COLBYGOSS
Harlan County
Judge Executive
"Strong Leadership for Harlan County"
Meet Colby Goss
The experienced and qualified choice to lead Harlan County
THE GOSS FAMILY
Colby, Leslie, Audrey & Aaron
I hope we get the chance to meet personally before the Primary Election. I humbly ask for your vote and support. I have almost 20 years of work experience across the public and private sector. I have proven I have the ability to lead projects, build efficient organizations, manage budgets, and can implement policies that get results. I want to take my experience and qualifications for the job to help Harlan County have the kind of leadership it deserves.
COLBY GOSS
Married to Leslie Goss, a teacher at Harlan Elementary School. They have two children: Audrey, a freshman at the University of Kentucky, and Aaron, a sophomore at Harlan High School.
A graduate of Harlan High School, Colby has deep roots in this community. He has dedicated his career to public service and the betterment of Harlan County — and he's ready to take that commitment to the next level.
Experience & Education
Nearly two decades of proven leadership across the public and private sectors
Deputy Harlan County Judge/Executive
2015–2019 & 2020–Present
Harlan County, Kentucky
Assistant City Manager
2019–2020
City of Gulf Breeze, Florida
Inventory Administrator
2006–2015
Carroll Technologies Group
"The experienced and qualified choice to lead Harlan County"
Community Involvement
Colby Goss isn't just a candidate — he's a neighbor, a coach, and a community servant who has been showing up for Harlan County long before Election Day.
Camp Blanton
Served on the board of Camp Blanton, supporting youth development in the community.
Early Childhood Education
Active member of the Harlan County Early Childhood Education Council, investing in the next generation.
Harlan Independent Schools
Served on the Harlan Independent Schools Calendar Committee, supporting local education.
Youth Sports
Youth sports coach and volunteer at Harlan Middle/High School, Evarts Elementary, and Harlan Little League.
Poke Sallet Festival
Steering Committee member for the beloved Poke Sallet Festival — a proud Harlan County tradition.
Rooted in Harlan County
From coaching youth sports to serving on community boards, Colby has always put Harlan County first. That commitment doesn't stop at the ballot box.
VOTE GOSS
Cast your ballot early — every vote counts!
Election Day — make your voice heard!
"I humbly ask for your vote and support. Together, we can give Harlan County the leadership it deserves."
— COLBY GOSS
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