Education: Graduated from Pebble Brook High School in Mableton, Ga.

Family: Married with one child and two grandchildren

Organizations: Military Order of the Purple Heart
DAV Chapter 156
Vine Grove Fire Department

Experience: Since returning from the Army 101st, Airborne Division 229th AHB as the airfield operations NCO in 1985, I have dedicated my time to serving Hardin County in several capacities in the field of emergency management.
Past chairman of the American Red Cross Hardin/LaRue County Disaster Response Team and past senior deputy coordinator for Hardin County Disaster and Emergency Service. Presently I serve as the Safety Officer/EMT-FR with the Vine Grove Fire Department and Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator for the old Hardin County District 5.
While in office I also attended training at the police academy in Richmond.

Why Running: I will continue to prove myself as a dedicated public servant, to the best of my ability in continuing to help improve the quality of life in the surrounding areas. Provide pride and honor back to the office of constable and provide the public a better understanding of the office of constable and how they can be a community asset to be proud of.

Profession: Assistant Hardin County Attorney

Education: Graduate of Elizabethtown High School
Graduate of Centre College
Graduate of University of Louisville Law School
Graduate of Kentucky Prosecutors Institute

Family: Two children

Organizations: Active member of Severns Valley Baptist Church Drug Court Staffing Team Crimestoppers Hardin County A.M. Rotary Big Brothers/Big Sisters "Big Sister of the Year"

Experience: I have served as Assistant Hardin County Attorney for the past 13 years and have been the First Assistant since 2003, under both Ken Howard and Steve Bland. I have prosecuted thousands of cases in Hardin District, Circuit and Family Courts. I have extensive jury trial experience, which is essential to setting policy within the Hardin County Attorney's Office. I am an instructor at the Department of Criminal Justice Training for law enforcement as well as an instructor for other prosecutors in Kentucky through the Kentucky Prosecutors Institute. I received the MADD and Governor's DUI awards and was awarded for extraordinary child abuse prosecution by the Advocacy and Support Center. I am proud of creating the DUI Victim Impact Program for Hardin County, of the 95% DUI conviction rate of our office, and the over $10 million dollars collected in child support each of the last two years by our office.

Why Running: More important than awards and conviction rates are the people whose lives are affected by each of the many seemingly small decisions made by the County Attorney's Office every day. I take that responsibility seriously. I recognize that not all experience is worthwhile experience and I don't believe that simply "putting in time" qualifes someone for a leadership position. But I believe my performance as a prosecutor and as leader within the County Attorney's Office and throughout the state of Kentucky is unique and is an asset to the criminal justice system and to public safety and welfare in Hardin County. Methamphetamine addiction, child abuse, domestic violence, and alcohol/drug impaired driving are very real problems in our community. Decisions about how to prevent and deal with the consequences of these problems takes someone with a longstanding commitment to these particular issues.

Profession: Hardin County Road Department supervisor

Education: Graduate of West Hardin High School

Family: Married, two children

Organizations: Severns Valley Baptist Church
Officer in KACERS

Experience: Managed multi-million dollar budgets and have never exceeded yearly budget. Been a supervisor up to 31 employees. Served on school board for six years. I am a former Deputy Sheriff. President of Kentucky Association of County Engineers and road supervisor for the last two years. Helped plan major storm clean up from tornadoes, ice storms, winter storms and work with inmate program from Hardin County Jail.

Why Running: Hardin County Detention Center needs new direction, more efficient operation management and a more freindly working relationship with fellow agencies. I want to try and reduce the large budget short fall yearly and have more equal treamnet and new training and safety programs.

Profession: Pastor

Education: High School Diploma from Hart Memorial High School, Hardyville, Kentucky 1969
Bachelor Of Arts in Political Science from East Texas Baptist University in Marshall, Texas 1979.
Masters of Divinity from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas 1987

Family: Married with five children and four grandchildren.

Organizations: Trustee for International Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention for 7 years
President of the Madison Cundiff Foundation, Elizabethtown, Kentucky
Member of John Hardin High School Site Based Council
Served on various other denominational and community organizations in Kentucky and Texas

Experience: Pastor of local churches for 30 years.
Ministered to inmates and families in the prison system in Texas and Kentucky
Served on the Chaplain Committee for Tarrant County Jail in Fort Worth, Texas a 1700 inmate facility.
Served as Chairman of The Administration Committee of the International Mission Board helping to provide for the total need of 5500 missionaries around the world from a 250 million dollar budget.
Served at the state and local level in the Southern Baptist Convention on various committees preparing budgets and in churches I have been pastor.
Worked with indigent people alongside an Ophthalmologist in Arlington, Texas providing free eye care.
Worked at a Alcohol/Drug Rehab Center in Marshall, Texas for 3 years interacting and providing counsel to patients
Served with the U.S. Air Force for 6 years as a Medic during the Vietnam era

Why Running: I believe God has brought me to this time to allow me to use the gifts and talents He has given me to serve the people of Hardin County. I have a heart for people and desire to see everyone succeed. As jailer I believe there are those who come through the system with some encouragement and equipping them with some tools for life will not be repeat offenders. I also, realize there are those who will never allow anyone to help them but my goal would be to help those who refuse as much as I can but concentrate on those who want a better life and become an asset to our community not a liability.

Profession: Church Youth Director; HCS Truany Mediator

Education: Graduate of North Hardin High School and University of Hawaii-Hilo in police science.

Family: Married with one child

Organizations: Chamber of Commerce, Fraternal Order of Police No. 39, NRA, Blue Knights Chapter II

Experience: Army veteran
Police officer and Police Chief in Radcliff
Hardin County Schools Truancy mediator
8 years as magistrate
8 years on Hardin Memorial Hospital Board of Directors
20-plus years in various youth programs in the community

Why Running: Encouraged by the community.
Concerned for my community and its future
Public servant all my life
Experience.

Top Issue Beliefs: Jobs, small business and economic development. Working with state resources and industrial foundation to make sure we are competing, not only regionally but internationally. With the economy the way it is we need to aggressively make our community competitive. We need to capitalize on our location in the state and the dollars that are being funneled into this area by the federal and state government as a result of BRAC. We need to sell ourselves more in what opportunities that Hardin County offers in eduaction, health care and its people.
We need to be focused on the future and combining our efforts toward that goal.

Profession: Auctioneer/REALTOR

Education: Graduate of Janesville High School in Wisc., Wisconsin State College, Whitewater, Wisc.

Family: Married with three children, three grandchildren

Organizations: Radcliff/Hardin County Chamber of Commerce
Vine Grove Chamber of Commerce
American Legion
VFW

Experience: Retired Sgt. Major in U.S. Army with 30 years service in the customer service field.
Experienced in working with multi-million dollar budgets and management of up to 200 employees both military and civilian. Was the senior NCO working in major militaru command and oversaw the operations of over 80 military facilities spread throughout Europe.
Commissioner of Hardin County Water District No. 1
Previous board member of the Radcliff Board of Adjustments
Small business owner, Action Auction and Realty Co.. Know the trials and tribulations of getting things done in a turbelent economy. Am concerned that taxes do not overburden small business.
I was the instigating force begind Hardin County's current recycling program. When campaigning for Commissioner in 2006, I was aware that the Fort Knox Recycle Program could be expanded within Hardin County. I facilitated a meeting between Hardin County Government and the Fort Knox Recycle manager that resulted in the recycle program now in operation.

Why Running: I want to assist in continuing our current course of fiscal responsibility with an eye on departmental cost savings by the judicious use of manpower and materials. I believe my innovative ideas and ability to think "outside the box" for solutions to every day issues will benefit the citizens of Hardin County. With my military background, I am familiar with the needs of both military and civilian employees of the Department of Defense and understand the issues affecting Hardin County as they pertain to BRAC.

Profession: President Skyler Construction Inc., owner Goodman Farms

Education: Ashworth College

Family: Single

Organizations: Mill Creek Baptist Church, Radcliff Chamber of Commerce, Hardin County NAACP, Meeting Creek Masonic Lodge, Central Kentucky Electricians Association, Lincoln Trail Builders Association

Experience: 25 years experience in business as owner/operator
17 years on Fiscal Court and HMH Board of Trustees
9 years as Solid Waste Committee chairperson
Served on finance and building committees
1999 CLP graduate
Licensed master electrician
Master level certified county official from KACO

Why Running: I have worked on county government for 20 years and I believe that this experience will be valuable to Hardin County as we restore the magisterial form of government

Top Issue Beliefs: I plan to restore Hardin County landfill back to profitable status
I will revisit the mission statement, evaluate the direction of HMH and develop a new strategic plan that will be both comprehensive and fair to everyone involved.
I will critically analyze the county's budgeting issues and ensure that all expenditures are realistic and necessary.

Profession: Pastor Gloryland Harvest Church

Education: Graduate of North Hardin High School

Family: Married with two children and three grandchildren

Organizations: Radcliff Chamber, World Harvest Ministerial

Experience: 40 years of involvement in community and business; store manager, real estate sales, auctioneer, builder. Fifteen years pastor of Gloryland Harvest Church

Why Running: Love being involved with the community; feel that I have much to offer the community.

Top Issue Beliefs: Keeping budget balanced; keeping taxes low and expansion of sewers service in Hardin County from growth of BRAC

Education: Graduated from East Hardin High School, attended Elizabethtown Community College.

Family: Married with three children and three grandchildren

Organizations: Lions Club
Elizabethtown Leadership
Hardin County Historical Society
Hardin County History Museum
Hardin County Fire Advisory Board

Experience: Magistrate for 8 years and over 33 years business experience dealing with small business, major corporations, state and federal government as well as schools and vocational schools. One of the original founders of the Central Hardin Fire Department.

Why Running: I want Hardin County to be the greatest county in the Commonwealth. I want everyone who wants to live and work in Hardin County, as I have, to have the opportunity to do so. I have a deep emotional connection to Hardin County having been born here. My wife and I raised our children here and now watch our grandchildren grow here. I have lived in what is now the third magisterial district for over 50 years. I am the only candidate in the district with experience as a magistrate, having served eight years. During those eight years I was very effective working with my fellow members of fiscal court as well as other community, state and federal leaders. I gained a reputation as someone who can and will get things done. I have a proven track record as magistrate and if elected I can hit the ground running the first day not needing time for a learning curve. My on the job experience as magistrate as well as my business experience and emotional commitment to Hardin County make me uniquely qualified to bring jobs, prosperity, opportunity and a safe community to all who choose Hardin County as home.

Profession: Director of the Innovation Center

Education: Graduate of West Hardin High School.
Associate Degree in Business/Banking from ECC.
Attended and graduated from many other professional development courses over the years including the Venture Capital Institute, Weikel Real Estate School and various banking courses.

Family: Married with two children.

Organizations: Graduate of Leadership Kentucky and Leadership Elizabethtown and Alumni Member of both.
Past Commissioner and Executive Board member on the Kentucky Commission on Women.
Member of the Workforce Investment Board
Past President and member of Hardin County Republican Women’s Club
Member Elizabethtown Noon Rotary Club

Experience: I am a lifelong resident of Hardin County with over 35 years business experience right here in Hardin County. Currently I am the Director of the Innovation Center-covering 8 counties—sponsored by the Ky. Dept. of Commercialization and Innovation. I specialize in entrepreneurial development, securing grants and raising venture capital for local start-up companies. I have been a licensed real estate agent (license in escrow) and investor for 27 years, I worked as a mortgage lender for many years at First Federal and I have owned several small businesses.

Why Running: The News-Enterprise recently ran an editorial article resembling a “Help Wanted Ad” in which they pleaded for women and minorities to step forward to balance our all-white, all-male fiscal court—which has been the case since time remembered. Righting the absence of women in local leadership positions is one goal, but offering fiscally conservative values for our county in tough economic times from a skilled business women is the quality on which I most want to focus. My platform will focus on the following:
Skilled fiscal management using conservative principles.
Promoting 21st century job growth by supporting entrepreneurial efforts, including a small business accelerator.
Improving revenues through economic growth instead of higher taxes.
Promoting innovation by supporting methane gas production at our landfill and other “out of the box” ideas.

