HENDERSON, Ky (WEHT) - Janie Marksberry has announced her candidacy for Daviess County Judge Executive.

Marksberry is a Republican and is the current East County Commissioner and the first woman elected to the Daviess County Fiscal Court.

Marksberry said her campaign will focus on transparency, fiscal responsibility and ensuring every resident has a voice in county government.

“When I first ran for public office, I ran on the promise of transparency,” Marksberry said. “But I still don’t see enough of it. We need more open public meetings where the community and the media are not only invited but truly heard. I can’t in good conscience sit back without making a positive change — it’s just not in my DNA.”

Marksberry has expressed concern on certain country infrastructure issues including

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