Taylor Sizemore for Benton County Judge

2026 Independent Candidate

Priority #1: 2000 certified signatures before May 1st, 2026 to give County Residents a Choice in November

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Benton County doesn't need another politician. It needs a plan. We are one of the fastest-growing regions in the country. To protect our heritage while managing this growth, we must transition the County Judge role from a passive administrator to a proactive CEO.

Common Sense

Growth Focus

Local Control

Enable Opportunity

Benton County made the map 150 years ago by feeding the world. Today, we face a choice: let growth run over us, or manage it so we can keep our farms and our future.

My platform isn't about bigger government—it's about smarter government that protects your property rights and your tax dollars. It's about making decisions that serve the people who live here, work here, and built this place from the ground up.

We need leadership that understands both the value of our agricultural heritage and the realities of modern growth. That means protecting farmland while ensuring our infrastructure keeps pace. It means cutting red tape for local businesses while maintaining the quality of life that makes Benton County special.

"Septic Tank Suburbs"

Protecting the Natural State

If we don't take action yesterday, our rural farms will become "Septic Tank Suburbs". We are at a critical tipping point. Our farms, fields, creeks and hollers are more at risk now than ever, and they are an integral part of my plan—we need them.



The Root of the Problem

Our municipalities have the zoning regulations to handle density, but will soon lack the necessary sewer capacity.

  • Because developers cannot build inside the city limits, they head outside of town.
  • They bring high-density plans into the County, relying on septic systems that the land simply cannot sustain.

Taylor Sizemore wants to Enable our Municipalities the option to grow in their planned growth areas. It’s not as simple as it sounds, but if this doesn't occur soon, the sprawl will be unstoppable.

The Solution: Infrastructure & Stronger Codes

To protect our land, we have to change the rules of engagement.

Regional Wastewater

When and where, not if…

Regional Wastewater Facilities and Infrastructure should not be an option—they must be a requirement. We cannot continue to punt this critical need. Our Municipalities will not sustain themselves and our small creeks are maxed out.

WE NEED REGIONAL WASTEWATER FACILITIES NEAR FLOW RATES THAT CAN ACCOMMODATE THE DISCHARGE

Strengthening the Subdivision Code

Our Planning Commission works hard to protect the County, but they are fighting with one hand tied behind their back. Currently, even when the Planning Commission votes "No" on a Major Subdivision, the County's Subdivision Codes aren't strong enough to uphold that denial during an appeal.. We will work collaboratively to strengthen these codes, giving our Planning Board the regulatory backbone they need to make decisions that stick.

Unlocking our Legacy Corridors Enables Responsible Growth

The Problem

We are stuck in gridlock waiting for the State to fix local traffic problems. Little Rock doesn't understand our daily commute or the unique challenges of our growing intersections.

Local Control

I will negotiate to bring key roads (like Hwy 72) back under County control. We know our traffic patterns better than Little Rock. This allows us to fix safety issues faster and manage flow efficiently.

Stop the Sprawl

By managing these corridors ourselves, we can keep high-density traffic in the cities and protect the rural character of our backroads. If we unlock the roads it opens up Regional Utility Corridors and future public transit when needed.

Road management isn't just about pavement—it's about quality of life. It's about getting to work on time, getting your kids to school safely, and keeping our agricultural traffic moving efficiently. Local problems need local solutions, and that starts with local control.

STABILIZING OUR FARMS

Reacting for Farmers

When a family loses a commercial contract, I want to work with County departments to ensure rules support property owners, not hinder them.

Prompt Tax Re-Assessment

Coordinate with the County Assessor to quickly re-classify non-operational agricultural structures, adjusting tax burdens to reflect true current value.

Facilitate Adaptive Reuse

Invite the Planning Board to streamline "Adaptive Reuse" permits, creating a clear path for converting vacant structures into new commercial uses without new construction impact fees.

Mobile Butcher Programs

The Mobile Butcher Program brings processing trailers directly to the farm. I will push to reduce red tape and manage waste logistics to make this a reality. This unlocks the local supply chain, letting farmers sell meat directly to families at a lower cost, with the same profits for farmers.

Local Poultry Options

Public Law 90-492 and Arkansas statutes specifically authorize the "Producer/Grower Exemption," allowing on-farm processing of up to 20,000 birds annually for intrastate sale. I will help farmers utilize this right by negotiating pilot programs with reduced caps, proving to neighbors that we can bypass heavy commercial regulations without creating a nuisance. This unlocks a verified, legal path for delivering kitchen-ready poultry directly to local families and restaurants while keeping the peace.

Professional Governance

The Plan: Expertise and Experience

Political allies who lack experience won’t be an issue. Instead, I will appoint or reappoint qualified engineers and technical experts to the Planning Board. Decisions regarding our regional infrastructure, roads, and development require a deep understanding of how these systems truly work. Technical expertise, not politics, will guide these crucial decisions to ensure practical, safe, and informed outcomes.


