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Kentucky Association of Counties

The County Voice



KACo Advocacy Team


KACo has a strong voice representing Kentucky counties at the state and federal levels. We work to promote counties first, preserve county decision making and protect counties from cost shifting and preemption of authority.


Jim Henderson
Executive Director/CEO

Shellie Hampton
Director of Government Affairs

Kayla Carter Smith
Policy Analyst

 

Kentucky Legislator Contact Information

In the link below you will find listings for Kentucky's legislators by chamber including a short biography, committee assignments and contact information for both their Capitol office and home district.

We encourage members to meet with their legislators in their district prior to the start of the legislative session to update them on issues important to counties and how those issues will affect their district in particular. During the session, we hope that members will maintain contact and visit their legislators in Frankfort as bills make their way through the process.

Kentucky legislator information

 


 


News and Resources


 

February 09, 2023
Income tax legislation gains Senate approval
The Senate on Wednesday approved legislation to reduce the state’s income tax rate after supporters and opponents shared impassioned speeches on the chamber floor.
January 09, 2023
House affirms second income tax reduction
Bill would allow rate to decrease from 4.5% to 4.0%
January 06, 2023
2023 Legislative session kicks off
The Kentucky General Assembly ushered in the 2023 legislative session this week. The first order of business was swearing in new members and returning ones followed by the official election of Republican and Democratic caucus leaders for the biennium.
January 05, 2023
Adams calls for more voting locations to reduce wait times
Secretary of State, State Board of Elections testify in Frankfort
January 03, 2023
State lawmakers sworn in as 2023 Regular Session begins
Republican and Democratic caucuses formally elect leadership
December 08, 2022
CERS employer contribution rates to decrease in FY 2024
Actuaries anticipate improving funding ratios
November 10, 2022
2022 general election analysis: state House and Senate races
Supermajority in House and Senate grows
November 09, 2022
2022 General Election Analysis
Statistics and analysis for elected county officials from the 2022 General Election