Hancock County Kentucky Candidates relay personal messages:

Board of Education

Vanessa Cox – Mom & Nurse Practitioner: “All 3 of my children are in the HC School system. It’s all about the kids. I want to make it the best that I can for my kids along with the rest of the kids in the county and make the school system the best that I can. I was born & raised in Hancock County and in raising my kids, I want to do the best that I can and give them the best that I can.”

Brooke Payne – “I love Hancock County schools and I attended them most of my life. We even moved counties so that our boys could experience the advantages of the Hancock County School district. With kids currently enrolled at the middle school and high school and a toddler at home who will soon start elementary school, I have a long-term vested interest in our school system. I understand that my responsibility lies with the community and the students and will do my best to represent all students with decisions that need to be made. As a stay-at-home mom, I have the time and dedication it takes to focus on issues and improvements that need to be made.”

Raphael Wheatley – served 4 years on the Board: “My number one priority, the reason I’m on the board and the reason I’m running again, is I want to make sure that the students get what they need. I’m retired and I’ve got all kinds of time for it. I’ve learned a lot since I’ve been on the board. I’ve had 4 years of training. I’m required to take 12 hours of training each year and I’ve taken over 48 hours of training classes. I’d appreciate your vote.”

Savannah Pryor – Mom & Registered Nurse: “I’m a concerned parent who believes we have a great school system. I want to be a voice for all of our kids, the teachers and staff.”

Magistrate

John Garner – retired Chief of Police: “Community Always – I’m all about being with the community and promoting it. I’m leaving the City after 36 years and I just want to continue to be a part of the community and help do what I can. Hancock County has tremendous potential for so much. We have so much to offer everybody and I’d like to stay a part of it and do what I can. I believe in Hancock County. I think we have a lot to be proud of. I would like to be Magistrate so I can continue being a part of things and try to help promote Hancock County, enjoy it and help do all that I can.

Roy White – served 4 years active duty in the United States Air Force and served in the Army Reserves & Coast Guard Reserves – over 26 years altogether. Father of 4, with 11 grandchildren: “My main concern on being Magistrate is making sure we’ve got safe roads and safe intersections. The safety of our people, to me, is the most important thing. I am against the GN Landfill, if they start voting on that. If at all possible, I’d like to have a balanced budget in the County and if not, an excess – have a little bit more in there. I always want to do what we need to do to keep all the people safe and do what’s right in the eyes of the people.”

Hawesville Council

Charles M. King

“I am currently Mayor of the City of Hawesville and I am seeking re-election. Along with other accomplishments, under my administration we have built and put into operation a state-of-the-art sewer treatment plant. Through much hard work & effort, I secured a $800,000 grant to help accomplish this much needed improvement for Hawesville.

Change in leadership could prove critical at this point, as we are currently at a crossroad whereby we may be able to obtain water for Hawesville from the City of Lewisport’s newly proposed water treatment plant.

Talks are underway already and I have a good rapport & working relationship established with Lewisport officials to bring this project to completion. Thank you for your support.

Robbie McCormick

I am seeking the office with a plan to build more community involvement and seek infrastructure grants to grow city resources.

“The current administration has done a good job at keeping the city running, but I see more potential in Hawesville,” service for the wastewater treatment plant upgrades somewhat hamstrings the city, I believe there are means to generate revenue for the city without putting it on the back of citizens.

Constable

Michael Carlson – Army Veteran, served 3 years as military police officer and 26 years as police officer in the department outside Washington, D.C.: “I have 30 years law enforcement experience in both the military and civilian police department. I think that with my work experience and set of skills I could be a responsible addition to the community and would be able to help out the local sheriff’s department if they ever would need it. I’m retired now. We’ve lived here for 14 years.”

Josh Estes

John has worked at Commonwealth Roll Products for 24 years. He is married to Wendy Estes and they have two sons, Brian and Anthony.