Jon Marietta was born and raised in Fayette County. He is a working man from Dunbar. Jon believes that government should serve the people, not the politicians.

Since taking office as Fayette County Recorder of Deeds, Jon has focused on doing more with less. By reducing expenditures, updating processes, increasing accessibility to records for the public, and automating the Recorder of Deeds Office, Jon is providing taxpayers with improved services.

Jon believes that government should be run in a similar manner as working families manage their finances each day; i.e., use resources responsibly, complete the required tasks correctly, and take accountability for the outcome.

Jon developed this philosophy due to his own background.

Jon grew up in a blue-collar household and for many years, Jon worked with his hands. He worked professionally in meat processing and cutting.

In addition to his professional duties, he served as a union representative, advocating for the rights of the other employees at the plant.

Previous to working in meat processing and cutting, Jon hauled stock cars to races.

During this time period, he earned the nickname “Hillbilly Jon.” He received this name because he was able to figure out how to haul an additional stock car to the track when all others stated it couldn’t be accomplished. Not only did the nickname stick, but so did Jon’s reputation for figuring out how to accomplish the task at hand.

Following that time, Jon continued his independent streak by entering into radio and podcasting. Through the Hillbilly Jon Radio Show, Jon highlighted issues related to local government, politically connected individuals, taxpayers’ dollars being spent, and secret agreements that he felt should receive more scrutiny by the public.

Eventually, Jon transitioned from discussing government responsibility to placing his own name on a ballot. Currently, Jon is serving his second term as Fayette County Recorder of Deeds. Throughout both terms, he has continued to advocate for modernization, automation, transparency, and responsible use of taxpayer money.

Jon is a husband, father, and grandfather. He and his wife, Patti, have been married for over 40 years. From hauling race cars and cutting meat to representing unions, hosting a radio show, and holding elective office, Jon has always remembered where he originated from.

As a working man from Dunbar, Jon continues to believe that public office exists for one reason only:

To provide service to those who placed you in office.