STAMPING GROUND — Jennifer Murphy Jones was sworn in as Stamping Ground’s mayor on Wednesday after being appointed by Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear. Jones, 45, is a Scott County native who has lived in Stamping Ground for the last four years and had been serving as a city commissioner. Jones is the fourth person to serve as Stamping Ground’s Mayor or Mayor pro-tem in the last year. Keith Murphy and Billy Swartz resigned due to health issues, and current commissioner Dale Perry served as Mayor pro-tem.

Jones sworn in as Stamping Ground mayor

Jennifer Murphy Jones is a Scott County native.

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EX-OFFICIO DIRECTORS

Joe Pat Covington | Scott County Judge Executive
Burney Jenkins | Mayor, City of Georgetown
Billy Parker | Superintendent, Scott County Schools
Bruce Tassin | CEO/President, Centerpoint Health
Rosemary Allen | President, Georgetown College
Jennifer Murphy Jones | Mayor, City of Stamping Ground
Jennifer Halsey | Mayor, City of Sadieville

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Jennifer serves as the mayor of Stamping Ground. She was sworn in as mayor after being appointed by Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear.

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As of October 8, 2026, Jennifer Murphy Jones did not have a website or any information online.

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Said the city needs a treasurer but cannot currently afford one.

Meadows and Jones agreed that hiring a treasurer is a good idea, but neither felt the city could afford it at this time. “If you want to hire a treasurer, you are going to have to cut the fire department,” Meadows said. Jones agreed with Meadows that the budget should not include a treasurer but left open the possibility of reopening the budget to add the position. “I think we do need a treasurer, I don’t think we can afford a treasurer,” she said.

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