Fundamental Principles Related to “Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction” IN CONGRESS, July 4, 1776. The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America “… Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, –That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People […]
State Representative John T. Vines submitted an AG Opinion request on behalf of Brian Albright, Hot Springs City Attorney, posing five questions related to a petition submitted to the Mayor of Hot Springs calling for an election to vote FOR or AGAINST return to the aldermanic form of government. The AG Opinion (No. 2012-139) is […]
City Candidates for Board of Director – Click below for videos of local candidate debate October 11, 2012 at the Garland County Library- Tom Wilkins – District 1 Richard McGrew – District 3 Dr Jack Sternberg – District 6 Bob Driggers filling in for Randall Fale – District 6
Look for this poster & other signage at our booth at the Garland County Fair in September! Only registered voters who are city residents are eligible to sign the petition.It will mandate an opportunity for city voters to decide “FOR” or “AGAINST” the change. If sucessful, the city manager and board of directors would be replaced […]
The National Property Rights Alliance and others assert that Municipal ETJ’s including the Hot Springs ETJ are Unconstitutional. It may feel “un-American” for City officials to control real estate matters infringing on the property rights of citizens outside municipal limits who cannot vote in city elections and are not entitled to city services … and that it surely must […]