Profession: No information submitted

Profession: Self employed, Jeff Metcalf Construction 1993 to present

Education: graduate of LaRue County High School

Family: age 38
Children - Ariel, Ethan and Emily Metcalf

Organizations: Lincoln Trail Homebuilders Association

Why Running: I have lived in LaRue County all my life and there is a lot of good people here. I would like to give back to the community that has given so much to me and my family.

Profession: Ford Motor Company

Family: Age 36
Married to Cassie Skaggs Allen, daughter of Bob and Renee Skaggs
Children - Cayleigh, 13; Cammie, 4; and Dax, 2

Organizations: Mount Moriah Baptist Church

Experience: Veteran

Why Running: Our law enforcement agencies in this county work hard, but are short staffed and I will work with them for you to help solve problems in our area.

Top Issue Beliefs: I have a strong moral compass and hold the same values as the people in District 3. I will do everything within my power to ensure the safety and well being of my family and yours.

Profession: HRC Mowing Company; CCS Mowing Company; Bales Warehouse

Education: Graduate of LaRue County High School

Family: age 50

Organizations: Veteran

Experience: I know the county like the back of my hand. I have lived here all my life.

Profession: No information submitted

Profession: Funeral director and embalmer with Bennett-Bertram and Dixon-Rogers Funeral Homes for 22 years; LaRue County Coroner or Deputy Coroner the past 21 years

Education: Graduate of Mid-America College of Funeral Services

Family: Married to wife Melinda 21 years
Two children, Trevor, 16, a sophomore at LaRue County High School; and Mallory, 12, a sixth grader at LaRue County Middle School

Organizations: Hodgenville Rotary Club, Magnolia Lions Club, Oak Grove Baptist Church, Kentucky Coroner Association, Kentucky Funeral Director Association

Experience: Coroner, four years; Deputy Coroner, 17 years

Profession: Attorney

Education: Bachelor's Degree, Western Kentucky University;
J.D. University of Louisville, Brandels School of Law

Family: Wife - Cathy Crady Morris;
Children - Josh Morris and Taylor Judd; stepson - Nathan McClure; like a son - Timothy J. Ruth; two granddaughters, Riley Morris and Reagan Judd.

Organizations: Hodgenville Rotary Club; Deacon and Sunday school teacher at First Baptist Church; Board of Directors, The Lincoln Museum; President, LaRue County Schools Literacy, Adult and Community Education Council

Experience: Practicing attorney, 35 years; County Attorney 1977-1985 and 2003-present

Why Running: Love my job; love LaRue County

Profession: Current Police Chief for City of Hodgenville

Education: LaRue County High School graduate 1968; attended Eastern Kentucky University 1969-1970

Family: Married to Melissa; four children, Robbie, Brooks, John-Paul and Madison; two stepchildren, Kristopher Sutherland and Miranda Sutherland.
Parents are the late Paul A. and Juanita Cottrill.

Organizations: LaRue County Parks and Recreation Board; Governor's Marijuana Task Force; Kentucky State Police Trooper Advisory Panel; Kentucky Association of Chiefs of Police

Experience: Kentucky State Police 30 years (retired 2000); current Hodgenville City Police Chief.
Has served in LaRue, Hardin, Nelson and Madison Counties dealing with detention facilities

Why Running: I have knowledge of working with all types of people both in law enforcement and civilian life. I have 30-plus years dealing with persons in custody and prisoner transportation and attend in-service training each year, including several in search and seizure. I have the training and knowledge to put to use on a daily basis to improve the LaRue County Jail and turn it into a positive and professional office and facility for all LaRue County residents to be proud of.

Top Issue Beliefs: To run the jail efficiently, using the budget wisely, keeping inmates under constant surveillance both in and out of jail. Enforcing policies and procedure that are fair to everyone. Deal with inmate matters such as medical and health issues immediately. Keep a professional staff employed doing background checks on all employment applicants.

Profession: Truck driver, 30 years, Nalls Specialized Hauling

Education: Graduate of LaRue County High School

Family: Age 52; Wife - Machelle Williams Durham; Children - Lauren and Betsy

Organizations: Deacon, Sunday school teacher at South Fork Baptist Church; magistrate for seven years

Experience: Magistrate for seven years.

