I have fought for more accountability for special taxing districts throughout my time in the Kentucky Senate.
This year’s session was a huge success, as we successfully passed Senate Bill 167, which created an alternative governance model for library boards.
The bill provides local county leaders, who are elected by and are accountable to voters, direct oversight over library boards.
I am happy to report that Boone County was the first fiscal court in the state to adopt this model to strengthen accountability to the taxpayer. The vote was unanimous.
Boone County conservatives have worked toward this goal for years, some of which are no longer with us. I think of people like my friend Kenny Brown, who would have been elated.
Thank you to Judge-Executive Gary Moore and Commissioners Jesse Brewer, Kathy Flaig and Charlie Kenner for moving the county in the right direction.
Let freedom ring!
John Schickel is a state Senator from Union who represents the 11th District in northern and central Boone County.