Waller Seeking Re-Election As Jefferson County Exec

Ken Waller will seek re-election as County Executive instead of running for a state senate seat in 2014, he announced in a news release last week. 

Waller briefly considered a run for the 22nd District Senate seat, according to the news release. He was elected as the county's first the County Executive in 2010.

“I definitely feel we’re better off now than when I started out my term – both fiscally and organizationally,” Waller told Leader Publications.

He said he is making job creation and retention a priority.

"As we look to the future, it is no secret that jobs are essential to the stability of our residents and our County," he said in the release. "We want job creators to know that Jefferson County welcomes their business and wants to retain their business in the County.”

Infrastructure will also be a big focus in his new term, if elected. Waller will continue work with federal and state officials to improve the Interstate 55 corridor, as well as Highways 30 and 21, he said.

He also served as Jefferson County treasurer from 2004-2008. Find more information on his election Facebook page.