Kay Draughn

Kay Draughn is a keystone member of the team in Burke County, North Carolina. Kay is a crucial piece of the puzzle linking the work of the county departments and the vision goals set by the County Commissioners. This is carried out week after week as Kay manages the agendas of the County Commission. Kay helps each department keep their projects on time and in-line with what is needed, should it be requirements for grants, public hearings in compliance with state law, writing resolutions and ordinances, and managing presentations from community partners and members of the public. Kay has the keen memory of a dedicated staff member who has been in her role for a long period of time and can help to locate old agreements and at times the precedent setting documents that represent the work of the county. In addition to all of this official public work, Kay is the director of the Burke County Animal Services Foundation whose mission is to unite homeless animals in Burke County with new forever families. The Foundation also funds spay and neuter clinics and conducts animal adoption events locally and to states in the Northeast where adoptable animals are in short supply. Recently Burke Animal Services had to seize 46 miniature horses who were being kept in deplorable conditions. The Foundation raised money for the additional feed and veterinary care that was required for such an unusual animal rescue. It was a monumental task to provide quality care and coordinate the adoption of these horses to new responsible owners. Kay is a consummate professional who is a huge asset to Burke County and the profession of Municipal Clerks.