Resident raises payroll concern; justice asks county judge about Pulaski County issues

Apr 13, 2026

At the April 13 meeting a resident raised payroll concerns and Justice Ben Hooten asked County Judge Darryl Mahoney what steps Garland County is taking to prevent payroll problems like those reported in Pulaski County; minutes record that discussion followed but give no details or direction.

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During New Business, William Fleming spoke to the court. The minutes record that Justice Ben Hooten asked Judge Darryl Mahoney "what steps the county was taking to prevent any payroll issues like what occurred in Pulaski County." The record states only that "discussion followed" and does not include details of Judge Mahoney’s response, any staff reports, or formal direction to staff.

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