[Spectrum News 1] State Sen. Thayer reflects on his 2 decade-plus career
VIEW FULL INTERVIEW >> FRANKFORT, Ky. — The longest-serving Republican Majority Floor Leader in Kentucky history is leaving the position to focus on business ventures after helping lead the party to a supermajority in both chambers. State Sen. Damon Thayer, R-Georgetown, did not seek reelection. He has represented Scott, Grant, Kenton and Fayette counties since 2003.
[LEX18] Sen. Damon Thayer leaving General Assembly after 22 years
WATCH FULL INTERVIEW >> (LEX 18) — For the first time in more than a decade, the Kentucky Senate will have a new Republican Floor Leader. That's because Sen. Damon Thayer, (R) - Georgetown, is leaving the General Assembly after 22 years. "I've been in the Senate for 22 years, Majority Leader for 12 years. I've slayed a lot of dragons and I just feel like it's time to put my sword away for a while," Thayer told LEX 18 News. "I'll keep it sharp in case any future battles are in my future, but I'm going to focus on some private sector pursuits."
KY owners’ group honors Thayer with Warner Jones Award
“He put us where Kentucky racing is supposed to be as far as the food chain goes” - For his decades of championing horse racing and working to promote and improve the industry in the commonwealth and beyond, outgoing Kentucky State Senator Damon Thayer has been named recipient of the 2024 Warner L. Jones Jr. Horseman of the Year Award presented by the Louisville-based Kentucky Thoroughbred Owners (KTO).
Thayer Secures Transformative Funding For Scott County
Scott County will receive significant support for local projects and road improvements thanks to the advocacy of Senate Majority Floor Leader Damon Thayer, R-Georgetown. As a result of a Senate-led proposal, House Bill (HB) 1 included $450 million for the state’s two-year road plan, HB 266, to support high-growth regions such as Georgetown. A notable example relevant to Georgetown and Scott County residents is $21.75 million to reconstruct and widen US Highway 25 (Georgetown Road) from Kearney Road to Ironworks Road. This will improve capacity and address congestion between Georgetown and Lexington. General fund dollars support the project. Included in the biennial road plan specifically for Scott County is more than $18.15 million for planning, designing, obtaining rights-of-way, utility work, and construction of various road and bridge projects in the county including