2011 Political Races

Radcliff Mayor

J.J. Duvall

Other

Profession: Owner of Duvall Construction; Radcliff City Councilman

Education: Graduate of North Hardin High School.

Family: Married with one child

Organizations: Kentucky League of Cities, Radcliff Chamber of Commerce, Central Kentucky Electrical Association, Radcliff Optimist Club, St. Christopher Church

Experience: Two-term city councilman in Radcliff, local small business owner, electrical contractor and master electrician, property and business owner

Why Running: Radcliff will have great opportunities for growth and economic development over the next four years. The degree of Radcliff's success will be based on the leadership of the Mayor's office. My experience on the Radcliff City Council has prepared me for this job. I've worked with department heads and city employees to develop the city's budget, ordinances and zoning. This awareness of city operations is vital for Radcliff's mayor.

Top Issue Beliefs: Economic development and growth through entrepreneurship.
Improve Radcliff's community spirit by reinstating festivals and parades throughout the city
Grow the community by working closely with Realtors, contractors and developers to promote construction of new homes, businesses and entertainment and continue to promote existing businesses.

Jo Emary

Other

Profession: Executive Director, Radcliff Chamber of Commerce.

Education: North Hardin High School, Graduated 1978
University of Kentucky, 2 Years

Family: Married with two children and two grandchildren.

Organizations: CORE Committee

Lincoln Trail Area Development District, Workforce Investment Board

Radcliff/Vine Grove Community Leadership Program
2003 Graduate
Member, Board of Trustees
Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Executives (KCCE)
Member (2002-Present)
Board of Directors (2004-2007)
Hosparus of Central Kentucky
Volunteer (1999–present)

Experience: Emary’s professional background began in Lexington, Kentucky and includes employment as a marketing and public relations professional with two consulting engineering firms, to include a Fortune 500 firm, as well as a successful home-based business. Upon returning to Radcliff in 1992, Emary was employed for six years at Fort Knox. In 1998, she once again became a home-based contractor with a pioneering Internet company. The company, with whom Emary was featured in Fortune Small Business Magazine, specializes in integrated marketing, public relations and website development and management. In most recent years, Emary’s professional and public service experience includes/has included roles with the Governor’s BRAC Task Force, Hardin County Schools Board of Education, the Hardin County History Museum Executive Board, Better Business Bureau’s Lincoln Trail Advisory Committee, Student Mentor with Hardin County Schools, Kentucky Patriots, 21st Century Community Learning Center at Radcliff Middle School, and two-term President with the Kentucky State Poetry Society. Emary was named as an Accredited Chamber Executive in September 2009.

Why Running: As a proud native of Radcliff, I have personal and professional interests in the future of our city. The stakes for Radcliff have never been higher and we now have the opportunity and responsibility to intelligently and deliberately manage Radcliff’s growth in order to reach our full potential. My experience over the past seven years as Executive Director of the Radcliff Chamber of Commerce has taught me that Radcliff is truly a hub of economic development and diversity, not only in our region, but in the Commonwealth. As such, striking and maintaining a balance of partnership with Fort Knox leadership and its citizens is paramount to our continued success, as is seeking opportunities to flourish in our own right.

Top Issue Beliefs: Attract and keep jobs and healthy businesses. Capitalize on opportunities through BRAC to underpin a strong local economy.
Achieve "Quality Place" for local citizens by exceeding expectations for safety and civil services and seek economic development focused on citizens' needs and wishes, including restaurants, retails and entertainment options; improve Radcliff's curb appeal with a clean and well-maintained city.
Explore innovative ways to fund city operations without raising taxes; live within our means, be creative and open-minded in finding additional funding sources and pursue new legislation to allow municipalities to exercise control over creating their own funding opportunities.