The Saline County Judge’s office released a statement Friday concerning the physical altercation that occurred at the local Republican meeting on Thursday night, September 5th, 2024. The full statement is below.
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Statement from ALL Saline County Elected Officials and Justices of the Peace
Last night’s Saline County Republican Committee meeting devolved into chaos, culminating in a physical altercation between two individuals, along with heated verbal exchanges among others throughout the room.
As the Republican Elected Officials of Saline County, we categorically reject not only the disgraceful actions of these individuals but also the toxic culture fostered by the leadership of the Saline County Republican Committee. This kind of behavior is not just divisive—it is a stain on our party and an insult to the values we stand for. It does NOT represent who we are as elected officials or as a county.
Saline County is a place where people take pride in living, working, and raising their families. Here, we come together to ensure positive change, and we work through our differences with meaningful conversations and mutual respect, not hostility. Ours is a county that values UNITY, integrity, and progress. It’s about the people—the hardworking, resilient individuals who make this community thrive.
For more than a year, the leadership of the Saline County Republican Committee has engaged in behavior that is shameful and embarrassing, eroding the respect our party and our community deserve. We will not tolerate this kind of reckless, unprofessional conduct any longer, nor will we allow a radical faction to tarnish the values we hold dear.
We call on the Republican Party of Arkansas to take immediate action to REMOVE this dysfunctional leadership and abolish the group that has betrayed our conservative principles, and portrayed our county in a deeply unfavorable light. Saline County deserves better—a Republican Committee that truly reflects strength, unity, and a commitment to the advancement of conservative values without selfish motives or agendas.
Your elected officials in Saline County are committed to serving the people with RESPECT, DIGNITY, and PROFESSIONALISM. We represent a community that values cooperation and strives to create a brighter future for everyone. We will continue to lead in a way that puts the citizens we serve and the future of Saline County first.
Sincerely,
ALL Saline County Elected Officials & Justices of the Peace
Saline County Assessor Bob Ramsey
Saline County Circuit Clerk Myka Bono Sample
Saline County Collector Jennifer Carter
Saline County Coroner Kevin Cleghorn
Saline County Clerk Doug Curtis
Saline County Judge Matt Brumley
Saline County Sheriff Rodney Wright
Saline County Treasurer Holly Payne
Justice of the Peace Pat Bisbee, District 1
Justice of the Peace Carlton Billingsley, District 3
Justice of the Peace Barbara Howell, District 4
Justice of the Peace Justin Rue, District 5
Justice of the Peace Rick Bellinger, District 6
Justice of the Peace Josh Curtis, District 7
Justice of the Peace Ed Albares, District 8
Justice of the Peace CJ Engel, District 9
Justice of the Peace Jim Whitley, District 10
Justice of the Peace Clint Chism, District 11
Justice of the Peace George Wyrick, District 12
Justice of the Peace Keith Keck, District 13
**Note District 2 is VACANT**