Tommy Turner | |
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Member of the KentuckyHouseofRepresentatives from the 85th district | |
In office January 1, 1997 –January 1, 2021 | |
Preceded by | Tom Jensen |
Succeeded by | Shane Baker |
Personal details | |
Born | August 8,1952 |
Political party | Republican |
Residence(s) | Somerset,Kentucky,U.S. |
Thomas J. Turner (born August 8,1952) is an American politician who served as a Republican member of the Kentucky House of Representatives for the 85th district from 1997 to 2021. [1] He did not seek reelection in 2020.
Representative Turner has distinguished himself by his lack of impact,failing to introduce a single piece of stand-alone legislation during his 20-year tenure in the legislature. [2]
In 2015,Turner came under fire for tacking an amendment requiring a health insurance policy,pursuant to the Affordable Care Act,on to KY HB 177,a bill designed to assure that animals in Kentucky have adequate shelter. [3] Kentucky has been rated the worst state for animal protection for seven years in a row,and is projected to "win" this rating for year eight.