As the leaves turn and the air grows crisp, we thought it would be fun to learn a little more about the people who keep Cynthiana and Harrison County running smoothly. We asked our city and county department heads three fall-themed questions:
What’s your favorite fall activity?
What’s your favorite scary movie?
What’s your favorite Halloween candy?
Here’s what they had to say!
👷♂️ Water Plant –Todd Blanton
Fav Fall Activity: Going on walks when the leaves are turning.
Fav Scary Movie: Halloween
Fav Candy: Mini Reese cups
💧 Wastewater –Brad Wright
Fav Fall Activity: Ghost Walks
Fav Scary Movie: IT
Fav Candy: Sweet Tarts
📝 City Clerk –Elizabeth Faulkner
Fav Fall Activity: Ghost Walks
Fav Scary Movie: “I don’t watch scary movies!”
Fav Candy: Pumpkin Reese’s Cups
🚒 Fire Chief –Bob Chaffee
Fav Fall Activity: Walking downtown with my wife to enjoy the decorations.
Fav Scary Movie: Jaws
Fav Candy: Paydays
🚓 Police Chief –Eric Kendall
Fav Fall Activity: Decorating for Halloween
Fav Scary Movie: The Wolfman
Fav Candy: Reese’s Pumpkins
🛠️ Public Works –Gary Barrett
Fav Fall Activity: Hiking with family and grand-baby at Natural Bridge or the Gorge
Fav Scary Movie: Friday the 13th
Fav Candy: Pumpkin Reese’s cups
👔 Mayor –Isaac Dailey
Fav Fall Activity: Attending Ghost Walks, especially when I'm taking someone for the first time.
Fav Scary Movie: Midsommar
Fav Candy: Snickers
⚖️ County Judge Executive –Jason Marshall
Fav Fall Activity: Ghost Walks
Fav Scary Movie: Friday the 13th
Fav Candy: Pumpkin Reese’s Cups
🏛️ County Clerk –Judy Smith
Fav Fall Activity: Ghost Walks
Fav Scary Movie: Beetlejuice
Fav Candy: Candy Corn
🚧 Road Department –Kevin Florence
Fav Fall Activity: Ghost Walks
Fav Scary Movie: “I don’t watch scary movies!”
Fav Candy: Candy Corn
🗑️ Solid Waste Coordinator –Mike Aldridge
Fav Fall Activity: Looking at the skeletons
Fav Scary Movie: “I don’t watch scary movies!”
Fav Candy: Candy Corn
🏗️ Planning & Zoning –Bonnie Skinner
Fav Fall Activity: Watching Kentucky and Bengals football
Fav Scary Movie: Hocus Pocus
Fav Candy: Caramel Apple Suckers
From ghost walks and downtown strolls to Reese’s Pumpkins and classic candy corn, it’s clear our leaders love celebrating fall in their own unique ways. Some enjoy scary movies, while others prefer to steer clear- but together, they show us that behind every office door is a neighbor with a sweet tooth, a spooky streak, or a love for local traditions.
This season, when you see them around town, maybe ask them about their favorites too- or better yet, share your own!