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Owsley County Clerk

Administrator for county elections, tax bills, and record-keeping.

Full office description

  • The county clerk manages voter registration and removals, oversees the county board of elections, and resolves election day questions on voter registration, ID proofs, and absentee ballot signatures.
  • The county clerk maintains ballots, voting equipment, and drop-boxes for absentee ballots.
  • The county clerk administers licenses, prepares tax bills, and archives legal and county records.
  • This position has a maximum salary based on county size. The current maximum annual salary ranges from approximately $85,000 to $154,400.

How this impacts you

  • Voting AccessThe clerk is involved if you want to register to vote, ask for an absentee ballot, or there is a challenge about your voter identification.

  • Judicial EfficiencyThe efficiency of the clerk’s office determines how easy it is to register your business, register your car or motor boat, or get a license for marriage, hunting, or fishing.

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Austin Bowling

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