Ruth Ann Palumbo

Ruth Ann Palumbo DEMDemocrat

State Representative, District 76

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Ruth Ann PalumboDEMDemocrat State Representative, District 76
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Ruth Ann Palumbo (born July 7, 1949) is the longest-serving woman in the Kentucky House of Representatives and has represented District 76, which covers downtown Lexington, Kentucky and eastern Fayette County, since 1991. Palumbo is a member of the Kentucky Democratic Party. Through her career, Palumbo has pushed for legislation concerning "more thorough investigations of child sexual abuse; Kentucky's compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act [...]; and sponsorship of bills to protect the elderly in nursing homes," as well as bills to do with women's health, mammogram access, and healthcare in general.Palumbo was first elected to the house in 1990, defeating Republican incumbent Tony Curtsinger for reelection. She is not seeking reelection in 2024.

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Education4 - 4 of 2
University of Kentucky
Bryan Station High School
Past Positions1 - 1 of 1
Representative
Commonwealth of Kentucky House of Representatives
1991 - Current
Other Experience1 - 50 of 50
Co-Chair
Talent Show, Women's Club of Central Kentucky
2004
Fundraising Chair
Operation Lead
2003 - 2004
Member
Women's Network
2004
Member
Greater Lexington Democratic Women's Club
1975 - 2004
Participant
Leadership America
1989
Participant
Leadership Lexington
1988
President
Fayette County Young Democrats
1973 - 1974
Treasurer
Kentucky Young Democrats
1973 - 1974
Board Member
Bryan Station High School Alumni
Board Member
Interdisciplinary Human Development Institute, University of Kentucky
Board Member
American Cancer Society
Fellow
University of Kentucky
Horse Show States Chair
Junior League of Lexington
Member
Professional Women's Forum
Member
Steering Council, Children's Miracle Network Telethon, University of Kentucky
Member
United States Navy League
Member
League of Women Voters
Member
Development Council, University of Kentucky
Member
National Conference of Christians/Jews
Member
Girl Scouts of America
Member
Focus on Family Child Care Council
Member
Bryan Station Neighborhood Association
Member
Bluegrass International Affairs
Member
Lexington Musical Theater
Member
National Association for Women Business Owners
Member
Professional Women's Club
Member
Governor's Advisory Commission on Federal Funding for Education
Member
Lexington Chamber of Commerce
Member
Greater Lexington Democratic Women's Club
Member
American Association of University Women
President
Lexington Philharmonic Women's Guild
Volunteer Council
American Symphony Orchestra League
Former Chair
Economic Development and Workforce Investment Committee, Commonwealth of Kentucky House of Representatives
Former Co-Chair
Task Force on Economic Development, Commonwealth of Kentucky House of Representatives
Former Member
Rules Committee, Commonwealth of Kentucky House of Representatives
Former Member
Interim Joint Committee on Economic Development and Tourism, Commonwealth of Kentucky House of Representatives
Former Member
Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection Committee, Commonwealth of Kentucky House of Representatives
Former Member
Joint Committee on Economic Development, Tourism, and Environmental Protection, Commonwealth of Kentucky House of Representatives
Former Member
Joint Committee on Health and Welfare, Commonwealth of Kentucky House of Representatives
Former Member
Joint Committee on Banking and Insurance, Commonwealth of Kentucky House of Representatives
Former Member
Joint Committee on Education, Commonwealth of Kentucky House of Representatives
Former Member
Joint Committee on Medicaid Oversight and Advisory, Commonwealth of Kentucky House of Representatives
Former Member
Joint Committee on Licensing and Occupations, Commonwealth of Kentucky House of Representatives
Former Member
Subcommittee on Elementary and Secondary Education, Commonwealth of Kentucky House of Representatives
Former Member
Budget Review Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Protection, Tourism, and Energy, Kentucky State House of Representatives
Former Member
Budget Review Subcommittee on Primary and Secondary Education and Workforce Development, Kentucky House of Representatives
Former Member
Tourism and Outdoor Recreation Committee, Kentucky State House of Representatives
Former Member
Education Committee, Commonwealth of Kentucky House of Representatives
Former Member
Budget Review Subcommittee on Economic Development, Tourism,and Environmental Protection, Kentucky State House of representatives
Former Member
Health and Family Services Committee, Commonwealth of Kentucky House of Representatives
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