© 2018 Larry Williams for Land Commissioner
Larry Williams, a long-time leader in city and county government, is circling
back to the beginning of a more than 30-year career spent serving the
community. In his latest bid, for Justice of the Peace, Williams is running for
the first position he ever held, despite not having been elected to it.
On Dec. 23, 1981, Williams was appointed by then-Governor Frank White to
fill a vacancy on the Garland County Quorum Court. As an appointee,
Williams was unable to run to succeed himself but spent many years serving
the court in other capacities. He was a staff aide to the court, and later
presided over its meetings as County Judge. Now, he hopes to serve again as
one of its members, representing District 4.
After graduating from Malvern High School in 1970, Williams' interest in
current events led him to pursue a degree in journalism from Henderson
State University (HSU). He moved to Garland County in 1975 and has been
active within the community ever since.
Williams spent most of his political career in the county judge's office,
working for 15 years as administrative assistant to two county judges before
assuming the Office of County Judge himself on Jan. 1, 1995. He was re-
elected to the position seven more times for a total of 16 years served. With
his eighth term, Williams broke the record to become the longest serving
county judge in Garland County history. As County Judge, Williams obtained
a $600,000 grant from the Arkansas Department of Human Services for the
construction of the juvenile detention facility. His biggest accomplishment
with quorum court cooperation was the implementation of a house-to-
house residential solid waste collection system. He also developed Cedar
Glades Park, Garland County's first park. He retired in 2010.
Meet Larry Williams
© 2024 Paid for by Larry Williams for JP campaign
Meet Larry Williams
Larry Williams is a long-time leader
in city and county government, Hot
Springs resident Larry Williams,
circling back to the beginning of a
more than 30-year career spent
serving the community. In his latest
bid, for Justice of the Peace, Williams
is running for the first position he
ever held, despite not having been
elected to it.
On Dec. 23, 1981, Williams was
appointed by then-Governor Frank
White to fill a vacancy on the
Garland County Quorum Court. As
an appointee, Williams was unable
to run to succeed himself but spent
many years serving the court in
other capacities. He was a staff aide
to the court, and later presided over
its meetings as County Judge. Now,
he hopes to serve again as one of its
members, representing District 4.
After graduating from Malvern High
School in 1970, Williams' interest in
current events led him to pursue a
degree in journalism from
Henderson State University (HSU).
He moved to Garland County in 1975
and has been active within the
community ever since.
Read Larry’s full biography here.
© 2024 Paid for by Larry Williams for JP campaign
