Our Platform

We believe every child in Nelson County deserves a world-class education, regardless of their zip code or family income.

• Strong, fully-funded public schools from pre-K through high school
• Fair pay and benefits for teachers and school staff
• Reduced emphasis on over-testing — let teachers teach
• Investment in vocational and technical training alongside college prep
• Support for students with special needs and disabilities
• Affordable higher education and trade school opportunities

Healthcare is a right, not a privilege. Every Nelson County resident deserves access to quality, affordable care.

• Protect and expand Medicaid and Kynect access
• Lower prescription drug costs
• Support rural healthcare facilities and providers
• Mental health and addiction recovery services for all who need them
• Protect coverage for pre-existing conditions
• Reproductive freedom and women's healthcare access

We believe in a fair tax system where everyone pays their share — including corporations and the wealthy — while working families get relief.

• Protect the bourbon barrel tax — a vital revenue source for Nelson County
• Oppose tax shifts that burden working families and seniors
• Fiscal transparency: citizens should see exactly how every dollar is spent
• Responsible, gradual tax changes with lead time and communication
• Invest tax revenue in infrastructure, schools, and public safety

Democrats are the party of working people. We stand with labor and fight for fair treatment on the job.

• Strong labor unions and collective bargaining rights
• Oppose "right to work" laws that weaken unions and lower wages
• A living wage for every worker
• Safe workplaces and strong safety regulations
• Paid family leave and sick time
• Fair scheduling and protections for hourly workers

Our own Chair, Kenny Fogle, is a proud member of IBEW Local 369.

We believe in equal justice under law and a society where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

• Equal treatment regardless of race, gender, religion, or who you love
• Criminal justice reform and fair sentencing
• Protecting voting rights and access to the ballot box
• Fair housing and anti-discrimination protections
• Support for immigrant families and communities

Nelson County's natural beauty and farmland are treasures we must protect for future generations.

• Address the whiskey fungus (Baudoinia) affecting homes near distilleries
• Protect our water supply — oppose unchecked data center development
• Preserve farmland and support local agriculture
• Smart growth: concentrate development in industrial parks, not on family farms
• Clean air and clean water as fundamental rights
• Support Kentucky's bourbon industry while holding it accountable to the community

We support the Second Amendment and the rights of responsible gun owners — alongside common-sense measures to keep our communities safe.

• Universal background checks for all gun purchases
• Keep guns out of the hands of dangerous individuals
• Protect the rights of law-abiding hunters and sport shooters
• Safe storage requirements to prevent accidental shootings
• Red flag laws to intervene before crises become tragedies

Every part of Nelson County — from Bardstown to Cox's Creek, Bloomfield to New Haven — deserves quality infrastructure.

• Rural broadband internet for students, farmers, and businesses
• Paved, safe roads in every district
• Reliable water and sewer systems
• Support for first responders: fair pay and proper equipment
• Quarterly fiscal court meetings in different communities across the county

We believe in personal liberty — the freedom to make your own choices about your life, your body, and your future, free from government overreach.

• Reproductive freedom — a woman's right to choose
• Freedom of religion and freedom from religion
• Privacy rights and protection from government surveillance
• Marriage equality and LGBTQ+ rights
• The right to vote and participate in democracy