Joey Pendleton
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| Joey Pendleton | |
| Kentucky State Senate District 3 | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 1992 | |
| Current term ends 2011 | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Profession | Farmer |
| Website | Senate website |
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Joey Pendleton (b. May 3, 1946) has been a Democratic member of the Kentucky Senate since 1992. He represents the 3rd district.
Education
Pendleton attended Hopkinsville Community College in 1965. He also attended Murray State University from 1964 to 1968.
Professional experience
Pendeton was a Dairy Farmer for the Farm Loan Office of the First City Bank and Trust Company from 1968 to 1973. He worked as a Sales Representative for WR Grace and Company from 1972 to 1973. He was enlisted in the Army National Guard from 1968 to 1974. He was also Regional Manager of WR Grace and Company from 1973 to 1975. Pendleton then worked as Owner/Operator of Greenlawn Farms from 1976 to 2004. He is currently a farmer and Project Manager for the School of Agriculture at Murray State University.
Political experience
Pendleton was a Magistrate on the Fiscal Court of Christian County from 1990 to 1993. He joined the Kentucky State Senate in 1992 and has served in that position since. He was Senate President Pro Tem in 1999 and is past Minority Whip as well. He represents the 3rd district.
Committee membership
- Agriculture Committee, Kentucky Senate
- Appropriations Committee, Kentucky Senate
- Health and Welfare Committee, Kentucky Senate
- Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection Committee, Kentucky Senate
Personal life
Pendleton and his wife, Diane, have two children.
External links
- Official Kentucky Legislature page
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2003, 2000, 1996, 1994
- Voting record from KentuckyVotes.org
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