Mary Beth Imes, (R-Murray), today announced she will be a candidate for Kentucky State Representative of the 5th District which includes all of Calloway and most of Trigg counties.
Imes, a funeral director in Murray, is the wife of Calloway Judge/Executive Kenny Imes. Mrs. Imes, in announcing her candidacy said “I have been at Kenny’s side in public life since 1966. I have watched the operation of state government, participated in committee meetings, and worked with him on reviewing legislative drafts. My experience in the legislative process provides me with a unique understanding and capability to represent the people of Calloway and Trigg counties in a way that they deserve.”
Mrs. Imes continued, “I had never considered running for office myself until friends began to encourage me to do this when they learned that Representative Larry Elkins would not be seeking reelection. The overwhelming support and encouragement of family and friends to do this made me know I was on the right track.“
Looking at issues facing the General Assembly in 2020, Mrs. Imes said, “counties across Kentucky are wrestling with the growing cost of jails, county road maintenance, the opioid addiction issue, the funding of quality education and the need to locate good quality jobs in the private sector. I’ve worked in the creation of jobs in the private sector, I have a daughter who’s in education and I understand the issues teachers deal with in the classroom every day and I’ve witnessed the scourge drugs have had on families throughout Calloway and Trigg counties. I don’t have all the answers, I don’t even know all the questions that will be asked, but I am prepared to listen to my constituents, to read the legislation and cast votes with a Christian heart. I am truly ready to serve in the General assembly on day one.”