Commissioner Sam Tucker

Posted: May 10, 2009

Address: 12407 St. Clair Drive, Middletown, Kentucky 40243-1030
Phone: (502) 245-9042

Sam has been happily married to Cathie Tucker for 25 Years and has 4 children;  Linda Jean Tucker Seligman (age 60), Jerry Alan Tucker (age 55), Carl Albert Elder (age 44), and Michelle Ida Elder McMillan (age 39)

Credentials, certificates, awards, and diplomas Sam has received:
1. Degree of Juris Doctor (Law), 1972, University of Louisville
2. Degree of Bachelor of Science in Commerce, Honors in Management, 1967, University of Louisville
3. Degree of Associate in Arts (Economics), 1966, University of Louisville
4. Certificate in Commerce, 1965, University of Louisville
5. Certificate in Police Science and Administration, 1964, University of Louisville (Southern Police Institute)

Sam’s past and current business status?
1. Licensed to practice Law in the State of Kentucky 1973
2. Retired, Jefferson County Police Department, 1960-1987
     A. Commander, Tactical Operations, 1987
     B. Commander, Criminal Justice Training Center 1985
     C. Assistant Commander Adm. Ser. Division 1981
     D. Departmental Legal Advisor 1974
     E. District Commander 1973
     F. Asst. Commander (Captain) Adm. Ser. Div. 1969
     G. Commander, (Lieut.) Records and Comm. 1966
     H. Platoon Commander (Sergeant) Field Oper. 1964
     I. District Patrolman, Field Operations 1960

Sam’s history with the City of Middletown has consisted of:
Commissioner, Historic Preservation Commission (Vice Chairman) 1992-2000
Commissioner, City of Middletown 2003-Present
Volunteer Firefighter, Middletown Volunteer Fire Department 1947-1957

Following is some of Sam’s accomplishments as a member of the Middletown City Council?
1. As a member of the Historic Preservation Commission:
     A. Developed the plan to restore Middletown’s Historic (first) Gas Station
     B. Obtained a Federal Grant to fund the restoration of Middletown’s first gas station
     C. Developed the concept and drafted the plan for Middletown’s Main Street Restoration Program.
2. As a member of the Middletown Commission:
     A. Spearheaded the development of Main Street Restoration plan
     B. Obtained Federal Grant for Phase I Main Street Plan
     C. Worked to begin restoration of Wetherby House and to use it as Middletown’s City Hall
     D. Helped obtain Federal Grant for restoration of Wetherby House
     E. Spearheaded development of Cross Creek Park
     F. Worked for ornamental street and stop signs in Historic District
     G. Pressed for installation of speed humps
     H. Helped develop more strict sign regulations
     I. Drafted plan for connector sidewalk program
     J. Worked to relocate Middletown Museum to Community Center in the heart of the old Historic Town Center
 
A few great events Sam has experienced during his lifetime:
1. Having had the opportunity to serve the community for more than 50 years as a public servant
2. Having played a major role in the transformation of Middletown’s Main Street from an old worn roadway into a beautifully landscaped street with uniform, handicap accessible sidewalks, curbs and gutters
3. Having gone back to school and obtaining a Baccalaureate Degree and a Juris Doctor Degree – at the age of 43

Sam was asked “When people look back at your life, how do you want to be remembered?”  His reply was, “That I always kept my word and served my community honorably.”