tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112493331021435124.post7730420768460943996..comments2023-10-29T09:28:51.170-04:00Comments on Ohio River, Left Bank, MP 606: Friday Night Fun with Kentucky's Counties. "And then there were 55."Jeff Noblehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11139210768209899692noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112493331021435124.post-17286771656650511672011-05-24T13:52:02.906-04:002011-05-24T13:52:02.906-04:00interesting concepts. There is a lot of regionalis...interesting concepts. There is a lot of regionalism taking place amongst the counties for the sharing of services. Jefferson County hasn't wanted to participate in any of it but we do discuss a lot of these regional services amongst the Ju...dge/Executives at our meetings. Even within some counties there is a sharing of services between the County Government and the City Governments that are producing fantastic results without lengthy legislation. As this county regionalism grows and improves the quality of life, you may see the merging of counties for efficiency in about 20 years. stay tuned!See MoreBryan Mathewsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112493331021435124.post-79669714788325473142010-01-18T21:06:34.290-05:002010-01-18T21:06:34.290-05:00JN: There is probably a way for "somebody&qu...JN: There is probably a way for "somebody" to do that. I'm not that talented.<br /><br />So, you'll have to drive to either Bullitt or Shelby county (Salt River or Isaac Shelby county in the new arrangement) and stop at the Rest Area on either I-65 or I-64, respectively; pick up a Kentucky Highway map, then take some crayons and draw a map.<br /><br />That's what I did.<br /><br />JNAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112493331021435124.post-76084038195070994402010-01-18T20:25:12.821-05:002010-01-18T20:25:12.821-05:00Is there any way you could upload the "consol...Is there any way you could upload the "consolidated-county" map you've drawn?Jeff Nolinhttp://ohioriver606.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112493331021435124.post-11621673494073817652010-01-14T20:31:56.032-05:002010-01-14T20:31:56.032-05:00I agree with Tim. The current map of Kentucky'...I agree with Tim. The current map of Kentucky's counties is, for the most part, based on land grants and the property lines of original land owners. It ought to go without saying, that Kentucky could save some money by merging counties, but someone could well argue the counter in pointing out Metro Louisville-Jefferson County government, which has yet to produce any cost-savings. Nonetheless, it's an interesting exercise to consider the geography of combining counties and re-naming them in a way that would pacify naysayers.Jeff Nolinhttp://ohioriver606.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112493331021435124.post-8313450319550244812010-01-09T00:34:41.578-05:002010-01-09T00:34:41.578-05:00Even if we did not combine them we must take a ser...Even if we did not combine them we must take a serious look at combining county services. Regional sheriffs, jailers, jails ect.. Kentucky counties must pool their resources to save money and create jobs. As Bill Cox suggested over 20 years ago-why we don't combine our purchasing power within the 176 school districts? If we buy all our school buses, our our pencils, footballs, ect.. from one company under a long term contract then we could negotiate for a cheaper price and use it as a tool to bring jobs to KY. We can create jobs and opportunities with what we have. Tim H.Tim Havrilekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00023457964357241172noreply@blogger.com