Interview with Ben Elston

Partial Transcript: Identify yourself. Let me have your full name.

Segment Synopsis: Elston talks about the judicial referendum and how his duties changed when it took effect.

Keywords: County Judge; County Judge Executive; Henry County; Judicial referendum

Subjects: County courts County government Sheriffs

Partial Transcript: In your job as County Judge, what are some of the biggest problems of this county?

Segment Synopsis: Elston discusses problems that he feels Henry County has.

Keywords: County Judge; County Judge Executive; Henry County

Subjects: Recreation centers Roads--Construction Zoning

Partial Transcript: Is Henry County going to continue to grow?

Segment Synopsis: Elston discusses population growth and the importance of revenue sharing.

Keywords: County Judge; County Judge Executive; Henry County

Subjects: Population growth Revenue sharing

Partial Transcript: What do you think your major contributions have been to the county?

Segment Synopsis: Elston discusses his political career, influential groups in Henry County, and other County Judge Executives.

Keywords: County Judge; County Judge Executive; Henry County

Subjects: Political campaigns

Partial Transcript: Now, what does it cost the county to have these services?

Segment Synopsis: Elston discusses Henry County's fire departments and ambulance service.

Keywords: County Judge; County Judge Executive; Fire departments; Henry County

Subjects: Ambulance service