FRANKFORT — Sen. