Some informative information relating to your County Clerks office:

 

The County Clerks vehicle systems are a statewide system, used by all 120 Kentucky counties.  The state has a schedule of hardware updates, in which each county will receive new equipment as necessary.  All state hardware and software are maintained and updated by state technicians, this assures each county operates the same.

 

The current vendor for the Rowan County Clerks office website, bookkeeping and deed room is Software Management.  As data breach policies change for government agencies, much more information is available digitally.  As few as 2 1/2 years ago, our office was not allowed to email deeds to customers, now we can E-Record documents. This vendor does an excellent job with security and equipment, and has been Rowan Counties choice since the early 90’s.  The current contract with this vendor is on a 5-year renewal schedule, which ensures the county runs seamless during any administration changes.

 

The states election process has undergone many updates and changes over the past several years.  As we know this takes training and dedication to stay in the know.  As a state in whole, these changes are to ensure safety and security in the election process.  Rowan County Clerks office vendor is HARP Enterprises, again the same vendor used for many years.  Over the years, I have seen many different machines and voting updates, and I have no doubt things will constantly change and improve.

 

As your next Rowan County Clerk, our office will be one of transparency, honesty, kindness, and hard work. Our office duties, responsibilities and spending are all mandated by KRS laws.  Taking care of every customer, while being a good steward of Taxpayer dollars, will be a top priority.  Our office will work well with Fiscal Court to ensure our budget stays accountable to you, the taxpayers, as every penny coming in and going out of this office, is your hard earned, taxpayer dollars.

 

My hope is for, YOU, the Voter, to make an informed decision, as November 8^th, will be here before we know it.  I am sharing this information, knowledge, and research with you, because Our vote counts for Our community, Our state, and Our country!

 

 

• The duties of County Clerk can be found on the Department for Local Governments website, found here Microsoft Word – IB 114_DutiesCountyElected_formatted.docx (ky.gov)

 

• Training and incentive for all elected officials is published on DLG’s website link listed here  Kentucky DLG – County Officials Training Program

 

• 2022 KACo County Salary Explorer for Kentucky county employees’ wages, Rowan County falls in the Gateway District with population under 29,000, link found here  2022 KACo Salary Explorer – The Kentucky Association of Counties

 

• Software Management website Software Management, LLC (smllc.us)

 

• Harp Enterprises website Harp Enterprises | Election Sales and Service (harpenterprisesinc.com)

 

As this campaign gets in full swing, I can only speak to the responsibilities, office procedures, and hard work I plan to do as clerk.  My years of experience, in this office, waiting on you, and doing the work, have prepared me to be your next Clerk.  Please follow me on Facebook and on my Campaign website for updated information, links listed below.

 

Kristi Smith Bailey for Rowan County Clerk | Facebook

 

Kristi Smith Bailey – Rowan County Clerk 2022 #bailey2022 – Knowledge and Experience Working for You

 

As your next Clerk, I believe a leader sets the example for their staff/crew/deputies.  I promise to work for you the taxpayers, voters, fellow citizens of this county I love and call home.

 

We all have the same goal in the end, and I promise to be working with you to achieve that goal!!

 

Kristi Smith Bailey for Rowan County Clerk

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