Common Cause Arkansas is a non-profit citizens' lobby organization. We believe that by banding together, citizens can make a difference. We throw a spotlight on issues that affect all Arkansans. We work to strengthen public participation and to ensure that the political process serves the public interest, rather than the special interests.
Our purpose is clear: make public officials and public institutions accountable and responsive to citizens.
Promoting accountable government
Common Cause Arkansas has made a difference. We have been on the front lines of numerous hard fought battles for government reform and accountability.
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Today, nearly 400,000 Common Cause members are working together to make government work for the people. More members mean a stronger voice for the public in local, state and national politics. If you're not already a member, please join Common Cause Arkansas today!
Contact Us
State Chair:
Dr. Art English
ajenglish AT ualr DOT edu
(w) 501-902-0427
Volunteer Contacts:
Dr. Charles Hartwig
hartwigc AT cox DOT net
Kurt Sims
ks AT kurtsims DOT com
About our Board
Dr. Arthur English, Acting Chair
Art English is a Professor of Political Science at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and a past president of the Arkansas Political Science Association. He has won national recognition for public service in a project on the bicennential of the Constitution. In 1995, he won the University Faculty Award for distinguished public service. As a former board chair and a member of the board since 1990, Art has participated in numerous Arkansas Common Cause projects. Several of his former students are now board members, and the Arkansas Common Cause office has been staffed by several of his interns. Art is a frequent contributor to newspapers, journals, and political science conferences. He is also frequently called upon by the media for comments on local, state, and national government.
Dr. Charles Hartwig, Vice Chair
Charles Hartwig is a professor and former Chairman of the Political Science Department at Arkansas State University in Jonesboro, where he has taught since 1973, specializing in African politics and international relations. A past President of the Jonesboro University Heights Lions Club and the Arkansas Political Science Association, Hartwig served as Congressional District #1Coordinator for Common Cause Arkansas for six years and has been a Board member for 14 years. He is currently involved in the efforts to establish college Common Cause Arkansas chapters. He ran for the national Common Cause Board a few years ago, and "did not come in last."