Michael Williams
Candidate for County Judge/Executive, Livingston County
Background
- Occupation
- Livingston County judge/executive
Livingston County judge/executive since winning the November 2024 election for the rest of the term, over Teris Swanson.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Pledges the wastewater project won't burden county taxpayers
Report'We can't expand. There's no room for growth': Livingston County considers wastewater improvement projectNews coverage · WPSD Local 6 · Sep 2, 2026 · wpsdlocal6.com
“if the project is officially pursued, it will be no burden on the taxpayers”
Roads & infrastructure
Secured $6.7 million to repair Smithland's wastewater system
Williams announced the state funding through House Bill 900 in April 2026.
ReportLivingston County Fiscal Court to receive $6.7M to repair Smithland's wastewater systemNews coverage · WPSD Local 6 · Apr 16, 2026 · wpsdlocal6.com
“That's not just a number, that's real investment in our people, our businesses, and the future of our community”
Supports sending Smithland's sewage to Ledbetter's treatment plant
Under the proposed Smithland-Ledbetter Wastewater Project, Williams said Smithland's rainwater infiltration must be fixed first.
Report'We can't expand. There's no room for growth': Livingston County considers wastewater improvement projectNews coverage · WPSD Local 6 · Sep 2, 2026 · wpsdlocal6.com
“they could easily take on Smithland's customers with no issues whatsoever”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Michael Williams on them.
- Economy & jobsNo documented position found.
- Government & transparencyNo documented position found.
All sources (5)
- Livingston County Sample Ballot, General Election, November 3, 2026 (composite ballot published under KRS 424.290)
Election filing · Livingston County Clerk (posted by the Kentucky Secretary of State) · web.sos.ky.gov
- Candidate Filings with the County Clerk, 2026 (Livingston County)
Election filing · Kentucky Secretary of State · web.sos.ky.gov
- 2024 General Election Recap Sheet, Livingston County (official precinct results, November 5, 2024)
Government record · Kentucky State Board of Elections · elect.ky.gov
- Livingston County Fiscal Court to receive $6.7M to repair Smithland's wastewater system
News coverage · WPSD Local 6 · Apr 16, 2026 · wpsdlocal6.com
- 'We can't expand. There's no room for growth': Livingston County considers wastewater improvement project
News coverage · WPSD Local 6 · Sep 2, 2026 · wpsdlocal6.com
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