Jaime Smith
Candidate for County Judge/Executive, Lyon County
Background
- Occupation
- Lyon County judge/executive
Lyon County judge/executive (listed by the county as Jaime Green-Smith), elected in 2022. She completed the Tennessee Valley Authority's Leadership Academy in 2026.
Documented positions
Public safety
Pledges to keep seeking grants for outdoor tornado sirens
Smith said most grants now require a 25% to 50% local match, which the county must commit before applying.
ReportJudge exec clarifies use of courthouse as storm shelter; county faces hurdles seeking grants for outdoor sirensNews coverage · Herald Ledger · Jul 29, 2026 · heraldledger.com
“I am always looking and will look to see if this can be a possibility again.”
Roads & infrastructure
Supports expanding fiber broadband across rural Lyon County
ReportLyon County Judge shares important updates on internet provider service areaNews coverage · Herald Ledger · Sep 2, 2026 · heraldledger.com
“Smith views these internet improvements as a beneficial step toward closing the digital divide in rural areas”
Environment & parks
Supported a moratorium on data centers while impacts are studied
The fiscal court unanimously passed an ordinance pausing data center inquiries for up to two years while a committee studies environmental impacts and utility use; Smith said the Lake Barkley area may not be suitable for one.
ReportData center moratorium ordinance passes unanimously in Lyon CountyNews coverage · Herald Ledger · Aug 19, 2026 · heraldledger.com
“Smith stated she wants the county to have time to carry out studies and examine land use, power, and waterways before proceeding.”
All sources (8)
- Lyon County Sample Ballot, General Election, November 3, 2026 (composite ballot published under KRS 424.290)
Election filing · Lyon County Clerk (posted by the Kentucky Secretary of State) · web.sos.ky.gov
- Candidate Filings with the County Clerk, 2026 (Lyon County)
Election filing · Kentucky Secretary of State · web.sos.ky.gov
- 2022 General Election Recap Sheet, Lyon County (official precinct results, November 8, 2022)
Government record · Kentucky State Board of Elections · elect.ky.gov
- Judge Executive
Government record · Lyon County Fiscal Court · lyoncountyky.com
- Jaime Smith Celebrates completion of TVA Leadership Academy
News coverage · Herald Ledger · Sep 9, 2026 · heraldledger.com
- Data center moratorium ordinance passes unanimously in Lyon County
News coverage · Herald Ledger · Aug 19, 2026 · heraldledger.com
- Lyon County Judge shares important updates on internet provider service area
News coverage · Herald Ledger · Sep 2, 2026 · heraldledger.com
- Judge exec clarifies use of courthouse as storm shelter; county faces hurdles seeking grants for outdoor sirens
News coverage · Herald Ledger · Jul 29, 2026 · heraldledger.com
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