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The
Winter Edition 2015
A message from the Jefferson County Clerk
TITLE TOWN
On Monday, October 20th, the
Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office
lost a leader, the Commonwealth
of Kentucky lost a hero, and the
Jefferson County Clerk’s Office lost
a friend. For me personally, I lost
someone who I will never forget.
Colonel Mike Hettich, who passed
away at age 56, had the kind of career
and expansive field of friendships that
characterize greatness. After 37 years
in law enforcement, there were few
endeavors Mike hadn’t pursued and
few accolades he
hadn’t attained.
Frank Friday, Esq. Director,
Govt. & Community Relations
One of the issues the General
Assembly may take up in 2015 is
regulation of land title insurance
agents. We at the JCCO are quite
familiar with the “title examiners”
who come in every day to the
deed room. These folks work for
title insurance companies or law
firms that do closing work and
they prepare an “abstract of title”
for the sale of a property.
Generally, no mortgage company
will finance a residential property
without a title insurance policy.
This enables them to protect
their interests, should some other
claimant with a deed or lien to the
property later emerge. A thorough
title exam will reveal if there are
any such problems and if the
property is insurable. Usually the
buyer of the property pays for
the lender’s policy. However, this
policy does not cover the buyer
(should there be a problem) and it
is a good idea for the homebuyer
to secure his own separate policy.
It was my good
fortune to meet Mike
sixteen years ago.
My contacts with him
were frequent. He
radiated from his
personality, and had
Colonel Mike Hettich the ability to always
make me laugh and
feel happy after every encounter with
him. In the passing of Mike I have lost
a great friend whose encouragement,
counsel and wisdom have meant
so much to me over the years. The
character of the life he lived might be
summed up in a few words; he was
sincere, he was earnest, he was loyal,
he was industrious, and Mike was a
true friend.
If the property is re-financed, the
new lender is also going to want
a new title insurance policy, but
Mike was a man of high standards,
complete integrity, and boundless
enthusiasm for whatever he took in
hand. No one whose privilege it was
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At the clerk’s office, one of our
primary functions involves the
collection of real property taxes.
In addition to the Sheriff, Property
Valuation Administrator (PVA),
and Jefferson County Attorney,
The V.I.P.
we work to see that property tax
bills are sent out and, if not paid in a
timely manner, put into the delinquent
tax collection system. The tax on
real property and property tax on
certain personal items, such as motor
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to know him is
likely to forget
the candor of
his speech,
the courage
of his faith,
and the warm
and glowing
brightness of his
friendship. He
never dodged a
responsibility, or
Bobbie Holsclaw
take on a difficult
job if it needed to be done. What he
preached, he practiced. What he
believed, he believed with heart and
soul. He fought hard for every cause
in which he enlisted, and the causes
for which he fought were good and
right.
Mike was a loved and loving husband
and father. Despite his very active
life and the many numerous demands
upon his time, he was first and
foremost a family man. He loved to
be with his wife, Tandeta, and his
children Dakota and Heather. He
spoke to me often about them.
For all who admired him and loved
him so much, there is an expression
that has never left my mind when
thinking of Mike; “You never lose what
you love if you love what you lose.”
Rest in peace, Colonel Mike Hettich.
Thanks for being my true friend!
vehicles, are the only taxes where
the government simply does all the
calculations and issues the taxpayer
a bill. No additional work by the
taxpayers, such as filling out a form,
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The V.I.P. is a quarterly publication
of the Jefferson County Clerk’s
Office for the benefit of our
employees and customers.
Mission Statement:
We are committed to providing
service that reflects Value,
Integrity, and Performance.
We believe every citizen deserves
V.I.P. service.
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the home owner does not need to buy a
new one, as his original is usually good
as long as he owns the property.
Up until World War II, title insurance
was a novelty. Most buyers relied on
the closing attorney’s “title opinion”
which is a sort of legal certification of
an abstract. If there was a problem,
one might seek indemnification from
the attorney. With federal home lending
programs, however, title insurance has
become universal for the residential
home buyer. One need not even have
an attorney handle a real estate closing
(now often done only by the real estate
agent and the title insurance agent who
is not, at this stage anyway, licensed as
such by the Commonwealth of Kentucky
and may not be an attorney).
