MOREHEAD, Ky. — Kentucky State Senator Steve West has publicly endorsed Jim Tom Trent in the race for mayor of Morehead.
West announced his endorsement Tuesday morning in a post on his campaign Facebook page, sharing a photograph of himself with Trent.
“I’m excited to announce my endorsement of my friend Jim Tom Trent for Mayor of Morehead,” West wrote.
The senator described Trent as “a good man who loves his hometown and will do his best to see it prosper.”
West also pointed to his relationship with Trent as a reason for his support, saying the two have an “excellent relationship” and would be able to work together on issues affecting the city.
“I’m excited to announce my endorsement of my friend Jim Tom Trent for Mayor of Morehead! He’s a good man who loves his hometown and will do his best to see it prosper,” West wrote. “We have an excellent relationship and will be able to work well together to do all we can for the city.”
The endorsement adds the support of a sitting member of the Kentucky General Assembly to Trent’s mayoral campaign as Morehead voters consider their choices in the upcoming election.
West represents his district in the Kentucky State Senate and regularly works with local governments and officials on matters involving state funding, legislation and other issues affecting communities within his district.
The Morehead Minute will continue following the Morehead mayoral race and will report additional endorsements, candidate announcements and other election developments as they occur.
Editor’s Note
The Morehead Minute is not endorsing Jim Tom Trent or any other candidate in the Morehead mayoral race. This article reports Senator West’s endorsement as a matter of local political news. Any ratings, assessments or statements concerning Trent’s qualifications or policy positions represent the views of Senator West and not The Morehead Minute.