Why Running: My duties as magistrate have given me the opportunity to attend the Kentucky Jailers Conferences, giving me insight into the daily policies, procedures, budget and need for strict enforcement of rules in our jailing system.

Top Issue Beliefs: As jailer, I plan to implement a program putting inmates to work and cut costs on a scale similar to other county jails in the area. I plan to make the jail a productive environment with a trained and capable staff.

Profession: Incumbent LaRue County Judge/Executive

Education: Graduate of LaRue County High School, Bachelors and Masters Degrees from Western Kentucky University

Family: Born Jan. 1, 1960
Wife: Camille, married Dec. 1986
Children: Isaiah, 14, Anna Grace, 8

Organizations: President of Kentucky County Judge/Executive Assoc (1994 & 2004), President of Kentucky Association of Counties (1998), V.P. Kentucky Association of Counties (Present), Vice Chair North Central Education Foundation, Past Chair Lincoln Trail District Board of Health, Past Chair Lincoln Trail Area Development District, Co-Chair Kentucky Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission, Member U.S. Lincoln Bicentennial Commission, Member Kentucky Public Defender Commission, Member Lincoln Museum Board of Directors

Experience: Grew up and worked on family farm. Worked in father’s welding shop and with father’s partnership with Jimmy & Joyce Lee in Lee Realty and Auction (clerked sales). Taught briefly in LaRue County Schools prior to running for Judge/Executive

Why Running: During the serious economic times all levels of government are facing, experience in how to handle difficult issues in county government is a key to success. LaRue County is one of very few in Kentucky that have not had to implement a new taxing district or implement an Insurance Premium or Occupational Tax (around us they include: Breckinridge-Insurance Prem. Tax, Meade-Ins. Prem. Tax, Jefferson- Ins. Prem. Tax, Bullitt-Ins. Prem. Tax, Spencer-Occup. Tax, Washington-Ins. Prem. Tax & Occ. Tax, Marion-Ins. Prem. Tax, Taylor-Ins. Prem. Tax, Green-Ambulance Dist. Tax, Hart-Ambulance Dist. Tax & Occ. Tax, Grayson-Occ. Tax, LaRue County- NONE. We’ll continue to manage within our means while making improvements in our community.

Top Issue Beliefs: I’ve been very fortunate to have been involved with numerous activities on a local, regional and state level that have offered me the opportunity to build relationships and gain in depth knowledge of local, state and federal government operations and how partnerships can be forged that improves LaRue County. I’m proud of the success we’ve had at improving county infrastructure (roads, bridges, public water lines, industrial sites, etc). We’ve also made tremendous progress at enhancing our tourism activities, beautifying our community, enlarging our local Lincoln Heritage (addition of Lincoln Boyhood Home to National Park Service, Lincoln Museum, Boy Lincoln Statue, etc.) and making improvements that make LaRue County a better place to live.

Fiscal management and job creation are areas we have to continue to concentrate on. We have had several clients show interest in the facility owned by CMH Manufacturing in the Industrial Park. We’ll continue to double the effort to see a business or industry locate there that will offer numerous good paying jobs for our community. We’ll continue to work with local businesses and community establishments in any way possible to enhance and make them stronger and LaRue County better.

Profession: works with Hardin County Road Department since 2005; Gates Rubber Company 27 years; crew leader at HCRD, supervisor at Gates 14 years

Education: 1973 graduate of LaRue County High School, attended Western Kentucky University

Family: Age 55, married 11 years with four children and six grandchildren

Organizations: LCHS site based council 2005-06
Licensed official of the Kentucky High School Athletic Association since 1994
Member of Land of Lincoln Planning and Zoning
member and trustee of Lane Lincoln CME Church

Experience: As crew leader for HCRD I have gained insight to the problems that can occur within our county road system and as magistrate, will work closely with the LaRue County Road Department to correct any problems that arise. I will seek the necessary training for this position that will enable me to be the best Magistrate I can possibly be.