Given the extensive on-line services
of land records, some consumer
advocates have sought to reign in
the expenses of title insurance which,
in some states, can be over $1000
for a simple residential transaction
(though its usually less than half
that in Kentucky). In Iowa, the state
has set up its own title insurance
company, offering a fee of just $100
for a property of less than $500,000.
It is nearly free to the buyer if just
a duplicate of the lender’s policy is
desired.
Kentucky is unlikely to ever set up
such a comprehensive insurance
scheme of its own. However, it will
likely regulate title insurance agents
more closely while requiring some
sort of professional accreditation and
continuing education mandate.
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We thank our contributing writers for
this issue:
Angela Davis Clark, Director
Human Resources Division
Frank Friday, Esq. Director
Government & Community Relations
Jordan Kelch, Public Relations
James Young,
Co-Director Election Center
If you have ideas for future articles of
interest, please contact the
Managing Editor at 574-0045 or email
[email protected]
BOBBIE HOLSCLAW
Publisher
NORE GHIBAUDY
Editor-in-Chief
JOANNA DAVIS
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is required. The taxpayer, of course,
has several avenues of appeal if he or
she believes a mistake has been made
as to value.
Under the original federal system of
our constitution, only state and local
governments can effectively impose
“direct taxes” on a person. This
includes any ad valorem or “according
to value” tax on one’s property. The
federal government can only levy
“excise” taxes on goods when sold in
a transaction, or “tariffs”, goods when
imported into the country. Article 1
Section 9 states that “No capitation or
other direct Tax shall be laid…” unless
in proportion to the census for each
state, making it politically difficult for the
federal government to impose any tax
on individuals or their property.
This left tariffs, which were the primary
revenue for the federal government
during the 19th Century, and excise
taxes on alcohol, which led to the
Whiskey Rebellion and repeal under
the Jefferson administration.
When the Civil War erupted, both sides
badly needed money and imposed
a variety of new taxes. The Lincoln
administration passed the first federal
income tax which had a 3% bracket
between $600 and $10,000 and 5%
above that amount. The tax expired in
1873 but was upheld by the Supreme
Court which ruled a tax on income was
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technically not a tax on a person
or property – just on their earnings,
similar to an excise tax.
The first federal peace time income
taxes were enacted in 1894,
imposing a 2% tax on incomes over
$4000, but this time the Supreme
Court took a closer look at Article 1
Section 9 and ruled that insofar as
income came from property, it was
a direct tax, prohibited without state
apportionment.
This led to passage of the 16th
Amendment in 1909, which said “The
Congress shall have power to lay
and collect taxes on incomes, from
whatever source derived, without
apportionment among the several
States, and without regard to any
census or enumeration.” Ever since
then, Congress has been allowed a
free hand with respect to new taxes.
The most recent controversy, you
may recall, came in 2012, when the
Affordable Care Act, also known
as “Obamacare”, was challenged
in the federal courts. Plaintiffs
alleged the penalty
features were either
an unconstitutional
mandate or a direct tax
(but not an income tax).
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Frank Friday, Esq. Director,
Govt. & Community Relations
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GO WILD!
SUPPORT OUR ZOO
By Jordan Kelch, Public Relations
Certainly the world contains more
wonder when seen through the
eyes of a child. There are places,
though, that have the ability to
restore that sense of awe, no matter
the time or circumstance. Whether
you’re 7 or 70, the zoo embodies
freedom and discovery. It’s a
window to exotic amazement, and
for many of us, it facilitated our first
glimpses of polar bears, penguins
and pink flamingos. Since 1969, the
Louisville Zoo has been working
to uphold its individual mission, to
better the bond between people
and the planet. This betterment
is approached and accomplished
through several different initiatives,
including education, conservation and
exposure.
With several outreach programs and
a high volume of onsite field trips,
the Zoo is committed to educating
our youth and instilling a sense of
respect and duty. “The Louisville
Zoo plays a vital role in helping to
develop an appreciation for and a
sense of responsibility toward the
magnificent animals and plant life.
