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Advocacy

Use Your Voice…Engage with Elected Officials

Don't forget–Pride started as a riot against injustices. While it's important to celebrate and experience joy, it is also vital to continue advocating for the LGBTQ+ community! Please consider contacting city and county officials to protect local Human Rights Ordinances, writing to KY state officials to repeal anti-Trans legislation, calling federal officials to protect marriage equality, and encouraging candidates to make vocal statements affirming LGBTQ+ rights! You can find the contact information for politicians below

Local Elected Officials

Your voice is seen through your actions and your vote. It is the most powerful tool you have to break down injustice and destroy the terrible walls many people build. Local engagement is critical since the decisions our officials make impact our lives right here in our “backyard.” What decisions, you might ask? Local government holds the money and develops their budgets based on what the City or County officials believe are important to the people of their community. Local governments make decisions on where to spend money for bike paths, library expansions, animal shelters, city park options, community public pools to be clean, safe and open to all and requirements to keep neighborhood streets and yards clean, just to name a few. Former KY state representative Attica Scott presented a great overview of the impact of local government on allocating budgets.

Tips for engaging with local officials by email, phone, or in person:

  • Check the date and time of local board and council meetings

  • Prepare your talking points:

    • Write out a one-page fact sheet to give to the local official. 

    • Print out your fact-sheet or notes to help you stay on point.

  • Be clear and concise:

    • Focus on ONE issue. Be specific on what you are asking for and be concise about “why” it is important

    • Clearly suggest the desired action you would like them to take (what you want to happen, not happen, or change)

  • Make it personal:

    • Explain how the issue impacts you and your community

    • Emphasize that you care about where you live and your neighbors

  • Ask them to commit to change:

    • End your engagement with the question “will you support me/us/your constituent”?

  • Make sure to follow up:

    • Write a follow-up letter reminding them of their needed commitment to support or vote no on this issue.

    • Thank them for discussing this issue with you and for their vote.  

    • Observe if a change has happened, if not, repeat the above, moving to the next level of power

Here is a sample text, of course use your voice to state your issue:

“I am a voting citizen of Calloway County.  I am texting you today regarding the City Council’s proposed measure to provide $50,000 for the City park system.  I am asking you to Vote Yes, on this measure.  By allocating these funds you are promoting the economic development of our community and allowing our children to enjoy an outdoor space that promotes shared sports, healthy activities and community enrichment.  I trust I will have your support.  (add your name and address)”

If you are not voicing what you believe is important for a healthy community, then you have lost the ability to make our community a better place to live.  Use the contact information below to contact your local officials.

  • Jesse Perry

    • email: jperry@gravescountyky.gov

  • Kim Gills 

  • Meetings are the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month 

    • District 1: Dannie (Bubba) Winfrey Jr.    270-705-8352

    • District 2: Tyler Goodman                       270-705-4630

    • District 3: Todd Hayden                          270-705-1051

  • Kevin Spragg

    • Phone: 270-527-4750

  • Crissy Z. Clymer 

    • Phone: 270-527-4740

  • Fiscal Court Meetings are on Tuesdays at 9:00 am but the date varies.  

    Commissioners:

    • District 1: Eddie McGuire   270-703-1751

    • District 2: Marty Barrett  270-205-1085

    • District 3: Monte Collins   270-703-2850

  • Stan Humphries  

  • Carmen S. Finley

  • website

    Fiscal Court Meetings are the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month RM D, First Floor McCracken County Courthouse.

    Commissioners:

    • District 1: Mike Wright   270-350-0767

    • District 2: Barry Littlejohn  270-350-0213

    • District 3: Cameron Sumner  270-350-5181

    • District 4:  Jeff Broadbent  270-350-1936

    • District 5:  Alana Baker Dunn  502-333-5838

    • District 6:  Pat Bush  270-206-0599

    • District 7:  Make Lane 270-350-0741

  • Bob Rogers 500 Main Street, Murray, KY 42071 (270)762-0300

  • Murray City Council meetings will be held on the second Thursday of the month at 6:00pm. The council meetings broadcast live on Murray Electric Ch10 and Spectrum Ch381. For more information or agendas see the agendas and minutes at the bottom of this page or reach the City Clerk by email or call (270) 762-0300. Use this email address to send message to all city council members

    • Jeremy Bell 

    • Johnny Bohannon

    • Wesley Bolin

    • Linda Cherry

    • Joe Darnall

    • Bonnie Higginson

    • Thomas Hornbuckle Jr.