Profession: Senior adjuster for Kentucky Farm Bureau

Education: Graduated from Campbellsville College

Family: Married with one child and two grandchildren

Organizations: Kentucky Claims Association
Central Kentucky Claims Association
Campbellsville University Hardin/LaRue Alumni Association
Gideons
NRA

Experience: Served in U.S. Air Force
Owner-manager of Insurance Claims Service, Inc.
Employed currently as a senior adjuster for Kentucky Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company

Why Running: Faced with a difficult economic environment along with the challenges of unprecedented growth, Hardin County must have gifted leadership.
We need men and woman who have experience along with compassion, vision, energy, commitment and the ability to unify.
I believe God has gifted me with those qualities and I offer them in service to the people of this great community.

Profession: Owns Sheroan's Tae Kwon Do

Education: Vine Grove High School; some College and Vocational

Family: Married with three children and four grandchildren

Organizations: Director the United States Tae Kwon Do Won and committee member for the Instructor Certification.
President for the Kentucky Tae Kwon Do Won.
Vice President for the American Martial Arts Renmei and National Director for the Korean Martial Arts.
President and Chairman of the Board for the Rineyville Fire Department.

Experience: Retired Director of Pupil Transportation for Hardin County Schools, 29 years
(Responsible for transporting over 10,000 students to and from schools each day, Managed to operate within my budget this 4th largest district in the state of Kentucky. I had over 260 employees in the Transportation Department).
I received the Most Exemplary District award from the State of Kentucky.
I am the Past President for the Kentucky Association for Pupil Transportation.
I passed my National Certification exams to National Director of Pupil Transportation.
I have served on many State and National Committees for all of my 29 years with Hardin County Schools.

Why Running: Some people have asked for me to run for office, so I am encouraged to offer what I may give to the community.
I have taught thousands of Children and Adults Martial Arts through classes from ECC to my own schools over some 40 years now. My name is in the County for the good things that have come from this and I would like to offer my leadership skills to this county to make it the best it can be as our Pupil Transportation Program and our Martial Arts have.

Profession: Runs LaRue Financial

Education: Bachelor's degree from Westminster College, Fulton, Mo.

Family: Married.

Organizations: President, United Way of Central KY
Chairman, Elizabethtown Civil Service Commission
Heartland Community Foundation, Board Member
United Way of Kentucky
A.M. Rotary Club

Experience: I own LaRue Financial, a full service investment advisory firm, located downtown at 109 West Poplar Street. I started my investment career with Edward Jones in 1994 and founded my company four years later in 1998. I live and work in the 5th district. At LaRue Financial, I manage more than $40 million in assets for families in Hardin County and across the country. I specialize in risk management and have a deep understanding of how money does and doesn’t work. My job involves researching investment opportunities, analyzing financial reports and providing advice on best practices for managing budgets, and helping people with their problems every day. I think it sounds a lot like being a Magistrate!

Why Running: Hardin County government is changing from commissioners to magistrates. The change is an opportunity for us as a county to start fresh with new ideas, new PROFESSIONAL PEOPLE, and people who aren't career politicians. I want to make sure our hospital is managed as best it possibly can be, especially in these challenging times, and as the only candidate with substantial financial experience I think I can make a difference for the county. I want people to feel good about their representatives. Politics has been a four letter word for far too long. I want to change that by leading by example.

Education: Graduated-Elizabethtown Catholic High School
Attended Bellarmine University

Family: Married with two children and two grandchildren

Organizations: Knights of Columbus # 1455, Honorary Life Member
4th Degree Msgr. McGee Assembly # 309
American Legion Post #113 Veteran

Experience: Financial Secretary with Knights of Columbus #1455 for 30 years.
Inside sales and warehouse manager at Modern Welding for 28 1/2 years.
Have worked with the public my entire career and always developed a strong
working relationship with my co-workers and customers.

Why Running: As a native of Elizabethtown and having lived in the 5th District my entire life. I also understand the concerns of the people of my District and Hardin Co. I am retired so I will be able to devote more time working for the people of my District and Hardin Co. I am not a politician and will use the common sense approach to work for the people of Hardin Co.

Profession: Owner/operator Jaggers Farms

Education: Graduated from East Hardin High School.

Family: Married with two children

Organizations: Hardin County Farm Bureau Board
FSA County Committee
Sonora Christian Church
Sonora Fish and Game Club
Hardin County Extension Council

Experience: Two-term magistrate
Hardin Memorial Hospital Board of Trustee
Experience with budget of Hardin County Farm Bureau
Hardin County fiscal court
FSA committee
Sonora Christian Church and Hardin Memorial
Business as owner/operator of Jaggers Farms

Why Running: I was the last person to be a magistrate in this area. While I was in office I voted to lower property taxes consecutively four straight years. The landfill was operating with a profit. Hardin Memorial Hospital was operating with a profit. Our road dept. with state aid was laying a million dollars a year in asphalt. With state and federal grants and earmakr, Hardin County Water District No. 2 was able to provide water that could reach 97 percent of the citizens in their area. I enjoyed working as your magistrate, working with other magistrates and elected officials. The progress that was made in 2003-2006 was great. I believe that I was doing a good job and would like to help move Hardin County forward again.

Profession: Retired Public School Teacher and Elementary School Principal

Education: Bachelor's degree from Berea College
Master's degree from Western Kentucky University
Master of Arts in El. Education with Reading Area of Concentration
Western Kentucky University Rank 1 in Educational Leadership School Administration

Family: Married, one child, three grandchildren

Organizations: Immanuel Baptist Church
Elizabethtown Emmaus & Chrysalis Community
Child Evangelism Fellowship Board of Director
Elizabethtown, Hardin, LaRue County Retired Teachers
Glendale Lions Club

Experience: 47 Years of Christian Service
22 Years Elizabethtown Emmaus Community Member: Served Bd.; Wk #46 Lay Director; Chrysalis Lay Dir.
35+ Years service to Children and Families in Hardin County and Elizabethtown Schools
30 Years of Leadership as a Hardin County School Administrator
28 Years Leading as Principal at Lynnvale, Western, and Lakewood Elementary Schools in Hardin County
Experienced in Strategic Planning and Budgeting having served on multiple Strategic Planning Steering Committees for Hardin County Schools
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Accreditation Trained and Served as Accreditation Evaluation Team Chairman
Served on Kentucky Association of School Administrators Board of Directors

Why Running: Seeking to serve as District 6 Magistrate / Justice of the Peace of Hardin County is for me - a calling from God to which I must respond with “YES!” . I retired this past August 1 after 35+ years serving in my life's call of teaching. I closed this "Public School Education" chapter of my life and work. The plan for my first year of retirement was to say "No" to as many things as possible Except for the things to which God would not allow my response of "No". About a year ago, now, I was deeply into leading a Bible Study: The Seasons of Suffering and Success - The Seven Seasons of a Man’s Life by Patrick Morley. I was reminded: God wants you to be a real man who reflects the Character of Christ... - A real man is a man of courage. - A real man is a man of wisdom. - A real man is a man of commitments. -A real man is a man of balance. Next, information came of a great problem in the world today: "Men have over emphasized their private faith to the detriment of their public duties"! Then, "Real men will enter the public battle to restore the leavening influence of the true Christian faith on the culture." ..."we should be vitally involved in working for government that governs Christianly"... Finally, "If men across this nation who know Christ in private will also live for Christ in public, we can experience a return to sanity." God calls real men to leave the world a better place than they found it. E.G. Thompson will work to leave the world a better place than he found it.

Profession: Retired

Education: Graduate of North Hardin High School

Family: Married, 3 children, 7 grandchildren

Organizations: Rineyville Baptist Church

Experience: 17 years on Fiscal Court; 17 years on Hardin Memorial Hospital Board of Directors; served on every Fiscal Court committee.

Why Running: I enjoy being in a position to help people.

Top Issue Beliefs: Job creation; creation of an ambulance station in Cecilia/Stephensburg area; maintaining safe county roads for our citizens to travel.

Profession: Self-employed/farmer

Education: Graduate of West Hardin High School and Elizabethtown Technical College of Welding.

Family: Married with two children and two grandchildren.

Organizations: Living Faith Baptist Church and past member of Cecilia Baptist Church
National Rifle Association
Coach in the Elizabethtown Area Youth Football League

Experience: I worked on a family dairy farm as a teenager and as an adult I worked in the family flooring and paint business for over 25 years. I helped manage day-to-day business, assisted clients, worked with sub-contractors and maintained working relationships with employees.

Why Running: To make Hardin County a better place for our children and grandchildren to grow up and raise their families here, and to help fiscal court in making good decisions and being better stewards of the tax dollars we have to work with.

Profession: Employed by Tina Jay Enterprises and is a small business owner and a registered builder

Education: Graduate of Grayson County High School, Kentucky College of Barbering

Family: Married with three children

Organizations: President of the Lincoln Trail Home Builders Association, Chairman of the Registered Builders Association, and member of Abundant Life Church.

Experience: Experience for this position includes possessing self-confidence and the ability to solve problems on a daily basis. He has the capability to quickly and correctly analyze an issue and offer practical solutions. He has construction experience in the commercial and private sectors, managing staff, and working with sub-contractors to complete a job. He also has over 25 years experience working with the public since his first career choice was barbering. He then moved to management at Super Slant Car Wash. While serving as President of the Lincoln Trail Homebuilders Association Jim has worked hand and hand with the Elizabethtown Hardin County Planning and Zoning to assure that the new regulations were fair and equitable. As a director with the Home Builders of Kentucky he has been a part of the decision making process regarding new codes for building in Kentucky.

Why Running: I feel that by running for Magistrate in the 8th District I can make a difference in the community by offering a fresh perspective with a background in construction, entrepreneurship, and management.

Profession: County commissioner

Education: Graduated from Morehead State University, Western Kentucky University

Family: Married with one child.

Organizations: American Legion
Kentucky Association of Magistrates and Commissioners
Hardin County Board of Health
Member Board of Trustees, Hardin memorial Hospital
Kentucky High School Coaches Association.

Experience: U.S. Army, Teacher/Football Coach at North Hardin and East Hardin. Assistant
Principal, North Hardin High School, Principal, James T. Alton Middle School, Director of Buildings and Grounds, Hardin County Schools. Hardin County Magistrate and Hardin County Commissioner.

Why Running: I am seeking to be the 8th District Magistrate because I want to
continue to provide the leadership in County government that I have shown over the past eight years. I am very proud of the record that I have established while serving as your Magistrate and Commissioner. Hardin County is one of the least taxed counties in the state of Kentucky. That is very important to Hardin Countians in this economy. The past eight years we have had the services that we need in our county but at the same time fiscal court has been frugal in how tax payer dollars have been spent. The result is your taxes have remained low. County government only receives about 15 cents of every dollar that you pay in property tax so county government must continue to be careful of it's spending.
Magistrates will be members of the Board of Trustees at Hardin Memorial Hospital. We need people on that board who are knowledgeable of hospital operations. It takes time to get oriented to how the hospital functions. We all want our hospital to be the best it can be. Board members have to be very careful to balance what is needed with what we can afford. HMH is a huge operation and must continually update equipment and buy new technology. This must be done in order to keep our hospital as competitive as possible with the surrounding area. HMH needs to be able to take care of the medical needs of the people in our county and region. To do that we must spend money and medical equipment is not cheap. We must have a board that totally understands their financial and human responsibilities. HMH is a great asset of our county. We as a board must continue to provide leadership that will guide us through the tough times. I want to be a part of that leadership team.
I have the experience and the desire to do the job as a member of Hardin Fiscal Court and as a member of the Board of Trustees of Hardin Memorial Hospital.

