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Crittenden County Judge/Executive

Crittenden 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:

Unknown

John Kent Withrow is a Crittenden County resident who has sued the county over a roofing contract award and over access to public records.

Republican · Incumbent

Perry A. Newcom is an Air Force veteran who has led Crittenden County as judge-executive since 2011. His priorities are finishing a new judicial building, expanding the regional water plant, and fixing the county jail's finances.

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