I, Tony Staples, would like to take this opportunity to announce my candidacy for re-election for the 4^th District Magistrate of Meade County. I have graciously served as the 4^th District Magistrate for the last four yours and have worked tirelessly to represent my constituents to the best of my abilities.

 My wife, Kathy, and I are lifelong residents of Meade County and have lived in the 4^th District for 33 years. We have three children, Kirk Staples, Brandenburg, Krystal Staples Bugden, Newnan, GA., and Katie Staples Burch, Louisville. I graduated from Meade County High School and attended Western Kentucky University. I retired from Century Aluminum in 2007 as general supervisor. My 34-year career with Century Aluminum provided me with the experience and leadership abilities to successfully lead the 4^th District. My responsibilities included, but were not limited to, supervising people, setting budgets and working within those constraints, and establishing relationships and negotiating with vendors. Retirement has allowed me to dedicate the appropriate time to the job of 4^th Distract Magistrate.

 I am a member of St. John Catholic Church, where I have served the parish and former school in various capacities throughout my family’s 38-year affiliation, including PTA president. I am a member of the National Hereford Association and serve currently as a voting delegate. I have served as the president of the Meade County Cattlemen’s Association, president of the Meade County Extension Council, and sat on the Advisory Council for the Meade County Cattlemen’s Association.

 I want nothing more than to see Meade County prosper. I commit to continue my dedication to this community and will work effortlessly in your behalf. I believe my tenure, as your magistrate has been a testament of what is to come with my re-election. Throughout my four years, I have helped to get repairs completed to D.E. Brown Road, water installation on Knott’s Road, Fred Fackler Road and the Rhodelia area, blacktop Old Ekron Road and Crosier Bottom Road and parking bumpers installed at MARC. Throughout my four years as 4^th District Magistrate, there were no tax increases and the Solid Waste debt was paid off. I worked with the Solid Waste Department to clean up roads and abandoned property throughout the 4^th District. I have completed approximately 160 hour of Magistrate training throughout my career as your Magistrate.

I know what the job takes. I am prepared for the sacrifices and adversity. I will continue my open door policy and will do whatever it takes to serve the 4^th District.

Feel free to call with any questions or concerns (270) 422-4220. I humbly ask for your vote on November 2, 2010.