Marty R. Barrett
Candidate for County Commissioner, Marshall County, 2nd District
Background
Marty R. Barrett is Marshall County's 2nd District commissioner and has owned a local business for more than 30 years.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Supports further tax cuts without forcing later increases
He said he did not want to cut so far that the court might need to raise taxes later.
ReportGOP candidate forum highlights progress, experience, visions for countyNews coverage · Marshall County Tribune-Courier · Mar 12, 2026 · tribunecourier.com
“Barrett said he would like to continue to cut taxes”
Roads & infrastructure
Supports extending city water lines in his district
ReportCandidates share plans and perspectives at Marshall County forumNews coverage · WPSD Local 6 · Apr 30, 2026 · wpsdlocal6.com
“Increasing access to city water was among the platforms he campaigned on for his first election.”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Marty R. Barrett on them.
- Government & transparencyNo documented position found.
All sources (3)
- Sample ballot, November 3, 2026 General Election (Marshall County; published under KRS 424.290)
Election filing · Marshall County Clerk (posted by the Kentucky Secretary of State) · web.sos.ky.gov
- Candidates share plans and perspectives at Marshall County forum
News coverage · WPSD Local 6 · Apr 30, 2026 · wpsdlocal6.com
- GOP candidate forum highlights progress, experience, visions for county
News coverage · Marshall County Tribune-Courier · Mar 12, 2026 · tribunecourier.com
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