Interview with Carl Meece

Partial Transcript: If you would start off the answers by telling me a little about your own personal history and background.

Segment Synopsis: Meece talks about his various political campaigns including that of sheriff and county judge/executive.

Keywords: Casey County; Constable; County Judge; County Judge Executive

Subjects: Political campaigns Republican party (Ky.) Sheriffs

Partial Transcript: How did you enjoy being sheriff?

Segment Synopsis: Meece says that he liked being Deputy Sheriff more than being Sheriff. He also talks about the pros and cons of term limits for sheriffs.

Keywords: Casey County; Deputy Sheriff

Subjects: Sheriff Term limits (Public office)--United States

Partial Transcript: When did you decide you would run for County Judge?

Segment Synopsis: Meece talks about the election that he became County Judge. He describes how each political party had a part in the election.

Keywords: Casey County; County Judge; County Judge Executive

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

Partial Transcript: There was no way they could be built.

Segment Synopsis: Meece talks about a plan that would build new roads in Casey County and the difficulties with funding.

Keywords: Casey County

Subjects: Revenue sharing Road building Roads--Construction

Partial Transcript: I plan on using my revenue sharing money for some type of solid waste disposal.

Segment Synopsis: Meece talks about the need for a better waste disposal program and the lack of funds.

Keywords: Casey County; County Judge; County Judge Executive

Subjects: Ambulance service Landfills, Sanitary Revenue sharing

Partial Transcript: Have you been subject to increased paperwork demands?

Segment Synopsis: Meece says that there is more work because of the referendum.

Keywords: Casey County; County Judge; County Judge Executive

Subjects:

Partial Transcript: What about, you mentioned before, the CETA program?

Segment Synopsis: Meece says that the CETA workers have been invaluable to the county and he does not know how they will replace them when funding ends.

Keywords: Casey County; Comprehensive Employment and Training Act; County Judge; County Judge Executive

Subjects:

Partial Transcript: Who are some of the leading citizens here in Casey County?

Segment Synopsis: Meece says that two of the most influential people are bankers.

Keywords: Allen; Casey County

Subjects: Bankers