Retired Warren County School System educator Diane Starkey is seeking re-election for the 2nd District Warren County Commission seat.
During her tenure, Starkey says she has gained valuable insight and experience, and genuinely cares about the voters in Warren County. Starkey currently serves on the Budget and Finance Committee, Agriculture Extension Committee, and is chairman of the Education Committee. Ms. Starkey has also served on Economic Development and Animal Control committees. 

“I believe experience does count in a position like this. You learn to agree to disagree on many issues, but in the end you should vote and represent what is right for the people in your district and county,” says Starkey.

Starkey says during her tenure, the county has continued to focus on building new schools and renovating others each budget year.

“While serving on the commission, we have built a new school at Morrison, a Wellness Center at WCHS, and completed major renovations at Dibrell, Irving College and Bobby Ray,” said Starkey. “More renovations will continue this summer for Bobby Ray and West Elementary. We have $6 million allocated for Bobby Ray and West projects.”

Along with the school projects, Starkey says the jail has to be upgraded to meet the demands of overcrowding. Hefty fines could be levied against the county if it doesn’t seek the means to alleviate the problems at the jail. Discussion and planning are ongoing for this issue. 

“If elected, I will represent you the voters of the 2nd District and will work with the county executive and members of the county court to help build and promote Warren County,” said Starkey. “How we shape our community is up to those living in our county. Trust me with the experience and knowledge to help make us better. Our county has not had a deficit since I have been on the commission so we have done a great job balancing the budget with the revenue we have. I look forward to having your continued support in the upcoming May 1 election.
 
Remember early voting is April 11-26. My email address is destarkey@charter.net if you need to contact me.”