Robert Blanton

Magistrate, Clark County

Biography

I graduated from the University of Kentucky. A former City planner, where responsibilities included Land use, code enforcement, zoning, inspections, floodplain administration, ordinance preparation, urban forestry and preservation. Memberships in the Kentucky Chapter of the American Planning Association, Ky. Board of Housing Building Construction, Building Officials Code Administrators International, International Code Council, Code Administrators Association of Kentucky, the International Accreditation Service, and the Home Builders Association of Ky. A professionally accredited Certified Planner and Certified Official Code. Blanton is a member and Past President of the Winchester Kiwanis. He is also a member and Past Vice President of the Winchester Clark County Chamber of Commerce where he was named director of the year. Robert is a member of Board of the Bluegrass Heritage Museum, Bluegrass Area Development District, and the Clark County Heritage Commission. He previously served on Main Street Winchester, and WCC Parks and Recreation Board.

Candidate's Statement

I want to address. 1. Youth involvement through partnerships, educational and civic interest events. A direct approach, urging Fiscal Court members to go to local schools and youth events. 2. Greater transparency, more social media, and communication providing Board feedback. 3. Explore conference improvements. This includes location opportunities, more timely communication of topics and sessions, and field trips/ ideas to local venues that Fiscal Courts can take to their home county and incorporate there. My personal belief is that you can only expect to benefit from an organization by contributing to the process and trying to always make improvements.