Interview with James Guffey

Partial Transcript: Mr. Guffey, I'd like to start off the interview by asking you something about your background.

Segment Synopsis: Guffey talks about his family and early political career.

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

Subjects: County courts County government

Partial Transcript: What are some of the major problems in Ballard County?

Segment Synopsis: Guffey talks about the services offered by the county.

Keywords: Ballard County; County Judge Executive

Subjects: Ambulance service Hospital and community Landfills, Sanitary

Partial Transcript: What about revenue sharing, how important is it for your county?

Segment Synopsis: Guffey discusses industry and the low unemployment rate of Ballard County.

Keywords: Ballard County; County Judge Executive; Mississippi River; Tennessee River

Subjects: Revenue sharing Sawmills Unemployment

Partial Transcript: Do you have a zoning and planning commission or board?

Segment Synopsis: Guffey discusses local politics and campaigns.

Keywords: Ballard County; County Judge Executive

Subjects: County government Democrat Political campaigns Republican party (Ky.) Sheriffs

Partial Transcript: If I should ask you what is the most unique thing about Ballard County, what would you say?

Segment Synopsis: Guffey discusses what makes Ballard County unique. He largely says that they are average.

Keywords: Ballard County; County Judge Executive; Timber

Subjects: Agriculture Roads--Construction Tourism industry