This living classroom contains some
of the largest and
rarest animals found
on our planet,” says
Kyle Shepherd, Media
Relations Manager.
“Knowledge and
appreciation of wild
creatures will be a
decisive factor in the survival of these
animals and their habitats.”
While the Zoo is committed to
furthering awareness through
education, it also partners with and
supports many conservation efforts
around the world. Organizations
such as The Butterfly Conservation
Initiative, the Dian Fossey Gorilla
Fund International, and the Pan
African Sanctuary Alliance are all
promoted and supported by the
State Zoo of Kentucky. There are
also in-house initiatives that further
the conservation conversation,
such as the annual ‘Acres for
the Atmosphere’, a program that
challenges Louisville residents to
plant roughly 500 trees in twelve
months.
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That decision, while the most
expansive, is in line with recent
Supreme Court rulings which
strongly favor the right of
Congress to impose just about
any type of tax. Most advocates
of large tax reforms, such as
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For all of the positive influence and
beneficial actions the
zoo facilitates, the
heart of the institution
remains the animals.
With signature exhibits
like Glacier Run, Gorilla
Forest and Lorikeet
Landing, adults and
children alike can continue to
experience the awe of the world’s
most incredible creatures in their
natural habitats.
To order a “Support Our Zoo”
license plate, visit your local county
clerk office or branch. All owners
of non-commercial motor vehicles
registered for use on KY highways
are eligible. The initial cost is $44.00
with a $31.00 annual renewal fee.
$10.00 of the initial issuance fee
and renewal fee are voluntary
contributions, all of which benefit
The Louisville Zoological Order. The
plate is available for personalization
with an additional $25.00 application
fee annually. Personalized plates
are limited to a maximum of 5
characters.
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Chief Justice Roberts wrote in
NFIB vs. Sibelius that there can
be no general “mandates” in
federal power absent a specific
constitutional provision such
as the interstate commerce
clause; and simply not buying
something was not commerce.
However, he found the
Obamacare penalties were a
form of taxation, though he was
not too specific on why, saying
it “looks like a tax in many
respects,” and…“A tax on going
without health insurance does
not fall within any recognized
category of direct tax” and so
therefore is legal.
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Public Relations
a “flat-tax” or national sales tax,
also want an amendment to the US
Constitution to better define and
proscribe what types of taxes may
be levied by Washington, before
agreeing to any new tax.
In Kentucky, there has been some
interest to repeal our state income
taxes and replace them with more
sales and property taxes. The
eleven or so states that have no
income taxes, such as Texas and
Tennessee, have outpaced the rest
of the country consistently over
the last decades. Such a shake-up
in our state tax system, however,
would have to be a long time in
coming so as not to disrupt the
revenue stream. Kansas recently
made some major changes to its
taxes and came up short on the
projected revenue. That example
will likely make our legislature fairly
cautious on undertaking any of its
own reforms.
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Jefferson County Clerk’s Office
Goals &
2014
Accomomplishments
ELECTION CENTER
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Implemented new State Board of Elections Voter Registration System.
Completed first successful primary with new redistricting lines.
Purchased a new ballot on demand printer to assist in absentee voting to better serve military and overseas voters that are out of country on Election Day.
Election Officer Recruiters with help of Election Warehouse updated Election Officer Training to include better visual aids. Use of a hand held camera while
demonstrating equipment setup.
• Created new Election Master File to program new precincts and districts created by redistricting. This was necessary to program future Elections accurately.
• Created and redesigned all precinct and district maps to match Legislative Resource Commission redistricting lines created by the State Legislature. These
maps are created through MSD Logic by our Mapping and Statistics administrators.
• Replaced computers.
• Updated agency list that handle Voter Registration updates such as Wick and Neighborhood Places to make sure voters information are kept current.
• Updated vote center locations, replaced a few, and added several to accommodate new precincts created by redistricting.
• Replaced worn out folders for precinct roosters.
• Updated maps available to public with custom maps.
• Review small city boundaries and street books for inconsistence.
This will be accomplished over the next year. All small cities will submit boundaries to the County Clerk in compliance with Senate Bill 35
FACILITIES & LOGISTIC PLANNING
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Enlarged and remodeled the Dixie Motor Vehicle Branch.
