Clear information about what the office of County Judge should do — and what happens when standards are met or broken. How decisions help or harm Boone County families, roads, budgets, and future.
Last updated: April 22, 2026 • Transparent & non-partisan information for Boone County citizens
The County Judge is the chief executive officer of county government in Arkansas (A.C.A. § 14-14-1101).
Authorizes all county spending, approves budgets, and manages county property and grants.
Operates the county road system, bridges, and public works outside city limits.
Presides over Quorum Court (no vote, but veto power), hires staff, and coordinates with cities and state agencies.
These are the minimum standards every County Judge should meet to serve Boone County effectively.
Public records should be available quickly. No hiding spending or decisions.
How the office is actually run matters more than the job description.
Monthly public dashboard of all expenditures. Citizens can see exactly where tax dollars go.
Data-driven plan that prioritizes safety and economic connectivity across all parts of Boone County.
Recent events in Boone County show what happens when standards slip. We deserve better.
Paul Bode is a retired nuclear industry professional and Harrison resident who applied for the interim County Judge position after the previous judge was removed. He believes Boone County deserves a County Judge who upholds the highest standards of transparency, fiscal responsibility, and ethical leadership.