Why Running: During 14 years I worked in management at Gates Rubber Company I worked with budgets and always worked as efficiently as possible. I understand in this day and time you must try to maintain for less.
I have the ability to think logically, deal with the information at hand and make a balanced decision. I have great communications skills, respect for all people.
I don’t believe the staus quo always applies.

Profession: Management - Herb Jones Auto Group - 13 Years

Education: 1977 Graduate of LaRue County High School

Family: Oldest of four boys. Parents: Asa & Margaret Whitlock. Married Deborah McGuffey in August, 1987.
Two Children - Blake is a Freshman at Campbellsville University. Angelia is a junior at LaRue County High School.

Organizations: Attends Christ Worship Center in Hodgenville

Experience: Grew up on a farm, raised tobacco, corn and beef cattle. After graduating high school I went to work for Tasty Bread until 1980 when I was hired at Gates Rubber Co. From 1980-1989 I worked at Gates but encountered several lay-offs during that period in which I worked for McGuffey Industrial Contracting, Rock and Rogers, Jeff Gaddie Builder, and Don Hay Carpet Installers. In 1990 I went to work for Swope Motors in the "sales" department but was offered a position in management at Jones Auto Group in 1996 and remain there to date.

Why Running: My history from farming to working in a factory, contracting and construction to working with the public, to sales and now management, enables me to better understand the backgrounds and the needs of the people of District 2 therefore enabling me to better represent each one.

Top Issue Beliefs: Our main objective is to see the growth and development of LaRue county. I am committed to doing all I can to help achieve this goal. I am a conservative Democrat with high moral standards and strong family values. For questions and/or concerns call Ricky Whitlock at (270) 268-3344.

Profession: Substitute Teacher/Healthcare

Education: My formal educational background is in healthcare.

Family: Family is the most important thing in my life. Being a working mother of three boys, multitasking is an established trait. My main focus is on issues that will ultimately benefit the family unit.

Organizations: KTS, AAMA, National Honor Society, International Poets Society,

Experience: Being a substitute teacher I see firsthand the many issues that affect our community. It is my desire to change these issues. I possess strong decision making and communication skills. I have good judgment. And I’m committed to making this community a better place. I am a reliable team player. It is my desire for all of District 3 to come together as a team. Together we can accomplish anything.

Why Running: I am running because I have a strong sense of values. I am fair and I have clear boundaries as to what is right and wrong for everyone in our community. It is my goal to see District 3 be put on the map. It is time that we are recognized as a strong individual community that plays an active and productive role in LaRue County. That is why we need a new voice in county government - A voice with a vision for the future. For instance, I hope to work with the county government to establish a nonprofit humane society in LaRue County.

Top Issue Beliefs: I believe that magistrates need to get out into the community more than they have done in the past. If the community is to have greater confidence in us, then they must have more opportunities to discuss issues and concerns with us. I would love to see more community initiatives such as ‘Magistrates in the Community’ whereby magistrates visit schools to explain our part in the county government and judicial system.

Profession: Factory worker 30 years; deputy sheriff 25 years

Education: Graduate of LaRue County High School

Family: age 68, two children, four grandchildren

Organizations: Poll worker Lincoln Farm and Buffalo precinct; member of Buffalo Baptist Church; member of Gavel Lodge 570; and Gideon, Hodgenville Camp

Experience: Constable, four years; LaRue County School Board, two years; deputy sheriff, 25 years; facotry worker, 30 years

Why Running: I believe in what I am trying to do. I have the knowledge and education to do the job. I am concerned how the job will be done. I am familiar with District 3 and most of the citizens who live within its boundaries. As a past deputy sheriff, have traveled over every road in the district.

Top Issue Beliefs: I will be available 24 hours a day which I think is a must for any magistrate. I will be available to attend all fiscal court meetings and conduct business on behalf of District 3.

Profession: Currently employed by the LaRue County Board of Education in the maintenance department

Education: Graduated LaRue County High School 1980

Family: I am the son of Anna Mae Miller and the late Don Miller of Magnolia. I have two sisters, Cindy Heady and Susie Keith. I have been married 27 years to Pamela Durham Miller, the daughter of Charles and Ann Durham. Pam and I have two children, a daughter Lesley Anne Miller, 25, a 2008 graduate of Western Kentucky University with a nursing degree; and a son Jordan Miller, 22, who will graduate from WKU in May with a bachelor's degree in biology.

