Anthony Strong
Candidate for County Judge/Executive, Pendleton County
Background
Retired superintendent of Pendleton County Schools, former agriculture teacher and former Falmouth city council member. Won the four-candidate May 2026 Republican primary for judge/executive with 40.6 percent; no Democrat filed.
Documented positions
Public safety
Supports getting the county's fire departments working together
He wants to compare costs and service of merging departments into one district against keeping and improving the current ones.
ReportEx-superintendent wins nomination for judge executiveNews coverage · Falmouth Outlook · May 27, 2026 · falmouthoutlook.com
“I think we've got to get on it quickly and get all the fire departments working together.”
Economy & jobs
Supports more resources for the county economic development director
Including infrastructure and prepared sites to attract business.
Report'We can do better': Judge candidates debateNews coverage · Falmouth Outlook · Mar 30, 2026 · falmouthoutlook.com
“We need to provide her with the resources”
Government & transparency
Pledges livestreamed meetings and agendas posted days ahead
Along with agendas posted at least four days before meetings and more time for audience comments.
ReportEx-superintendent wins nomination for judge executiveNews coverage · Falmouth Outlook · May 27, 2026 · falmouthoutlook.com
“Making sure that livestream is up and running as part of his quest for great transparency of office”
All sources (5)
- Pendleton County Sample Ballot, General Election, November 3, 2026 (published under KRS 424.290)
Election filing · Pendleton County Clerk (posted by the Kentucky Secretary of State) · web.sos.ky.gov
- Candidate Filings with the County Clerk, 2026 (Pendleton County)
Election filing · Kentucky Secretary of State · web.sos.ky.gov
- Taking measure: Farms, fire departments top debate topics
News coverage · Falmouth Outlook · Apr 14, 2026 · falmouthoutlook.com
- Ex-superintendent wins nomination for judge executive
News coverage · Falmouth Outlook · May 27, 2026 · falmouthoutlook.com
- 'We can do better': Judge candidates debate
News coverage · Falmouth Outlook · Mar 30, 2026 · falmouthoutlook.com
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