disbursement of all appropriated county funds
  • Operates the system of county roads
  • Administers ordinances enacted by the quorum court
  • Has custody of county property
  • Accepts grants from federal, state, public, and private sources
  • Hires county employees except those employed by other elected officials of the county
  • Presides over the Quorum Court without a vote, but with the power of veto

WERE YOU AWARE OF THE NWA REGIONAL IDA?

REGIONAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (IDA)

An Industrial Development Authority (IDA) finances and builds projects such as industrial parks, technology centers, and infrastructure that are too large for one county to deliver alone.


Benton, Madison and Washington counties, which make up the federally defined Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers metropolitan statistical area, are positioned to create a Regional IDA. 


The authority may be created before landowners know whether their property could be affected by future projects, and before clear guardrails or site-specific protections are in place. Because the entity is permanent, its decisions could influence land use, infrastructure placement, and property values over decades.


Once formed, the authority would operate independently through a governing board and would not require Quorum Court approval for each future project. 


This is a major land-use decision with long-term consequences.  


Now more than ever it is critical that we elect a County Judge that is transparent, accountable and aligned with smart growth.

Preserve Goshen and Washington County

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