First District - Scott Lasley - Warren County

Scott Lasley is married to Heather Lasley, a teacher at Briarwood Elementary. They have twins, He earned his Ph.D. in American Politics, Legislative Politics, and Research Methods from the University of Iowa.

Scott moved to Bowling Green in August 2002 to begin his teaching career at Western Kentucky University. He currently serves as chair of the Department of Political Science.

Scott Lasley's campaign for Warren Magistrate, District 1 in the Republican primary is his first entry into politics.

Growth, public safety among focuses for primary candidates

Scott's campaign for Warren Magistrate, District 1 is his first entry into politics.

Who's who in Warren County's magistrate elections - WKUHerald.com

Advocates for proactive economic development and job creation, while stressing that the county must balance this growth without compromising the "hometown values" and strong quality of life that define the community.

- Advocates for proactive economic development and job creation, while stressing that the county must balance this growth without compromising the "hometown values" and strong quality of life that define the community.

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

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- Magistrates, sometimes called justices of the peace, sit on the fiscal court, which serves as the county legislature and makes laws for the county. 
- They decide how money is spent and raised by the county, including taxes, bonds, and property transactions.
- They oversee county infrastructure like roads, manage county property, conduct building inspections, issue permits, and operate the county jail.
- Each county features 3 to 8 districts, each electing 1 magistrate.
- Magistrates are elected for 4-year terms in partisan elections. Their salary caps at approximately $93,000 for full-time work, adjusted based on hours worked. The fiscal court determines this salary.