VAN NEWBERRY

Newberry Faces Zoning Allegations

Austin Ramsey — Thu, 16 May 2013 17:59:37 +0000

McCracken County Judge Executive Van Newberry is under fire for allegedly altering zoning maps without going through the proper legal channels.

Deputy Judge Executive Doug Harnice said the map changes, which occurred sometime between 2007 and 2008, are the result of minor computer errors, but Paducah attorney Burton Washburn says he thinks differently.

McCracken Judge Executive Suggests Tighter Language for Animal Control Ordinance

Casey Northcutt — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 12:13:56 +0000

McCracken County residents may have to pay closer attention to their pets in the future.

County Judge-Executive Van Newberry suggested amendments to a current animal control ordinance that would more closely define the term “at large excessively.”

Newberry suggested the Court apply the label to dogs that create nuisances outside their owners’ properties two times within 90 days. These roaming animals, he said must be seen by animal control officers or caught on videotape. If officers pick up such dogs, Newberry suggested the owners pay fines to retrieve their animals.

McCracken Fiscal Court Votes to Not Increase Clerks Salaries

Casey Northcutt — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 13:37:47 +0000

The McCracken County Fiscal Court chose Monday to not to increase the gross salary budget for the county clerk’s office. The office originally asked for more than $920,000 in salaries as a part of a $20 million budget.

Before ruling, the Court compared salaries in similar offices around the state. Judge-Executive Van Newberry concluded the employees in question received higher incomes than those in counties of comparable size.

County Deputy Clerk Lyne Dickey did her own research, comparing revenues to clerk salaries in 97 counties across the state. She says McCracken’s clerks made fair incomes, given their levels of experience.

The court ultimately voted to keep the department’s salary budget at more than $870,000, a decision Newberry supports.

McCracken County Fiscal Court Hears Budget Request From Clerk's Office

Casey Northcutt — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 14:09:42 +0000

The majority of the McCracken County Clerk’s office attended the county’s Fiscal Court Meeting yesterday to present more than $20 million in budget requests.

USEC Worker Helps Save Paducah Jobs

Casey Northcutt — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 14:08:47 +0000

Funds from the Kentucky Department of Energy and Environment will help pay for a United States Enrichment Corporation employee who will work with Paducah Economic Development officials to help save jobs at the city’s gaseous diffusion plant. The McCracken County Fiscal Court voted last night to accept the $75,000 to pay travel and other expenses over the next year for USEC employee Charlie Martin. McCracken County Judge-Executive Van Newberry says USEC will continue to pay Martin’s salary while he researches ways to keep local people working at the plant.

Newberry and Williams Debate the Paducah - McCracken County Merger on WKMS

Shelly Baskin — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 17:38:44 +0000

Local voters will decide next month whether to move forward with a Paducah and McCracken County government merger. WKMS News held a debate this morning with two men on either side of the issue. Speaking for the measure was Paducah businessman John Williams Jr., and against it, McCracken County Judge Executive Van Newberry. Williams says bigger is better when it comes to getting support for the area. He says,

Paducah/McCracken County Merger Debate Today

Todd Hatton — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 12:37:45 +0000

Today at 11 a.m., WKMS News continues coverage of the candidates – and the issues – on the ballot this fall with a live debate from Murray State’s Crisp Center in Paducah on the proposed Paducah/McCracken County merger. McCracken County Judge-Executive Van Newberry will speak against the merger and Paducah businessman John Williams Jr.

Vote Set for City-County Merger

Casey Northcutt — Wed, 30 May 2012 14:16:30 +0000

McCracken County citizens will get their chance this November to decide whether or not to merge the county with the City of Paducah.

McCracken County Fiscal Court Balances Budget, Deputies Get a Raise

Todd Hatton — Fri, 04 May 2012 14:46:18 +0000

In just over an hour last night, the McCracken County Fiscal Court produced a tentative balanced budget for the next fiscal year. Commissioners met to close an over $170,000 dollar shortfall. They overcame the gap by eliminating the county’s annual financial contribution to EntrePaducah and reducing funds for the county’s new animal shelter. EntrePaducah is running a $350,000 dollar surplus, and Commissioner Ronnie Freeman says that means the county can cut their $300,000 dollar contribution to zero.

McCracken Fiscal Court Discusses Animal Shelter Funding

Gary Pitts and Paducah Sun — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 14:17:10 +0000

The McCracken Fiscal Court tentatively plans to spend about $364,000 dollars next year to cover expenses at the county's animal shelter.