Interview with Ledford Jackson

Partial Transcript: I'd like to begin the interview by asking, if you wouldn't mind, telling me a little about your own personal history and background.

Segment Synopsis: Jackson briefly gives his personal background and then talks about his election to become County Judge Executive. He decided to run for office after getting his car stuck because the condition of the county roads was so bad.

Keywords: Clay County; County Judge Executive

Subjects: County government Political campaigns Roads--Construction

Partial Transcript: Since you've been in politics I guess for a year and a half, you've been pretty much exposed to the republican organization here.

Segment Synopsis: Jackson says that he has not had political issues because of his party affiliation. He does say that there have been funding issues for fixing the roads but that the Democrats in Frankfort have been helpful.

Keywords: Clay County; County Judge Executive; Funding issues

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

Partial Transcript: How do you get along with the fiscal court?

Segment Synopsis: Jackson says that he does not like the judicial referendum because the judges do not know or understand the people they are dealing with.

Keywords: Clay County; County Judge Executive; Fiscal court

Subjects: County government Kentucky--Politics and government

Partial Transcript: We'd like to find out who are some of the leading citizens, the important decision makers in Clay County?

Segment Synopsis: Jackson names powerful people and organizations in Clay County including bankers and realtors.

Keywords: Clay County; Clay County Developer Association; County Judge Executive

Subjects: Bankers County government