I recently spoke with Jim Urban, the current director of Planning and Development, about the possibility of him becoming a candidate for Property Valuation Administrator. He advised me that he intends to take the examination necessary to qualify to serve as the PVA. The examination is given in November,
Urban stated that if he passes the examination he will "consider" running for the office. I am sure that he will have many factors to consider. If he were to remain in his current position, he would become subject to the "Hatch Act" that bars a person from being a candidate for public office at the same time that he/she is serving in a position in which federal funds are expended and the position has any control over the funds.
If the office of the Property valuation Administrator receives any federal funds, Barbara Winters could also be subject to the "Hatch Act". However, I do not have any knowledge that it does receive federal funds.
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
Tuesday, October 8, 2013
JUDGE DAVID VOEGELE TO SEEK REELECTION
In an announcement that will come as a surprise to nobody
Judge David Voegele advised me yesterday that he will seek reelection to the
office of Judge Executive of Oldham County.
At the present time I am not aware of anyone else who intends to seek
the position.
Although there have been some people who have not been happy
with Judge Voegele, there have been no glaring incidents that would threaten
his reelection. That is not to say that
he cannot lose the election. Anyone who
follows politics knows Paula Gish was clearly the favorite to win the election
for County Judge in 2010. After all, she
had plenty of money and the political machine behind her. However, Judge Voegele overcame the odds
through very hard work and loyal supporters.
There is no reason to believe that he will not work just as hard to be
reelected if any one chooses to oppose him.
On the other hand, the office of Judge Executive is certainly one of the
most coveted positions in the county and in the contest for the office could
prove interesting.There are some issues that could come to the forefront if a potential candidate had solutions. Having solutions to the problems would be more important than just bringing the issues to the forefront.
Sunday, October 6, 2013
BARBARA WINTERS TO SEEK OFFICE OF PROPERTY VALUATION ADMINISTRATOR
Although she has not made a formal announcement, Barbara
Winters has told me that she intends to run for the office of Property
Valuation Administrator. She is
currently the deputy PVA. In order to be
qualified to serve a person must pass an examination related to the
office. Winters has passed the
examination before so that should not be a hurdle. Ron Winters is the current PVA but he is
expected to retire.
I also expect that Albert Harrison will run for the position
as he has made it plain to me that rumors that he was not going to run were not
true. He also has passed the required
examination previously. I have heard a
couple of other names mentioned but I have not confirmed that either of them
will actually run for the office.Wednesday, September 25, 2013
Oldham Fiscal Court Should Change Meeting Time
Now is the time for the Oldham
county fiscal court to reconsider its meeting schedule. While the LaGrange City Council meets at
night the Oldham county fiscal court continues
to have its Tuesday afternoon sessions except for special occasions.
Sunday, September 22, 2013
Sheriff Steve Sparrow to Seek Reelection
It comes as no surprise that Steve Sparrow will be seeking reelection as sheriff. Barring some significant event involving Sheriff Sparrow I would believe that he will win reelection handily. I know that anyone contemplating challenging Sparrow will not agree with me but you must face reality. During this past term there has not been any controversy involving the sheriff's office.
As I said, prospective candidates for offices should be
testing the waters pretty soon with the filing deadlines just a few short
months away.
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