Renovated the Jeffersontown MV Branch.
Freshened the Administrative Offices.
Freshened the Lien Department.
Freshened the MV Administrative Offices.
Freshened Westport MV Branch.
Freshened the MV Processing Center.
Expanded the work stations and renovated the West MV Branch.
FINANCE
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Completed a 2013 successful Audit.
Completed the 2014 Tax Rate Certification Process.
Meet all deadlines for collection and distribution of funds to taxing-agencies.
Prepared a 2014 Fee Budget and a FY 14-15 Metro Budget, monitored and maintained balanced budgets.
Monitored process of all capital projects and renovations.
Completed a 2014 successful Delinquent Tax Sale.
Trained new employees and continued to cross train current staff.
Worked on the KAVIS project by attending meetings and offering suggestions for financial processes.
HUMAN RESOURCES
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Updated Personnel Policy Manual sections: Retirement Plan; Eligibility and Cost of Health, Dental and Vision Insurance; and Sick Leave Benefits upon Separation
Contributed HR articles for the quarterly VIP newsletter.
Implemented and trained management on the updated version of Unscheduled Absence policy.
Implemented an updated version of MV Tardy policy.
Stayed abreast of all Employment Law Updates and Changes, to include (but not limited to):
o Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Senate Bill 2, Retirement Legislative Changes, Same-Sex Marriage legislation, Pregnancy Discrimination
Act, and Kentucky Gun Law legislation.
Updated the Separation Checklist (Cash-out) and Confidentiality forms.
Implemented a verification process to determine (actual) participation dates for those hired on or after January 1, 2014.
Partnered with Louisville Metro Government’s Civil Service Board to assist them grade civil service examinations.
Conducted a manager’s survey for the MV Division.
Participated in Kentucky Retirement Systems’ Town hall meeting.
Due to retirement legislative changes, we implemented a new process to determine (actual) participation dates for those hired on or after January 1, 2014.
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
• Branch Remodeling/Expansion.
o Dixie
o Jeffersontown
o West
o Westport
• DVR/Surveillance Camera Upgrades.
• Secured Computer Room Electrical Circuits.
• Added the Elections Center Warehouse to the JCCO Network.
• Completed the Land Records Redaction Project.
• Replaced/Upgraded Main JCCO Network Routers and Moved to New Peak 10 Network Operating Center.
• Replaced/Upgraded Main JCCO Network Switch for Downtown.
• Implemented Ballotar Ballot on Demand System.
• Replaced/Upgraded Document Scanners in the Election Center.
• Completed Request for Proposal for New Recording and Indexing Application.
• Office 365 Migration.
• New Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) Phone System for the Call Center.
• Upgrade to the MV Telephone Renewal System.
LEGAL RECORDS
• Continue to place and make viewable 95% of all subdivision and condominium plats on the website.
• In conjunction with the Information Technology Division completed the redaction of SSN numbers on Legal Records Documents.
• Image error reduction—our assigning of an indexing clerk as a quality control clerk dramatically reduced our error rate and improved accuracy and customer
service at VIP levels. Currently, we have assigned an indexing clerk to assist in daily quality control. In addition, our indexing clerks are reviewing and correcting
errors in archival documents.
• Through a grant from KDLA, achieved Jefferson county tax rolls microfilmed, which allows another option for the maintenance and retention of the Jefferson
County’s tax rolls.
• The Legal Records Division retrieved and prepared the probate will data base for movement to the Metro Archive Center in 2014-2015.
• Continue to develop and upgrade a user guide for our customers.
• The Duplication Department will produce over 2,000,000 copies of all recorded documents and other materials for JCCO customers. The
Department will produced over 625 books in 2014.
• The Duplication Department microfilmed over 850 books in 2014.
• The Recording and Indexing Departments processed over 200,000 documents in 2014.
• The Legal Records Division coordinated 1104 property tax appeal hearings.
• We have restored and relabeled our Triple Index books.
• We continue to update and expand the Legal Records Operations Manual. We continue to maintain production, quality
and customer service at VIP levels in all.
