COMMUNITY NEWS

OUR LOCAL GOVERNMENT NEEDS TO BE MORE TRANSPARENT!!! At the special called fiscal court meeting this morning (June 24th at 8AM), each of the three (3) agenda items below were read out loud, no discussions followed, and passed unanimously: • Amend the 2025–2026 Pay Scale • Amend the 2026–2027 Pay Scale • Approve Claims and Transfers Public members in attendance were left with nothing but unanswered questions ... Why was this special meeting called? What were the specifics on e

At the last Fiscal Court meeting, the 2026-2027 draft budget had its first reading. The second reading will be at the next fiscal court meeting on Tuesday, June 9th at 7PM at the court house. If you would like to review the proposed budget, click on the link below: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jAYyu3nCFo8IU9uDf4-A8EcoSwk6a9cg/view?usp=drive_link If you have any questions or concerns about this draft budget, you need to reach out to your magistrate BEFORE the June 9th mee

The Meade County Fiscal Court held its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, May 12th at 7PM at the Meade County Court House. The meeting followed the publicly released agenda with the majority of motions passing with unanimous consent. However, there were a few exceptions: 1) Mobile Vending Permit Resolution: This resolution stated that all vendors wanting to set up at any of the Meade County Parks including Otter Creek, must register with the county and pay a flat rate of $

FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITY FOR NON-PROFIT GROUPS ONLY "TRASH FOR CASH" is a program which allows non-profit groups the opportunity to raise money by collecting litter along roadsides. Approved applicants can receive $75 per centerline mile of county roads cleaned. Group must be located in Meade County. Call or come by the office for more information: Meade County Solid Waste & Recycle 750 Ready Mix Rd Brandenburg, KY 40108 270-422-2868

The Buttermilk Falls Trail is proud to announce a special memorial program dedicated to our veterans. By sponsoring a tree, you create a lasting tribute that enhances the natural beauty of our community while honoring those who served. ​ Why a Memorial Tree? ​Unlike traditional markers, these trees grow more beautiful with every passing year. This is an ideal way to honor veterans for whom no photo may exist. The gold plaque ensures their name and service are never forgotten.

Meade County Planning & Zoning and Meade County Fiscal Court met jointly at the Meade County Extension on April 8, 2026 from 6PM-8PM. Discussions primarily centered around the working data center ordinance. The committee proposed that any future data centers in our county would have to be zoned Heavy Industrial. This would greatly limit where any potential data centers could be built in the future. At the next Cooperative Government Work Session (TBD), the committee will