To the editor, My choice for Nelson County judge executive is Eric Shelburne. Just spend a little time with him and you’ll agree. He a good, hard-working individual who wants to make Nelson county a shining star. As a retired person, he will devote all his time to the voters of Nelson County. After all, […]
To the editor, My name is Kelly White, and I am the former deputy commissioner of the Kentucky Department of Corrections and have worked extensively in corrections for more than 20 years in Kentucky and many other states. I have been fortunate enough to work with some of the finest correctional staff members. And that […]
To the editor, I’ve had some time last night and this morning to contemplate this election.I know politics gets a little ugly and none of us are exempt from time to time. It is a passionate part of our lives. I’ve seen the ads Mr. Hutchins has put out. All of these things are political […]
To the editor, Over these past weeks, the public and I have had the opportunity to observe and evaluate the perspectives/agendas of the various candidates running for Nelson County Judge-Executive. As many of you have witnessed, Tim Hutchins’ honest, hopeful, insight into our community’s needs, problems, and also his willingness to examine the issues and […]
To the editor, Last week I read Nelson County Judge Executive Dean Watts’ public endorsement of the Democrat running to replace him. His comments reminded me of the yard signs in the 2nd District from the incumbent who is using the slogan “No Time For a Change.” Local Democrat leadership would like us to believe […]
To the editor, I support Tim Hutchins for the position of Nelson County Judge-Executive. Tim is a hard worker who listens to the citizens of Nelson County. I’ve known Tim most of my life and he is deeply involved in our local community. Tim will confront problems and solve them. I wish him well and […]
To the editor, I have worked with Tim Hutchins for 15 years. It is evident by the success of Handy Food Mart that Tim’s business experience and expertise is unmatched. To be effective in any public office, networking is a must. Tim rarely meets a stranger in Nelson County, and his contacts throughout the state […]
To the editor, Mayor Heaton wrote a letter to the Nelson County Gazette denying there was corruption involved in the improperly passed mayoral pay increase doubling Heaton’s salary. What is frightening to me is the fact that nowhere in the article I wrote did I allege corruption. Why is Mayor Heaton felt compelled to take […]
To the editor: I would like to reply to the recent story published by Don Thrasher about the missed deadline for passing an ordinance regarding the Mayor’s pay that was to take effect on January 1, 2023. I take full responsibility in putting the ordinance on the council agenda for reading and a vote after the deadline. It […]
To the Editor, The previous Democratic Nelson County Judge Executive has announced his endorsement of my Democratic opponent. This does not come as a surprise for either myself, or many in the county. It stated that he would be best suited to work in harmony with our cities. As a lifelong servant of this area, […]