MOTOR VEHICLES
• The Motor Vehicle Division, as a whole, kept the VIP service as top priority, and overtime to a minimum.
• Quarterly, the Dealer/Special’s Department assisted the Goodwill Auto Auction with completing paperwork.
• The dealer book/and the statewide dealer book, has been re-designed as one book. Instead of the dealers purchasing two books, they can now purchase one book
at one cost.
• Dixie and J-Town were remodeled this year, while Dixie stayed open for business during the remolding of their location.
• Employee morale booster (luncheons & breakfast) given by management teams.
• Several Downtown locations have been updated with new carpet and painting.
• The MV Call Center has a new phone system, and an update to the IVR System.
• We will continue to commit to working on welcoming the comment cards.
• Employee cross training in the branches and departments has been a great success throughout the MV Division.
• The MV Division has a new tool that’s called the MV NATvigADER. This tool is used throughout the division to train employees and new hires, as a look up for
AVIS information, and to keep all teams on the same page.
• The Motor Vehicle Records has used the MV NATvigADER to assist customers through email, and tracing jobs.
• The liens department now has the ability to retrieve scanned images by way of the title number in AS400.
• The Dealer/Specials Department has implemented a split shift schedule that has enhanced the customer service and employee morale.
• We have two motor vehicle Specialist, who rotate throughout the MV Division as needed.
COMMUNICATION, MEDIA & PUBLIC RELATIONS
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Enhanced the JCCO and rebuilt the Voter Outreach websites.
Updated strategic marketing objectives, taking into consideration new technological options.
Produced a 2014 Ad Campaign.
Worked within the various Dixie and J-Town neighborhoods to keep residents informed of branch expansion, closings and openings.
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Human Resources
LET’S THINK ABOUT…
Angela Clark,
Director, Human Resources
We are moving into
a new term soon,
therefore, it would be
prudent of us to reflect
upon and think about
our accomplishments,
our failures, and the
goals that we’ll set for
this agency in this next
term. It’s a blessing
that we get another
opportunity to serve
the constituents of
Jefferson County
with Mrs. Barbara
“Bobbie” Holsclaw
as our County
Clerk.
As we reflect, the
expectation has
not changed; we
desire to provide
VIP service to
every customer
that utilizes our
services. Whether
that is an external or
an internal customer,
it does not matter. The
expectation is still the
same.
Let’s start by thinking
about the foundation
for which this agency
is built upon and why
it’s important that we
do not forget why
we are here and
how we contribute
to upholding the
foundational base.
Someone once
told me that if we
let the foundation
crack then
everything else
implodes. We are
here because we
have a desire to
serve the public in
an efficient, prompt,
respectful and
courteous manner.
At least, that’s what
our Personnel Policy
Manual (PPM) says
that we should do. We must
never forget that we are public
servants. But, it’s not enough to
acknowledge that we are public
servants, we must take pride in
the service that we offer.
We must love
serving and
helping
people,
because we
are in the
“people
business.”
I know
that many
of you get
tired of hearing
about customer service, but
I just can’t harp on it enough.
Every time we serve a customer,
I want us to imagine that we or
someone that we care about is
sitting in that seat or is on the
other end of the telephone. If you
or someone you care about is the
recipient of the service that you
just rendered, would you/they be
satisfied and would it exceed our
expectations? I know that we are
not always “on point” every day,
but when we choose to come to
work and clock-in for the day, we
should be committed to meeting
and hopefully exceeding the
expectation.
Let’s think about how to inspire
others and why it’s important that
we do not ignore the leadership
traits within ourselves. Some of
us use our leadership traits to
cause cracks in the foundation,
instead of solidifying it. We
allow so many external forces
to determine our emotions,
to determine how we perform
and/or how we treat people. I
challenge you, no matter what is
going on around you, to inspire
others and to not ignore your
leadership traits. Don’t wait
around for someone else to
inspire you; bring it to work with
you every day when you walk
through the door. Leaders direct
and are good followers. They
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cooperate, partner, resolve problems,
make good and just decisions, treat
people with dignity and respect,
and consider the overall needs
compared to individual achievement/
accomplishment. Leaders
don’t justify their actions
or limit themselves
based on what
others are or
are not doing
around
them; they
take the
initiative
and tell
everyone
else to
“follow
me.”
