Personal Statement

We live in a blessed region, and will continue to see progress, growth, and change in our area. In Washington County, I want us to lead in the improvements and innovation that can harness our full potential for the success of all our future generations. It is my belief that we can either stand back and let change happen to us, or we proactively work to ensure our principles and traditions are embedded in the change we are going to experience.

One of the major areas we need to ensure positive change is in our local government. When government is left unmanaged, its tendency is to grow, resulting in limited freedoms, more regulations, and higher taxes. My goal is to make sure government is effective and efficient in the essential functions and duties it needs to perform to help fuel growth and opportunity for all of Washington County’s residents!

Personal Information

Patrick and his wife, Alisha, make their home east of Springdale in the small community of Sonora. They have 2 sons, Hudson and Marshall. They relocated to Northwest Arkansas in 2009 for Alisha to pursue her career in the research and development department of Tyson Foods. Over the past few years, Patrick has served as a certified public accountant practicing in the areas of tax consulting and preparation. In addition to his private practice, Patrick has served two terms on the Washington County Quorum Court, including in the capacity of finance and budget committee chairman. Patrick and Alisha love Washington County and all the opportunities it has presented their family. They are dedicated to serving in the capacity of County Judge to ensure other families have the same opportunity to live, work and play in a safe and prosperous county.

Duties of the County Judge

The Washington County Judge is the chief executive officer for the county government. The judge:

  • Authorizes and approves the disbursement of all appropriated county funds
  • Operates the system of county roads
  • Administers ordinances enacted by the quorum court
  • Has custody of county property
  • Accepts grants from federal, state, public, and private sources
  • Hires county employees except those employed by other elected officials of the county
  • Presides over the quorum court without a vote, but with the power of veto