
Wm.
Neal Cassity
101 North Main Street
Nicholasville, Kentucky 40356
859-885-4500
ncassity@jessamineco.com
Judge
Wm. Neal Cassity is a fifth generation Jessamine countian whose
service to and representation of Jessamine County began in 1972
when he was elected to the local school board. He served in that
capacity for eight years. He was then appointed to the board of
Jessamine County Water District #1, elected Chairman and remained
until 1990. He was elected County Judge/Executive in 1990 and is
currently serving his third term in office. Under Judge Cassity's
leadership, Jessamine County has:
* Increased
its public protection departments.
* Secured funding for site development, construction and renovations
at Camp Nelson Heritage Park
and High Bridge Park.
* Increased environmental awareness and initiated programs such
as KY River Clean Sweep, County Wide Clean-Up, and built a County-wide
Recycling Center.
* Secured funding for a new industrial
park.
* Maintained one of the lowest unemployment rates in the state for
several years.
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Left:
Painting at the Oliver Perry House restoration on the Camp
Nelson Grounds.
Above:
Passing out Halloween treats to schoolkids.
Above Right: Clearing
brush on the Camp Nelson property in the Hall Historic District.
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Judge
Cassity has always been active in local organizations currently
he is a member of Jessamine County United Way, Beef Cattle Association,
Lions Club, the Jessamine
Co. Ky River Task Force and the Camp Nelson Foundation. In addition
to his work locally, he also represents Jessamine County on several
statewide boards -- he is the former chairman of the Kentucky River Authority,
an executive board member of the Bluegrass Area Development District,
and a member of the KY County Judge/Executive's Association.
Judge
Cassity is married to Joyce (Combs) Cassity who is also a lifelong
resident of Jessamine County and very active in community events
and organizations. Judge and Joyce live on, own and operate the
family farm. They have two children, Mark and Amy, and two grandchildren,
Morgan and Will.
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