Profession: Radcliff City Council

Education: Graduate of North Hardin High School and UK Community College system

Family: Married with three children

Organizations: Cub Scout leader, assistant Girl Scouts leader, youth soccer coach, St. James Catholic Church PTO President

Experience: Administrative assistant with Kentucky Finance for 11 years and Tax Preparer for 18 years.

Why Running: I have lived in Radcliff for as long as I can remember. This is my HOME. I have a deep connection with both the elderly and the youth of this community and feel that I have something to give back, to safe guard and protect as well as provide opportunities for a better life. Also, with the new Mayor and Council, I feel that it is very important to have someone on the Council that can work well with all people and that has the experience so we can hit the ground running.

Top Issue Beliefs: The first issue is always the budget. We have to keep a balanced budget and make tough decisions to grow and to meet the needs of the community, while keeping the city an affordable place to work and live. Quality of Life is my main focus. Quality of Life included safety at home and in the city, nice affordable homes, employment opportunities, education opportunities, shopping and restaurants, safe streets and sidewalks and recreation for young people. The other major issue is economic development. We must work on keeping the businesses that we currently have while attracting new business and industry to our area.

Profession: Retired

Education: High school graduate

Family: Married with three children, eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren

Organizations: Optimist Club, AUSA, Masonic Lodge, Shriners, Scottish Rite

Experience: Member of the Radcliff Chamber of Commerce 25 years. Served as Chamber President

Elected to a four-year term on the Hardin County School Board.

Radcliff Optimist Club member 41 years (Distinguished Outstanding Club President, KY-West Virginia District Governor, 6 States Regional Vice President of Optimist International, Member of the Board of Directors for Optimist International).

20-year corporate member of the AUSA, served 2 years as Chapter President.

Served a 2-year term on the Hardin County District No. 1 Water Board.

Served one term on the Patton Museum Board of Trustees.

Served a 2-year term on the North Hardin Hope Board.

One of the original ten members who incorporated the Bank of North Hardin, which is now Chase Bank, and served as a Director.

Appointed by the Kentucky Senate to a 4-year term on the Kentucky State Fair Board. Reappointed to an additional 4 years by Governor Collins and selected to serve as Chairman of the Board. Responsibility of Board and Chair included the management of 300 employees with an annual $20 million budget. Developed long-range construction plans for the expansions that have been done at the Kentucky State Fair Grounds for the past 15 years, including overseeing the $13 million renovation of Freedom Hall. Involved in all major contracts, state fair, trade shows, and conventions at the fair grounds and Convention Center. Periodically briefed the Governor on events and plans of the Board. Appeared before the House Senate Appropriations Committee, met with the agricultural interest of the fair grounds, and all other groups and organizations that had an interest the the facility which included the University of Louisville.

Why Running: Radcliff has a chance to become a great community. I have something to give, and my experience shows my commitment. I believe everyone should work to make a community better for those who follow.

Top Issue Beliefs: Expedite construction plans for new roads and streets for Radcliff and northern Hardin County, alleviating the traffic congestion presently in Radcliff and Fort Knox.
Expedite and follow through with plans for curbing, sidewalks and improving entrances throughout the business district of Radcliff on 31W. We need to give commercial and residential property owners' incentives to improve and upgrade properties in the old areas of Radcliff that were developed before planning and zoning were required.
Recruit industry and business that include retail stores and restaurants that would be conducive to our growing volume of high school and college students needing employment. Restore community spirit.

Profession: Retired U.S. Army

Education: Master Human Resource Management

Family: Married with three children and two grandchildren

Organizations: National Chapter of Who’s Who for Business Leaders, Shiloh City of Peace Foundation; Life time member of the National Associate for The Advancement of Color People (NAACP), Democratic Woman’s Club, League of Women Voters, Kentucky Colonels, National Notary Association, League of Professional Women, Key Communicator for the Hardin County School Board, Chamber of Commerce for Business Leaders, American Retired Veterans Association, Brave Hearth Women’s Associate, United States Army Golden Master Program, NABVETS and other civic organizations .

Experience: Designing proposals for new businesses for 17 years; 15 years experience writing federal level policies, procedures, and safety guidelines for the U.S. Military; 20 years experience as a President and CEO of a multi million-dollar company.

Why Running: A voice for the citizens; with strong visions for making positive decisions promoting quality of life for the betterment of our communities.

Top Issue Beliefs: Education: Children are the world’s most valuable resources they are also our last hope for environmental renewal. Growing greener schools is a series and a movement empowering students, teachers and parents to incorporate green ideals into both school buildings and classroom curriculums.

Elderly: And thou shalt Honor every person at some point in life with both become a caregiver or receive care from others. And thou shalt Honor takes a critical look at the frightening prospect of aging America and offers compelling solutions for wellness and dignity at the end of life.

Designing Healthy City: How do we address public health epidemics such as obesity, heart disease, depression and diabetes) the answer lies in the environment we inhabit. In choosing healthy communities, we design a better city, community leaders, and citizens alike. We need to construct more roads, parks, schools and businesses in transforming the city.

Profession: Retired (Part time Realtor for Network Realty)

Education: Master's degree

Family: Married with three children, three grandchildren and two great-grand children.

Organizations: I am a member of several community organizations which include, Life Member, VFW, American Legion, and DAV. I am a former vice president and life member of the Hardin County Branch NAACP, Past President Professional Men’s Club of Radcliff, Radcliff Chamber of Commerce, Member of Radcliff Optimists Club international to just name a few to show my community involvement. As you can see, I have been a voice for the community, and I will continue to invest my time and energy for Radcliff’s welfare, growth, and diversity.

Experience: I have over 7 years previous experience on the Council
I have Corporate experience having served as the Director of McKendree University for over 13 years.
My college teaching experience having taught Business and Management Classes in a college setting.
Serving as the Director of Technology For the West Point School System, I was very proficient in the IT arena, Project Officer for IT installation in new school addition.
My 28 years service with the US Army having retired as a Chief Warrant Four.
I was involved with building the new fire station which was approximately $30,000 under budget.
I was part of the planning team to resurface city streets on a 15 year cycle.
I was committee chair for the Monument Committee that raised over $13,000 to build a monument honoring those who lost their life in the worst waste water accident in the nation.

Why Running: With a new Mayor being elected and most of the old council leaving, there will need to be some continuity on the Council. With my experience I feel I can hit the road running and assist the Mayor with critical issues and situations facing the City.

Top Issue Beliefs: With BRAC going on at Fort Knox, Radcliff faces a lot of changes in the City.
Traffic control is a big factor. The City will need to continue the push for better traffic control. i.e. connector roads are very necessary. Communications is key
Another issue is fire and police security to ensure residents are safe and secure in the city, which leads to a better quality of life.
Comply with Radcliff Mission Statement which is the City of Radcliff is dedicated to being responsive to its citizens, enhancing the quality of life for all residents by providing quality services, and promoting Radcliff as a community of vision.
There are so many things going on in Radcliff that it is really hard to narrow critical issues to 3. There are several issues that are just as critical. Like storm water projects. Street Paving. Recruitment of Mill Pond Business Center. Communications with Fort Knox and residents and Financial Management.

Profession: Sullivan University-College Professor/Small Business Owner

Education: Graduate of McKendree University, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University and Western Kentucky University

Family: Married with five children and one grandchild

Organizations: President of Kentucky Black Caucus-Local Elected Officials
Member of the Kentucky League of Cities Board of Director
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.- Active Member
Radcliff Optimist Club
Agape Baptist Church-Youth Minister
Board of Director member for Turning Communities Around (TCA)
Graduate of the Radcliff/Vine Grove Community Leadership Class of 2005
Radcliff/Vine Grove Chamber of Commerce-Member
Hardin County Minority Business Association-Founder/President
Sponsor and Volunteer for North Hardin Project Graduation
Member of Governor Steering Committee for Minority Empowerment Conference

Experience: Served on the Radcliff City Council for two terms.
Enrolled in Kentucky League of Cities- City University Training course (Community Planning and Development Training, City Budgets, Economic Development and Employee benefits)
Attended the National Conference for State Legislators

Why Running: People often ask the question why I got into politics and to me the answer is simple: Sooner or later we find something is going to affects us so deeply that we will have no choice but to get involved and make a difference.

Top Issue Beliefs: Helping people first
Open Government
Public safety/Quality of life and
Economic Development
I will continue to work on our police presence due to the continuous growth of our city.
Stan’s Pledge
I Pledge to work tirelessly as your council member to make local government accountable and effective, to bring common sense solutions to the problems we face and continue to improve our Community for years to come.

Profession: Business owner

Education: Bachelor of Science – Biology - Norwich University, 1976
Master of Arts – Management – Webster University, 1981
Many different schools/classes while on active duty in the US Army (Honor Graduate in every course that had one).
Many insurance courses and continuing education classes needed to get licenses in Health, Life, Property and Casualty Insurance.

Family: Married with five children and eight grandchildren.

Organizations: American Legion
AMVETS
DAV (Disabled American Veterans)
Chamber of Commerce (Radcliff/Hardin County and National)
NFIB (National Federation of Independent Business’s)

Experience: Commissioned Officer US Army with multiple Company level commands, plus management of highly classified projects. Medically discharged (orthopedic) at 12 years of service.
Assistant Department Manager at The Courier-Journal for 5 years.
Managed other small businesses.
I began my insurance career with AFLAC in 1996. I was the KY Associate of the Year and I won AFLAC’s prestigious President’s Club Award in 1997. I expanded my capabilities and incorporated Moulton Insurance, Inc at 315 West Lincoln Trail on 10/01/2002.

Why Running: I spend a lot of my work day helping people. I believe that I, as a Radcliff Council Person, would be able to help more people. I desire to use my education and life experiences to improve life in Radcliff.
I have had, and continue to have, a lot of leadership and management experience. My role model as a young Lieutenant was my first Company Commander, Captain (then and now) General George Casey. I took what I learned and was given command of 2 units as a Captain. This and my status as a Disabled Veteran would serve the city well.
I have owned and operated a successful small business in Radcliff since 2002. I believe the success of small business in Radcliff is paramount to a healthy city. I believe I would serve the business community very well. We need strong small business advocates on the City Council.
My ownership of an insurance agency and my experience with Health insurance would serve the city. My knowledge of Property and Casualty insurance would, also, be a plus. The city’s second largest source of income are the taxes it collects on Property and Casualty Insurance and I believe I can find more sources of income.
I am concerned for the children of Radcliff. We need to ensure that as many children as possible have access to the available youth programs, especially the sports programs. I have a son coaching and 5, at last count, grandchildren playing a variety of local sports.
I wish to serve on the Radcliff City Council for a lot of reasons and one reason is that I can. I have designed my business around accessibility. I have an office on West Lincoln Trail and if someone wants to talk about “issues” I can be available, as I can be found and I don’t have to ask for time off. I am ruled only by my schedule and, of course, my spouse.
We need a “Fresh Perspective” in city hall.

Profession: Multiple Business Owner

Education: 2 ½ years college

Family: Married with two children and five grandchildren

Organizations: Gubernatorial appointments as a Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ)- as a board member; Subcommittee on Equity and Justice for All Youth (SEJAY)- chairman; Federal Advisory Commission for Juvenile Justice (FACJ)- member.

Experience: My work has been both local and at the state level to ensure equitable treatment for Hardin County citizen’s and access to available state programs by planning and executing strategies that connects government with its public. I have performed as a public servant in the Radcliff community for 13 years, providing transitional housing for homeless adults and children, after-school care, arts programs, and summer employment for youth, and financial and credit counseling for adults.

Why Running: I am moved by a conviction to offer our citizen’s the best public service, and I believe they deserve it. It is necessary in our current environment that we have leaders who are aware of the issues we face and who are willing to address them in a way that is productive for our community, maximizing the positive results of government decisions. I believe I can offer that kind of leadership.

Top Issue Beliefs: Economic Development: Infrastructure and new businesses will position us to capitalize on the predicted population influx.
Progressive Leadership: We must plug into 21st century operations available to government if we are going to have effective government.
Government Accountability: The voices of our citizen’s should not be muted while public officers make decisions without dialogue. Government must be responsive to its citizen’s.

