About Gary
In 1998, Gary Moore was elected Judge–Executive for Boone County, the highest elected office in county government. Boone County is the fourth largest and one of the fastest growing counties in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Judge Moore's election parallels a distinguished career in private business and public service.
Judge Moore grew up in Pendleton County, where his father served as Sheriff. Years of watching his father enforce the law and serve the needs of the county citizens instilled in him a belief in public service and community involvement.
Judge Moore currently serves on the executive committee for the Tri–County Economic Development Corporation, a resource for business development throughout Northern Kentucky. He also serves on the executive committee of the Kentucky County Judge/Executive Association. He was elected as a board member of the National Association of Regional Councils and is past President of the OKI Regional Council of Governments which serves the eight county Greater Cincinnati region. Judge Moore is a board member of the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, Northern Kentucky University Foundation, St. Elizabeth Healthcare Board and the Dan Beard Council of Boy Scouts. He has served as President of the Kentucky Jaycees and on the Board of the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce and has provided leadership and service to many community groups including Catholic Social Services and Leadership Kentucky.
Gary's wife, Joy, is a former special education teacher and a graduate of Chase College of Law. Today, Gary and Joy live in unincorporated Boone County. They have two adult children and three grandchildren.
Boone County Judge Executive Announces His Candidacy for the 2012 Republican Nomination for Kentucky's Fourth Congressional District
January 19, 2012
Gary Moore praises Congressman Geoff Davis's career and expresses a clear vision to continue the fight in Washington D.C.
Today Gary Moore files his paperwork with the Kentucky Secretary of State's office and officially enters the race for Congress in Kentucky fourth district.
"Like many Kentuckians I was shocked to hear of Congressman Davis's retirement from the United States Congress and disappointed to lose his strong voice for conservative values. I have the utmost respect for Congressman Davis and am proud to call him a friend. It is clear, Kentucky is better because of Davis's principled leadership and his voice of reason and decisiveness will be missed by the good people of Kentucky's fourth congressional district."
"It is unfortunate that the fourth district and Kentucky must see the closing of a bright chapter in our history with the departure of Congressman Davis but it is also important for us to look to the future in deciding who best to continue the fight and carry the conservative mantel to Washington."
"After much time of prayer and consideration with my wife, Joy, and family, I am proud and honored to offer myself for election to the voters of the fourth district to represent their values in the United States Congress."
"This election will not be about a choice between different individuals on the ballot. Rather it will be about a vision for the people. And understanding that this vision must be backed up by results and proven leadership."
"The majority of my life has been spent in the private sector, working at a locally and family owned business in Boone County. Like many Kentuckians and yet un-like most Washington politicians, I understand what it is to manage a business. I understand the value of turning a profit, cutting costs and waste. I understand the effect on small business owners to have a government frustrate your efforts through over-regulation and excessive taxation."
"It was these values and a passion to see government actually work for the people they are supposed to represent that encouraged me to campaign and serve as Boone County Judge Executive. And throughout my tenure serving in that role, I have always pushed for these values. Greater accountability by the voters over our spending, extensive job growth and opportunity for the families of Boone County have been the result of my vision for our community."
"Kentucky has many success stories. I am proud and humbled that Boone County is one of those success stories. During my service to the people of Boone County we have seen our communities grow and reach new heights, creating vast opportunities to the families of our region."
"I am firmly convinced and deeply convicted that with the hard economic times facing the families of Kentucky, that the next Congressman to follow in the footstep of Geoff Davis must have the ability to tell our story of local success and job creation to the out-of-touch liberals in Washington D.C."
"I am running to represent the 4th district because I believe I can make a difference. I will fight to keep taxes low and fair. I will fight for a balanced budget amendment. I will fight to defund Obamacare and reign in the excessive regulations that stifle job creation. And I will fight to keep our jobs here in the US."
"President Obama thinks we need to spend our way out of a recession. I disagree and believe it is clear; we need to control our spending and reduce the size of government and create an environment, like we have in Boone County, that encourages private investment and jobs for our neighbors."
A Clear Record Of Conservatism, Gary Moore's Leadership.
- Has worked to and created an economic environment that has added 12,000 new, real and good paying jobs for the families of Boone County.
- Has worked to and created an economic environment that has seen $1.4 billion dollars of private capital invested in Boone County.
- During a time where families across Boone County, the fourth congressional district and Kentucky has tightened their belts, Moore has lead three consecutive years of spending cuts for the county.
- During tenure (from 1999 to present) has cut four million dollars from the county budget.
- Has worked to and accomplished a 9% reduction in property tax rates during tenure (from 1999 to present), one of the lowest rates in the district.
- During tenure, exercised "cost cutting" measures by merging departments and privatizing services while retaining quality of life and service standards.
- Has worked to attract new businesses to Boone County, whereas now, Boone offers one of the lowest unemployment rates in the district. Boone Co. unemployment Rates are lower than both the national and State averages, respectively.
- Has maintained a balanced budget during tenure, while also exercising substantial spending cuts. Whereas now, Boone county has one of the highest bond ratings in the state. A bond rating that is higher than that of the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
(Gary Moore took office as Boone County Judge Executive in January 1999.)
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