MEADETRUTH

Election 2026, Opinion

Troy Kok Planning for Our Future

October 27th, 2026

Portrait of Troy Kok

It has been an honor to serve as your Judge Executive for the past 3½ years. From the beginning, my goal has been to work hard, manage taxpayer dollars responsibly, improve county services, and prepare Meade County for the future.

TOGETHER, WE’VE MADE PROGRESS.

  • $4.75 MILLION in additional grant funding secured
  • $800,000 improvement in Solid Waste & Recycling finances
  • 2,400 ACRES added through the no-cost transfer of the Otter Creek Outdoor Recreation Area
  • $320,000 SAVED by using our own IT professionals for infrastructure improvements

PROGRESS THROUGHOUT MEADE COUNTY

  • New Animal Shelter and Road Department Facility underway
  • Recycling partnerships expanded from 4 counties to 12
  • Increased support for law enforcement and public safety
  • Improvements to roads, parks and ballfields
  • Otter Creek Campground renovated and growing
  • Senior Center improved and meal service expanded to 5 days a week
  • Fiscal Court meetings and town halls held throughout all six districts
  • Local tax rates maintained or lowered in 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026

EXPERIENCE TO KEEP US MOVING FORWARD

My 37½ years of military service, including serving as a Division Commander responsible for more than 40,000 soldiers, taught me the importance of leadership, accountability, service and planning for the future.

There is still much to accomplish. I want to continue improving our infrastructure and county services, pursuing grant opportunities, managing taxpayer dollars responsibly, developing Otter Creek’s potential, and preparing for Meade County’s continued growth.

I would be honored to have the opportunity to continue serving you and working for the future of Meade County.

Troy Kok, Meade County Judge Executive

Serving Today. Planning for Tomorrow.