Justice of the Peace J.R Walters (left) of Saline County Quorum Court District 12, being sworn into office in January 2023 by Division Judge Robert Herzfeld (right).
Come say goodbye and congratulations at the reception Monday, October 9th, 2023, for longtime Saline County Justice of the Peace J.R. Walters. He has been a Justice of the Peace on the Saline County Quorum Court for 26 years, never missing a meeting. Walters announced his retirement at the September Quorum Court Meeting.
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District 12 includes parts of Bryant, Alexander, Bauxite, and the Sardis Community.
The reception will be at the Gazebo on the east side of the Saline County Courthouse. Come at 6:00 p.m. to show appreciation and thanks to J.P. Walters and his service to Saline County.
Walters was first elected to District 12 in 1994. Walters has officiated over 3,550 weddings. According to a statement from the Saline County Judge’s Office, Walters oversaw several capital improvement projects. This included courthouse renovation, jail construction, office of emergency management remodel, and a more recent solar array construction.
“J.R. Walters has served the people of Saline County for 26 years with a high degree of character and integrity,” said Saline County Judge Matt Brumley. “J.R. has exhibited humility and the heart of a servant and it has been an absolute honor to serve alongside him.”