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Kimber Kaiser, 4, of Farmington, makes giant soap bubbles. Photo courtesy of J.T. Wampler NWA Democrat-Gazette Farmington Message from the Mayor "It is my pleasure to welcome you to the City of Farmington. We are located 5 miles west of the University of Arkansas campus in scenic Northwest Arkansas. If you enjoy country living with urban conveniences, then Farmington is the place to live. Our city has experienced tremendous growth in the last decade. I think you will find the City of Farmington is served by an outstanding group of employees who take great pride in their city and serving the citizens. Come visit us in Farmington and enjoy our great community and meet the friendly folks who call Farmington home." ~ Mayor Ernie Penn Valley View Golf Course, Farmington Sports Complex, and the award winning Creekside City Park. Farmington is the third fastest growing city in Washington County, behind Fayetteville and Springdale. Farmington is governed by the mayoral/council form of government. e current mayor is Ernie Penn. His term of office is four years and each council member's term is two years (there are eight council members.) e City has an eight member planning commission who evaluates every development proposal for the City. e police department employs 11 full-time officers. Farmington's fire department has a full-time chief, two full-time firefighters and 26 volunteer members and was the first department in the four state area or Arkansas, Oklahoma, Missouri, and Kansas to receive the Class 4 rural and Class 4 city fire rating and is completely certified by the state of Arkansas in both equipment and personnel. e city fire rating was upgraded to a Class 3 city fire rating in 2013. Farmington residents will also find a wide variety of churches for worship opportunities and ministry services such as child care, youth group and family activities. Imogene Clayton (from left), Sue Ryan and Hattie Williams, all members of the Farmington Senior Cardinals Bean Bag Baseball team, celebrate a throw during practice at the Farmington Senior Center. Photo courtesy of David Gottschalk NWA Democrat-Gazette 2018 West Washington County Directory – 19