Clark announces run for Justice of the Peace

FAYETTEVILLE — A former Washington County justice of the peace announced Thursday she plans to return to the Quorum Court.

Candy Clark, 63, of Fayetteville served on the Quorum Court from 2009-14. She’s running for the District 12 position Sue Madison holds. Madison announced she will not seek re-election after serving three terms. Both are Democrats.

“I consider Fayetteville my hometown,” Clark said. “Northwest Arkansas in general is growing and facing challenges associated with growth. I welcome the opportunity to help meet those challenges.”

Clark served on the Jail and Law Enforcement Committee

and the Personnel and County Services Committee during her time on the Quorum Court. She also served as chairwoman of the Finance Committee for four years, according to a news release from Clark.

Clark co-owns C&C Services, a Fayetteville-based commercial and industrial cleaning service.

“Being a business owner gives me a unique perspective on the issues,” she said.

Clark added she enjoyed working with Republicans and Democrats while she was on the court and is willing to work with everyone.

Clark has bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Arkansas. She lost a bid in 2014 for a seat in the state House of Representatives. Republican Charlie Collins, the incumbent, defeated her 58% to 42%.

District 12 covers downtown Fayetteville and most of the city southeast of Mission Boulevard.

Justices of the peace serve two-year terms and are paid $200 per meeting night.

Candidate filing for partisan offices begins at noon Nov. 4 and ends at noon Nov. 12. Party primaries are March 3. The general election is Nov. 3, 2020.