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GOP Lawmaker: Stivers Likely Not as "Divisive" as David Williams

With the 2013 Kentucky legislative session not far away, a lot of focus has been placed on the man considered to have the best chance of becoming the next Senate President. Republican Robert Stivers is expected to take over leadership of the chamber from David Williams, the Cumberland County Republican who resigned to become a circuit court judge in southern Kentucky.

A GOP lawmaker from our region told WKU Public Radio he doesn't believe there will be a great deal of policy change under the new Senate leader.

Rep. Michael Meredith of Edmonson County says the biggest difference could be in personality.

"David has been one of the most intelligent people to serve in the city of Frankfort for many, many years. He was very well-versed on policy, very well-versed on issues, but could be a very divisive character as well. And I can see some changes in that. Robert could very well not be as divisive as David was," said Meredith.

Rep. Meredith, a Brownsville Republican, says state pension reform and legislative redistricting are the two most important issues the next General Assembly will tackle.

The 2013 legislative session begins January 8.

Kevin is the News Director at WKU Public Radio. He has been with the station since 1999, and was previously the Assistant News Director, and also served as local host of Morning Edition.
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