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Thank you for allowing me to serve the district for eight years. In relying on prayer to guide me, God is pointing me in another direction and I am at peace with that. Isaiah 41:10 says “Do not fear: I am with you: do not be anxious; I am your God. I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my victorious right hand.” ….and let it be so.

I am blessed in running the Kentucky Race Track Chaplaincy that serves over 7000 backside workers throughout the state, many of which are Hispanics and the salt of the earth. I will continue in this role by serving HIS will.

My wife has been incredible throughout the years and has weathered the ups and downs that campaigning and governance dishes out, with that I am truly grateful and blessed to have her. My daughters and son-in-law have always been there for me in many ways and I love them dearly for who they are. To the many volunteers and supporters, thank you for investing in me and my message. I am forever appreciative of you standing by me, with me, and for me.

I am saddened not for myself as I thought I would be but for Louisville in general. At least five of us will not be returning and the leverage we have built and the investments we have secured, Louisville will not have a seat at the table or a voice in Frankfort to continue these efforts. If you were to look at all of the issues we tackled and the bills we passed, I believe it will go unmatched.

My family and I are blessed and will follow the Lord wherever HE will lead us