Kenton County Treasurer Roy Cox announced his retirement at the fiscal court meeting on Feb. 13.
Having held the position since 2012, Cox’s retirement will take effect on July 1.
As treasurer, Cox is responsible for overseeing the county’s budget and providing council to the fiscal court.
“He was instrumental in the recent rebalancing of the County’s finances to reduce Kenton County’s dependence on property taxes,” the county said in a release announcing Cox’s retirement. “That change has helped the County to lower property-tax rates to their lowest level since 2001 and eliminate the Net Profits Tax.”
Throughout his tenure, Cox has assisted Kenton County in obtaining the lowest property tax rates in the county since 2001. Cox has overseen a council of 13 people, and provided financial counseling to the Fiscal Court.
“From day one, Roy has brought stability and leadership to our team. I can say with absolute confidence Kenton County is in the best financial shape it’s been in for decades, and Roy’s talent and thoughtfulness in all he does is a large part of that success,” Kenton County Judge Executive Kris Knochelmann said. “We’re grateful for his service.”
The county’s commissioners echoed Knochelmann’s comments.
“Roy Cox is one of finest people I have had the pleasure with which to work,” Commissioner Beth Sewell said.
Commissioner Jon Draud said Cox has done a great job for the citizens of Kenton County.
“God bless you and good luck in your retirement,” Draud said.
Before he joined Kenton County’s team, Cox spent more than 30 years in the private sector, serving as director of finance for InterStar North America and manager of accounting for Millennium Petrochemicals.
“I would like to thank the members of the Fiscal Court for giving me this
opportunity, for the trust they have in me and the support they’ve given,” Cox said. “They have always treated me with kindness and respect. I would also like to thank my staff for the incredible job they do, as well as our other County departments for helping make this one of the best jobs I have ever had.”