State Rep., Steve Riley; Barren Inc. CEO and President, Maureen Carpenter; Kentucky Secretary of Transportation, Jim Gray; business representative, Larry Glass; Kentucky Gov., Andy Beshear; Barren Co. Judge/Executive, Jamie Byrd; Glasgow Mayor, Henry Royse; and Beshear’s Chief of Staff, LaTasha Buckner.
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GLASGOW — Community leaders from Barren County traveled to Frankfort Thursday to meet with key state officials.
The group representing Barren County included State Representative, Steve Riley; Barren County Judge/Executive, Jamie Bewley Byrd; City of Glasgow Mayor, Henry Royse; Barren Inc President & CEO, Maureen Carpenter; and local business representative, Larry Glass.
The group met with Kentucky Governor, Andy Beshear; Kentucky Transportation Secretary, Jim Gray; and Secretary for Economic Development, Jeff Noel.
“The purpose of these meetings was to introduce the newly elected officials, share the positive momentum happening in Barren County; discuss the common vision for the community, and demonstrate that our leadership is committed to working together,” according to a news release from the Barren County Economic Authority.
Among items discussed were local transportation infrastructure, housing, economic development and workforce.
