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Bill Patrick Appointed as Office of Drug Control Policy Executive Director

Bill Patrick brings record of extensive public service

Bill Patrick was appointed as Executive Director of the Kentucky Office of Drug Control Policy on August 1, 2007. His background in government and private business reflects extraordinary experiences and accomplishments.  He has over three decades of direct involvement in local, state and national affairs.

A native of Powell County, Bill holds the distinction of being the youngest Kentuckian ever elected to the office of County Judge/Executive.  He was elected in 1981 at the age of twenty-five and won a second term in 1985.

Since then, Bill has served in appointed jobs in Frankfort under the administrations of four Kentucky Governors.  These appointments include the commissioner of Governors Office of Local Government, Assistant KY State Treasurer as well as posts within the Departments of Transportation and Agriculture.

Welcome to Kentucky's Office of Drug Control Policy

The vision of the Office of Drug Control Policy (ODCP) is to lead the nation in ensuring a united effort among prevention, treatment, education and law enforcement initiatives to address drug abuse in Kentucky.

The mission of ODCP is to serve as a leader and catalyst for improving the health and safety of all Kentuckians by promoting strategic approaches and collaboration to reduce drug use, related crime and to support recovery from drug abuse.