Sebastian County, AR elected officials: the quorum court, sheriff, school board and cities
Who holds every elected county, school board, city and special-district office in Sebastian County: 19 seats on 7 elected bodies. 19 seats were on the November 3, 2026 ballot; they update once the county certifies its results.
Quorum Court
Sebastian County Quorum Court
| Office | Who holds it now | Next term |
|---|---|---|
| Justice of the Peace, District 1 | Johnny Hobbs source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Justice of the Peace, District 2 | Jackie Davis source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Justice of the Peace, District 3 | Shawn Looper source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Justice of the Peace, District 4 | James Butler source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Justice of the Peace, District 5 | Brandon Morrison source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Justice of the Peace, District 6 | Danny W. Aldridge source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Justice of the Peace, District 7 | Kenneth Williamson Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Justice of the Peace, District 8 | Valeria J. Robinson source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Justice of the Peace, District 9 | Rhonda Royal source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Justice of the Peace, District 10 | Dickie Lee Robertson source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Justice of the Peace, District 11 | Gerry Ward Democratic source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Justice of the Peace, District 12 | Tommy Camp source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Justice of the Peace, District 13 | Lorrie Glidewell Runion source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
County officers
| Office | Who holds it now | Next term |
|---|---|---|
| Assessor | Zach Johnson source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Circuit Clerk | Susie Hassett Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Clerk | Sharon Brooks source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Judge | Steve Hotz source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Sheriff | Hobe Runion source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Treasurer and Collector | Lora Rice source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
How many local governments Sebastian County has
The Census Bureau's 2022 Census of Governments counts 26 local governments in Sebastian County. This page lists the ones whose offices are elected.
| Kind of government | Census count (2022) | Listed on this page |
|---|---|---|
| County government | 1 | 1 |
| Cities, towns, villages and townships | 11 | 0 |
| School districts (school boards) | 5 | 0 |
| Special districts (elected boards) | 9 | 0 |
About these counts
The Census Bureau counts every independent local government once, in the county it assigns it to: the one it mostly serves or where it's based. A city or district that crosses county lines is counted in only one county, so it may be listed on this page but counted elsewhere, or the other way around. Many special districts, such as housing authorities, have appointed boards, and some places have more than one elected body, so the two columns measure different things. School systems run by a county, city or the state aren't counted as separate governments, though their boards may be listed here; in some states the Bureau counts community or state colleges as school districts. The counts are as of 2022.
Who lives in Sebastian County
Race and Hispanic origin: Hispanic or Latino 16% · White 66.2% · Black 5.1% · Asian 4.3% · Other or more than one race 8.4% (Hispanic or Latino people can be of any race; the other groups are non-Hispanic.)
About these figures
The American Community Survey asks about 3.5 million households a year about who lives there, their work, income, schooling and housing. The 5-year estimates pool 2020–2024 answers so that every county and district has enough of them. They're estimates with a (larger for smaller places), and they're different from the once-a-decade census count. "Median" means half are above and half below. Household income is before taxes and includes everyone in the household. The unemployment share here is the survey's five-year average, so it differs from the monthly rate in the BLS jobs report. Race and Hispanic origin are as people describe themselves.
Health insurance means any coverage, private or public (such as Medicaid or Medicare), when people answered; the share is of everyone except people on active military duty and people living in institutions such as prisons and nursing homes. The housing shares are of renting households, and of homeowners with a mortgage, for whom the Census Bureau can compute them (households with no income, or renters who pay no cash rent, are left out). Rent here is gross rent, rent plus utilities; owner costs include the mortgage, property taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Jobs in Sebastian County
Every month, last two years
| Month | Rate | Unemployed | Employed | Labor force |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 (preliminary) | 3.6% | 2,193 | 58,248 | 60,441 |
| August 2026 | 3.6% | 2,167 | 57,903 | 60,070 |
| July 2026 | 4.2% | 2,568 | 58,090 | 60,658 |
| June 2026 | 4.2% | 2,582 | 58,396 | 60,978 |
| May 2026 | 3.7% | 2,244 | 58,005 | 60,249 |
| April 2026 | 3.5% | 2,117 | 57,772 | 59,889 |
| March 2026 | 4.1% | 2,483 | 57,466 | 59,949 |
| February 2026 | 4.4% | 2,638 | 57,456 | 60,094 |
| January 2026 | 4.9% | 2,902 | 56,175 | 59,077 |