Profession: Retired Military Service Career in USAF and USA; Civil Service
Career with Department of Defense]

Education: Shoals High School
Shoals, IN
University of Maryland
College Park, MD

Family: Married with three children, grandchildren

Organizations: All Major Veterans Organizations
Several Masonic Organizations
National Sojourners, Inc. - Past National President, 1995-96; and, Chapter Sec/Treas. of Fort Knox Chapter, 1977 - present
Korean War Veterans National Museum [Board of Directors and Advisory Board Member] - 2006 to present
Military Order of World Wars - Commander of Fort Campbell, KY Chapter - 2003 to 2004 and 2008 to present

Experience: 1998 - 2002: Planning & Zoning Commission in Radcliff
2003 - 2008: Radcliff City Councilman

Why Running: Having been an integral figure in Radcliff, KY City Government
for 9 1/2 years in the past, I have a genuine interest and desire
to again serve, and be a participant in the official decision-
making process of moving Radcliff forward at this critical time
when the BRAC related missions at Fort Knox have such a huge
impact in the City's planning in determining the future direction
the area and City should take. I feel my background and experience
are valuable assets in making positive legislative decisions for the
future growth and improvement in Radcliff.

Profession: Retired

Education: Graduated from North Hardin High School

Family: Married with four children and 11 grandchildren

Organizations: North Hardin High School Soccer Booster Club

Experience: Served as city councilman for 24 years

Why Running: I've had the opportunity of seeing the city of Radcliff develop and grow from 800 to 22,000 citizens. I's important for me to continue the dreams of leaders like T. Brown Logsdon, Elmer Hagan, Joseph Hutcherson and many others. There is much more to come and I want to be apart of it.

Top Issue Beliefs: Securing a balanced budget with a stable reserve account.
Making the right decisions to handle the growth that comes from BRAC changes.
Bring forth an awareness of what Radcliff has to offer for businesses and industry.

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.

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.

Profession: P & L Express

Education: Graduate of West Hardin High School, Franklin College

Organizations: ACLU

Experience: U.S. military, local business owner, airfield & structural firefighter

Why Running: I'd like to take the current working situation of the Hardin Co. sheriff's office and simply optimize the resources that are currently in place to better benefit the taxpayers in our community

Top Issue Beliefs: Properly utilize the current personnel on staff
Streamline the budgetary issues
Increase visibility and show a stronger presence in the community so our sheriff's dept. will be more approachable and better connected with the issues and concerns of our citizens

Profession: Hardin County Sheriff

Education: Graduate of West Hardin High School

Family: Married with one child and one grandchild

Organizations: KY 86 Fire and Rescue
Kentucky Firefighters Association
Kentucky Sheriff's Association
KSA Board of Directors
Kentucky Law Enforcement Council

Experience: 31 years of emergency services with the KY 86 Fire Department
25 years in the Hardin County Sheriff's office

Why Running: After having been a part of the progression of the Hardin County Sheriff's office for so many years, I am not going to let it falter now. When I started here there were eight of us and we expected to work day and night to accomplish our tasks. Today it is a different world in which we live and the growth of the county has put more and more of a workload on the sheriff's office.
There will be a day and time when I will step down and someone else will take on my responsibilities, but not right now. The position of sheriff requires more than a law enforcement background, you have to understand the varied duties and responsibilities that are put upon the Sheriff. One needs to understand the court system and the work load that put on the office. You also need to have a working knowledge of property tax collection.
I have been the piblic servant to the people of my community of Hardin County for a long time. I have taken on all tasks and responsibilities with professionalism and always mindful of the welfare and safety of my constituents.

Top Issue Beliefs: My opponent was convicted by a Hardin County jury for posession of drug paraphernalia and given a maximum one-year sentence and $500 fine.
Try to keep up with the growth in Hardin County with limited resources.
Not let the Sheriff's office become a place where the people of Hardin County have no confidence in their Sheriff or his deputies.

Profession: Vine Grove City Council

Education: Graduate of Fort Knox High School

Family: Married with three children

Organizations: Founder and Chair of Kentucky Patriots; Fundraising Chair for Wreaths
Across America program for Kentucky Veterans Cemetery in Radcliff; President, Vine Grove Woman’s Club
Past President Vine Grove Chamber of Commerce; member of Military Officers’ Association of America, Fort Knox Spouses & Civilian Club, Hardin County Republicans Women’s Club, Heartland Chambers Alliance Committee; volunteer for Vine Grove Autumn Days, Veterans’ Day Ceremony, and Dickens Days.

Experience: 2 years Vine Grove Planning and Zoning;
currently serving on Vine Grove City Council

Why Running: To continue to serve the citizens of Vine Grove to the best of my ability

Top Issue Beliefs: Keep our police, fire and public works departments strong and efficient
Smart growth with new building—our subdivisions, parks, and businesses--built with our future effectiveness in place now for a family friendly Vine Grove
Work as a group with businesses and local leaders to revitalize downtown Vine Grove

Profession: Wilson & Muir Bank in Vine Grove as a Loan Processor

Education: Graduate of North Hardin High School and Full Sail University

Family: Married

Why Running: I'm eager and excited to serve my community. Vine Grove is my home and I feel that I owe it to the city to give back and serve on its council. As the youngest person running, I bring a fresh perspective and new insight. I am very enthusiastic and I promise to devote the ample amount of time, attention, and respect to the office that it deserves.

Top Issue Beliefs: The most critical issue that Vine Grove faces in the upcoming months is its continual growth and the unique challenges it brings. It is of the utmost importance that during this time, the city is managed with good common sense and close attention. I also believe that maintaining good protective services and city services in Vine Grove is imperative. Lastly I think that we, as council members, need to keep in mind that these difficult economic times are not only affecting the city, but also its citizens. As the city grows, higher taxes are not the answer to the economic problems.

Profession: Retired

Education: High school graduate

Family: Married

Experience: Owner of a small business for 30 years; retired after 24 years on Louisville Fire Department

Why Running: Slow the building of growth down

Top Issue Beliefs: The fast growth has put our fire and police department at risk. Vine Grove water and waste water will not handle the growth. No new taxes.

Profession: Retired Civil Service

Education: High school graduate

Family: Married, one child, four grandchildren

Organizations: None listed

Experience: At the end of this term, I will have 19 years served on Vine Grove City Council

Why Running: When I first ran for office, I did so hoping I could make a difference. I felt no one listened to the people. I vowed always to listen and respect our citizens. I still feel that way today, that's why I continue to run.

Top Issue Beliefs: Replace water lines and build a new water tower. I'm optimistic we'll get a grant this year to complete a long overdue project. Many areas of the city have unstable, undersized water lines. I'll support the rapid start up.
It's critical with the growth associated with BRAC to continue to staff and equip our public safety agencies; fire and police at the maximum level we can afford.
I'd like to continue trying to build onto our fire department. The addition can be used for training and emergeny shelter.

Profession: Vine Grove City Council, Budget Analyst on Fort Knox, Own/operate a business and farm

Family:

Organizations: American Society of Military Comptrollers, Kentucky Colonel

Experience: Currently serving on Vine Grove City Council. Working as a Budget Analyst provides me the vast knowledge of expenditures, deficits and how to control spending within our budget constraints. Since working with the military consistently for over 31 years I believe this will assist with the needs related to the growth of the city due to BRAC. Owning and operating a business provides me the knowledge of prioritizing projects as we plan for the future.

Why Running: I want to continue to be the voice of the citizens, remember this is “my town” too and what happens in the community affects me as well. I want to give back to the community what it has given to me; continue to ensure that it is a great place to raise a family. I can promise you that I will do the best job I can and put the needs of the community first. I’ve learned from being on City Council that no matter what decisions you make and you believe are in the best interest of the city that not everyone is going to be happy. It’s not a popularity contest it’s trying to make the best decisions all around for our community.

Top Issue Beliefs: Responsive to Citizens – Listening to the citizens concerns, ideas, issues and being their eyes and ears not losing focus of our hometown environment as we grow. I believe in open government, as I’ve said before I represent what I call the 4 “C’s” of government, concern, communication, community, and commitment. Your issues are my concerns.

Economic Development – Ensure that the infra-structure meets the needs of the community. Holding developers accountable for newly contracted subdivisions so that the city does not inherit such issues as poorly constructed streets, sewer and drainage problems. Making sure our Police and Fire departments have the necessary equipment to continue to ensure the safety of the citizens and our town.

Vision for Growth – I would like to see more businesses come to our community and with the construction of Highway 313 I believe this will happen. As this occurs we need to market the City so that it will benefit our local economy. We will continue to strive for good communication between the city and businesses. Growth brings employment opportunities and revenue to the city; this is a win-win opportunity for all.

Profession: Owner Heartland Auction Co., co-owner Spanky's Auto

Education: Graduated from Totina-Grace High School in Minnesota

Family: Married with three children and five grandchildren

Organizations: Kentucky Auctioneers Association, Vine Grove Chamber of Commerce

Experience: After the tragic passing of Bill Singer, I was asked to fulfill the rest of his term.

Why Running: After living in Vine Grove for 20 years, I have a great concern for the increasing development of our community. I feel we need to focus on the infrastructure of the city to keep it safe and maintain its well being.

Top Issue Beliefs: Police Department, fire department and water and sewer. With the increase of population to our community, we need to make sure we have an adequate interstructure.
Recreation: On the same lines, we need to make sure our children have a safe place to play.

Profession: President and Manager of RD of KY, LLC DBA Lincoln Trail Country Club

Education: High school graduate

Family: One child and two grandchildren

Organizations: Vine Grove and Radcliff Chamber of Commerce
Valley View Baptist Church

Experience: Owned and operated businesses for 30 years and have served on the Vine Grove City Council for the past eight years

Why Running: I want to continue to see both growth and prosperity in the right direction for both the city and its people.

Top Issue Beliefs: Water lines: Old lines need to be updated. Construction is scheduled to begin in the near future.
Recreation Department: Continual improvements need to be made in order to serve the people in this community.
New Construction: We need to remain alert to all the new construction being done due to the BRAC transition to ensure proper guidelines are being met.

Profession: Retired

Education: Technical school graduate

Family: Married with two children and six grandchildren

Organizations: Vine Grove Chamber of Commerce, Vine Grove Planning and Zoning

Experience: Handling people and problems that arise in disagreements
Know how to work effectively in the community
Able to multi-task
50 years of being in Vine Grove, living here for 18

Why Running: With my experience on all sorts of items that arise, I believe that my maturity would help the community greatly, and to help the city grow

Top Issue Beliefs: Housing: We have a lot of people moving in from BRAC; need more homes
Fire Department and Police: We will need to add extra people to help with the additional people moving in
Sewer: We need to make sure that it can handle additional people moving into the area.

Profession: Executive Director Vine Grove Chamber of Commerce

Education: Valley High School; Philadelphia Community College; Elizabethtown Community College

Family: Married with two children

Organizations: Vine Grove Woman’s Club
Radcliff Woman’s Club
VFW Woman’s Auxiliary
DAV Women’s Auxiliary
Valley View Baptist Church
American Legion Woman’s Auxiliary

Experience: Serving the Citizens of Vine Grove for the past 15 years
City of Vine Grove Events Coordinator
City of Vine Grove Grant Administrator
Executive Director Vine Grove Chamber of Commerce
Kentucky Proud Farmer’s Market Administrator
Lincoln Trail Area Development District Board
Heartland Chambers Alliance Board
Radcliff-Vine Grove Community Leadership Board
Vine Grove City Councilwoman
Vine Grove Planning and Zoning Commission

Why Running: I will make sure we provide revenue to keep our recreation program going and make improvements to our facilities. I am proud that we serve around 900 children in soccer and softball-baseball.
I would make improvements to stop surface water from entering our waste treatment plant.
I would find ways to assist our seniors.
We now have the best Fire Department, Police Department, Public Works Department and City Hall Employees. I believe they are the best we have ever had.
I am very proud of our city and will work diligently for all of our residents and work with the City Council to maintain and improve our city infrastructure.

