Focused on Public Safety. Committed to Responsible Growth. Delivering Results for Hardin County.
Four years ago, Keith Taul asked for the opportunity to serve the people of Hardin County. Since day one, his administration has focused on what matters most: keeping our communities safe, managing growth responsibly, and delivering results for our taxpayers.
That work is guided by Hardin County’s 2030 Roadmap, a long-term plan built on four key priorities. Here is the record, by the numbers.
Re-Elect Keith Taul for Hardin County Judge Executive on November 3, 2026.
Public Safety: Keeping Hardin County Safe, Every Day, Every Call
Delivering faster response times, stronger emergency services, and a clear plan to protect every community today and into the future.
Results by the Numbers
- West Point ambulance response times cut about 80%, from roughly 25 minutes down to about 5, through a regional partnership with Bullitt County.
- Response times cut about 50% in western Hardin County with a 9th ambulance added at the White Mills station.
- 4 new ambulances placed in service to strengthen emergency response capability.
Go deeper: read the independent in-depth analysis of Hardin County’s emergency services system, the study guiding the county’s new five-year fire services strategy.
Transparency and Efficiency: Accountable Government. Responsible Results.
Improving how county government works, cutting waste, increasing transparency, and ensuring every tax dollar is used wisely.
Results by the Numbers
- $14 million increase in county unrestricted cash reserves since 2023, a 70% increase.
- 7% property tax rate cut, from 11.6 to 10.8 cents per $100 of valuation since 2023.
- $15 million fully funded rainy-day reserve, with monthly reserve reporting.
- Revenue per EMS run up 38% through improved billing, reducing the annual general-fund subsidy.
- About $75,000 saved per year with an in-house vehicle maintenance shop at EMS Station 1.
Economic Development and Infrastructure: Building the Foundation for Hardin County’s Future
Investing in roads, infrastructure, and economic opportunity to support responsible growth and strengthen our local economy.
Results by the Numbers
- 28 county roads repaved with 33 miles of new asphalt in 2024, a $2.5 million investment including $1.3 million in state funds.
- Two aging bridges replaced (Middle Creek and Needham Creek) and more than 50 miles of county roads safety-reviewed.
- $6.5 million in 2027 state funding secured for a new Emergency Services building (Fire, EMS, Air Ambulance, Sheriff) on 16 acres in Glendale deeded to the county.
- $2 billion Ford reinvestment underway in Glendale, with plans for 2,100 jobs.
Community Improvement: Protecting What Makes Hardin County Home
Enhancing quality of life through stronger communities, better services, and investments that support families for generations to come.
Results by the Numbers
- $1.3 million in annual support for the Hardin County Public Library.
- $1.2 million in annual support for Animal Care and Control.
- $325,000 in annual support for Recycling and Litter Abatement.
- $100,000 in annual support for Drug Court and Rocket Docket.
- Animal Care and Control earned No-Kill status for a second straight year and shared a 2025 Humane Law Enforcement Award for a record Kentucky animal-cruelty sentence.
- $1 million block grant secured for Family Scholar House and ECTC.
Keep Hardin County Moving Forward
Hardin County continues to grow, and with that growth comes both opportunity and responsibility. Keith Taul is committed to following through on the 2030 Roadmap: strengthening public safety, improving infrastructure, supporting economic development, and ensuring our government remains transparent and accountable to the people it serves.
Want the full picture? Read the Hardin County 2030 Roadmap or watch the 8-minute summary video.
“I would be honored to continue serving as your Judge/Executive and respectfully ask for your support for reelection in 2026.” – Keith Taul