Governor Andy Beshear and Lieutenant Governor Jacqueline Coleman were sworn in for a second term Tuesday in Frankfort.
At the swearing-in ceremony, Lieutenant Governor Jacqueline Coleman spoke about the accomplishments of the administration and stated that Kentucky now ranks #2 in the country in economic development. However, she noted being from Burgin — one of the smallest towns in the Commonwealth — the number she is most proud of is that the state skyrocketed to #3 in the nation in rural job creation.
Lt. Gov. Coleman said she hopes this administration will be remembered for how they moved forward together.
click to download audioFollowing her remarks, Coleman was officially sworn in as the 58th Lt. Governor of Kentucky.
Gov. Beshear was joined on the Capitol steps, by First Lady Britainy Beshear, their children Will and Lila, family, friends, health care workers, educators and guests to deliver his inaugural address. When he came to the podium, Gov. Beshear said he was honored to take the Oath of Office to continue to serve as Kentucky’s governor for the next four years.
click to download audioHe emphasized his enthusiasm for the next 4 years.
click to download audioFollowing Beshear’s remarks, Beshear was officially sworn in for his second term as governor.
The inauguration was streamed live by KET.