Organizations: LaRue County Farm Bureau Board of Directors
Deacon of South Fork Baptist Church

Experience: I have served as magistrate of District 4 for the past 3 1/2 years.

Why Running: My parents instilled in me a desire to work hard, make a difference in my community and help others. That is what I feel I am accomplishing while serving our county as magistrate. Being a magistrate enables me to fulfill these desires by seeing that the citizens of LaRue County are provided the best services that the county can afford.

Top Issue Beliefs: To make sure that services for LaRue County will continue during this slow economy. To insure that funding for our fire departments, conservation district and EMS are available and to maintain the county roads in District 4. Above all else to make sure LaRue County is a great place to live, work and raise our families.

Profession: Incumbent LaRue County Sheriff

Education: Graduate of LaRue County High School, Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Police Academy and Excelled Firearms Instructor Training, Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI Academy, Quantico, Va.

Family: Married to Tammy Bale Shoffner for 34 years
Children - Tiffany and Bradley

Experience: Elected as LaRue County Sheriff in 2002; served as LaRue County Deputy Sheriff 10 years; Hodgenville City Police officer five years

Profession: I have spent 20 years as a soldier of the United States. My first and uppermost job was a combat soldier with my military occupational skill as a mechanic.
I conducted several weeks training with Infantry Scouts, mortar crews and armored crewmen learning their tactics.

Education: High school graduate, some college hours
Several credit hours of training in leadership skills, personnel management, physical fitness training and leadership counseling. I have plans to continue online schooling.

Family: Married to Jane Crawford Smith
Two sons - Lucas, 13 and Aaron, 12

Organizations: Valley Creek Baptist Church, Davar Emet Ministries, Boys and Girls Ranch.
Volunteer for overseas and local mission trips.

Experience: 20 years of Miltary experience including personnel management; Training and experience in conducting vehicle searches; Experience in traffic control including emergency situations; Marksmenship qualified with rifles and handgun; Night tactical experience;Hand-to-hand self-defense techniques; Search and apprehension training

Why Running: I believe we have an issue that is growing in the subject of drugs. I don't think any of us can do enough to eradicate this problem. I believe if there are additional educational programs provided to our youth and possibly an organization such as the Boys and Girls Ranch, maybe we can get an upper hand on this problem.
There is also a problem with theft from farmers and others in the community. Statements should be taken and reports filed so these thieves will be deterred from stealing.

Top Issue Beliefs: Personal appearance standards:
Most of the time, there isn't an appearance that distinguishes the sheriff's department from the local citizens. There should be a set standard for the sheriff's department and the sheriff and deputies should have a neat and distinguished appearance when on duty. They should have uniforms.

Profession: Marketing officer for Bank of Edmonson County, Brownsville

Education: 2003 graduate of Edmonson County High School, Brownsville; 2007 Bachelor of Science Degree in business management from Gordon Ford College of Business, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green

Family: My parents are Jerry and Peggy Meredith of Brownsville.

Organizations: Brownsville City Council; Edmonson County Lions Club; vice president of Edmonson County Leadership Alumni; former treasurer of Western Kentucky University Ducks Unlimited Chapter; Edmonson County Republican Party Youth Chair; Brownsville Missionary Baptist Church, chairmen of Ushers; FarmHouse Fraternity Alumni

Experience: I am serving as a city council member for the City of Brownsville, an office I have held since January 2009. While in this office I have worked with our mayor and other council members to balance a budget and expand services without raising taxes on the residents of our city.

Why Running: I am running because I have seen too many politicians elected who have forgotten who they are, where they came from and who they represent. I will listen to the people of this district and be their voice and vote in Frankfort while trying to make positive changes in this district and throughout our commonwealth.

Top Issue Beliefs: The top issue I will be focusing on is the creation of stable, good paying jobs for hard working people throughout this district. I am pro life, a supporter of our second amendment rights and I believe in smaller government. It is my belief that our state and local governments are the closest to the people that they serve and therefore can serve them best.