Ken Fleming (politician) explained

Ken Fleming
State House:Kentucky
District:48th
Term Start:January 1, 2021
Predecessor:Maria Sorolis
Term Start1:January 1, 2017
Predecessor1:Bob DeWeese
Successor1:Maria Sorolis
Term End1:January 1, 2019
Party:Republican
Children:2
Education:University of Kentucky (BBA)
Office2:Member of the Louisville Metro Council
from the 7th district
Term Start2:January 2003
Term End2:January 2015
Preceded2:Office established
Succeeded2:Angela Leet
Committees:Budget Review Subcommittee on Personnel, Public Retirement, & Finance (Chair)
Local Government (Vice Chair)
Appropriations & Revenue
Families & Children
Transportation

Ken Fleming is an American politician and Republican member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from Kentucky's 48th House district. His district comprises parts of Jefferson and Oldham counties. Fleming was previously a member of the Louisville Metro Council from 2003 to 2015 and the House from 2017 to 2019.[1]

Background

Fleming graduated from Ballard High School in Louisville before earning a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Kentucky. During his time at UK, Fleming was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon and president of the interfraternity council.[2]

Prior to entering politics, Fleming worked in various managerial and executive level positions related to banking and geographical mapping including his family's own surveying and mapping company.[3] Currently, he serves as the executive director of Kilgore Samaritan Counseling Center, a faith-based non-profit located in Louisville, Kentucky.[4]

Political career

Louisville Metro Council

Fleming served as a member of the Louisville Metro Council from its formation in 2003 until 2015. During his tenure he served as chair of the republican caucus as well as chair of the transportation, contracts and appointments, and government oversight and ethics committees.[5]

Elections

References

  1. Web site: Legislator-Profile - Legislative Research Commission . 2024-07-22 . legislature.ky.gov.
  2. Web site: LinkedIn Profile - Ken Fleming . July 22, 2024 . LinkedIn.
  3. Web site: About Ken . 2024-07-22 . Fleming for Kentucky . en-US.
  4. News: Mann . David A. . December 12, 2013 . Louisville Metro council member to lead local nonprofit . July 22, 2024 . Louisville Business First.
  5. Web site: Ryan . Jacob . 2014-01-21 . Ken Fleming to Retire From Metro Council, but Says He's 'Not Stepping Away From Politics' . 2024-07-22 . Louisville Public Media .
  6. Web site: Ken Fleming . 2021-07-14 . Ballotpedia . en.
  7. Web site: Commonwealth of Kentucky November 8, 2016 Official General Election Results . July 22, 2024 . Kentucky State Board of Elections . 40.
  8. Web site: Commonwealth of Kentucky November 6, 2018 Official General Election Results . July 22, 2024 . Kentucky State Board of Elections . 38.
  9. Web site: Republicans poised to pick up legislative seats in and around Louisville. 2021-07-14. WDRB. en.
  10. Web site: Commonwealth of Kentucky November 3, 2020 Official General Election Results . July 22, 2024 . Kentucky State Board of Elections . 48.
  11. Web site: Commonwealth of Kentucky November 8, 2022 Official General Election Results . July 22, 2024 . Kentucky State Board of Elections . 50.