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1102 Paris Rd. Suite 2
Mayfield, KY 42066
8:00 A.M. – 4:30 P.M.
Monday – Friday
PUBLIC NOTICE
Proposed Speed Limit Change
Notice is hereby given that the Graves County Fiscal Court conducted the first reading on August 10, 2026, of a proposed ordinance relating to the establishment and reduction of speed limits on certain Graves County roads.
The proposed ordinance would establish a maximum speed limit of thirty-five (35) miles per hour on East Slaughter Road and West Slaughter Road.
The proposed ordinance provides for the posting of appropriate speed-limit signs and enforcement in accordance with applicable Kentucky law.
The proposed ordinance has not yet been adopted by the Graves County Fiscal Court. The proposed ordinance will be further considered for its second reading and adoption at its regular meeting on Monday, September 14, 2026, at 9 a.m. located at the Purchase Area Development District Office, 1002 Medical Drive, Mayfield, Ky, 42066
The full text of the proposed ordinance is available for public inspection at the office of the Graves County Judge/Executive, 1102 Paris Road, Suite 2, Mayfield, Ky. 42066, during regular business hours.
Parks Director Job Posting
The Mayfield/Graves County Parks and Recreation will be taking applications for a Parks Director until noon on August 24, 2026. A job description and application can be picked up at the Graves County Judge Executive Office, 1102 Paris Road, Suite 2, Mayfield, Ky. 42066. Please deliver/email (jperry@gravescountyky.gov) your application/resume by noon on August 24, 2026 at the Graves County Judge Executive Office.
Proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget
Road Foreman Job Posting
Congratulations to Layla Scoggins of Central Elementary School for winning second place in the I Love My KY County Art Contest.
Layla wrote “My county has been through a lot these past few years. The name of my painting is ‘From the Rubble We Rise.’ We may have lost our courthouse and other buildings in Mayfield, but our spirit is still strong.”
PUBLIC NOTICE
2024 PROPOSED TAX RATE
PUBLIC HEARING
The Graves County Fiscal Court will hold a public hearing on September 9, 2024 @ 9 a.m. at the Purchase Area Development District, 1002 Medical Drive, Mayfield, Ky for the purpose of obtaining comments from the public regarding the proposed tax rate.
The tax rate levied last year was 9.4 and produced revenues in the amount of $1,962,863.00. This year’s compensating rate is 9.0 and will produce revenues in the amount of $1,981,092.00. The Graves County Fiscal Court proposes a tax rate of 9.3 which will produce a total of $2,047,128.00 in revenues.
Revenue expected from New Property is $8,785.00; revenue expected from Personal Property is $431,030.00; revenue from Motor Vehicles is $414,092.00; revenue expected from Watercraft is $13,900.00.
Revenue received in excess of last year’s revenue will be used for: Public Safety
The Kentucky General Assembly requires that the Graves County Fiscal Court publish this notice with the above information contained herein.
Regular Scheduled Graves County Fiscal Court meetings will be the 2nd Monday of each month at 9:00 A.M., and the 4th Monday of each month at 9:00 AM. The meetings will be held at the Purchase Area Development District, 1002 Medical Drive, Mayfield, KY 42066.
About Graves County
In the very heart of the Jackson Purchase, in far western Kentucky, close to where the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers flow together is one of the largest counties in Kentucky: Graves County. Named after Major Benjamin Franklin Graves, a member of Kentucky’s General Assembly and Major in the War of 1812. Major Graves committed his life to agricultural pursuits, which the county clings to even today.
Industrial growth was substantial throughout most of the twentieth century. Boasting state of the art school systems, nationally recognized infrastructure, post-secondary education opportunities close to home and exceptional healthcare, Graves County offers a low cost of living with a high quality of life.
Graves County is rich in heritage, creativity and diversity. We offer opportunities in the arts, a rich history including politics as well as Civil War battle sites; agricultural heritage abundant in tobacco, row crops, dairy and poultry. Graves’ history of legends and leaders includes a United States Vice-President, four United States Congressmen, famous and infamous heroes, singers, songwriters, and noted writers.
