Kentucky League of Women Voters elects Becky Jones from Villa Hills as their new first vice president.
League of Women Voters of Kentucky Announces New Leadership and Programs for 2025-26
The League of Women Voters of Kentucky (LWVKY) recently held its Annual meeting in Lexington, where new leaders were elected and a new program and budget for the 2025-26 year were adopted.
Jennifer Jackson, M.D., from Lexington, was elected as the new President, while Becky Jones from Villa Hills was elected as the new 1st Vice President. Jen Krimm, also from Lexington, was elected as the new 2nd Vice President, and Martin Rivers, also from Lexington, was elected as the new Secretary. Susan Perkins Weston, from Danville, was re-elected as the Treasurer.
All new officers will serve two-year terms.
The LWVKY's new program for the 2025-26 year focuses on educating, registering, and empowering Kentuckians, advocating for the full restoration of voting rights, defending and protecting accessible voting procedures, working for government transparency, and working for open primaries.
An expanded plan to advocate for restoration of voting rights for those with past felony convictions was presented during the meeting. The LWVKY has been a strong advocate for this cause and will continue to work towards its implementation.
The LWVKY also held a program on Friday evening featuring LWV US CEO Celina Stewart and Mary Ann Miranda from the University of Kentucky. The discussion focused on the State of Democracy.
On the concluding day of the meeting, a discussion panel focused on "Women Leading Change in Kentucky" was held, featuring participants sharing their experiences as nonprofit leaders, student activists, and elected government officials.
Local League leaders shared highlights of their activities from the past year, including their work in public access during the 2025 legislative session. Becky Jones, who is currently the vice president of the LWVKY, discussed this topic during the session.
The LWVKY has been a strong advocate for accessibility in voting procedures and will continue to work towards ensuring that all Kentuckians have equal access to the voting process.
LWV US President Dianna Wynn also spoke to League delegates and members on Saturday, discussing the importance of the LWVKY's work and the role it plays in promoting democracy in Kentucky.
The LWVKY will continue to focus on its mission of educating, registering, and empowering Kentuckians, advocating for full restoration of voting rights, defending and protecting accessible voting procedures, working for government transparency, and working for open primaries. The new leadership and program for the 2025-26 year are committed to continuing this important work.
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