Democrat Amy Culwell and Republican Matthew Tomlin are running for Floyd County Coroner. Tomlin unseated current coroner Greg Roution in the May primary. LPM News asked each candidate in contested races to submit information about their background and priorities if elected. Responses have been edited for clarity and length.
Cullwell is currently the deputy coroner in Floyd County. She brings 35 years of medical experience, practicing anesthesia for the University of Louisville Physicians medical group for the past 17.
Priorities:
Cullwell said she wants to maintain the credibility of the coroner’s office by ensuring the coroner and deputies have a strong medical background and training in death investigations. She said she will also expand the role of coroner in public education to promote health and disease prevention.
Tomlin said that as an experienced forensic autopsy technician and licensed medicolegal death investigator with a master’s in physiology, he offers expertise in the field of death investigations. He said his comprehensive knowledge of human anatomy and background in the death care industry make him uniquely positioned.
Priorities:
Tomlin said his core priorities include ensuring precise and timely death investigations and promoting transparent and responsible communication between the community and the coroner’s office. He also wants to deliver compassionate support to grieving families, and cultivate strong collaborations with law enforcement, health care professionals and other relevant parties.
