Elected Officials
The City of Batesville
Batesville has an 8 member City Council presided over by a Mayor. Council members are elected to 2 year terms, and the Mayor to a 4 year term. For more information please visit, www.cityofbatesville.com.
Batesville Mayor: Rick Elumbaugh
Municipal Building
500 East Main Street
Batesville, AR 72501
Telephone: 870-698-2400
Email: ore@swbell.net
City Clerk/Treasurer: Denise M. Johnston
1167 E. College Street
Batesville, AR 72501
Telephone: 870-793-9647
Email: denisejohnston@swbell.net
Independence County Government
Independence County has a 10 member Quorum Court presided over by a County Judge which governs the county. Quorum Court members are elected for 2 year terms, and the County Judge is elected to a 2 year term. For more information please visit, www.independencecounty.com.
Independence County Judge: Bill Hicks
Independence County Courthouse
192 East Main Street Batesville, AR 72501
Telephone: 870-793-8800
Email: incountyjudge@swbell.net
Arkansas State Government
The Arkansas General Assembly convenes on the second Monday of every other year. A session lasts for 60 days unless the legislature votes to extend it. For more information please visit, www.arkansas.gov/senate/index.html.
Arkansas State Senate: David Wyatt
District 12
Telephone: 870-251-1044
E-mail: wyatt@arkleg.state.ar.us
State Representative: James McLean
Telephone: 870-613-0617
E-mail: vote.james.mclean@gmail.com