Profession: Vine Grove City councilman, small busines owner

Education: Graduate of North Hardin High School, Elizabethtown Community College and University of Kentucky

Family: Married with two children

Organizations: Vine Grove Elementary PTO, Past President
Vine Grove Chamber of Commerce – Past Board Member
Valley View Baptist Church – Member, Ordained Deacon, Youth Council Member
Radcliff-Vine Grove Chamber of Commerce - Past President
Radcliff-Vine Grove Community Leadership Program – Founding Board Member
Radcliff Rotary Club -Past President, Scholarship Chairman, 20 yrs Perfect Attendance, Numerous Board Positions & a Paul Harris Fellow
Rotary International – District Governor’s Area Representative, District 671
Hardin County Repair Affair – Founding Board member, Material Distribution Chair
Have also served on many other community boards and committees

Experience: Vine Grove City Council Mayor Pro-Tem, 2009-2010; Vine Grove City Council councilman, 2005-2010; Vine Grove Auto Sales, Inc. President/Owner, 2007-Present; Nett Construction Company, LLC General Manager, 1999-2007; Kentucky Farm Bureau Insurance Multi-Line Agent, 1995-1998; First Federal Savings Bank Assistant Vice President, 1984-1995.

Why Running: I wish to continue to serve the citizens of Vine Grove.
Vine Grove is my home. I care deeply about this town and its people, and I want to know that the growth that is occurring here is managed responsibly. I believe that my work experience and my love for this town make me qualified to ensure that this happens.
We are currently adapting to the immediate impact of the BRAC moves at Fort Knox. We must also brace for the changes and challenges involved in becoming a “stopover” as the Joe Prather/Hwy 313 corridor is completed and it becomes part of the I-64/I-65 Connector.
I am currently completing my third term on Vine Grove City Council. Serving on City Council for the past six years has given me the insight as to what our town’s assets are, as well as what it needs. Once these needs are fully defined and agreed upon with the new administration, my plan in serving as Mayor is to prioritize these needs and complete them as expeditiously as possible when funds are available.
Most of us live in Vine Grove because of the small town feel. I believe that we can preserve the past and the small town atmosphere, while still planning for the future.

Top Issue Beliefs: Infrastructure: Water, Storm Water Runoff, and Sewer Renovations/Updates:
WATER: We are at a critical time in dealing with the infrastructure within the city. We have a water tower currently undergoing emergency repairs to restore water capacity and pressure to our existing residents. Even when the repairs to our existing tower are complete, we must continue with the plans to construct a new tower. This tower is necessary to upgrade services to our existing residents and allow for the growth within the city that has already been approved. We must also update existing water mains that are undersized, rusted, and in dire need of repair.
STORM WATER: We must make sure that all current and future developments address the increased water runoff. We must minimize the impact of development on existing drainage areas. Our existing creeks and sink holes must be protected.
SEWER: We must update our existing sewer treatment plant to bring it up to date with current standards. This update will also increase the treatment capacity of our facility to treat the increased flow of the new development.

Police and Fire Protection:
Police: With growth comes additional law enforcement needs. We are currently updating our fleet of police vehicles. My pledge as your Mayor will be to continue upgrading equipment and increasing manpower as necessary in order to maintain the safety of our citizens.
Fire: With growth also comes additional fire fighting needs. We are currently pursuing grants to allow us to expand the fire department to include a storm shelter. If we are able to procure the grant I will utilize my construction experience to see that the project is completed expeditiously and within budget.
Parks and Recreation:
Quality of Life in a city is dependent upon that city’s infrastructure and its ability to provide its residents with protection of life and property. A city must also, however, be cognizant of its citizens’ needs to have a place to play ball, take a walk, camp, enjoy a festival, or listen to their favorite music. As a city councilman I have supported the growth and improvement of our city parks and recreation departments. As your Mayor I pledge to continue that support as long as funds allow.

Profession: Hardin County Judge-Executive

Education: Graduated from Missouri Southern State College with a Bachelor's degree
Graduated with a Master's degree from Drury College.
Also graduated from: National Defense University Armed Forces Staff College, Air Force Command and Staff College, Army Command and General Staff College, Army Combined Arms and Services Staff School, United States Army Engineer School

Family: Married with one child.

Organizations: Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Hardin Memorial Hospital
Kentucky County Judge/Executive Association
Serves on the Association’s Executive and Legislative Committees
Chairman, Radcliff/Elizabethtown Metropolitan Planning Organization
Vice-Chairman, One Knox Policy Council
Lincoln Trail Area Development District
Serves on the District’s Executive Committee

Experience: Judge Berry retired from active military service as a Regular Army (RA) Lieutenant Colonel in 1998. While serving for twenty years as an Army Corps of Engineer officer, he obtained a wide variety of experience in civil engineering and construction, environmental clean-up, law enforcement, leadership, and fiscal management.
In addition to the customary troop leading positions normally associated with a twenty year career, Judge Berry also served in several positions providing him unique experiences that serve him well as County Judge/Executive. These positions include:
Two years as a Construction Project Manager for the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
Three years as the Environmental Engineer for the Defense Nuclear Agency
Two years as Chief of the Department of Defense’s North Central Counter-drug Team
Two years at the Pentagon as the Operations Officer for the Army’s Chief of Engineers
Judge Berry is currently serving in his eighth year as Hardin County Judge/Executive.

Why Running: To continue the sound fiscal management of Hardin County Government's resources
To provide proven leadership for continuing the infrastructure improvements and community development required to accommodate and capitalize on the rapid growth resulting from BRAC
To keep facilitating economic development and growth for a prosperous economy

Profession: Owner of Rider's men's and Women's Clothing.

Education: Graduated from Elizabethtown High School, Georgetown College and Western Kentucky University.

Family: Married with one child and three grandchildren.

Organizations: Chamber of Commerce
Hardin County AM Rotary
Kentucky Retail Federation
Heritage Council
American Legion

Experience: Worked in dad's grocery as a boy in Upton.
Taught school in both county and city school systems.
Own and operate Rider's Clothing Store.
Served on Hardin County Schools Board
First Federal Bank Board of Directors

Why Running: I feel like the office needs business experience based on past experiences. We need to live within our means.
Public relations are very important in running a business. "I'll be your friend in the courthouse.''

Profession: Attorney – Ashlock Law Offices, PLLC; Elizabethtown City Council

Education: Graduate of Central Hardin High School; Campbellsville University and University of Kentucky College of Law.

Family: Married with two children.

Organizations: Kentucky Bar Association, Hardin County Bar Association, Heritage Council, Elizabethtown Lions Club, Teen Court, Downtown Walking Tour

Experience: Elizabethtown City Council 2009 to present; Business owner; Attorney – in practice for 10 years; Assistant County Attorney; Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney

Why Running: I have enjoyed the last two years on the city council. I think the council has conquered numerous important issues during that time that have been and will be crucial to the city’s future growth. However, there are a few issues important to me that I would like another two years to work on if the citizens of Elizabethtown would give me such an opportunity.

Top Issue Beliefs: 1) Downtown development – For the first time we have dedicated monies in the budget strictly for downtown development. I would like another two years on the council to assist in implementing plans for the use of the $350,000.00 in downtown development funds to get our downtown thriving.
2) Taxes – The council did not raise any taxes the last two years and the city was still capable of providing the necessary services in our community. In addition, the council passed a business incentive offering an occupational tax rebate to qualifying businesses. I would like to continue to work to keep taxes as low as possible while providing basic services as well as finding additional ways to attract businesses through tax incentives.
3) Sports Park – As the largest development the city has ever undertaken to grow our city economy, getting the Sports Park off the ground and helping to ensure its success will be one of the most important issues the city will face in the next two years. I think my background in business as well as developing knowledge of this type of industry will assist the council in making the correct decisions to ensure the Sports Parks success and thus adding millions of dollars of revenue to the city’s economy.

Profession: Department of Homeland Security, Transportation Security Administration

Education: Graduate of Elizabethtown High School; studying Criminal Justice and Business Administration

Family: Single

Organizations:

Experience: I have been an active citizen in my community for many years now. In high school I worked with troubled youths in the Teen Court program, I also volunteered my time for the city with the Elizabethtown Walking Tour. I am familiar with the basic aspects of running a business, from close personal friendships.

Why Running: Elizabethtown is my home. I love it and I am loyal to it. I want to see Elizabethtown grow for the better and I believe a pair of young fresh eyes can see a new perspective for our city.

Top Issue Beliefs: 1. Fiscal Conservatism- The City Council needs to treat every tax dollar with immense scrutiny. We need to show our citizens that they can trust their city government for once, not question it. I plan to work with my fellow councilmen to build on the transparency that has been created in the past few years and also to keep my constituency informed every step of the way on how and why I will vote the way I do. I believe that an elected position is one that should serve the people, and if one is not available to their constituency, then they are not serving admirably.

2. Keeping youth in Elizabethtown- A ballpark isn't going to cut it. We need to find and explore other avenues to keep our youths here in Elizabethtown. Too many of my acquaintances have already left, if there is no one to pass the torch to, how can we expect our city to survive? Bringing in new amusements and businesses will keep kids out of trouble and show them that their city is one worth investing in.

3. Revitalizing Downtown: We have beautiful buildings in downtown, but the problem is, many of them are sitting vacant. The problems facing small businesses wanting to move in are many, but I believe the council can have a hand in rectifying the problem. We need to continue to sell our city to prospective businesses that are looking to move here. As your councilman, I will be a smiling face to court those businesses. I will also work with my fellow councilmen on incentives to have businesses move into the downtown area and help bring the buildings back to life.

Profession: Science Department Chairman and Teacher, Nelson County High School. Chemical, Biological, and Radiation Safety Officer, Nelson County Schools. Adjunct Professor of Chemistry and Microbiology, St. Catharine College. Director of Central Kentucky Space Science and Technology (Kentucky Space Science Academy).

Education: Graduate of Elizabethtown High School, TMI, University of Kentucky, American Academy of Microbiology, and University of Maryland in chemistry, microbiology, and biomedical sciences.

Organizations: Kentucky Science Teachers Association; Kentucky Association of Professional Educators; Kentucky High School Athletic Association; American Society for Microbiology; American Chemical Society; American Society of Clinical Pathologists; University of Kentucky Society for Microbiology; American Cancer Society; American Multiple Sclerosis Association

Experience: Twenty-three years as Teacher and Professor of Science at Nelson County High School, St. Catharine College, and University of Kentucky.
Science Department Chairman, Nelson County High School.
Chemical, Biological, and Radiation Safety Officer, Nelson County Schools.
Director of Central Kentucky Space Science and Technology.
Board of Directors, Kentucky Science Teachers Association.
Legislative Research Chairman, Kentucky Science Teachers Association.
Member of Kentucky Association of Professional Educators.
Member of The Kentucky High School Athletics Association.
7 Years as Coach and Head Coach in Football, Track & Field, Cross Country, and Golf.
Faculty Chairman; High School and Athletic Facilities Design Committee for the new Thomas Nelson High School.
Athletic Facilities Renovation Committee for Nelson County High School.
Organized, hosted, and co-hosted some of the largest Cross-Country, Track & Field, and Golf tournaments and invitationals in the State of Kentucky.
Asked by Kentucky Representative Jimmie Lee to testify at senate committee hearing concerning the Elizabethtown City Classification scandal.
Provided key evidence to the Kentucky Attorney General and Federal Government concerning the fuel price fixing in Elizabethtown.

