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
Roads & Infrastructure - Protecting our rural character while planning for growth
Our county is growing fast, and we need a long-term plan that improves roads and infrastructure while preserving the rural character, small-town values, and quality of life that make our communities special.
open communication and accountable representation
Your voice deserves to be heard, and your representative should be accessible to you. I will be available, approachable, and accountable to the people of District 14.
responsible budgetting
Manage the county budget with transparency and accountability: by reducing wasteful spending, improving long-term planning, preventing costly lawsuits and project overruns, and protecting the essential services we rely on- including fire, EMS, law enforcement, and road maintenance.
common-sense justice reform
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.
