WHY RE-ELECT JUDGE CRAIG CLYMER?

An election is a decision. Should the incumbent stay in office or should he/she be replaced. I think the answer is found in looking at the candidate’s accomplishments, experience, education, community engagement, and future plans. Continue reading below to see the “Top 5 Reasons To Re-Elect Judge Craig Clymer”.

We’ve grown McCracken County’s economic status from desperate to STRONG.

Accomplishments

#1 – ACCOMPLISHMENTS

(Last 7-Years As Judge Executive)

  • Brought County from a weak to a strong financial position

  • Lowered taxes and kept them among the lowest in the region
  • Created Industrial Development Authority for E.D. land purchases
  • Uranium enrichment at D.O.E. for nation’s nuclear fuel needs
  • Decontamination of Nickel at D.O.E. site
  • Pay increases for Sheriff’s Dept. to retain experienced, trained deputies
  • Purple Heart Memorial Monument on Courthouse grounds
  • Replaced roof on Convention and Expo Center
  • Sports flooring in Expo Center for basketball and volleyball
  • Developing Sports Park for our children and economic development
  • Moving our children from a landfill park to a state of the art sports facility
  • Merged McCracken and Paducah Water for huge residents’ savings
  • Negotiated Bluegrass Downs acreage donation to the County for sports park
  • Upgrades and playground equipment in Lone Oak Park
  • New pickleball courts, lighting, and landscaping Heath Park
  • New fencing, lighting, batting cage, landscaping Reidland Ballpark
  • New dog park at Reidland Community Center
  • Created Sports Tourism Commission funded by nonresident visitors
  • Promoting racial unity through meetings and “United We Stand” mural project
  • Funding Lifeline Recovery Center
  • Supporting River City Mission
  • Upgrades and increased use of Carson Park and Floral Hall
  • Funding Sprocket Coding located in Coke Plant
  • Funding Paducah Cooperative Ministry housing project
  • Support of Merryman House domestic violence center
  • Support of Lotus abuse counseling and advocacy center
  • Support CASA/Child Watch counseling and advocacy center
  • Funding Paducah-McCracken Humane Society
  • Funding Paducah-McCracken Senior Citizen Center
  • Purchasing and making build-ready economic development land
  • Working with D.O.E. for uranium enrichment and nickel decontamination
  • Preparing for unprecedented growth in jobs and industry in McCracken.

“My philosophy is to proactively search for and take any action that will benefit McCracken County; with these principle guidelines: a. will it benefit the County?, b. can we afford it now?, c. how does it rank compared to other needs? ” – Judge Executive Craig Z. Clymer

Experience

#2 – EXPERIENCE

  • 3 years as the current elected McCracken Judge Executive
  • 23 years KY State Judge (6 District Judge and 17 Circuit Judge)
  • 4 years judicial attorney, U.S. District Court, Paducah
  • 10 years law enforcement (1 yr McCracken Co., and 9 yrs Paducah)

  • 12 yrs. United States Dept. Of Defense Ombudsman

    for Returning Veterans

“Leading a County our size is a tremendous honor. It is also difficult, demanding, and requires meticulous adherence to county, state, and federal laws and regulations. My prior legal and law enforcement experience, along with 3 years “on the job” as Judge Executive has been invaluable in moving McCracken County forward.” – Judge Executive Craig Clymer

EDUCATION

#3 – EDUCATION

  • Northern Ky University, law degree (Juris Doctorate), 1988
  • Eastern Ky. University, Bachelors Degree, Law Enforcement, 1977
  • Murray State, 16 of 32 hours for Masters, Public Admin, 1987-88
  • Paducah Community College, Associates Degree, 1974
  • Graduated #1 in Class, KY Law Enforcement Bureau of Training, 1976
  • National Judicial College, Reno, Nv., Certified Mediator, 2016
  • Northwestern Univ, Chicago, Law & Economics Seminars, 2012-2016
  • George Mason Univ., Fairfax, Va., Economics Seminars 2011 to Present, numerous seminars and trainings in the areas of County Government Operations and Management.

“My law degree, law enforcement degree, education in public administration and economics, and certification as a mediator, equip me to address all aspects of county administration. I know the law, I understand government administration, know economics theories, and how to negotiate for our County.” – Judge Executive Craig Clymer

ENGAGEMENT

#4 – COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

  • Greater Paducah Economic Development
  • Paducah-McCracken Industrial Development Authority
  • *Paducah-McCracken Chamber of Commerce
  • Tennessee Tombigbee Waterway Authority
  • Purchase Area Health Department
  • McCracken County Health Department
  • Purchase Area Development District
  • Paducah-McCracken Joint E-911
  • Barkley Regional Airport Terminal Board
  • West Kentucky Alliance for a Vibrant Economy

  • G.P.E.D. – Greater Paducah Economic Development

  • P.A.C.R.O. Paducah Area Community Reuse Organization
  • Paducah Junior College Foundation
  • West Kentucky Coalition
  • NAACP
  • Kentucky County Judge Executive Association
  • K.A.C.O. Kentucky Association of Counties
  • McCracken County Bar Association
  • Kentucky Bar Association

“I am heavily engaged and active in all aspects of county government, working closely with other leaders and groups for the benefit of the entire region.” – Judge Executive Craig Clymer

FUTURE PLANS

#5 – FUTURE PLANS

  • We will acquire one or more plants that will employ thousands of jobs and pay an average $80,000 to $100,000 wage.
  • Complete Sports Complex bringing many thousands of visitors and their money into our County.
  • Promote McCracken as a sports tourism community (soccer, baseball, softball, volleyball, basketball, tennis, pickleball
  • Complete Barkley Airport terminal
  • Further upgrades and increase use of Carson Park as a venue
  • Acquire more land and prepare existing land for economic development
  • Complete E911 Communications system for City and County first responders
  • Continue fiscally responsible practices

We have the momentum. McCracken County has already emerged as a far more sound, energetic and accomplished community. I am eager to continue leading toward even greater achievements. I am confident that our future is STRONG. – Judge Executive Craig Clymer

OUR CURRENT SUCCESS

As we draw near to the end of my first term, view the slides below to see our accomplishments thus far.

Respectfully, I believe I have proven my ability to lead our McCracken County on to even greater accomplishments. This is a fulltime-plus job. It demands, and I give, my full attention to County business. I have no personal business to distract me. I have a great team of professionals. We are all highly trained, experienced, motivated, educated, and moving McCracken County FORWARD at a tremendous pace. And consider that our accomplishments were during a year and two-year long pandemic. With this team of talent, this level of experience, this progress, please ask yourself: “Why change leadership?” “Why change direction?” It is as simple as that.

I ask you to join my team: “McCracken Forward.” I ask you to allow me to continue leading McCracken County as your Judge Executive. I ask for your vote. I ask for your support. Together, we will make McCracken County an even more outstanding home for all of us.

LET’S TALK.