Jimm Garlock
For Washington County Justice of the Peace District 14
About Jimm
Born in Los Alamos, New Mexico and raised in Bellevue, Nebraska, Jimm Garlock comes from a family with a strong sense of duty. His father, a World War II and career Air Force veteran, and his mother, a school teacher, instilled in him a deep respect for hard work, sacrifice, and education. Jimm earned a scholarship to the University of Arkansas, where he swam competitively and worked part-time to fund his education. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Finance in 1978 and an MBA in 1980.
Jimm's career in the healthcare industry took him across Missouri, Pennsylvania, and Arizona before returning to Prairie Grove in 1995. Over his career, he was responsible for managing large-scale budgets, strategic financial planning, and long-term forecasting. Now retired, Jimm has committed to serving the communities of Washington County. He served as a Planning Commissioner for six years and volunteers with a local food pantry and the Animal League of Washington County.
As a candidate for District 14 Justice of the Peace, Jimm is dedicated to applying his budgeting and planning expertise to make informed and fiscally responsible decisions. He is a good listener who values the voices of District 14 residents and looks forward to being their voice on the Quorum Court.
Priorities
Cut Wasteful County Spending
Proper consideration for long-term planning should be applied to all decisions before taxpayer money is spent. Failures in planning result in costly lawsuits, expensive revisions, and overspending.
Access to your government
Residents don't have adequate access to their representative in county government. As a Justice of the Peace, Jimm wants to hear from you and find solutions to your concerns. He will always be available to the residents of District 14 and Washington County.
Responsible Long-Term Growth
A long-term plan must be developed and implemented for the county to meet its growth needs. Public input on land use decisions is critical to protecting residential and agricultural uses while managing long-term growth strategies.
Practical, Common-Sense Justice
The current approach to criminal justice has resulted in overcrowding, large case backlogs, and unnecessary spending. New ideas must be tried to reduce recidivism, divert community members away from the justice system, and address the root causes of crime. A new approach to justice in Washington County will reduce taxpayer costs, improve community trust, and treat all residents with compassion, regardless of circumstance.