HIGDON ISSUES STATEMENT ON REP. BRANDON REED'S
RETIREMET FROM STATE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Reed accepts a key policy role with the Kentucky Department of Agriculture
FRANKFORT, KY (January 8, 2024) — State Rep. Brandon Reed, R-Hodgenville, announced Friday he will resign from the Kentucky House of Representatives on Monday, January 15, to begin his next endeavor as executive policy director for the Kentucky Department of Agriculture. The following is a statement from Senator Jimmy Higdon, R-Lebanon, who has represented LaRue County along with Reed since 2016:
"Brandon Reed is a Christian, family man, dedicated public servant and a great friend, and it has been a pleasure working with him over the past eight years in the Kentucky General Assembly. I'm very happy for him, his wife Olivia, and their children, Wilken, Chloe and Alexandria.
"Hodgenville, LaRue County, and the entirety of the 24th House District have been made better thanks to the efforts of Rep. Reed. Whether it was funding secured by him in his role as House Appropriation and Revenue Committee vice-chair improving local roads, supporting tourism, or expanding broadband, or critical legislation strengthening the county's agriculture industry, Rep. Reed has been front-and-center in legislative efforts and has gotten countless bills and provisions over the finish line.
"While I hate to see him leave the legislature and will miss serving with him in this capacity, I'm excited for him in his new opportunity as executive director of policy with Agriculture Commissioner Johnathan Shell's Office. With the addition of Rep. Reed, the Kentucky Department of Agriculture is getting another keen mind that understands the legislative process, uniquely understands the challenges facing Kentucky farmers, and has the relationships necessary to influence public policy positively, benefitting our state's agriculture industry.
"I wish my friend nothing but the best and look forward to working with him to discuss ways we can continue improving the commonwealth."
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Find the announcement shared by Rep. Brandon Reed by clicking here.
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Senator Jimmy Higdon, R-Lebanon, represents the 14th Senate District, including Larue, Marion, Nelson, Spencer, and Washington Counties. Higdon serves as Senate Transportation Committee chair. Higdon is also the Public Pension Oversight Board co-chair. He serves as an Education; Licensing and Occupations and Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection committee member. Higdon previously served as a Medicaid Oversight and Advisory Committee member, which was restructured as a part of the new Senate Health Services Committee.