Judge/Executive James Kay

Judge/Executive James Kay Born and raised in Woodford County, I am proud to serve Woodford County as our 22nd Judge/Executive

08/03/2026

STATEMENT FROM WOODFORD COUNTY JUDGE/EXECUTIVE JAMES KAY

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

VERSAILLES, KY — August 3, 2026.

I am aware of the lawsuit that was recently filed regarding Woodford County Emergency Medical Services (EMS). Although I was named as a defendant in my official capacity as Woodford County Judge/Executive, that is merely a common legal formality in Kentucky when claims are asserted against a county. The lawsuit does not involve any allegations of personal wrongdoing against members of the Fiscal Court or me.

At this point, it would be inappropriate for me to comment on the specific details of the complaint. Silence should never be confused with inaction. To ensure this matter is addressed with the urgency and gravity it demands, I have called a Special Meeting of the Woodford County Fiscal Court for tomorrow, Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. for the purpose of discussing this pending litigation pursuant to KRS 61.810(1)(c).

I fully understand the impact and concern for our community right now. I ask for your patience as the judicial process moves forward to examine all facts fully and fairly. As the case proceeds, we will continue the daily work of the Fiscal Court, including delivering the essential, life-saving emergency medical services our residents rely on every single day.

We will navigate this process with transparency, dignity, and steady leadership. As always, I place my trust in God for wisdom and guidance as we fulfill our duties to the people of Woodford County. Thank you.

Great to have United Way of the Bluegrass President and CEO Litz Main at the Woodford County Health Department to discus...
07/28/2026

Great to have United Way of the Bluegrass President and CEO Litz Main at the Woodford County Health Department to discuss our WayPoint Center community partnership helping serve folks in our community. Thanks to our Public Health Director Cassie Prather, WCHD RN and Clinic Director Kelly Simpson, Mayor Laura Dake and United Way's Community Impact Director, Woodford County's own Michelle Jimenez for joining this important discussion.

07/28/2026

Storm Update

Great day at the 60th Annual Woodford County Farm Tour
07/27/2026

Great day at the 60th Annual Woodford County Farm Tour

In honor of the 60th Annual Woodford County Farm Tour tomorrow, here are some photos through the years. I began going to...
07/26/2026

In honor of the 60th Annual Woodford County Farm Tour tomorrow, here are some photos through the years. I began going to the farm tour for lunch in the 1990s while working to***co on the farm for my dad. In high school, a bunch of us went to the farm tour lunches working for Mike and Susan Martin on Stonewall Farm throwing hay and w**d eating fence rows.

When I was elected State Representative, I had the great blessing to join Judge/Executive John "Bear" Coyle, Sheriff Tiny Wright, and Woodford Farm Bureau Agent Courtney Roberts as host of Bear's Breakfast. Tomorrow, we'll host our 12th Bear's Breakfast with Woodford Farm Bureau Agent Austin Wingate.

The Woodford County Farm Tour is an annual celebration of our farming community and a commitment to our farming future. As your Judge, I'll always show up for our farmers and work for our farming future. Looking forward to another 60 years of great Woodford Farm tours.

We had a blast at Friendship Fest 26'. Thank you to Brittany Campbell and Strengthening Transformations Inc. for all the...
07/25/2026

We had a blast at Friendship Fest 26'. Thank you to Brittany Campbell and Strengthening Transformations Inc. for all they do in our community.

Join us for Bear's Breakfast this Monday, July 27th 8:00a.m. at the Huffman Pavilion at the County Park/Falling Springs ...
07/25/2026

Join us for Bear's Breakfast this Monday, July 27th 8:00a.m. at the Huffman Pavilion at the County Park/Falling Springs for 60th annual Woodford County Farm Tour.

This year's stops include Eckert's Orchard and Sycamore Farm. Call the office (859-873-4601) to register.

This is a free event with breakfast and lunch provided. Please note that transportation for this event is by school bus only.

07/22/2026

Woodford County deserves a Judge/Executive who works for everyone - Republican, Democrat, Independent, from the newborn to our wisest citizen. Thank you to Bill Bryant and WKYT for having me on Kentucky Newsmakers to share our vision for the future.

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