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Ken Fleming (politician)

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Ken Fleming
Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives
from the 48th district
Assumed office
January 1, 2021
Preceded byMaria Sorolis
In office
January 1, 2017 – January 1, 2019
Preceded byBob DeWeese
Succeeded byMaria Sorolis
Member of the Louisville Metro Council
from the 7th district
In office
January 2003 – January 2015
Preceded byOffice established
Succeeded byAngela Leet
Personal details
Political partyRepublican
Children2
EducationUniversity of Kentucky (BBA)
CommitteesBudget 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

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Fleming graduated from Ballard High School in Louisville before earning a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Kentucky.[1] 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.[2][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

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Louisville Metro Council

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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.[2][5]

Elections

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References

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