Kentucky’s new Lieutenant Governor, Crit Luallen, has named Albany native Phil Huddleston, of Frankfort, as her Chief of Staff. His appointment last week Wednesday, November 19, was effective immediately.

Huddleston, a native of Albany, has served more than 30 years in state government in a variety of roles, including as a legislative and policy analyst as well as Chief of Staff to the President of the State Senate. Most recently, he served as Chief of Staff to the House Majority Whip.

Luallen was recently named Lt. Governor after former Lt. Governor Jerry Abramson of Louisville left the post to take a position in the Obama Administration.

“Phil’s extensive work in state government in both the executive and legislative branches will serve the administration well,” said. Lt. Gov. Luallen. “He understands how to best navigate the hurdles that can slow progress on needed policies, and he will make sure that our office continues to carry out Gov. Beshear’s vision of a healthier, more prosperous Kentucky.”

“I am excited to join the administration and to help continue the strong initiatives of this office,” said Huddleston. “I thank Lt. Governor Luallen for giving me this opportunity, and I thank Gov. Beshear for his continued leadership.”

Huddleston has served on the board for the Lexington Hearing and Speech Center, the Kentucky Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, the Human Services Coordination Alliance, and the Frankfort Salvation Army.

Huddleston and his wife of 43 years, Pat, now reside in Frankfort.

NEWS to give readers a look at our “new” public officials — Front

With the past two elections in 2014 in Clinton County, including the May primary and November general election, several changes in the make-up of county and city government will take place when the calender turns in January 2015.

Because there will be several new faces and ideas coming next year, the Clinton County News will give our readers an opportunity to get to know better the first time officials who will be running our offices and city and county government over the next few years, as well as judgeships that affect our county and district.

In addition to new candidates, a couple of long-time public servants will bid farewell after December, those who have served for up to three decades in either service to the residents of the City of Albany or Clinton County.

Next month, our new officials will get to introduce themselves, as well as giving their visions for the city and county in the years to come and those who have served for decades will also get a chance to review their careers as public servants.

The Clinton County News will run a series on our new officials and out-going long-time public servants beginning in the December 4 issue and hope our readers find it informative as they get better acquainted with those who will be in leadership roles in our community come 2015.