Mary Diane McCord Hanna has a bachelor's degree in home economics management from the University of Kentucky and a bachelor's degree in dental hygiene from East Tennessee State University. She is the president of the Old Richmond Road Neighborhood Association.

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Mary Diane McCord Hanna has a bachelor's degree in home economics management from the University of Kentucky and a bachelor's degree in dental hygiene from East Tennessee State University. She lives with her husband. Lyle. 

Mary Diane is the owner and property manager at Fully Furnished Rental Properties. She is also a manager at Silvacola Farm, where she breeds Black Angus cattle and keeps bees. Previously, she did design work, including making window treatments, dust ruffles, shams, pillows, and sometimes quilts. 

Mary Diane McCord Hanna is currently the Fayette County judge/executive. She was elected in 2022 and her current term ends in 2027.

Mary Diane McCord Hanna is currently the Fayette County judge/executive. She was elected in 2022.

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Supports finding ways to repave country roads more frequently, acknowledging that current funding levels are insufficient for significant road improvements.

Supports finding ways to repave country roads more frequently, acknowledging that current funding levels are insufficient for significant road improvements.

- Supports finding ways to repave country roads more frequently, acknowledging that current funding levels are insufficient for significant road improvements.

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Said, "good communication with officials of neighboring counties"

- Said, "good communication with officials of neighboring counties"

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Mike Pickard has a bachelor s degree in home economics management from the University of Kentucky and a bachelor s degree in dental hygiene from East Tennessee State University. He has been a teacher in Lexington since 1999. He runs Silvacola Farm, where he has bees, breeds Black Angus cattle, has hens, and sells eggs.

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Mike Pickard lives in Lexington, Kentucky. 

Mike is a teacher. He has taught in Lexington since 1999. He also runs Silvacola Farm, where he breeds Black Angus cattle, keeps bees, and sells eggs. He also owns and rents some fully furnished properties. 

Mike currently works as a teacher at Clays Mill Elementary School.

Mike previously ran for Fayette County judge/executive in 2022 and for Kentucky State Representative in 2020, but did not win.

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Mike previously ran for Fayette County, Kentucky, judge executive in 2022 and for Kentucky State representative in 2020, but did not win.

As of March 25, 2026, Mike Pickard did not have a website or any information online.

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Said, "Lack of money for road repair and repaving, trying to protect the roads in the rural areas from urban sprawl & development, people spreading rumors that my office is in charge of snow removal (it is not), narrowing down scholarship applicants to only 3 who will receive the scholarship each year, Safer streets and roads for pedestrians, bikers and drivers, finding a way to repave country roads more often (but $800,000-$900,000 per year purchases almost nothing with regard to roads), good communication with officials of neighboring counties, continuing to have great people volunteer for the Tax Road of Appeals. Thank you ALL who have said YES to my request!"

Values good communication with officials of neighboring counties and encourages volunteer participation for the Tax Road of Appeals.

- The county judge-executive acts as the chief executive officer of your county government. They can appoint staff and fill office vacancies such as sheriff or county attorney.
- The county judge-executive prepares the county budget, oversees funds, and keeps fiscal records.
- The county judge-executive represents the county in discussions with other levels of government.
- The county judge/executive presides over and sits on the “fiscal court,” your county’s legislature. The fiscal court sets the budget for your county and passes laws. It is also responsible for county roads, jails, and social services. 
- The county judge/executive is elected to a four-year term in partisan elections. 
- The maximum annual salary for this position varies based on county size, ranging from approximately $85,000 to $154,400.

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