Boone County Quorum Court to Address Judge Vacancy

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The Boone County Quorum Court will hold a special meeting on April 9 to address a vacancy in the office of Boone County Judge. During the session, the justices of the peace will consider a resolution to formally declare the vacancy following the resignation of County Judge Robert Hathaway, and they are expected to appoint an individual to serve the remainder of the unexpired term, which runs through December 31, 2026.

Why it matters

The quorum court is responsible for declaring the vacancy and appointing a qualified individual to fill the position of county judge under Arkansas law. This is an important local government decision that will impact the leadership and administration of Boone County.

The details

Those interested in being considered for the appointment are asked to submit a resume and/or letter of qualifications and interest to the Boone County Judge's Office by April 1. The April 9 meeting will be open to the public.

• The Boone County Quorum Court will hold a special meeting on April 9, 2026.
• Submissions for the county judge appointment must be received by 4:30 p.m. on April 1, 2026.

What’s next

The quorum court will decide on April 9 whether to appoint a new county judge to serve the remainder of the term.