Charlie Castlen
Candidate for County Judge/Executive, Daviess County
Background
- Occupation
- Daviess County Judge/Executive
Daviess County judge/executive since 2023. He previously served 12 years as a Daviess County commissioner and 10 years on the Owensboro City Commission, including eight as mayor pro tem.
Documented positions
Public safety
Supports increased county support for sheriff and jail
He calls public safety "absolutely number one" and says the Fiscal Court has increased support for the Sheriff's Office and Detention Center.
ReportCastlen announces re-election bid for Daviess County Judge-ExecutiveNews coverage · Owensboro Times · Oct 23, 2025 · owensborotimes.com
“Castlen said the Fiscal Court has increased support for the Daviess County Sheriff’s Office and Detention Center.”
Supported replacing volunteer fire dues with insurance premium feeIn office
In 2023 the Fiscal Court removed volunteer fire department membership dues from property tax bills and added a 1.1 percent insurance premium license fee, effective July 1, 2024.
ReportFiscal Court Approves New Funding Model for Volunteer Fire StationsGovernment record · Daviess County Fiscal Court · Nov 15, 2023 · daviessky.org
“Judge/Executive Charlie Castlen said the repeal and replace plan will address a shortfall in funding at many departments.”
Economy & jobs
Supports zoning changes along major corridors to spur industry
ReportCastlen announces re-election bid for Daviess County Judge-ExecutiveNews coverage · Owensboro Times · Oct 23, 2025 · owensborotimes.com
“He credited policy changes made under his administration, including adjustments to zoning rules along major corridors, with helping spur industrial development.”
Roads & infrastructure
Supports continuing broadband expansion and park improvements
ReportCastlen announces re-election bid for Daviess County Judge-ExecutiveNews coverage · Owensboro Times · Oct 23, 2025 · owensborotimes.com
“Castlen also referenced infrastructure and quality-of-life projects, including broadband expansion, park improvements, and ongoing support for local organizations”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Charlie Castlen on them.
- Government & transparencyNo documented position found.
All sources (5)
- Daviess County sample ballot, General Election, November 3, 2026 (composite of every race and question, with the precincts where each appears; published under KRS 424.290)
Election filing · Daviess County Clerk · daviessky.org
- 2026 General Election, Daviess County Candidate List
Election filing · Daviess County Clerk · daviessky.org
- Daviess County Judge/Executive (directory)
Other · Kentucky County Judge/Executive Association · kcjea.org
- Castlen announces re-election bid for Daviess County Judge-Executive
News coverage · Owensboro Times · Oct 23, 2025 · owensborotimes.com
- Fiscal Court Approves New Funding Model for Volunteer Fire Stations
Government record · Daviess County Fiscal Court · Nov 15, 2023 · daviessky.org
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