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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Hardin County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
November general election preparation
With 98 days to the general election, the Board of Elections voted to add a polling location for early voting and Election Day, pending state approval — reflecting heavy turnout interest after the May primary.
Elected officials' salaries for next term
The court set pay for elected officials for the coming four-year term. Magistrates have had no raise since 2015 — a decade-long freeze that's saved taxpayers more than $300,000.
$35,913 RAV4 Purchase for E-911
The court bought a Toyota RAV4 for E-911 staff to drive to out-of-county training amid high turnover and unreliable older fleet vehicles. Two magistrates voted no, with Saltsman saying the recent 911 fee increase was pitched as funding for equipment and radios.
2026 Local Elections and Voter Deadlines
This is a local election year. Absentee ballot requests open April 4, voter registration closes April 20 for the May primary, and party changes after December 31 make you ineligible for the primary — so update your address and check your registration now.
FEMA Reimbursement Status
Squire Clem asked where the county stands on its FEMA reimbursement request. Judge Taul said no payment has arrived yet but the county is still working on it and remains optimistic it will receive the requested funds.