About Chet Hand
Committed to serving every Boone County resident,
our community, region, and protecting our future.
My Approach
Over the last three and a half years, I’ve been serving as your County Commissioner on the Fiscal Court with a front row seat to how our county operates.
I often hear that people feel blindsided by things happening in our county, like we weren’t being open about major changes that impact their lives. I have made a key focus of my term to increase communication and transparency with residents and community partners.
The challenges and opportunities of the future will require different tactics and a fresh strategy and vision to ensure we maintain a high quality of life for our residents.
We need an energy and curiosity in our executive leadership that makes sure our county stays ahead of critical issues, and reduces friction points between residents and government.
You can continue to count on me to put residents first, ensuring Boone County remains a great place to live, work, and raise a family.
My Values & Beliefs
Putting Residents First
As a strong fiscal conservative, I’ve pushed for the lowest possible tax rate every year of my term, coupling that with a critical review of our budget expenses to ensure efficient use of the public tax dollar.
Responsible Leadership
I believe in limited government and reducing unnecessary regulations. After hearing from residents, I'm proud to have introduced and successfully passed an ordinance eliminating Boone County's mandatory dog licensing requirement and fee. This makes Boone County the first in the commonwealth to repeal this pointless mandate.
Protecting Our Community’s Future
One of my top priorities has been tackling what I consider to be an outdated and deficient long-term planning process for managing our county’s growth. As we wrap up our 2045 Comprehensive Plan revisions, I am pleased that a lot of my feedback has been incorporated in our growth metrics.
We still have a lot of work to do in this space to ensure our long-term growth planning is resident oriented, that we effectively predict and manage growth expectations, and address critical infrastructure needs proactively.
My Story
Boone County isn’t just where I live and work. Its where four generations of my family call home. It’s where my children are growing up and where I hope they want to stay.
My education is in Business Management, and I have a background in public safety, working as a fire officer and medic for almost ten years.
I left public service and transitioned to the private sector, working in corporate risk and resiliency where I’ve spent years in leadership roles driving improvement and efficiency.
As the former Chairman of the Boone County Republican Party, I’ve spent the last four to five years working to ensure we maintain a conservative, Republican representation in our local elected offices, with strong voices representing the people of our county, locally, and in Frankfort.
Most importantly, I’m a husband and father of seven. Like many families in Boone County, we are deeply invested in the future of this community and the opportunities it will provide for the next generation.
