Interview with James Brock

Partial Transcript: Tell me a little bit about your background and name.

Segment Synopsis: Brock talks about his educational background and his career before he entered politics.

Keywords: Adair County

Subjects:

Partial Transcript: How would you compare the job as mayor to executive?

Segment Synopsis: Brock says that before the referendum, the mayor had a key position.

Keywords: Adair County; County Judge Executive

Subjects: Mayors--United States

Partial Transcript: The Judge Executive position has changed because the new law has gone into effect.

Segment Synopsis: Brock explains why he feels that the new law has more advantages than disadvantages.

Keywords: Adair County; County Judge Executive

Subjects: County government Kentucky--Politics and government

Partial Transcript: How long have you been in office?

Segment Synopsis: Brock says that a new hospital is being built because of his work. He also believes that he has helped improve relations between citizens and the government.

Keywords: Adair County; County Judge Executive; Public relations; Stivers, Sue

Subjects: Hospital and community Hospital buildings--Construction

Partial Transcript: Is it less important is a person is Democrat or Republican?

Segment Synopsis: Brock says that Adair County is largely Republican so a candidate is more likely to win if they are one. He goes into detail about his campaign and election.

Keywords: Adair County; County Judge Executive

Subjects: County government Democrat Kentucky--Politics and government Political campaigns Republican party (Ky.)

Partial Transcript: What are your plans for the next three years?

Segment Synopsis: Brock says that he plans to wrap up projects that he has already started such as the construction of a new hospital. He also hopes to build a new recreation center that would be open to the public.

Keywords: Adair County; Civic center; County Judge Executive

Subjects: Recreation centers

Partial Transcript: You had a bad winter, did that effect local problems?

Segment Synopsis: Brock says that roads have become an issue and discusses the state and federal politics behind receiving funding to fix local issues.

Keywords: Adair County; County Judge Executive

Subjects: Kentucky--Politics and government Revenue sharing Roads--Construction

Partial Transcript: Who are the most important decision makers in this county?

Segment Synopsis: Brock says that the fiscal court has the most influence over the county. He also talks about banks and developers.

Keywords: Adair County; County Judge Executive; Fiscal court

Subjects: County government

Partial Transcript: Do you intend to run for re-election?

Segment Synopsis: Brock says that at the moment, he intends to run for re-election.

Keywords: Adair County; County Judge Executive

Subjects: