Lincoln Barnett

Lincoln Barnett was born in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He attended Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences and the Arts and Hughes High School. He earned a bachelor's degree from Morehouse College in 2011 and a graduate degree from Memphis Theological Seminary in 2017. His career experience includes working as a church administrator, government administrator, nonprofit leader, and in mental health.[1]

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I currently serve as the Mayor of Hughes, AR (2nd - Term) & have previously served as a school board member. At the age of 35, I've been actively engaged in public service for 13 years, since graduating College in 2011. I'm a graduate of Morehouse College (Atlanta, GA) and Memphis Theological Seminary (Memphis, TN.) I hold a Bachelors degree in Psychology and a Master of Divinity degree with a concentration in Ethics & Counseling. Currently I'm employed as the Delta Regional Director for Rural Community Alliance (a state-wide non-profit) and I serve as the Pastor of Salem Missionary Baptist Church in Forrest City, AR. Most recently served as the Executive Pastor of Ministries for Metropolitan Baptist Church in Memphis, TN until transitioning to Salem MBC. I have a background in the Mental Health, Non-profit, Government Administration and Church Administration sectors.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

EDUCATION:

●Adequately fund public schools

●Pay East AR teachers a nationally competitive wage

●Empower parents to be involved

●Expand wrap-around services to meet students' hunger and health needsRENEWAL:

●Improve quality of life

●Attract new employers & higher paying jobs

●Criminal justice & prison reform - fair sentencing, enhanced rehab programming to reduce re-incarceration, expanded job/skills training and education for the incarceratedACCESS:

​●More affordable in-state technical school & college options

●Prioritize transparency in government and access to your State Rep

●Address regional hunger and lack of access to healthy food

●Address rural health clinic & rural hospital closures; attract more providers

●Expand access to mental healthcare, drug rehabilitation, and healthcare services

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Education, Housing, Healthcare, Food Security, Infrastructure, Criminal Justice and Economics,

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Commitment to Public Service, Integrity, Strong Advocate & Accessibility and willingness to listen and collaborate with others locally, regionally and state-wide.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Advocacy for legislation that will productively benefit constituents who live within the respective district and the State.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

9/11 - i was in the 7th Grade (12)

What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?

Single party Super-majority and the lack of cooperation amongst parties. Also, the influence of national divisive politics that are played out within our state legislative bodies.

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?

Yes, it is beneficial. It is often problematic when we have people in those roles who do not understand local government and lack prior experience.

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

Yes, it is important for Legislators to build relationships and partnerships to represent and advocate for what is in the best interests of the People.

Do you support or oppose changes to the current state ballot initiative process? If so, what kind of changes would you consider?

I support changes that will ease the difficulty of getting initiatives on the state ballot. The current process makes it more difficult for citizens to get an initiative on the ballot.

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