Why Running: I am from Elizabethtown and I have seen many decisions and changes over the past decades; decisions that have been very wise and excellent for the community and decisions that have been very poor and self-serving for some past and current members of the city council, the tourism bureau, and the hotel owners.
While some of the current and past incumbents for city council have solely focused on a costly and money losing $35 million dollar little league sports complex: Elizabethtown has lost over 3 thousand jobs, the infrastructure and downtown is falling apart, taxes continue to increase, our tax base continues to decrease, businesses refuse to come to Elizabethtown because of our current city governments lack of business friendly attitude and we have put all our eggs in one basket by relying on BRAC without realizing that the federal government is 14 trillion dollars in debt. Remember, “What the government gives, the government can also take away”. Anyone who has lived in Elizabethtown long enough knows this to be true. In fact, Elizabethtown once had a very wise Mayor Pritchard who focused on bringing business, industry, and education into Elizabethtown knowing that Elizabethtown was relying too much on Fort Knox.

A new Elizabethtown City Government is needed to work cooperatively with Hardin County Government, Hardin Memorial Hospital, Fort Knox, Radcliff, Vine Grove, Upton, West Point, The North Central Education Foundation, Elizabethtown Community and Technical College, Elizabethtown Independent Schools, and Hardin County Schools to insure that we can recruit and establish jobs of the future as well as having highly educated and trained people to fill those positions.

The experiences, education, and skill sets that I possess can be an additional asset in our city government to move Elizabethtown forward. However, I cannot do this alone. We need 6 new highly skilled and experienced people to lead our city forward from a good community to an excellent community and who can work cooperatively with business, industry, medicine, governments, and educational institutions in Hardin County. Together, we can accomplish great things and I would be honored to serve you as your Elizabethtown City Councilman.

Top Issue Beliefs: Recruitment and establishment of high wage jobs in business, manufacturing, education, medicine, science, and technology.
Repair and improvement of storm water drainage, streets, sidewalks, water treatment, and waste water treatment. Improved and efficient; police and fire protection, water and gas service.
To keep our taxpayers, city, and future generations out of debt; build a respectable and fiscally responsible sports park of $6 to $8 million dollars for the children, not $35 million dollars for the tourism bureau and hotel owners. A lower cost, respectable sports park can still be accomplished by electing all new city councilmen who share the same fiscally responsible idea.
Work and vote to keep taxes low and spend less with the philosophy - “It’s your money.”

Profession: Retired-Berger Tires

Education: Butler High School, Western Kentucky University

Family: Married with six children and 18 grandchildren

Organizations: Lincoln Trail Area Development District Board, Elizabethtown Regional Airport Board, Hardin Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, Lincoln Trail Venture Group Board

Experience: 4 terms Elizabethtown City Council, 7 years Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, 30 years Retail Business in Elizabethtown

Why Running: The people of Elizabethtown need a strong fiscally conservative voice on city council. I have the background, the experience, the time, and the desire to serve.

Top Issue Beliefs: 1) Infrastructure. Sewer and water, drainage improvements, streets, police and fire protection. Our basic city services should always be our main priorities.
2) The cost of the sports park. We started with a $6 million ball park for local kids. In four short years a restaurant tax was enacted and we’re now presented a $29 million sports park to draw tournaments and tourists. I’m all for a sports park, but my concern is with the costs associated with the operation and maintenance after the dust settles.
3) A plan for downtown. Stop spending millions of dollars trying to turn downtown Elizabethtown into something it is not and never will be again. With the advent of shopping centers and malls, the downtowns ceased to be retail hubs. Our downtown is the perfect government and legal center. It is what it is and we should work with this.

Profession: Kroger Co.

Education: Elizabethtown High School

Family: Married

Organizations: Cub Scout leader, Elizabethtown Jaycees, KY Jaycees, Elizabethtown Lions Club, District Governor of Lions Clubs International’s Multiple District 43-N, former church youth director, board member of Let’s Spruce Up, Inc., Historic Downtown Walking Tour, Central KY United Way board of directors, Hardin Co. Habitat for Humanity, charter members of the Kentucky Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials; KY League of Cities, Executive Committee for the Hardin County Democrats, 13 years as Elizabethtown City Council member, Elizabethtown-Downtown Heritage Council.

Experience: 13 years as Elizabethtown City Council member

Why Running: As a Lion Club member, our motto is "WE SERVE", carries a lot of meaning in my life and in my family's life as I was raised by my parents to know the importance as well as the true meaning of doing service for others more then just myself. So I am running for Elizabethtown City Council to work to serve my community, both the young and the old. To serve in the partnerships that will be needed in benefiting the needs of our city and our region as a whole. To strive to continue providing the quality service to our citizens and a place where visitors, and new & existing businesses would want to call Elizabethtown home.

Top Issue Beliefs: 1. To work with both the Elizabethtown-Downtown Heritage Council and the State Theater Board to help in the preservation and restoration of our historic downtown. To put in place a Historic Preservation Ordinance, which has been in an ongoing planning & discussion phase and should be brought forward to the public and those that it would effect in our downtown areas so as to preserve our history without stifling growth in our downtown. To continue to provide some of the incentives that our current council as put in place such as funds in the budget to help assist in the start-up of new business in our downtown and to work with our State Legislature and the various groups such as the KY Arts Guild in securing grants that also can help a business that may locate in our downtown geared for the arts and such.
2. To continue the work of the A-CHPP program to help see that our connection with the personnel at Ft. Knox both enlisted and civilian continue to grow. To do all we can to build up our infrastructure; Wastewater Treatment upgrades, Stormwater Runoff, and Roadways Improvements and more pedestrian safe walkways to handle all of our growing pains and to meet the needs of the influx of persons coming into our Ft. Knox area. And to continue with the now start-up of our E’town Sports Complex, but also to make sure we have adequate funding for the upkeep and maintenance of our current recreational parks and greenspace system in order to continue having a place for members of our community to have a place to enjoy nature, and for our children to have a safe enjoyable place to play.

Profession: City of Elizabethtown City Councilman, Lewis Auction Company Auctioneer, Platinum Plus Realty Realtor

Education: Elizabethtown Community College, University of Louisville

Family: Married with one child

Organizations: Grace Heartland Church, Hardin County Fair Board-Treasurer, Hardin County AM Rotary Club-Past President, Let’s Spruce Up, Hosparus-Foundation Board

Experience: 10 years as City Council member, former small business owner, 10 years of banking experience

Why Running: The City of Elizabethtown is a $57 million a year company. A company this size needs Proven Leadership that will make the tough decisions that are for the betterment of the city and will lead this city forward, not take it backwards. There are many issues that face the city on a daily basis. Real leadership understands this and works to resolve these while making Elizabethtown a better place to work and live. I want to continue to work with the city employees to help make this happen.

Top Issue Beliefs: Managing Proposed Growth: Currently there are a large number of acres being considered for annexation into the city. Any annexation has to make sense and has to be good for the city. We have to be able to manage this by making sure that city’s standards for development are met, that our infrastructure is not weaken, and that police and fire protection can be provided according to the desired standards.

Infrastructure: As the city grows so does the stress on the city’s infrastructure. We must plan to expand our infrastructure. We currently are in the process of a $21 million expansion of the city’s sewer treatment facility which will allow the city to expand our sewer services. This year’s budget provides $765,000 for resurfacing projects in the city. It is the largest appropriation in the resurfacing program, but is needed in order to keep our streets paved. Also in this year’s budget is $1.65 million for construction projects to address the City’s stormwater drainage problems. All of these needs have to be planned for and budgeted in order not to put a strain on the city’s budget and to make sure we are meeting the growing needs of our city.

Elizabethtown Sports Park: This is the elephant in the room this election. This park is a 150-acre sports park-not three baseball fields. It is a first class park where our children can play soccer, baseball, softball and football. It will contain walking trails and playgrounds that can be used by everyone in our community. By hosting various tournaments, it becomes economic development. The latest figures show an economic impact the first year of $7.7 million. Everyone running for office talks about creating more jobs, but they never give a plan on how they will do it. The sports park will help to create jobs and bring money to Elizabethtown that has been going to other communities. It is money that will be used to buy tires and brakes, food, cars, electronics, and homes. It is money that will pay for child care and money that will help pay for an education. Elizabethtown Sports Park is right for our children and it is right for Elizabethtown.

Profession: Retired Plant Engineering Department. Hardin Memorial Hospital.

Education: High school graduate

Family: Married with seven children

Organizations: American Cancer Society Relay For Life, Hardin County Tobacco Free Coalition, American Legion, Hardin Memorial Auxiliary, Elizabethtown Lions Club.

Experience: United States Air Force, Manager of bowling alley, Small Business owner, Supervisor for three Manufacturing Companies, Maintenance Department Hardin Memorial Hospital.

Why Running: To increase the wealth for the citizens of Elizabethtown, over the wealth of the city.

Top Issue Beliefs: Taxes
City Debt
Storm water sewers and water run off.

Profession: Owner of The Mulberry and Engraving Etc.

Education: Graduate of Morehead State University, Jefferson Community College, University of Maryland and University of Oklahoma

Family: Married with five children

Organizations: AUSA, North Hardin HOPE, springHaven, Radcliff and Vine Grove Chambers of Commerce

Experience: My combination of education and experience, integrity, and passion for this community will enable me to represent the citizens of E'town.

Why Running: I am a proponent for transparency in government. The current city council members do not appear to be listening to the people in this community. I will provide honest leadership to assist our town in taking advantage of growth opportunities and to make E'town the community of choice for residency and overall quality of life.

Top Issue Beliefs: Sports Park: I would love to see a community recreational facility in E'town. However, the final cost of the cuurent action may reach $30 million. The budget for this project needs to be written and made public. A $30 million seasonal facility seems absurd.
City Classification: E'town is a second class city. I am in favor of mayoral term limits and city council primaries. Being a 2nd class city would open the possibility of package stores in our area. However, packaged liquor sales aren't mandated by the city reclassification, they are simply a possibility.
Restaurant Tax: I am in favor of a repeal of this tax. As a second class city, we could impose a 2% hotel tax. I feel that it makes more sense to impose a tourist tax on those staying in our hotels and visiting our beautiful city than to tax the individuals who reside in this community.

Profession: Construction Services, Hicks Enterprises (formerly Ecology Construction), Elizabethtown, KY 1970 – Present

Education: Western Kentucky University and Elizabethtown Vocational School

Organizations: Lions Club of Elizabethtown, National Education Association, Kentucky Education Association, Local Vocational Association President, American Design Drafting Association, Local Club Student Advisor, Vocational Industrial Clubs of America, American Red Cross First Aid & CPR Instructor, Lincoln Trail Homebuilders Association, Committee for Crusin in the Heartland

Experience: I was employed with Ingram Industries as an applications engineer until I began teaching full-time evening courses in drafting at the vocational school, now Elizabethtown Community and Technical College. During this time, I also had a construction business dealing with earthwork, drainage systems, and various building trades.

I retired from teaching in 2001, but have taught industrial classes for our local college on a part-time basis. Currently, I have a limited construction business, manage family rental property, and participate in internet sales related to classic cars and antiques. These ventures are operated under Hicks Enterprises.

Why Running: I am seeking the office of city councilman because my life experiences have involved a broad range of subjects that can contribute to the improvement of our city. These experiences have been based on industrial expansion, construction services, industrial education opportunities, small business operations, and tourism activities. If elected, I will encourage direct citizen involvement in city government concerns through surveys mailed with monthly city utility bills. My desire is to help plan orderly growth and prosperity for Elizabethtown. We need to improve relations with surrounding communities and promote an open for business attitude for our city.

Top Issue Beliefs: Basic City Services: The city’s infrastructure needs to be addressed with more emphasis placed on the vital services of sewer and storm water, drinking water, and natural gas. We need to upgrade our delivery systems for these services to protect the health and welfare of Elizabethtown citizens and prepare for additional growth in our community. As a general contractor, I have worked with these services for years and have a good working knowledge of these utilities. Additional fire protection services throughout the city and increasing and improving early storm warning devices are issues of importance. More citywide spraying for insect control and stagnate water retention is also an issue. City taxes should directly address vital city services as a priority and not as just a line item on the budget.

Industry/Employment: The industrial base seems to lack the momentum of change. I would like to work with the Elizabethtown Industrial Foundation and the planning and development departments to encourage orderly growth in Elizabethtown. The city council must work more closely with the city departments in regard to the impact new development has on our city. Employment opportunities in our community need to be addressed with an open for business attitude.

