Incumbent Central Daviess County Commissioner Larry Conder defeated Robert Morris in Tuesday’s Republican primary and will advance to the general election in November, when he will face Democrat William “Bill” Jagoe.
Conder said he is focused on continuing several major county projects and ensuring taxpayer dollars are handled responsibly.
“One of the things that’s coming up is the animal shelter,” Conder said during an interview Tuesday night. Speaking of what constituents want to know going forward, he said, “‘You promised that you were going to be building a public safety facility. Let’s see if you do it and how well that’s going to be done.'”
Conder said the county will face several important decisions over the next four years, including projects tied to public safety and infrastructure.
“We have several things that are coming up over the next four years, several things to be able to look at and make sure they’re done right for the people and the taxpayers’ money is spent correctly,” Conder said. “That’s what I look forward to. That’s what I think the people deserve.”
Conder also thanked voters for participating in the primary election and emphasized the importance of local races.
“Everybody who really did take their time out and go vote — it is so important, especially in primary elections, to vote,” Conder said. “Look at the number of voters that turned out and look at how much of an impact those voters are going to make in local governance. It’s significant what happens in these primaries. It really is. It makes a difference. Your vote does matter in primaries, especially.”
Conder previously said he is seeking re-election to continue strengthening the county’s financial stability, supporting first responders, and guiding the community through several large-scale projects, including a potential new first responder center and renovations to the county jail.
A Daviess County native, Conder currently serves as vice president of the Public Energy Authority of Kentucky. Prior to being elected Central County commissioner in 2022, he served two terms as an Owensboro City Commissioner.