    • Danny Hudspeth

    • Monty McCuiston

    • Rose Ross

    • Alice Rouse

    • Terry Strieter

  • MISD School Board Webpage

    Contact

    • Address: Carter Administration Building
      208 South 13th Street
      Murray, KY   42071

    • Phone: (270) 753-4363

    • Fax: (270) 759-4906 

    Board Members

  • Rita Dotson  

    • Email: benton.ky.gov

    • 1009 Main Street
      Benton, KY 42025

    • phone (270) 527-8677​

  • Bethany Cooper

    1009 Main Street
    Benton, KY 42025
    Office: (270) 527-8677​

  • website

    City Council Members

    • Butch Holland

    • Ann Riley         

    • Kevin Farley     

    • Guy Henton

    • Darryl Carr       

    • Sylvia Jestes

  • Todd King 

  • Susan Hyde

    • email:  shyde@cityof cadiz.com 

    • phone: 270-522-8244

  • Brenda Price
    81 Dove Circle
    Cadiz, KY 42211
    (270) 350-0332

    Susan Bryant
    80 Hospital Street
    Cadiz, KY 42211
    (270) 522-6300
    Email

    Todd Wallace
    109 Main Street
    Cadiz, KY 42211​

    Bob Noel
    466 E. Noel Drive
    Cadiz, KY 42211
    (270) 522-6897
    Email

    Craig Stallons
    254 Fairway Trace​
    Cadiz, KY 42211​

    Susie Hendricks
    161 Fairway Trace
    Cadiz, KY 42211
    (270) 350-0059
    Email​​​

Kentucky State Elected Officials

Kentucky State Legislators

Use the drop down tabs to find the name and contact information for your state representative and senator. Search on this webpage if you are not sure of your district or if your district is not listed.

During the legislative session, our Legislative Watch Committee monitors bills impacting our 6 cores issues and sends out “action alerts” with information about the bill and a sample text to use when contacting your state legislator. Use this google form to sign up to receive action alerts from our Legislative Watch Committee.

Action Steps (How to share your voice)

During the Legislative Session, the best way to contact state legislators is by calling the Kentucky Legislative Message Hotline at 1-800-372-7181 (En Español 1-866-840-6574)

  • Say your name and address (so they can find your legislators)

  • State WHO you want your message to go to (just your legislators, all legislators, certain committee members)

  • Say your message:

    • “I oppose bills…”  <provide the bill shorthand, for example “SB 6”>

    • “I support bills….”

  • Thank the person for answering the phone :)

Kentucky State House of Representatives

  • Steven Rudy

    702 Capital Ave Annex Room 304 Frankfort KY 40601

    350 Peppers Mill Dr Paducah KY 40601

    502-564-8100

    Steven.Rudy@irc.ky.gov

  • Kim Halloway

    274 State Route 339 E., Mayfield KY 42066

    702 Capital Ave Annex Room 424 Frankfort KY 40601

    502-564-8100

    kim.holloway@kylegislature.gov

  • Randy Bridges

    702 Capital Ave Annex Room 329G Frankfort KY 40601

    375 Stonegate Dr Paducah KY 42003

    502-564-8100

    Randy.Brisges@lrc.ky.gov

  • Mary Beth Imes

    702 Capital Ave Annex Room 3291 Frankfort KY 40601

    311 North 4th St.
    Murray, KY 42071

    502-564-8100

    MaryBeth.Imes@lrc.ky.gov

  • Chris Freeland

    702 Capital Ave Annex Room 373C Frankfort KY 40601

    502-564-8100

    Chris.Freeland@lrc.ky.gov

  • Walker Thomas

    702 Capital Ave Annex Room 329C Frankfort KY 40601

    2620 Cox Mill Rd Hopkinsville KY 42240

    502-564-8100

    Walker.Thomas@lrc.ky.gov

  • Jim Gooch Jr

    Princeton St Providence KY 42450

    702 Capital Ave Annex Room 373C Frankfort KY 40601

    502-564-8100

    Jim.Gooch@lrc.ky.gov

Kentucky State Senate

  • Jason Howell  

    702 Capital Ave Annex Room 290 Frankfort KY 40601

    502-564-8100

    Jason.Howell@lrc.ky.gov

  • Danny Carroll  

    702 Capital Ave Annex Room 381 Frankfort KY 40601

    502-564-8100

    Danny.Carroll@lrc.ky.gov

  • Craig Richardson 

    702 Capital Ave Annex Room 228  Frankfort KY 40601

    502-564-8100

    Whitney.Westerfield@lrc.ky.gov

Attorney General

Russell Coleman

700 Capital Avenue, Suite 118, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601-3449

(502) 696-5300

Governor

Andy Beshear

700 Capitol Avenue, Suite 100, Frankfort, KY 40601

(502) 564-2611

Lieutenant Governor

Jacqueline Coleman

700 Capitol Avenue, Suite 100, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601

(502) 564-2611

Federal Elected Officials

Contacting Federal officials has never been easier! You can contact them directly via email or phone with the contact information below. You can also use the 5 Calls app to send out information on specific actions. The easiest way to connect a member of US Congress is to call the U.S. Capitol Switchboard: (202) 224-3121

US Senate

Senator Rand Paul

Bowling Green (Main) Office

563 Hub Boulevard, Suite 201, Bowling Green, KY 42103

Phone:270-782-8303 Washington, DC Office

295 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C., 20510
Phone: 202-224-4343

US Senate

Senator Mitch McConnell

Paducah Office

501 Broadway Street , Suite B36, Paducah, KY 42001
Phone: (270) 442-4554

Washington, DC Office

317 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510
Phone: (202) 224-2541

The President (Executive Branch)

President Donald Trump

The White House

1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW

Washington DC  20500

1-202-456-1111

US House of Representatives

Representative James Comer (district 1)

Paducah Office

300 S. 3rd Street, Paducah, KY 42003

(270) 408-1865

Washington, DC Office

2410 Rayburn HOB, Washington, DC 20515

 (202) 225-3115