Tag Archives: County Mayor Randy Heady

Jackson County Commissioners voted Monday night to purchase a new $225,000 ambulance for the county. County Executive Randy Heady said Ambulance Service Director Keith Bean came upon the ambulance at a EMS conference two weeks ago. A company offered one of three brand new chassis with a remounted box in good shape. “You just don’t see this happen every day,” ... Read More »

Jackson County Commissioners will further discuss the idea of an agreement between the county and the county highway department to allow for repairs to roads housing cemeteries. The Highway Department cannot repair any roads not owned by the county within an interlocal agreement. Such an agreement exists within the Jackson County Schools, according to County Mayor Randy Heady, where the ... Read More »

Mayor Randy Heady ready to enrich Jackson County with training from the Appalachian Leadership Institute. Heady graduated from the institute sponsored by the Appalachian Regional Commission.  The only elected official in attendance Heady said of the many things he had learned, the key takeaway was the need to invite a variety of voices to the table. “It takes everybody,” Heady ... Read More »

Jackson County Proclamation Will Establish John Cason Day this Saturday honoring the community icon. Cason was born in Jackson County and served the community throughout his life including 24 years as commissioner, County Farm Bureau Board Director for 20 years, and a term as mayor.  Cason’s sister Cherry Ramsey said she established a scholarship to commemorate her brother’s love of ... Read More »

Jackson County looking to bid for a new trash truck. Mayor Randy Heady said that the truck would replace the county’s current 2004 model. “It does a good job it’s still on the road today but it does have some breakdown issues,” Heady said. “So we’re wanting to replace that one and maybe in a couple of years we’ve got ... Read More »

The state comptroller’s office found two findings in the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office involving the proper administration of funds. The state found three other findings, two within the County Mayor’s office and one in the Court Clerk’s Office. County Mayor Randy Heady: “These audits are important, findings are important,” Heady said. “Audits are all about helping you to improve to be ... Read More »