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Jim DeCesare files for State Senate seat

State Representative Jim DeCesare (R-Bowling Green) filed paperwork this week for his candidacy for the 27th State Senate District, covering Allen, Logan, Muhlenberg, Simpson and Todd counties and a part of Warren County. He is running on a platform of fiscal responsibility, pro-life values, and government transparency.

 

“I am a strong conservative,” DeCesare said, “I have enjoyed fighting the good fight in the House but when the State Senate seat opened up, I wanted to take my brand of accountable government to a bigger arena in order to have a positive impact on the communities I hope to serve.”

 

Representative DeCesare has served in the State House of Representatives since 2005. During that time he has made a mark speaking out for lower taxes, job growth, government accountability, and education. He pushed for and helped pass legislation to put state government accounts, including those of state universities, online so anyone can easily see where their tax dollars are going.

 

Representative DeCesare stated, “Even as a minority member of the House, I have pushed my colleagues to look at fiscal responsibility, less business regulations, and greater protections for the unborn. I am not afraid to upset Frankfort; I want to be there to work on behalf of the people – that is who I care about.”

 

DeCesare is a member of the Agriculture and Small Business, Economic Development, Education, and Transportation committees and the Budget Review Subcommittee for Post-Secondary Education.

 

Representative DeCesare is involved in many civic and charitable organizations in his community. He is a Mason, Shriner and sits on the board of directors for the Capitol Arts Alliance. In his spare time he plays drums in a local band.

 

Representative DeCesare attends State Street United Methodist Church and resides in Bowling Green with his wife of 20 years, Amy Bingham DeCesare, and their two children, Brooke and Justin.

 

“My goal as senator is to serve the people. We are a growing communities and we have infrastructure and education needs. I am committed to working every day to improve the lives of our families,” DeCesare concluded.

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Rep. Martha Jane King announces run for new Senate district

Rep. Martha Jane King, (D-Lewisburg), today announced her candidacy for Senate in the newly re-districted 27th legislative district. Rep. King has served in the Kentucky House of Representatives for two terms in what was the 16th district which covered Logan and Todd counties.

Under the new redistricting plan signed by Governor Steve Beshear Friday, the 27th district will now include Muhlenberg, Todd, Logan, Simpson and Allen counties and a portion of Warren County.

“I have had an overwhelming amount of encouragement to run for Senate from many people throughout the new district,” said King. “This is an opportunity for my area to have a voice in the Senate, something we haven’t had since 1960 when Everett White served one term and I am excited about this new challenge.”

The first woman to ever serve in the Kentucky State Senate was Carolyn Moore of Franklin in Simpson County, which is now part of the 27th senatorial district. In 1950 she succeeded her husband, J. Lee Moore, who died while in office.

King is vice chair of the House Budget Review Subcommittee on Justice and Judiciary and is a member of the Agriculture and Small Business, State Government, Tourism Development and Energy, and Veterans, Military Affairs & Public Safety Committees.

“Martha Jane is well respected in both the House and the Senate, which makes her very effective in Frankfort,” said Senate Democratic Floor Leader R.J. Palmer II, (D-Winchester). “She has a great deal of experience and knowledge that allows her to provide the necessary insight in addressing important legislation related to education, economic development and other areas. I am pleased that she has decided to run for the Kentucky State Senate.”

King began her career as a Head Start teacher. She learned firsthand what an impact teachers and a good curriculum have on students. As a transportation agent for 27 years, her job highlighted the vast difference between the board room and the school room where she learned the skills of assertion, compromise and mediation.

She has been active in her community through service on the Logan County Chamber of Commerce, the Kiwanis Club and Boy Scouts of America. Since 2000, Rep. King has held several positions with the Logan County Democratic Executive Committee including chair, vice chair and treasurer over the past 12 years. She also served on the Kentucky Democratic State Central Executive Committee in 2008.

Recently, King has been praised for her efforts in leading the restoration of the chapel in the Capitol in Frankfort. Working with the East Frankfort and Frankfort Kiwanis Clubs, the Finance and Administration Cabinet’s Department for Facilities and Support Services, and the Department of Historical Properties, more than $3,600 to upgrade the chapel with new floors, lights and paint.

“Faith, family and service to our commonwealth define who I am,” said King. ““I feel like those values have helped make me an effective member of the House of Representatives. I will apply those same qualities to the Senate where I believe I can do even more for Western Kentucky.”