Scott Lewis (politician)

Scott Lewis (born June 2, 1961) is an American politician who has served as a Republican member of the Kentucky House of Representatives since January 2019.[1] He represents Kentucky's 14th House district, which includes Hancock and Ohio counties as well as part of Daviess County.[1] He was first elected in 2018 when incumbent Matt Castlen retired to run for the Kentucky Senate.[2]

Scott Lewis
Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives
from the 14th district
Assumed office
January 1, 2019
Preceded byMatt Castlen
Personal details
Born (1961-06-02) June 2, 1961 (age 63)
Political partyRepublican
CommitteesEducation Assessment and Accountability Review Subcommittee (Co-Chair)
Education
Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs
Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection

Background

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Lewis graduated from Stuart High School before attending the University of Louisville and earning a Bachelor of Science degree. He also graduated from the Kentucky State Police Academy in Frankfort. Later, he earned a Master of Arts degree and Rank I Certification from Western Kentucky University.

Lewis served as a Kentucky State Trooper in Daviess County.[3] He has been employed as an educator at various levels including as a teacher, coach, and principal before being chosen as superintendent of Hancock County Schools in 2006. He served in this position for six years before being chosen as superintendent of Ohio County Schools in 2012.[3] He resigned from his position on December 31, 2018, following his election to the Kentucky House of Representatives.[4]

Lewis owns and operates storage unit rental company.[3]

He has also held various community roles such as serving as a board member of the Ohio County Health Department, Ohio County Fair, Ohio County Industrial Foundation, Ohio County Economic Development Alliance, First United Bank Advisory Board, Owensboro Community and Technical College Foundation, and Ohio County Wellness Center. Lewis has also held statewide positions as well such as president of Green River Regional Educational Cooperative, and member of the Kentucky High School Athletic Association Board of Control, Kentucky Association of School Administrators, and Kentucky Association of School Superintendents.[3]

Political career

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Elections

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Legislator-Profile - Legislative Research Commission". legislature.ky.gov. Retrieved 2020-10-01.
  2. ^ Lawrence, Keith (2021-12-28). "Castlen stepping back from politics". Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer. Retrieved 2024-09-16.
  3. ^ a b c d "Meet the Candidates: Scott Lewis, candidate for 14th District State Representative". The Ohio County Monitor. 2018-05-17. Retrieved 2024-06-07.
  4. ^ "Lewis resigns as Ohio Co. Schools Superintendent". The Ohio County Monitor. 2018-12-21. Retrieved 2024-06-07.
  5. ^ a b c d "Scott Lewis (Kentucky)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2024-06-06.