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David Salisbury lives in Cattlesburg, Kentucky with his wife, Stacy.

David previously worked as a sales representative for a lumber company.

David Salisbury's campaign for Boyd County commissioner.

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David has served as a Commissioner for District 1 in Boyd County since 2022.

As of March 25, 2026, David Salisbury did not have a website or any information online.

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Heather Moore is from Ashland, Kentucky. She studied counseling at Morehead State University. She lives with her husband, Greg, and their children. 

Heather currently works as an elementary school counselor at Ponderosa Elementary School. She previously worked as an elementary school teacher at Oakview Elementary and Fairview Elementary, a deputy clerk at the Boyd County Clerk's Office, and a reading intervention teacher at Summit Elementary. 

Heather Moore's campaign for the Boyd County Commission’s District 1 seat is her first entry into politics.

Heathe's campaign for the Boyd County Commission, District 1, is her first run for public office.

As of March 25, 2026, Heather Moore did not have a website or any information online.

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James King earned his bachelor's degrees in economics and government from from Centre College. He lives with his wife, Lora, in Ashland, Kentucky.

James currently serves as the treasurer of the Northeast Kentucky Economic Development Authority. He is also the president of the Ashland Kiwanis Club and treasurer of the Ashland Area Business Boosters Club. James was previously the executive vice president and member of the board of directors for Home Federal Savings and Loan. 

James' campaign for County Commissioner is his first run for public office


Supports creation and retention of job opportunities.

Aims to increase tourism initiatives within Boyd County.

- Supports creation and retention of job opportunities.
- Aims to increase tourism initiatives within Boyd County.

Supports increasing collaboration between the cities of Boyd County.

- Supports increasing collaboration between the cities of Boyd County.

As of March 25, 2026, James King’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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John "Mike" Conley is from Catlettsburg, Kentucky. He attended Ashland Community and Technical College. He lives with his wife, Dannarae, and their children. 

John currently works as a fireman with the Cannonsburg Fire Department and at AOC Monitors. He previously worked at Ashland Chemical, United Steelworkers, and Marathon Petroleum. 

John Michael Conley is running for Boyd County commissioner, 1st District.

John's campaign for Boyd County Commission is his first run for public office. 

As of March 25, 2026, John "Mike" Conley did not have a website or any information online.

John "Mike" Conley

John Conley is from Catlettsburg, Kentucky. He attended Ashland Community and Technical College. He lives with his wife, Dannarae, and their children. 

As of March 25, 2026, John Conley did not have a website or any information online.

John Conley

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Keith Watts lives in Rush, Kentucky. He has an associate's degree in electrical and electronics engineering from Mountwest Community and Technical College.

Keith currently works as a senior field service technician for Bluberi.  

Keith previously served as a Boyd County commissioner.

Keith previously served as a Boyd County commissioner.  He served from 2019 to 2023.  

Worked to support new jobs and more tourism by supporting the Camp Landing District, Jacks, and Sandy's Gaming & Racing.

Opposes county taxes being used to house felony inmates in county jails.

Plans to work with the county's economic developer, the judge executive, tourism department and community partners to attract new investment and support local businesses.

Worked on planning, coordination and county support for the outdoor concert venue on Addington Road.

- Worked to support new jobs and more tourism by supporting the Camp Landing District, Jacks, and Sandy's Gaming & Racing.
- Opposes county taxes being used to house felony inmates in county jails.
- Plans to work with the county's economic developer, the judge executive, tourism department and community partners to attract new investment and support local businesses.
- Worked on planning, coordination and county support for the outdoor concert venue on Addington Road.

As of March 25, 2026, Keith Watts did not have a website or any information online.

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Keith Watts

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- There are three county districts, each with one elected commissioner. The general election is voted "at large," allowing all county voters to choose nominees from each district, except in Jefferson County. 
- County commissioners serve on the fiscal court, which acts as the county’s legislature and governing body. The county judge/executive leads this court as its fourth member.
- The fiscal court makes county laws, allocates the budget, and raises funds through taxes, bonds, or selling county property. 
- The fiscal court can choose to administer public assistance, health, and other social services. It can also choose to regulate or restrict building construction or use.
- Commissioners are elected to 4-year terms. These elections are partisan. 
- The maximum annual salary for a county commissioner is about $93,000 if they are working full time.

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