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County Judge/Executive, Nelson County

James Taylor "JT" Roby

Candidate for County Judge/Executive, Nelson County

Democratic

Background

A lifelong Bardstown resident and a special education teacher at Nelson County High School.

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Documented positions

Public safety

  • Supports modern equipment and competitive pay for first responders

    He also proposed addressing the root causes of addiction through community-based recovery.

    Ashby, Corder and Roby vie for Judge-Executive nomination

    News coverage · The Kentucky Standard · May 16, 2026 · pmg-ky2.com

    “providing first responders with modern equipment and competitive pay and to address the root causes of addiction through community-based recovery”
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Economy & jobs

  • Supports industry-school partnerships to keep graduates working locally

    Ashby, Corder and Roby vie for Judge-Executive nomination

    News coverage · The Kentucky Standard · May 16, 2026 · pmg-ky2.com

    “create stronger partnerships with local industries and schools to keep graduates working in high-paying jobs in Nelson County”
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Roads & infrastructure

Government & transparency

  • Proposes an online "open gradebook" of county spending

    Part of the fiscal transparency plank of his platform, as reported by The Kentucky Standard in May 2026.

    Ashby, Corder and Roby vie for Judge-Executive nomination

    News coverage · The Kentucky Standard · May 16, 2026 · pmg-ky2.com

    “aiming to implement a digital “open gradebook” allowing citizens to see how and where county funds are being spent”
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Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from James Taylor "JT" Roby on them.

  • Taxes & budgetNo documented position found.

All sources (4)

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