#N.y. courts root out clerk is professional

I understand the needs of this county and of the clerk’s office respectively.' 'I have experience in overseeing both county and state budgets, multimillion-dollar budgets. 'I am proven leader with experience in building sustainable systems and teams,' she said. Technology is important to her being 'passionate about implementing system improvements, program development, technology initiatives all while ensuring fiscal efficiency remains at the forefront,' King said.

#N.y. courts root out clerk is professional

King said her overall knowledge goes deeper, such as 'life experience, professional experience in all aspects of the criminal justice system (and) over 18 years in successful leadership positions that include all aspects of operations, personnel, fiscal, county and state budgets.' In the Know: In 1915, the new Lee County Courthouse opened for business, and the Clerk’s offices were moved inside. 'This experience provides me with the institutional knowledge and hands-on experience that a person not familiar with the day-to-day operations simply would not have.' 'As the county accountant and inspector general, I have the knowledge and experience to perform these duties accurately and timely, while also ensuring this information remains transparent to our community,' Karnes said, noting a transition not being necessary if he wins. 'My experience provides me the ability to continue working for the citizens of our county, with no disruption in services and zero learning curve. That’s consistent around the state and not specific to Lee County.'īut he's been educating himself on it and has a few months' head start on his opponent as far as directly leading it.

That piece of the mission was new territory for Karnes when he took over, saying 'that’s probably the only area that I have not had the ability to learn fully.

In the Know: A 1912 interior photo of the Lee Clerk’s office has then-deputy clerk Henry Asbury Hendry standing in the center of the room.

'I strongly believe that the department’s operations can be enhanced to potentially broaden the scope of responsibilities in order to best serve the citizens of Lee County.' 'I intend to thoroughly and responsibly assess the inspector general’s office to determine the areas in which efficiency and effectiveness can be improved,' King said. That type of background could serve her well in overseeing the inspector general, a function that looks into allegations of fraud, waste and abuse in county government, she said. I have experience in all aspects of the criminal justice system.' My experience makes me the absolute perfect fit. 'I am also proud of the fact that I have so much experience at such a young age. 'I am most proud of all of the program success and criminal justice improvements that I have been a part of over the last 29 years. 'I am currently serving in an executive position for the administrative office of the courts, chief deputy court administrator,' King said.

She then slid over to 20th Judicial Circuit, where she has been for more than 23 years, holding numerous leadership positions. King, who pronounces her name as though it's spelled L-I-S-A, said she worked in the clerk's office for nearly six years in the 1990s, having performed as a department team leader.