Grant County Clerk Tabatha Clemons earned the vote of her fellow county officials Thursday as she was elected Second Vice President of the Kentucky Association of Counties (KACo). Her installation to the KACo Executive Committee came during the association’s 50th annual conference in Louisville.
"County leaders make a real difference in people’s lives, which is why I decided to run for county clerk. Being able to provide services, work to improve laws, and make personal connections with constituents is fulfilling work," Clemons said. "KACo brings together counties to share ideas, rejuvenate a passion for serving and support county officials in carrying out their vision for their communities."
Clemons begins a five-year term as a KACo officer alongside Oldham County Magistrate Michael Logsdon (KACo First Vice President), Union County Judge/Executive Adam O’Nan (KACo President-elect), Harlan County Judge/Executive Dan Mosley (KACo President) and Scott County Magistrate David Livingston (KACo Immediate Past President).
Elected county clerk in 2014, Clemons is in her third term serving Grant County. She has been active with KACo for several years and is a board member of both the KACo Leasing Trust (CoLT) and the KACo Finance Corporation.
In addition, Clemons is the 2024 President of the Kentucky County Clerks Association (KCCA).
"In a time of significant change for county clerks, Tabatha has taken on more challenges than most leaders face, and she has done so with integrity, wisdom and grace," said Anderson County Clerk Jason Denny. "The Kentucky County Clerks Association is much stronger because of her leadership and sacrifice. I know she will bring that same passion for service to her role with KACo working for all elected county officials."
Clemons is the first Grant countian and the fourth county clerk to serve on the KACo Executive Committee.
Founded in 1974, KACo is dedicated to serving as the unified voice of county governments in the commonwealth. KACo represents more than 1,500 elected county officials in all 120 Kentucky counties.