Let’s think about
the JCCO vision
and why it’s important that
we realize the value that we
contribute to supporting that
vision. The word “value”
means worth, importance
or significance.
Let’s make it our daily goal to bring
worth, importance and significance to
the job that we perform. I know you
have it in you. Please believe that we
truly value you as an individual and a
member of the JCCO family.
Let’s think about the expectations
and why it’s important that we excel.
Why is it that we start out strong, then
lose our pace? The expectations
haven’t changed since I’ve been
here. Striving to be average or
mediocre instead of excelling is not
good enough. I hate to say it, “but
we want more out of you.” I know
that you probably feel like you are
giving as much as you can give, but
I am encouraged that you can give
more – especially if you are average
or mediocre. I hope that during this
next term you will take the initiative to
automatically excel every day, without
being asked.
We’ll talk more about this at the AEM
in 2015. I wish you and your family a
Happy New Year!
The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, William
Morris, editor, Houghton Mifflin Company, 1982
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Recapping Midterm 2014
By James Young,
Co-DirectorElection Center
That’s a wrap! Well, sort of. The
Election Center is putting its final
touches on the 2014 General
Election, which saw many hotly
contested races including a battle for
the U.S Senate, several competitive
races for the State Legislature,
unique matchups for Metro Council,
judicial square-offs, and much more.
Let’s recap what happened on
November 4th!
The entire nation turned its focus to
Kentucky on Election night. Media
from across the world, as far as
Japan, visited Jefferson County
for a taste of our U.S Senate race
between incumbent Sen. Mitch
McConnell & Secretary of State
Alison Lundergan
Grimes. Though
Secretary Grimes
easily won
Jefferson County
with 144,761
votes to Senator
McConnell’s
108,786 votes,
it wasn’t enough
to overcome
McConnell’s
numbers
statewide. Mitch
McConnell will
remain Kentucky’s
senior-Senator,
earning 56.19% of
the vote.
Though the offices
of PVA, Coroner,
County Attorney,
Judge Executive,
& County Surveyor
were unopposed,
Jefferson County
voters did
welcome County Clerk Barbara
“Bobbie” Holsclaw back for another
four years after receiving 153,918
(61.30%) of the vote. Jefferson
County’s federal delegation went
unchanged as four-term incumbent
Congressman John Yarmuth (KY3rd) & Congressman Thomas
Massie, who represents portions
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of far East-Louisville (KY-4), earned
another two years in Washington.
In the races for State House,
incumbents Rep. Charles Miller
(28th), Rep. Tom Burch (30th), Rep.
Ron Crimm (33rd), Rep. Jeffrey
Donahue (37th), Rep. Denver Butler
(38th), Rep. Tom Riner (41st) and
Rep. Joni Jenkins (44th) all won reelection after facing no opposition.
Rep. Kevin Bratcher (29th) did defeat
former Commonwealth Attorney
Dave Stengel in one of the state’s
most-eyed contests. Bratcher will join
fellow incumbents Rep. Steve Riggs
(31st), Rep. Mary Lou Marzian (34th),
Rep. Jim Wayne (35th), Rep. Dennis
Horlander (40th), Rep. Reginald
Meeks (42nd), Rep.
Darryl Owens (43rd),
Rep. Larry Clark (46th),
and Rep. Bob DeWeese
(48th) whom were all
successful in holding
their seats. Jefferson
County did elect Metro
Councilman Jerry T.
Miller to serve as State
Representative in a
newly created House
district (36th) in East
Louisville. Joining
Miller as a freshman
lawmaker will be
businessman Phil
Moffett who won a tight
contest to represent
the (32nd) State
House district near St.
Matthews/Lyndon.
Jefferson County voters
will see a few changes
in who will speak for
them in the State
Senate come January.
Due to redistricting, some voters in
Fern Creek & Jeffersontown were
relocated to Kentucky’s 14th Senate
district where Senator Jimmy Higdon
was re-elected with no opposition.
