For the first time since 1998, Boone County will have a new Judge/Executive. Longtime judge Gary Moore lost the Republican nomination in May to county commissioner Chet Hand. Now, Hand will be on the ballot along with independent candidate Tim Johnson.
The Boone County Public Library hosted a public debate between Hand and Johnson Tuesday night, moderated by former Kentucky Secretary of State Trey Grayson.
Johnson is retired and has lived in Boone County for more than 50 years. He points to issues with transparency as his motivation for running for office…