Barry Moore seeks re-election as probate judge

The June 5, 2018, primary is looming ever closer for two men who are running for the probate judge position for Franklin County. Current Probate Judge Barry Moore has held the office for the past 11 years and said he is hoping to continue in the position for another six-year term.

“This is a position I have come to respect and enjoy over the past 11 years because of my ability to help my fellow citizens as a member of our local government,” Moore said.

Moore has lived in Franklin County all of his life and said he has enjoyed getting to meet and know people through his time as probate judge and chairman of the Franklin County Commission.

He said as probate judge and chairman, he has a lot of duties. He would like to continue to work hard to secure funds for county roads and bridges, support funding for law enforcement and support existing businesses and industries, while also seeking growth and making fair and unbiased decisions to protect the rights and estates of the citizens.

“I want more time to continue and complete many of these projects that have already been started and embark on new projects as well,” he said.

During his time as chairman, the commission – with the help of the cities’ mayors and municipal governments and the city and county school systems – was able to secure $12 million in federal funding for necessary road and bridge projects throughout the county and its cities. The commission also secured grants for projects through the Appalachian Regional Commission and Community Development Block Grants.

“I have seen the real-life impact these projects can have. It’s been great seeing how much these grants have helped our citizens,” Moore said.

Businesses like IHP, Southern Homes, Franklin Structures, Mar Jac Poultry and others have expanded and provided more jobs in Franklin County over the past few years and contributed to the county’s economic development.

“There is more work to do in the creation of jobs, and I want to continue to be part of that so our citizens can support and raise their families here and truly make Franklin County their home,” Moore said.

He said he plans to continue using conservative values and common sense principles to execute his duties as probate judge and represent the working men and women of Franklin County.

“Being probate judge is more than just a job for me,” Moore said. “It’s a way to give back to a community I’ve been part of my entire life.”