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County Judge/Executive, Boone County
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Chet HandBoone County Fiscal Court

Chet Hand

Candidate for County Judge/Executive, Boone County

Republican

Background

Occupation
Boone County commissioner
Lives in
Walton

Boone County commissioner (District 2) since his 2022 election and a former Boone County Republican Party chair; he defeated longtime Judge/Executive Gary Moore in the May 2026 Republican primary. He spent over a decade as a firefighter, medic and training captain in Alaska and has worked in corporate risk management.

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Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Supports conservative fiscal policy and lower taxes

    At a Northern Kentucky Tea Party candidate forum in February 2026, as reported by LINK nky.

    Chet Hand (Boone County judge/executive candidate profile)

    News coverage · LINK nky · linknky.com

    “The biggest thing is that I'm for conservative fiscal policy and lower taxes”
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Housing

  • Supports accessory dwelling units, infill and smaller-lot zoning

    Presented at the April 2026 Republican primary debate as a way to lower construction costs.

    Moore, Hand outline competing visions for Boone County's future

    Debate / forum transcript · LINK nky · Apr 8, 2026 · linknky.com

    “allowing accessory dwelling units, promoting infill development, and updating zoning laws to better accommodate smaller homes and lots”
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Roads & infrastructure

  • Supports planning that ties development to infrastructure capacity

    He argued at the April 2026 debate that the county has not consistently followed its comprehensive plan.

    Moore, Hand outline competing visions for Boone County's future

    Debate / forum transcript · LINK nky · Apr 8, 2026 · linknky.com

    “Boone County should employ forward-looking planning to ensure that development aligns with infrastructure capacity and long-term goals”
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Government & transparency

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