Government  There are six County Magistrates serving terms in Mercer County, as well as a County Sheriff, a County Clerk and a County Judge/Executive. The County Courthouse is located in Harrodsburg. The courthouse is also home to a historical marker outlining some of the interesting history of Mercer County. Mercer County has no local sales tax, while the state sales tax rate is only 6 percent. Property taxes are also low in the county. In addition to low tax rates, several tax incentive programs are offered. The Kentucky Jobs Development Act (KJDA) offers a tax incentive to service- or technology-related businesses that locate or expand their operations in the state. The Kentucky Industrial Development Act (KIDA) offers incentives for manufacturing firms locating or expanding in the state. The Bluegrass State Skills Corporation and the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development also offer beneficial programs. Harrodsburg is a politically active community with a strong municipal government. A Mayor and four Commissioners serve the public in Harrodsburg. The Mayor serves a four-year term, while the Commissioners serve two-year terms. The city firmly believes in keeping residents safe. The fire and police departments are each fully staffed, with 15 full-time firefighters and 18 full-time police officers. Mercer County is one of the safest places in the nation to live. The dedication of elected officials to make the city, county and state a better place to live has resulted in a crime index well below the national average. Officials in Mercer County remember who they are representing when serving their terms of office, and do their best to make sure living in Mercer County is safe, rewarding and enjoyable.