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Experience:

Real Estate Development Leadership

2015-2018

Ropeswing Group-Quality and unique Hospitality experiences to Bentonville, AR.

Around 2018, I transitioned to the development and real estate arm. At this point, I was Maintenance Manager but worked my way up to Director of Facilities, and finished up as the Director of Development. I was heavily involved in shaping Bentonville's growth and revitalization through major Commercial Mixed-Use Developments, Trail Connectivity and Community Development.

Projects and Experience I was heavily involved in:


Involvement in adaptive reuse of historical and sentimental buildings in our region. I was heavily involved in numerous historical adaptive reuse projects:

My last day was in July of 2024. After taking the summer to reset and figure out what I wanted to do when I grew up, my wife and I started RST Development Services to share our knowledge and experience with the region. Fast forward a year- all the work I've been involved in and experience I've gained aligned with an Opportunity to challenge myself, help our residents of Benton County and put my experience to use in the best way.

Experience for Benton County Judge (CEO)

With Judge Moehring choosing not to run, the role of Benton County Judge is open. My background—from the foundational work ethic ingrained by my mentors, the technical skills gained, to the complex development leadership and asset management of a major Real Estate and Development Portfolio—has prepared me to answer the call to lead.

Core Responsibility of County Judge / CEO

I. Chief Executive & Administrator

Directly Oversees Key County Departments (Roads, Public Safety, Facilities, Planning/Development, IT, HR, Accounting)

Taylor’s Experience

Director of Development & Director of Facilities. Portfolio included Commercial Real Estate, Multifamily, Mixed Use ,Airport Hangars, Parking Lots, Private Road Maintenance, Landscape Contracts and vacant banked land management.

Relevant Skills & Outcomes

Managed diverse, large-scale asset types requiring oversight of facility maintenance, budgets, contractors, and specialized operational needs.

Core Responsibility

Authorizes Disbursement of County Funds (Financial Administration) & Manages County Budget

Taylor’s Experience

Involved in major Development Project Budgets and tracking.

Approved and oversaw dozens of multi-million dollar Operations Budgets.

Skills & Outcomes

Fiscal accountability and strategic allocation of funds for capital projects and multi-million dollar operational needs.

Core Responsibility

Oversees County Facilities & Infrastructure Maintenance

Taylor’s Experience

Director of Facilities for a portfolio in excess of 2-million sq ft, supplemented by Full-Time Maintenance experience.

Skills & Outcomes

Managed vast square footage across specialized assets. Provides direct, practical knowledge in maintaining public assets.

II. Planning, Growth & Legislative Liaison

Judge’s Core Responsibility

Manages County Growth and Development (Planning, permits, long-range vision)

Taylor’s Experience

Director of Development. Developed workforce housing and mixed-use projects. Experienced in complex city or municipal specifications and road details for transportation required for large-scale development.

Judge’s Core Responsibility

Presides Over the Quorum Court (Legislative Body) & Executes Ordinances

Taylor’s Experience

Internal Investment Committee

Board Appointments (Bentonville Construction Appeals)

Steering Committee role (Centerton Design Grant)

Skills & Outcomes

Experience in civic governance, consensus-building, and translating policy/design concepts (like form-based code) into actionable plans.

III. Community & Legacy

Judge’s Core Responsibility

Represents the County's Interests (Intergovernmental relations, public image)

Your Experience

Consulting Business Owner (RST Development Services) Entrepreneurial leadership and public-facing roles. Deep, multi-generational roots in Benton County

Judge’s Core Responsibility

Disaster Response/Emergency Services (Oversees Emergency Services/911/AWIN systems)

Your Experience

Wilderness First Responder (WFR) certification for nine years.

Director of Facilities and all Emergency Response for 1000+ Tenants

Skills & Outcomes

Direct, high-level emergency management training and accountability for safety in high-risk environments.

A Personal Commitment

The Family Farms

My commitment here is deeply personal. The New Centerton Downtown Plan includes our family farm, which my grandfather bought decades ago. Grandpa Byron raised cattle here until July of 24' when he passed away. He was one of the original founders of Benton County Quails Unlimited. He also owned and operated Meat Town, a butcher shop on Highway 102 across from the Benton County Sheriff's office that ended up being regulated out of business. It was one of the last “Hoof to Package” butcher shops in Benton County.

Both our family farms have experienced sprawl. One topic I plan to address are forced easements. A simple request to require existing easements be reviewed and considered prior to someone in an office drawing a new line where they'd prefer to place a Regional Utility Easement. This could save tax dollars and farmland. Example: If a high transmission electrical easement was forced through your property, the next easement needed should consider using or widening an existing easement prior to adding a new easement.

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