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SPOTLIGHT
2023-24 KACo President
David Livingston
Scott County Magistrate
Scott County Magistrate David Livingston has been named president of the Kentucky Association of Counties (KACo). He took the oath of office and was sworn in during KACo’s 49th annual conference.
“We have a big conglomerate of elected officials who do different jobs throughout their counties. My goal is to bring people together and figure out what are the best solutions for county government,” Livingston said. “I hope people feel like I’m a president for all those who are serving in public office across Kentucky.”
Livingston is in his fourth term representing Scott County’s 7th District. He previously served as president of the Kentucky Magistrates and Commissioners Association. In addition to serving on the KACo Board of Directors, Livingston is also a member of the KACo Insurance Agency Board and the Unemployment Insurance Board.
“David Livingston has a passion for local government and making a difference not only in Scott County but across the Commonwealth,” Scott County Judge/Executive Joe Pat Covington said. “As president of KACo, his dedication, strong relationships with elected officials and willingness to serve will help make counties stronger.”
Livingston graduated from Georgetown College and is an executive with Houchens Insurance Group. He and his wife Nicole have three daughters.
Past presidents
2023
Amy Chandler
Warren County Attorney
2022
Phil Sammons
Magistrate, Boyle County
2021
Reagan Taylor
Judge/Executive, Madison County
2020
Gary Moore
Judge/Executive, Boone County
2019
Elbert Bennett
Magistrate, Caldwell County
2018
David Nicholson
Circuit Court Clerk, Jefferson County
2017
Bruce Todd
Magistrate, Henderson County
2016
Jim Henderson
Judge/Executive, Simpson County
2015
Hubert Pollett
Magistrate, Shelby County
2014
Jerry “Peanuts” Gaines
Sheriff, Warren County
2013, 1997
Tommy Turner
Judge/Executive, LaRue County
2012
John Wilson
Judge/Executive, Garrard County
2011
Chris Harris
Magistrate, Pike County
2010
Rick Smith
Magistrate, Clark County
2009
J. Michael Foster
County Attorney, Christian County
2008
David Jenkins
Judge/Executive, Spencer County
2007
Tony Carriss
Magistrate, Shelby County
2006
Tony Wilder
Judge/Executive, Boyle County
2005
F.J. “Bear” Finn
Commissioner, Mason County
2004
Jim Townsend
Judge/Executive, Webster County
2003
Hugh McCormick
Magistrate, Henderson County
2002
Wayne Gunnell
Magistrate, Henry County
2001
Larry Whitaker
Judge/Executive, McLean County
2000
Sandy Lee Watkins
Judge/Executive, Henderson County
1999
Robert Samples
Magistrate, Shelby County
1998
Kent Clark
Judge/Executive, Madison County
1996
Jerry Stewart
Commissioner, Graves County
1995
Freddie Combs
Magistrate, Perry County
1995
Bob Arnold
Judge/Executive, Franklin County
1994
Harold Robinson
Magistrate, Franklin County
1993
Nina Mooney
County Clerk, Bullitt County
1992
David H. Pribble
Judge/Executive, Pendleton County
1991
Sherman Neace
Judge/Executive, Perry County
1990
Terry O. McKinney
Judge/Executive, Lyon County
1989
Kenneth Y. Harper
Judge/Executive, Simpson County
1988
Robert T. Harrod
Judge/Executive, Franklin County
1987
Sue Carole Perry
County Clerk, Shelby County
1986
Mike Abell
Judge/Executive, Nelson County
1984-85
John Weaver
Commissioner, Boone County
1982-83
Betty Jo Denton Heick
County Clerk, Bourbon County
1980-81
Mike Miller
Judge/Executive, Marshall County
1978-79
Harry G. Hoffman II
Judge/Executive, Montgomery County
1976-77
Robert B. Aldemeyer
Commissioner, Kenton County
1975
Robert O. Miller
Judge/Executive, Calloway County
1974
Robert F. Stephens
Judge/Executive, Fayette County
