Greenberg appointed Yates over Roz Welch, who is also campaigning for the job and already works in the clerk's office.
David Yates, who is currently a Kentucky State Senator, announced his candidacy for the seat today.
The final countdown to Election Day is on as candidates made their final pitches to voters on Monday.
All branches have been closed since Monday after a ransomware attack.
Some county clerks said the new system is costing money and time, along with adding stress.
In January, Kentucky switched over to a new system called KAVIS. Since then, county clerk's offices have been dealing with major issues.
Dejaune Anderson is charged with killing her 5-year-old son, Cairo Jordan, and putting his body in a suitcase that was later dumped in rural southern Indiana.
They said since the change, they’re losing customers and thousands of dollars in revenue.
In a lawsuit filed last week, Dejaune Anderson claims the clerk continually committed fraud, accusing her of withholding court documents.
Previously in Kentucky, license plates would go with the vehicle if selling or trading it in.