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Accountability
Accountability
Good government means showing up, doing the work, and being transparent about how decisions are made. We can’t wait until things are falling apart to fix them, and we shouldn’t have to dig to find out where our money goes.
Currently, Crittenden County collects and manages tens of millions of dollars annually, including approximately $14.9 million for general operations, $8.8 million for jail operations, and $3.4 million for county road maintenance. Yet most residents have little idea how those funds are allocated or how decisions are made.
That needs to change.
As Justice of the Peace, Alex will advocate for live-streamed and recorded Quorum Court meetings so every resident can see their county government in action. She believes in accountability that’s visible, measurable, and accessible because when we know better, we can demand better.
Accountability starts with leadership that listens, plans, and takes responsibility for every dollar spent and every choice made.
(Chart: 2024 Crittenden County Budget Allocation, approximate totals from Arkansas Legislative Audit & State Transparency Portal)
Accessibility
Accessibility isn’t just about ramps or buildings; it’s about access to public services, to leadership, and to being heard.
In Crittenden County, too many residents struggle to reach the resources or people who make decisions that affect their lives. From transportation and communication barriers to limited public information, everyday access can feel out of reach. County government should work for the people who live in the county.
Alex believes accessibility starts with connection. That means keeping government open, approachable, and transparent. She supports creating a public directory of county services in plain language, offering hybrid meeting options for residents who can’t attend in person, and improving how the Quorum Court communicates with the community.
As Justice of the Peace, Alex will make herself accessible, responsive, and present, ensuring that every voice in District 2 is heard and represented when decisions are made.
Community
Community starts at home, and for Alex, that’s right here in West Memphis. She grew up here, attended school in this district, and chose to return after college to teach and raise her family in the same community that had shaped her.
When Alex moved into her home in 2021, her dad gave her a box of old photos. Inside was a 2004 refrigerator magnet, a University of Arkansas football schedule with “Elect *canidate* for JP District 2” printed across the bottom. It’s been stuck on her fridge ever since, a reminder of how long the same seat has been held and how much the district has changed.
District 2 looks different from what it did twenty years ago. Families face new challenges, neighborhoods have expanded, and costs have increased, but local leadership hasn’t kept pace. Alex believes it’s time for new energy, new ideas, and real community-centered representation.
Alex is deeply invested in West Memphis, not just because it’s where she lives, but because it’s home. Alex believes the people of West Memphis and all of Crittenden County deserve leaders who understand this city’s challenges, its heart, and its potential. West Memphis has always been a community worth fighting for, and Alex is committed to ensuring it has a genuine voice at the county table.
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