Michele Shryock Rankin Announces Campaign for Fourth Term as Woodford County Jailer
Jailer Michele Rankin is proud to announce that she is seeking reelection for her fourth term as Woodford County Jailer.
A lifelong Woodford County resident, Michele graduated from Woodford County High School and Midway College. She is the daughter of the late Steve Shryock and Cindy Lane Shryock. Michele and her husband, Chris, have four children: Austin, Lannon Settles, Greyson, and Creighton and seven grandchildren.
Michele began her corrections career in 2010. In 2014, she made history as the first female Jailer elected in Woodford County. She currently serves her twelfth term on the Kentucky Jailers Association Board of Directors and has served on various other boards. Her dedication to public service has earned her numerous honors, including recognition as a Kentucky Colonel and Admiral. She was also inducted into the Woodford County Public Schools Hall of Fame for Public Service and received the Ruth Slack Roach Memorial Alumni Award from Midway University.
Michele is known for her love of community and commitment to helping others. She leads with integrity and professionalism while embracing the philosophy, “Everybody is Somebody’s Somebody.” She has also worked diligently to increase revenue while decreasing the cost of incarceration for Woodford County taxpayers.
Michele is proud of her record of service and looks forward to continuing to serve the citizens of Woodford County.