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Property Valuation Administrator, Pulaski County

John Richard Haney

Candidate for Property Valuation Administrator, Pulaski County

Republican

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.

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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.

    Meet 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”
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  • Pledges outreach so eligible residents receive property tax exemptions

    Meet 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”
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