Steven Barlow Joins Ben Rodgers To Highlight His Four Years As County Executive

In this episode of Local Matters, host Ben Rodgers sits down with Overton County Executive Stephen Barlow for a candid conversation reflecting on his four years of public service and the projects that have shaped the future of Overton County. Barlow discusses the challenges of attracting new businesses, including his efforts to recruit a grocery store and hotel, while highlighting major accomplishments such as the county's new Health Department, community center projects, and investments in infrastructure that will serve residents for years to come. The conversation also explores county budgeting, employee recruitment and retention, improving public services, and the realities of leading a growing rural community. As his term comes to a close, Barlow shares personal reflections on public service, the sacrifices that come with elected office, and his hope that the foundation laid over the past four years will continue to benefit Overton County for generations to come. Listen To The Local Matters Podcast Today! The UC Now · News Talk 94.1