| December 2025 | 4.3% | 2,593 | 57,553 | 60,146 |
| November 2025 | 4.1% | 2,455 | 57,563 | 60,018 |
| October 2025 | not collected (2025 federal shutdown) | |||
| September 2025 | 4.1% | 2,458 | 57,197 | 59,655 |
| August 2025 | 4.2% | 2,501 | 56,944 | 59,445 |
| July 2025 | 4.3% | 2,605 | 57,311 | 59,916 |
| June 2025 | 4.1% | 2,476 | 57,486 | 59,962 |
| May 2025 | 3.7% | 2,203 | 57,414 | 59,617 |
| April 2025 | 3.4% | 2,034 | 57,663 | 59,697 |
| March 2025 | 3.7% | 2,215 | 57,217 | 59,432 |
| February 2025 | 4.1% | 2,447 | 56,854 | 59,301 |
| January 2025 | 4.0% | 2,329 | 56,284 | 58,613 |
| December 2024 | 3.3% | 1,973 | 57,189 | 59,162 |
| November 2024 | 3.2% | 1,890 | 57,406 | 59,296 |
| October 2024 | 2.9% | 1,752 | 57,750 | 59,502 |
Yearly averages
| Year | Rate | Unemployed | Employed | Labor force |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 (11 months) | 4.0% | 2,392 | 57,226 | 59,618 |
| 2024 | 3.4% | 2,012 | 57,418 | 59,430 |
| 2023 | 3.1% | 1,857 | 57,222 | 59,079 |
| 2022 | 2.8% | 1,647 | 57,099 | 58,746 |
| 2021 | 3.5% | 2,032 | 56,005 | 58,037 |
| 2020 | 5.7% | 3,372 | 55,629 | 59,001 |
| 2019 | 3.1% | 1,825 | 57,687 | 59,512 |
| 2018 | 3.4% | 1,994 | 57,253 | 59,247 |
| 2017 | 3.5% | 2,072 | 57,511 | 59,583 |
| 2016 | 3.6% | 2,138 | 57,651 | 59,789 |
Crime reported in Sebastian County
Earlier years
| Year | Violent | Rate | Property | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 831 | 644.6 | 3,506 | 2,719.4 |
| 2020 | 1,137 | 892.8 | 5,161 | 4,052.3 |
| 2019 | 975 | 768.4 | 5,483 | 4,321.4 |
| 2018 | 843 | 660.9 | 4,805 | 3,766.9 |
| 2017 | 902 | 707.2 | 4,894 | 3,837.0 |
| 2016 | 823 | 646.1 | 5,734 | 4,501.6 |
By police agency (10)
| Agency | Year | Violent | Property | People served |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Smith Police Department | 2025 | 715 | 2,970 | 90,848 |
| Sebastian County Sheriff's Office | 2025 | 34 | 52 | 18,666 |
| Greenwood Police Department | 2025 | 17 | 21 | 9,782 |
| Barling Police Department | 2025 | 17 | 70 | 5,415 |
| Lavaca Police Department | 2025 | 5 | 10 | 2,548 |
| Hackett Police Department | 2025 | 3 | 9 | 861 |
| Bonanza Police Department | 2023 | 8 | 3 | 600 |
| Hartford Police Department | 2024 | 0 | 2 | 496 |
| Huntington Police Department | 2025 | 2 | 2 | 488 |
| Central City Police Department | 2024 | 0 | 3 | 466 |
Police staffing
Agencies counted (10), 2024
| Agency | Officers | Civilians | People served |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Smith Police Department | 163 | 52 | 89,977 |
| Sebastian County Sheriff's Office | 57 | 130 | 18,394 |
| Greenwood Police Department | 20 | 1 | 9,721 |
| Barling Police Department | 11 | 0 | 5,366 |
| Lavaca Police Department | 3 | 0 | 2,533 |
| Hackett Police Department | 2 | 0 | 868 |
| Bonanza Police Department | 2 | 0 | 615 |
| Hartford Police Department | 1 | 0 | 496 |
| Central City Police Department | 1 | 0 | 466 |
| Huntington Police Department | 1 | 0 | 489 |
Earlier years
| Year | Officers | Per 1,000 | Civilians | Agencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 261 | 2.02 | 183 | 10 |
| 2019 | 232 | 1.83 | 145 | 6 |
| 2018 | 224 | 1.76 | 142 | 6 |
| 2017 | 215 | 1.69 | 184 | 6 |
| 2016 | 217 | 1.70 | 169 | 5 |
Quick answers
- Who is the Sebastian County Assessor?
- Zach Johnson is the Assessor of Sebastian County, Arkansas. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who is the Sebastian County Circuit Clerk?
- Susie Hassett (Republican) is the Circuit Clerk of Sebastian County, Arkansas. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who is the Sebastian County County Clerk?
- Sharon Brooks is the County Clerk of Sebastian County, Arkansas. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who is the Sebastian County County Judge?
- Steve Hotz is the County Judge of Sebastian County, Arkansas. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who is the Sebastian County Sheriff?
- Hobe Runion is the Sheriff of Sebastian County, Arkansas. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who is the Sebastian County Treasurer and Collector?
- Lora Rice is the Treasurer and Collector of Sebastian County, Arkansas. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who are the Sebastian County commissioners?
- Johnny Hobbs (Justice of the Peace, District 1); Jackie Davis (Justice of the Peace, District 2); Shawn Looper (Justice of the Peace, District 3); James Butler (Justice of the Peace, District 4); Brandon Morrison (Justice of the Peace, District 5); Danny W. Aldridge (Justice of the Peace, District 6); Kenneth Williamson (Justice of the Peace, District 7); Valeria J. Robinson (Justice of the Peace, District 8); Rhonda Royal (Justice of the Peace, District 9); Dickie Lee Robertson (Justice of the Peace, District 10); Gerry Ward (Justice of the Peace, District 11); Tommy Camp (Justice of the Peace, District 12); Lorrie Glidewell Runion (Justice of the Peace, District 13).
- What is the population of Sebastian County?
- About 128,900 people, with a median age of 38; the median household income is $57,790 and 16% live below the poverty line (Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates).
- What is the unemployment rate in Sebastian County?
- 3.6% in September 2026 (preliminary): 2,193 people unemployed in a labor force of 60,441, against 4.1% a year earlier (Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics, not seasonally adjusted).
- How many local governments are there in Sebastian County?
- 26 in the Census Bureau's 2022 Census of Governments: 1 county, 11 municipal, 5 school district and 9 special district governments.
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