Tourism Resources: Our city needs to promote tourism resources and help those facilities expand and not be held back with rules and regulations that inhibit growth and prosperity. The State Theater complex could be expanded and even more cultural events be made available. As a committee member and supporter of Crusin’ the Heartland, I feel that events like this could be one of the keys to downtown redevelopment. I would like to see additional businesses open in the downtown area as well as possibly developing a new government center with adequate parking on vacant downtown property.

Profession: Hardin County Schools Maintenance – Maintenance Technician

Education: Graduate of North Hardin High School, 2 years at Elizabethtown State Vocational-
Technical School for carpentry and construction

Family: Married with two children

Experience: I have 20 years of construction experience. I have worked for Hardin County School Maintenance for 10 years. I served as the Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus in Vine Grove from 1996-1998.

Why Running: I plan to be a voice for Elizabethtown citizens and to complete ongoing projects within the town.

Top Issue Beliefs: 1. Historical downtown revitalization
2. Improve the south side of town
3. Drainage problems in the city

Profession: Owner of Platinum Realty/Lewis Auction Co.

Education: Graduated from Western Kentucky University

Family: Married with two children and one grandchild

Organizations: Several

Experience: Member of the Elizabethtown City Council for the last four years
Retired district supervisor with Kentucky Justice Cabinet (probation and parole)
Currently operate two successful businesses in Elizabethtown

Why Running: To continue to make Elizabethtown a great place to live and raise a family

Top Issue Beliefs: Continue to provide efficient and professional service to our Elizabethtown citizens. Also, make city government more busines friendly.
Continue to work on the drainage problem in Elizabethtown
Plan for the future and to meet the city's needs, infrastructure, etc.

Profession: Akebono Brake Corporation

Education: Graduate of Georgia Tech and IU-Southeast

Family: Married with two children

Experience: 18 Years in the Automotive Industry in various positions, Sales, Manufacturing Engineering, Product Engineering, Product Development, and Quality.
I have much experience with program management.
I am a Six Sigma and Lean Black Belt. I have training in quality systems management and program management.
Church leadership: Deacon, Youth Sunday school teacher, and Team leader of the stewardship team (at Northside Baptist Church).

Why Running: I want to work with the people of this community to cast a vision for Elizabethtown, and I will lead in a way to help us achieve our goals.

Top Issue Beliefs: We do not need a direction set by an outside consultant. We need to have our own vision as a community.
We, as a community, need to ask ourselves two serious questions: "who are we" and "where do we want to go".
Also, we need to do a heart-felt S.W.O.T. analysis taking a look at our Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats. This analysis would enable us to cast our vision and establish a direction in which to move. It will point out areas we need to work on and areas that we can capitalize on.
Communication with the citizens of Elizabethtown:
I will propose a series of Town Hall Meetings and always have a listening ear.
Debt: The current proposed debt level is too high
Debt can be an anchor that holds us down and can keep us from gracefully moving into the future.

Profession: P&T Management

Education: Hardin County Schools, ECTC

Family: Married with two children

Organizations: Elizabethtown Chamber of Commerce, Ducks Unlimited, NRA

Experience: Three decades of running large companies in Hardin County along with job creation for high paying jobs

Why Running: I will bring fresh ideas and forward thinking along with a strong background in business

Top Issue Beliefs: Downtown. I am currently working on making a proposal for an enterprise zone from the public square continuing south on 31W.
Performance Committee: It would be made up of business and other local leaders to look at all of Elizabethtown assets and find ways to maximize the assets potential.
Elizabethtown Sports Park: First develop a business plan and operating budget, then look to privatize where we can make it beneficial for all.

Profession: Arnold’s Coffees….E- Commerce supplier of coffee, tea and supplies to retail, wholesale and consumers.

Education: University of Buffalo, University of Houston, American University, Harvard, Notre Dame & The General Electric Company’s Executive Development Program for Sr. Managers.

Family: Two children, six grandchildren

Organizations: AM Rotary, Vice-Chair Hosparus (Hospice of Central Kentucky) Foundation Board, Grace Heartland Church, First Impression Team, Prayer Team Leader.

Experience: General Manager $1.4 billion sales and distribution division, General Electric Company, General Manager International Sales and Distribution, General Electric Co., CEO & Chairman of the Board GE Caribbean, a $100 million business, Whirlpool Corporation, Division General Manager, (Profit & Loss responsibility for all positions). General Manager Market Development, Whirlpool Corporation, Small Business owner. President The Cedars Property Management Group, LLC (Cedars HOA).

Why Running: I am seeking the office of Elizabethtown Councilperson so that I can bring extensive business experience to city government. It is my goal to bring strategic thinking to the process of running the city. I see the city at a crossroads, we either need to move forward with well thought out plans, or we will remain a city on the sidelines.

Top Issue Beliefs: Developing plans; business, operational & marketing, to make the Sports Park a profitable asset to the community. The consequences of a failed Sports Park will have a negative impact on the city for years and perhaps decades to come.

Solving the issue of 4th class or 2nd class city…Either we are or we are not…There are advantages and disadvantages to both classes. This issue must be put to rest so that we can move forward.

Facilitating a sound economic development plan that includes a change of thinking. It is time Elizabethtown entered the 21st century…

Profession: President/CEO Percell and Sons Funeral Home

Education: Mid-America College of Funeral Services

Family: Married with two children

Organizations: Kentucky Board of Embalmers, past president of National Funeral Directors Association and Kentucky Association of Morticians

Experience: Owner of Percell and Sons Funeral Home for 27 years. Past chairman of Elizabethtown Tourism and Convention Bureau for four years and treasurer for four years.
KHSAA Supervisor of Officials for 22 years.
First Baptist Church

Why Running: To help the city with managed growth and economic development

Top Issue Beliefs: - Downtown and south end development
- E'town drainage problems
- E'town Sports Park

Profession: Accounts representative for Manheim Auto Auction

Education: Numerous business and management development courses

Family: Married with two children

Organizations: Central Kentucky Tea Party, Kentucky Colonel

Experience: Worked 30-plus years in local businesses; familiar with business plans and budgets; have been employed by some of the largest and most successful businesses in the area in sales and management.

Why Running: Willing to serve the citizens of Elizabethtown. Desire to provide an open, honest and responsible form of local government. Willing to tackle difficult topics. Anticipating correcting the city classification issue and examining the Sports Park budget. While I totally support local sports, I can't help but question the enormous expense and the proposed building of lacrosse and field hockey facilities in a city without these sports, while totally ignoring skateboard/AMX bike tracks, which are popular sports locally. Would like to see the city operate on a sensible balanced budget with no further increase in taxes during this time of economic difficulty. City and other local governments are going bankrupt all over the country. We must control spending!

Top Issue Beliefs: - Reclassification of Elizabethtown: City needs to stop living a lie and become a 2nd class city based on our current population. In doing so, investigate rescinding the restaurant tax. By correcting this, show respect for our state Constitution.
- Monitoring of proposed Sports Park and related Bond Funding. Enormous expense, no business plan and grandiose ideas which are impractical while ignoring pleas for bike & skateboard tracks. Focus on sports which are popular locally (soccer, baseball, football). Find ways to trim spending on this project while maintaining a quality project.
- Working to balance the budget and control spending. It is time to get back to spending within our means and setting reasonable priorities.

Profession: Keith Monument Company

Education: East Hardin High School,Kentucky State Police Academy, Eastern Kentucky University, Elizabethtown Community College.
Institute of Police Technology. DARE Officer, Instructor, Mentor training, Illinois State Police Academy

Family: Married with two children and four grandchildren

Organizations: Elizabethtown Chamber Ambassador, Fraternal Order of Police

Experience: Former small business owner, Director Of Business Development for SMC in charge of bidding and negotiating contracts with Fortune 100 companies, setting budgets for all sites in charge of customer satisfaction for all job sites.

Why Running: I want to ensure that Elizabethtown is headed in the right direction. I want my children and grandchildren to continue to have a safe and vibrant community to live in. I want to serve my community work hard for my great city.

Top Issue Beliefs: Restaurant Tax. We are taxed to much as it is, so we need to look at alternatives to raising taxes.

Field of Dreams the costs and direction it is headed. How do we pay for the park and how it is managed will be crucial to its success.

New business and construction in the city.
Work with not against people who want to locate their busyness in Elizabethtown, incentives, tax breaks, etc.
Work with not against new building contractors in the inspection process. This will keep these contractors from locating or building in other cities and counties. Instant tax revenue without raising taxes.

Support of Police, Fire and emergency services to ensure the safety of our citizens.

Profession: Retired from Elizabethtown Community College; 23 years on Elizabethtown City Council

Education: Graduate of Elizabethtown Catholic High School, Bellarmine University and Western Kentucky University

Family: Two children, three grandchildren

Organizations: Hardin County Historial Society, Elizabethtown/Hardin County Heritage Council, NRA, St. James Catholic Church

Experience: Elizabethtown City Council for 23 years to present
Retired dean/administrator 21 years at ECC
Kentucky Department of Economic Security
Social worker
Kentucky Department of Public Assistance
First job as a paper boy for the Louisville Courier-Journal

Why Running: I have been an elected official for 23 years and I am proud of the contribution I have made in moving our city forward. We are at a critical time in our great city. I feel I can continue to be a positive, common sense and fiscally responsible factor in meeting the challenges that we will face. I truly enjoy representing the citizens of Elizabethtown. That is my motivation.

Top Issue Beliefs: - Funding for infrastructure maintenance, upgrades and addition. BRAC implications and probably annexation of approximately 400 acres around 1600/Hutcherson Lane will require expaned and improved services. New roads, additional police/fire services, completition of wastewater treatment facility, gas/sewer extensions and 31W traffic relief must be a priority in order to meet these growth demands.
- Continuation of our aggressive program for current and futire drainage and stormwater projects. In the last 7-8 years we have implemented and completed more drainage projects than in the previous 20 years copmbined. The results are obvious and must continue.
Re-direct the current focus of city government. We need to get on with the overall operation and well-being of the city. The Sports Park and restaurant tax should not be the dominating factors in determining our quality of life and progress.

Profession: Retired from Elizabethtown Fire Department

Education: High school graduate and graduate of Eastern Kentucky University

Family: Married with two children and three grandchildren

Organizations: None listed

Experience: Worked for city of Elizabethtown Fire Department after graduating from high school in 1973 through June 2002, retiring as batallion chief.
Elected to Elizabethtown City Council in November 2002 and served three terms until December 2008.

Why Running: I have lived in E'town for over 50 years. I have spent my entire adulthood as an employee of the city in one capacity or another. I bring experience and leadership and I know what it takes to be a team player to get the job done. I will not hesitate to speak out for the best interest of our citizens and I will always work to be well informed and listen to all sides of an issue before I make my decision on a vote.

Top Issue Beliefs: Live within our budgeted dollars. We face and are going to face many issues that are going to strain our budget. We are growing as a city and that means continually facing all the challenges that go along with growth, infrastructure, more employees, more equipment, more building space, etc. We cannot count on state and federal dollars, but we can count on more mandates from both which means dollars we must provide from our budget.
Continue to make E-town a safer place to live and work. We must continue to fully support all phases of emergency response.
We most continue to work with all aspects of ocal governments to attract jobs. This means working more closely with our chambers of commerce, the Industrial Foundations and county government to bring small business as well as manufacturing and industry to our community.

Profession: Kentucky Driving School

Education: High school graduate

Family: Married

Organizations: New Fellowship Baptist Church, Kentucky Driving School

Experience: Twenty years as firefighter with Rineyville Fire Dept.; 13 years as a driving instructor

Why Running: To lower taxes and have better sidewalks. Better service from businesses; more things to do for teenagers in town. Better planning for use of highways and sidewalks.

