Kentucky Council of Area Development Districts (KCADD) named Union County Judge Executive Jody Jenkins as 1st Vice Chairman for 201213 during their board meeting February 9, 2012 at the Capitol Annex.

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New KCADD officers are:

  1. Robert Claycomb, Chairman; Citizen Member, LaRue County
  2. Jody Jenkins, 1
  3. R.D. "Doc" Marshall, Secretary; Floyd County Judge Executive
  4. Harold "Shorty" Tomlinson, Treasurer; Carroll County Judge Executive
  5. Bobby Carpenter, Immediate Past Chair; Greenup County Judge Executive

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Vice Chairman; Union County Judge Executive

  • John Smith, 2
  • nd Vice Chairman; Mayor of Albany

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    long term, these officers will lead the Kentucky’s area development districts in their work to help local officials and citizens unite to provide for the planned growth of their area and provide technical and management assistance to local communities on a broad range of topics.

    "I’m honored that my peers have entrusted me with the rewarding endeavor of advocating on behalf of the citizens of the Commonwealth," said Jenkins, who also currently serves as chairman of the Green River Area Development District (GRADD) Board of Directors.

    The Kentucky Council of Area Development Districts is comprised of 15 regional entities called Area Development Districts that provide a multi

    disciplinary approach to regional troubleshooting by working with elected leadership to strengthen the physical environment and enhance the quality of life in Kentucky. Under the Council’s leadership, the ADDs have managed over 5,763 projects and contracts valued at $2.8 billion, and have generated a return of more than $100 for every $1 in local government dues each year. Among those are programs to assist the elderly, improve the state’s infrastructure, provide housing assistance, facilitate economic development, develop a strong workforce, improve water and wastewater practices, and advance public health.

    "We are extremely proud to have the leadership of Judge Jenkins this year—not only regionally as our GRADD Board chairman, but also statewide as our KCADD vice chairman," said Jiten Shah, GRADD executive director.

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