When Gov. Steve Beshear heard on the campaign trail in 2007 that the Northern Kentucky region felt ignored by Frankfort, he promised to change that if elected.
...Since he took office in December 2007, Beshear has appointed 121 residents of Boone, Kenton and Campbell counties to public office, boards and commissions, and to high-ranking posts within his administration.
..."It certainly does mean that when the governor's making decisions, he has a very broad and deep knowledge of the views of this part of the state, and those get incorporated into the policies of the administration," [former state senator Joe Meyer of Covington] said.
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Beshear keeps vow to include NKY
Be sure to check out the Enquirer's great write-up on Governor Beshear:
