1. Name, age, occupation, family and background, education

My name is Josh Trout, and I’m 35 years old. I’m running for Lawrence County Magistrate in District One to represent the people and communities of Fallsburg, Deephole, Buchanan, and Brammer Gap.

I’m a 2009 graduate of Lawrence County High School. I am married to my wife Courtney, we have one son, Ryman, who attends Fallsburg Elementary School.

I currently work in a management role across several businesses, primarily in the coal industry. Before that, I spent 13 years with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet at the Lawrence County State Highway Department, where I worked in highway maintenance and administrative services.

2. Qualifications for office

I believe my work experience and background have prepared me to serve the people of District One well. I spent 13 years working for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet at the Lawrence County State Highway Department in both highway maintenance and administrative services. During that time, I learned the importance of responsibility, communication, problem solving, and taking care of the roads and infrastructure our communities depend on every day.

My current role in business management has given me experience with budgeting, workforce needs, and understanding the importance of keeping good jobs in Lawrence County. It has also taught me how to work with people, handle responsibility, and make practical decisions in day-to-day operations.

3. Reason for running.

I’m running for Lawrence County Magistrate because I care about the people and communities of District 1. This is home to me. It’s where I live, where I work, and where my wife and I are raising our son.

I know the importance of good roads, honest communication, and having someone in office who is willing to listen and be available to the people they represent. I’m running because I want to do my part to help our communities and give back to the place that will always be home to me.

I believe in hard work and treating people fairly. I want to be a fresh voice for the people of District One and help move Lawrence County forward in a positive direction.

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Michael ‘Mouse’ Halcomb

Incumbent district 1 magistrate

Michael (Mouse)Halcomb. Age 55. Industrial electrician and current district 1 magistrate.

Have one daughter Brittany. Lawrence county resident since 1984. College degree in automotive technology and college degree in applied science electrical degree.

Qualifications for this position:  have years of leadership skills in decision making and operational management. I am currently in my second term as district one magistrate.

Reason for running is I want to continue to try and progress this county forward and make things as good for the citizens of this county as possible. I raised my family here and want the citizens here to be able to raise their families here.

In the eight years I’ve been in office there has been lots of progress in a lot of areas and there is always room for improvement.  I enjoy helping people and want the very best for everyone. And will continue to do the very best for the citizens of this community.

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District 2 Magistrate candidates

WEST LOUISA, ADAMS and SPRING HILL

None of the four candidates responded

MAGISTRATE
2nd Magisterial District
(Vote for One)

• G e o r g e “Chicken” WHEELER
• Allan SCAGGS
• Jay M. CHILDERS
• Rick KELLY

District 3 Magistrate candidates

BRUSHY, BLAINE, MARTHA, MEADS BRANCH and
RICHARDSON

Brian Jordan

District 3 candidate