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Courtney King Fact-Checks Rep. Puryear’s Record on Act 576
ELKINS, AR – Courtney King, candidate for Arkansas House District 25, is challenging Rep. Chad Puryear’s "rural advocate" branding by highlighting his lead role in passing Act 576 (SB361). King argues this legislation paved the way for outside interests to threaten local land control.
"Rep. Puryear didn't just vote for this change—he co-sponsored the bill that made it possible," King stated. "He handed the keys to our county to a regional board where we are outnumbered 6-to-1."
Key Facts on Rep. Puryear’s Role in Act 576:
* Primary Co-Sponsor: Puryear was a chief advocate for the 2025 law that authorized landlocked counties to create Industrial Development Authorities (IDAs).
* Eminent Domain: While Puryear claims to protect rural life, he co-sponsored the specific language granting these authorities the power of eminent domain.
* Representation Gap: The bill lacks "small county protections," leaving Madison County vulnerable to being outvoted by larger neighboring counties.
* Lack of Accountability: Act 576 allows regional boards to acquire land and issue debt with minimal direct accountability to local voters.
King’s "Homegrown Hope" platform vows to return decision-making power to the residents of Madison County rather than regional corporate interests.
"I will fight to protect our natural resources and ensure fair oversight," said King.
Contact: www.cking4ar.com
Courtney King Fact-Checks Rep. Puryear’s Record on Act 576
ELKINS, AR – Courtney King, candidate for Arkansas House District 25, is challenging Rep. Chad Puryear’s "rural advocate" branding by highlighting his lead role in passing Act 576 (SB361). King argues this legislation paved the way for outside interests to threaten local land control.
"Rep. Puryear didn't just vote for this change—he co-sponsored the bill that made it possible," King stated. "He handed the keys to our county to a regional board where we are outnumbered 6-to-1."
Key Facts on Rep. Puryear’s Role in Act 576:
* Primary Co-Sponsor: Puryear was a chief advocate for the 2025 law that authorized landlocked counties to create Industrial Development Authorities (IDAs).
* Eminent Domain: While Puryear claims to protect rural life, he co-sponsored the specific language granting these authorities the power of eminent domain.
* Representation Gap: The bill lacks "small county protections," leaving Madison County vulnerable to being outvoted by larger neighboring counties.
* Lack of Accountability: Act 576 allows regional boards to acquire land and issue debt with minimal direct accountability to local voters.
King’s "Homegrown Hope" platform vows to return decision-making power to the residents of Madison County rather than regional corporate interests.
"I will fight to protect our natural resources and ensure fair oversight," said King.
Contact: www.cking4ar.com