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Nelson County Judge/Executive

Nelson County, Kentucky
My vote power: High

What does this office do?

  • Proposing the county budget, including property tax and spending plans
  • Running county roads, parks, and public health services
  • Picking who leads county departments

Affects: Healthcare Affordability, Environment and Public Health, Government Efficiency,

Candidates:

Democratic

James Taylor "JT" Roby is a special education teacher at Nelson County High School and a lifelong Bardstown resident. He wants the public to see how county money is spent and wants better pay and equipment for first responders.

Republican · Incumbent

Tim Hutchins is the Nelson County judge-executive and owns Handy Food Mart; he earlier served four terms as a county magistrate. His priorities include keeping taxes low and improving roads, sewers, and water pressure.

Records: Public Infrastructure 1 for

Sources: web.sos.ky.gov · elect.ky.gov