MATT NUNN OFFICIALLY SWORN INTO OFFICE AS SENATOR FOR DISTRICT 17
Nunn represents Grant and Scott Counties, southern Kenton County, and northwestern Fayette County
FRANKFORT, KY (Jan. 7, 2025) — Matt Nunn, the victor in the November general election for Senate District 17 to replace outgoing Sen. Damon Thayer, was officially sworn into office on Tuesday afternoon as the General Assembly gaveled in to start the 2025 30-day legislative session.
Nunn was accompanied by his wife of nearly two decades, Ashley and their two children, Emma and Easton, and additional family, friends and colleagues. Chief Justice Debra Lambert presided over the swearing-in ceremony in the Senate Chamber.
“This is a special day, and I can’t thank my constituents enough for allowing me this opportunity,” Nunn said. “It’s great to be able to call them my constituents officially. I’m looking forward to the next few days, getting a feel for the legislative process and charging forward on some of the issues I’ve wanted to tackle for some time.”
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Sen. Matt Nunn represents the 17th Senate District, including Grant and Scott Counties, southern Kenton County, and northwestern Fayette County. Elected to the Senate in November, Nunn succeeded Kentucky’s longest-serving Senate majority floor leader, Sen. Damon Thayer. Nunn is co-chair of the Budget Review Subcommittee on Economic Development, Natural Resources, and Environmental Protection. He is also a member of the Senate Committees on Economic Development, Tourism, and Labor; Appropriations and Revenue; Licensing and Occupations; Agriculture; and Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection. Additionally, Nunn serves on the Legislative Oversight and Investigations Committee.