Top Issue Beliefs: Better police service in city. Complaints from loud cars with boombox, noise from them and trucks and motorcycles.
Trash all over the city, better emergency planning.
Class 2 city and fix up downtown.

Profession: Sam's Club in Elizabethtown
Elizabethtown City Council

Education: Graduate of Elizabethtown Catholic High School, Elizabethtown Community College and the University of Kentucky

Family: Married with two children and four grandchildren

Organizations: City liaison to Elizabethtown Regional Airport Board--BRAC-related Army Community Heritage Partnership
Program Downtown Restaurant Recruitment Committee
Member of the Association of the United States Army (AUSA)
Member of the Elizabethtown Heritage Council
Member of the Elizabethtown-Hardin County Chamber Commerce

Experience: Sales Center Manager for Trading Post Homes, Inc., 5 years
Salesman--Trading Post Homes, Inc., 5 years
Assistant Manager for Wal-Mart, Inc., 6 years
Vice- President of Mail Order Operations, 5 years for U.S. Cavalry, Inc.
Inventory Controller/Purchaser for 1 year, U.S. Cavalry, Inc.
Small Business Manager/Owner and Manager, 6 years

Why Running: To redirect the city's focus away from a tax, spend, and borrow philosophy that has led the city in the wrong direction in the last few years.

To focus on the identification, marketing, and successful recruitment of the industries of today and tomorrow in order to provide the better-paying jobs our citizens need and deserve.

To foster a closer relationship with Fort Knox and our neighboring cities in order to make the most of what our combined strengths can do for our city and our area.
To continue to make strides in infrastructure improvements: Stormwater, Sewer, Water, Streets.

To bring a new focus to downtown revitalization.

To lead in fostering further development of the south end of the city.

To make city government even more transparent than it already is, by following Louisville's lead in creating a searchable website for our city government's financial operations and the financial operations of those quasi-city agencies receiving large sums of taxpayer's money.

To help set the tone in city government that is as business-friendly as possible, in order to encourage new small businesses to locate here; and to be a facilitator for our existing small businesses.
To instill a philosophy in our city government that real progress is made through private enterprises succeeding in our city; instead of government taxing our citizens and then borrowing and spending in a misguided attempt to be the stimulator of economic progress.

To foster the highest regard for every citizen and city taxpayer by exhibiting a respectful, impartial and open attitude to each. This includes a confirmation that city government is the employee of our citizens, and is here to serve them.

To be a cheerleader for local education at all levels, in support of the education our young people and adults need for the opportunities of today and tomorrow.

Top Issue Beliefs: New, Better-Paying Industrial Jobs
It is critical that we replace the better-paying industrial jobs that we have lost over the last decade. As mayor, I will make this a major focus, to assure that we leave no stone unturned in efforts to attract the industries of today and tomorrow in Elizabethtown.
Welcoming Business Environment
As mayor, I want both existing businesses and those businesses considering locating in Elizabethtown to experience the most welcoming and helpful attitude from City Hall.
Fiscal Conservatism
As mayor, I want to lead a city government that understands that every tax dollar is precious. We must always put taxpayers first, by understanding that taxpayers already carry a heavy tax load, and that true progress comes from the success of the private sector; not in imposing more taxation to make government larger or to take on roles that are best left to the private sector.

Profession: Self Employed; owner of Polk’s Auto Unlock Service Towing & Recovery and Custom Clean Auto Detailing in Elizabethtown

Education: Graduate of Elizabethtown High School

Family: Son of Mose & Grace Polk

Organizations: National Locksmith Association

Experience: Successful business owner for over 20 years.

Why Running: My vision for Elizabethtown is quite clear. I have been raised here my whole life and have watched this community grow to what it is today. I am a small business owner and know the hardship and struggles that the economy has faced us with today. I want a positive change for our community and our youth that live here. I feel our local government has failed to ask the citizens of Elizabethtown what they want. I don’t feel we have had a say on how our tax money will be spent. I am tired of how businesses in Elizabethtown are being treated. We need to stand up for our local businesses to help them prosper and create jobs.
I recently visited Valley View here in Elizabethtown. It has a preschool; an alternative school and an after school program (Panther Place). When I asked why it was so hot in the hallways, I was told that they do not have central heating and air. Each room has window units that have to be turned off for the teacher to teach because they are so old and loud. I feel these conditions are unacceptable for the teachers to teach our children in. These are some issues I feel that need to be addressed. Our children are the future of Elizabethtown. Their education should be first. All of our schools need to improve so that they become a more safe and comfortable environment for our kids and teachers
I also think that the citizens of Elizabethtown should have a say when their tax money is at risk. I want to move the City Hall meetings to 6:00 p.m. so that everyone can attend and have a say when issues for the community are being voted on.

Top Issue Beliefs: JOBS: Creating jobs in Elizabethtown will work hand in hand with supporting our local businesses. If a business can prosper and grow, it will in turn hire new employees. I feel that work needs to be contracted to Elizabethtown and Hardin County contractors so that it will give our citizens that live here employment. This means that money will stay within our community.
ROADS & GROUND WATER RUNNOFF: We need to fix our roads to ensure safe driving conditions. Our drains need to be fixed so that free standing water during heavy rains on will have a place to go. This is a major concern for the citizens that have to drive to and from work and transporting their children from school. Our streets need to be maintained. All debris and trash need to be cleaned from our creeks, streams, and water runoff areas.
YOUTH ACTIVIES: I have a plan for a Skate Park here in Elizabethtown. It should be monitored and maintained on a daily basis. There is plenty of real estate available within our community at an affordable price. We could possibly look to our local Hardin County Inmate Program to keep the park clean and maintained.
I want to make sure that our youth have a place to go that they can be safe and learn. I feel that a YMCA or a Boys and Girls Club in our community will reach out to all children. Most of our families here live off of minimum wage or just one income. Not all kids are interested in sports or athletics. We need programs that introduce music, art, and literature. We should look to our local businesses and organizations that may introduce activities such as karate, gymnastics, or have the Book Mobile pay a visit. I want these services to be available to all our children that attend Boys and Girls Club or a YMCA. We need to look at our local resources to help with funding and support. We have spent plenty of money for the new Sports Park. We need to focus on all children, not just kids who play sports.

Profession: City of Elizabethtown, City Council member for 14 years.

Owner of Plaza Lube for 23 years.

Education: Graduate of Elizabethtown High School and Elizabethtown Vocational School.

Family: Married with six children and seven grandchildren

Organizations: Member of First Christian Church since 1971.

Currently serving on Public Safety Committee and Planning Commission Committees for the City of Elizabethtown.

President of the Hardin County History Museum Board of Directors and Charter Member of the Board.

Currently serving on the Hardin County United Governance Committee for the Hardin County Vision Project.

Member of the Elizabethtown Hardin County Chamber of Commerce since 1982.

Experience: Currently serving on the Elizabethtown City Council in my 14th year.

Currently serving on the Public Safety and Planning Commission Committees for the City of Elizabethtown.

Small Business Management since 1978 and a Small Business Owner/Operator since 1982 (Walker Muffler Center from 1982 through 1990 and Plaza Lube from 1988 to current).

City of Elizabethtown Employee as a Firefighter for 6 years.

Former Chairman of the Employee Affairs Committee for the City of Elizabethtown.

Former Chairman of the Crusade for Children for the City of Elizabethtown.

Served on Street and Bids Committee for the City of Elizabethtown.

Served on Consolidated Plan Committee at T K Stone Jr. High.

Why Running: Tim Walker is not running against any Candidate, I’m applying for a Full Time Job as your next Mayor and you the Community will be my Employer. It’s Time we have Leadership and I want to represent the People of our Community and become your Mayor. In order to lead you must first be able and willing to serve and I have been in the Service Industry as a Small Business Owner/Operator for almost 30 years here in Elizabethtown and I have served my Customers as well as my Employees. I will bring the same philosophy with me that I have used to run my own business and that’s to serve you and put you first! The City is in the Service Industry as well. Elizabethtown’s Mission statement is “The City will provide Quality Service to it’s Citizens” and I will see to it that mission statement is carried out! We have many excellent city employees and I was a former city employee (Firefighter) myself. I will communicate with the City employees and let them know what’s expected of them. I will serve by making sure we have Excellent Leadership in each department and all of our Employees will be appreciated by their Supervisors as well as City Hall for the work they do!

It’s time we improve communication between you and City Government! When you come to City Hall with an issue or concern, as your Mayor, I will make sure you leave with answers and your concerns will be my concerns until the issue is resolved. I will serve you just as I have for the past 14 years on the City Council, the only difference as your Mayor the buck stops with Tim Walker! I’ve always voted on every issue and as your Mayor, I will exercise my right to vote in case of a tie by the Council! It’s about raising expectations and our Citizens deserve answers as well as finally seeing projects completed such as drainage, etc. I lobbied in the past about having our work sessions televised as well as the Council meetings and I will continue to lobby for that so the Community will be better informed. It’s time the City not only improve communication with you but with Hardin County Government, Radcliff and Vine Grove City Government, Ft Knox as well as our State Senator and Representatives and US Congressman and Senator. We must work together because they’re a vital part of our Community! As your Mayor, I will communicate with the City Council on a regular bases and they will be able to make informed decisions when it comes time to vote.

God is in control of my life and I wouldn’t have it any other way. As your Mayor, I will hold myself accountable to God, Family and Community and in that order!

Top Issue Beliefs: Promote Economic Development. It’s time Elizabethtown becomes Proactive instead of reactive. When you see New Industry locating in other cities around us here in KY, you have to start asking why are they not coming to Elizabethtown? As your Mayor I will camp out on the doorstep of the Economic Development office in Frankfort until I find out what we need to do to get New Industry in our Community! I will work closely with our Industrial Foundation to help make this happen! I will promote and recruit Economic Development in Elizabethtown and do whatever it takes to see that we get our Competitive Edge Back! As Mayor, I will see to it that it’s easier to do business in Elizabethtown whether you’re a new Industry, doing a new Development, a Small Business wanting to locate here or if you’re just wanting to expand and build on to what you already have! As your Mayor, I will see to it that we make New Business and Industry feel welcome and that we want them to be here, we want them to bring their Families and move here and we want them to be a part of this Community!

Preserve and Enhance Community Pride. This will help Elizabethtown Promote Economic Development. We must preserve our History and protect our Historic areas such as Downtown and our Historic Buildings and we must come up with a plan where we get our local Downtown Property Owners including County and City Government involved and shape, clean up and develop our Downtown and make it an asset once again! It’s time we clean our City up and stop saying that’s not the City’s responsibility! As your Mayor, I will raise expectations and see to it that our Parks, our medians and right of ways are groomed, mowed and maintained as well as trash will be picked up on a regular bases and ALL areas of our City will be cleaned up! As a Council Member, I was instrumental in helping establish our Code Enforcement Board and as your Mayor I will expand this program and see to it we hold all property owners accountable by cleaning their properties up and we can all be proud of our City!

Improve Quality of Life. The Sports Park will make Elizabethtown a Tourist destination but my first priority is our local kids, they must come first. We need to move forward with our Tennis Complex and look at the possibility of a Skate Board Park. I was very pleased with the Chamber of Commerce how the 1st Annual Downtown Cruisin in the Heartland Car Show was a big success and they took the Heartland Festival to a new level this year honoring our Vietnam Veterans. I will work closely with the Chamber and Tourism to bring in more events in the future. I want to also continue and expand the Concert series by bringing in more acts and holding concerts at the State Theater. And speaking of the Sports Park, as your Mayor, I will have an Operating Budget in place. The city has been receiving very competitive bids. The earth work bid came in nearly $3 Million dollars under budget and I feel this trend will continue and if so, I will propose to rescind the original agreement with Tourism and negotiate a lower cap. I have been given some preliminary numbers on annual operating expenses for the Sports Park and they’ve been projected at approximately $300,000. A sponsorship study was just completed and the annual revenue just from sponsorship alone is projected at approximately $211,000 (this is a conservative number) and this does not take in to account for revenue generated by concessions or tournaments.