A beloved community member, the manager of a local fast food restaurant, and the local executive director for economic development were a part of the magistrates’ comments shared during the Caldwell County Fiscal Court meeting held this week.
As previously reported by the News Edge, Governor Andy Beshear announced on January 13th that Executive Director Amanda Davenport with the Lake Barkley Partnership for Economic Development was appointed to the Water Transportation Advisory Board to serve a term expiring on December 27, 2026. She replaced Joseph Crabtree, whose term had expired.
In addition, Davenport participated in the Kentuckians for Better Transportation 2023 Conference in Louisville the same week as the governor’s announcement. During the fiscal court meeting Tuesday morning, District 4 Magistrate Jeff Simms took a moment to recognize Davenport for her representation of Caldwell County.
click to download audioDistrict 1 Magistrate Elbert Bennett also expressed his gratitude to Davenport.
click to download audioAnother beloved resident who had a huge impact on the community and was laid to rest last week was recognized by District 2 Magistrate Jeff Boone, who extended his condolences to the family of Dewight Meeks.
click to download audioDistrict 3 Magistrate Brent Stallins recognized Annette Jo Witherspoon — manager of a local fast food restaurant — who was recently named Manager of the Year.
click to download audioAnd to conclude the magistrates’ comments, Simms said it’s uplifting to see residents in his district making progress and moving forward from the December 2021 tornadoes.
click to download audioThe next Caldwell County Fiscal Court meeting will be Tuesday morning, February 14 at 9:00. Anyone who would like to address Fiscal Court at that meeting should contact Judge Young’s office no later than noon Friday, February 10th.
