Beech Tree News Network

The Kentucky Magistrates & Commissioners Association, headquartered in Frankfort, Kentucky held its annual election of officers and directors last week at the association’s annual meeting. 

 Butler County Magistrate Stevie Givens was sworn in as a member of the Board of Directors for the Kentucky Magistrates & Commissioners Association on Thursday night, March 7, 2019 in front of over 400 County Elected Officials in Louisville. 

 “I’m honored to serve my district as Magistrate and I am equally honored to be elected by my peers and serve all Kentucky Counties” said Magistrate Givens. 

 Formed in 1952, the Kentucky Magistrates & Commissioners Association is a statewide non-profit organization that is the voice for all Kentucky fiscal courts in Frankfort.  The Association represents all 565 County Elected Magistrates & County Elected Commissioners.  KMCA also provides training, education and serves as a local government resource to county elected officials.

 “Magistrate Givens brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the Board of Directors.  He is a natural leader and I am proud he is willing to serve at the state level”, said JC Young, KMCA Executive Director.

 KMCA held its fifth annual Children’s Shoe Drive in conjunction with the conference, which is aimed at providing needy Kentucky school children with shoes.  Over 250 pairs of shoes were donated.