The Arkansas Community Organizations on Friday made the following endorsements in Tuesday’s general election:
• State Senate, District 25: Stephanie Flowers
• Pine Bluff City Council: Ward 1 – Lloyd Holcomb Jr.; Ward 4 – George Stepps
• City Treasurer: Greg Gustek
• County Judge: Dutch King
Independent reporting for Pine Bluff & Jefferson County since 1879.
• Sheriff: Gerald Robinson
Issue 1: Against
Issue 2: Against
“Arkansas Community Organizations is an organization of working families concerned about the future of our city and our country,” a spokesman said. “We encourage Arkansans to vote for those state and federal candidates who support the Affordable Care Act, protecting Social Security and Medicare benefits, a fair and progressive budget and tax policy, expansion of Medicaid to cover low-income workers, an increase in the minimum wage, and strong protections for consumers.”