After more than two decades of conducting elections and overseeing other county business, Caldwell County Clerk Toni Watson will be retiring at the end of this year with her daughter, Jennifer Watson Hale, stepping into the position after winning the primary election and facing no opposition in the general election.
During Tuesday’s election coverage prior to counting the write-in votes, Watson poked a little fun at herself and also expressed her appreciation for the community’s support during her 29-year career as county clerk.
click to download audioWatson will be retiring at the end of her 4-year term but noted she will continue coming into the County Clerk’s Office in January in order to tie up loose ends and help her daughter with the transition.
click to download audioAt the end of this week, she will be attending her final conference in Louisville where she will be recognized.
click to download audioFor the first time in her 29-year career, Watson said on Thursday they had a problem with ballots last week but she added there are always challenges when conducting any election.
click to download audioShe also said her daughter, Jennifer Watson Hale will have some challenges but has the experience to do a good job.
click to download audioWatson said the highlight of her career is the friendships she’s made along the way and being able to work with her daughter and see her grow.
click to download audioWatson said she has enjoyed working for the people of the county and tried to help when she could. She noted that she will miss seeing people on a day-to-day basis.
Having served 44 years in government, Watson is the second longest-running county clerk in Kentucky with 29 of those years in her current position.
Listen to the entire interview with County Clerk Toni Watson after Tuesday’s general election by clicking on the audio link below:
During Tuesday’s election coverage prior to counting the write-in votes, Watson poked a little fun at herself and also expressed her appreciation for the community’s support during her 29-year career as county clerk.
click to download audioWatson will be retiring at the end of her 4-year term but noted she will continue coming into the County Clerk’s Office in January in order to tie up loose ends and help her daughter with the transition.
click to download audioAt the end of this week, she will be attending her final conference in Louisville where she will be recognized.
click to download audioFor the first time in her 29-year career, Watson said on Thursday they had a problem with ballots last week but she added there are always challenges when conducting any election.
click to download audioShe also said her daughter, Jennifer Watson Hale will have some challenges but has the experience to do a good job.
click to download audioWatson said the highlight of her career is the friendships she’s made along the way and being able to work with her daughter and see her grow.
click to download audioWatson said she has enjoyed working for the people of the county and tried to help when she could. She noted that she will miss seeing people on a day-to-day basis.
Having served 44 years in government, Watson is the second longest-running county clerk in Kentucky with 29 of those years in her current position.
Listen to the entire interview with County Clerk Toni Watson after Tuesday’s general election by clicking on the audio link below:
