John Richard Haney
Candidate for Property Valuation Administrator, Pulaski County
Background
John Richard Haney is a farmer with more than 24 years of experience as a certified property valuation professional. He won a three-way Republican primary for PVA in May 2026.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Pledges a more accessible property assessment appeals process
Answering the Commonwealth Journal's primary questionnaire, he also listed improving the accuracy of the office's data and better explaining assessments to property owners.
ReportMeet the Candidates (May 2026 primary questionnaire)Candidate questionnaire · Commonwealth Journal · May 2, 2026 · somerset-kentucky.com
“my focus will be on improving data accuracy, making the appeals process more accessible”
Pledges outreach so eligible residents receive property tax exemptions
ReportMeet the Candidates (May 2026 primary questionnaire)Candidate questionnaire · Commonwealth Journal · May 2, 2026 · somerset-kentucky.com
“I will work to ensure all eligible residents, including seniors and individuals with disabilities, are fully aware of and receiving the exemptions available to them”
All sources (3)
- Sample ballot, November 3, 2026 General Election (Pulaski County; published under KRS 424.290)
Election filing · Pulaski County Clerk (posted by the Kentucky Secretary of State) · web.sos.ky.gov
- 2026 Primary Election precinct results: Pulaski County
Government record · Kentucky State Board of Elections · elect.ky.gov
- Meet the Candidates (May 2026 primary questionnaire)
Candidate questionnaire · Commonwealth Journal · May 2, 2026 · somerset-kentucky.com
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