Northeastern Jefferson County
voters also affirmed incumbent
Senator Ernie Harris, who faced no
opposition, as their new voice in
the 26th Senate district. In precincts
bordering Shelby County, voters
agreed that Senator Paul Hornback
will represent them from the 20th
district. He, too, was unopposed.
Voters of the 36th Senate district
did opt to promote Rep. Julie Raque
Adams (32nd) to the upper-chamber.
Election night brought several new
faces to Louisville City Hall as all
odd-numbered Metro Council districts
were on the ballot. Councilwoman
Mary Woolridge (3rd), Councilwoman
Vicki Welch (13th), Councilwoman
Marianne Butler (15th), Councilman
James Peden (23rd), and Councilman
David Yates (25th) were all re-elected
without opposition. As for the other
seats: Councilwoman Cheri Hamilton
(5th), Councilman Kevin Kramer
(11th), Councilman Glen Stuckel
(17th), and Councilman Dan Johnson
(21st) all secured another four-year
term downtown. The Council will soon
welcome Angela Leet (7th) & Bill
Hollander (9th) after their victories in
open-contests.
The Jefferson County School Board
saw a slight shake-up on Election
night. In a crowded field to represent
the 3rd School Board district in East
Louisville, Stephanie Horne was
elected by a thin 800-vote margin
with over 37k ballots casted. In South
Louisville’s 5th School Board race,
incumbent Linda Duncan was also
re-elected. Lisa Willner was also
elected to represent Central Jefferson
County’s 6th School Board district.
Diane Porter faced no opposition
when asking the voters of the 1st
School Board district for another term.
Moving forward to 2015, the Election
Center is preparing for the coming
races for all Constitutional Office’s.
In just six months, Democrats &
Republicans will head back to the polls
to elect party nominees for Governor/
Lt. Governor, Attorney General,
Secretary of State, Auditor of Public
Accounts, Treasurer, and Agriculture
Commissioner. Who is ready for more
commercials?
A quarterly publication of the Jefferson County Clerk’s Office
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Milestones
Congratulations!
PROMOTIONS
September 2, 2014 to November 1, 2014
Keshia Martin
CSR to CSA
West Branch
Karen Messick
CSR to CSA
Indexing Dept.
Nachia Woods
CSR to CSA
Dixie Branch
Jessica AgeCSR to CSAWestport Branch
Erica Dawson
CSR to CSA
J-Town Branch
Donna AntiqueCSR to CSADixie Branch
Cheryl TrumanCSR to CSAJ-Town Branch
Ann Heighten
CSR to CSA
Deed Room Dept.
Kelley Ross
CSR to CSA
Proc./Call Center
ANNIVERSARIES
September 2, 2014 to November 1, 2014
Bobbie Holsclaw
JEFFERSON COUNTY
CLERK
…bringing you
VIP service
It is your
good fortune...
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Jean PeltonWestport Branch10 Years
car tag renewal options!
Ronald ScottElection Center10 Years
Tammie AbellWestport Branch10 Years
Debra KircherJeffersontown Branch15 Years
Kyle GoodwinLogistics15 Years
Owanda Johnson
Processing/Call Center
15 Years
Stephanie CampbellElection Center15 Years
Shelly GreeneProcessing/Call Center20 Years
Excellent for the computer savvy.
JeffersonCountyClerk.org
Cheryl CookProfessional License20 Years
On-Line ReNew
NEW HIRES
September 2, 2014 to November 1, 2014
Eric GardnerDixie Branch09/16/2014
Heather WarrenFairdale Branch09/16/2014
Maria AlferezHighview Branch10/16/2014
Vincent BlandHighview Branch10/16/2014
Mallory DisbrowWestport Branch10/16/2014
Denise NewtonDixie Branch10/16/2014
Telephone ReNew
From home, office or on the go.
569-3300
Mail-In ReNew
Nothing says convenience
like home delivery.
P.O. Box 33033
Louisville, KY 40232
Bobbie Holsclaw
JEFFERSON COUNTY CLERK
…...bringing you VIP service
From the Jefferson Coutny Clerk’s Office
www.JeffersonCountyClerk.org
Open 24 hours a day at www.JeffersonCountyClerk.org
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