Barry Smith
Candidate for County Judge/Executive, Taylor County
Background
Barry Smith is Taylor County's judge-executive and is seeking a third term.
Photo: Taylor County Fiscal Court
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Pledges not to raise county taxes
ReportBarry Smith seeks third term as judgeNews coverage · Central Kentucky News-Journal · Apr 30, 2026 · pmg-ky2.com
“I came into office and said I would not raise taxes and I haven't raised them”
Public safety
Supports controlling rising costs at the county jail
He said the county budgets $3 million for the jail but ends up adding about another $1 million.
ReportBarry Smith seeks third term as judgeNews coverage · Central Kentucky News-Journal · Apr 30, 2026 · pmg-ky2.com
“He considers managing costs at the jail as one of his biggest challenges.”
Environment & parks
Supports adding glass to the county recycling program
He said he would like to partner with another recycling center to recycle glass.
ReportBarry Smith seeks third term as judgeNews coverage · Central Kentucky News-Journal · Apr 30, 2026 · pmg-ky2.com
“I would like to be able to recycle glass but it would be very expensive”
Supported using federal pandemic funds to upgrade Veterans Park
Upgrades included ballfield lighting, four pickleball courts, a splash pad and a dog park.
ReportBarry Smith seeks third term as judgeNews coverage · Central Kentucky News-Journal · Apr 30, 2026 · pmg-ky2.com
“One of my goals was to improve Veterans Park”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Barry Smith on them.
- Economy & jobsNo documented position found.
- Government & transparencyNo documented position found.
All sources (2)
- Taylor County Sample Ballot, General Election, November 3, 2026 (published under KRS 424.290)
Election filing · Taylor County Clerk (posted by the Kentucky Secretary of State) · web.sos.ky.gov
- Barry Smith seeks third term as judge
News coverage · Central Kentucky News-Journal · Apr 30, 2026 · pmg-ky2.com
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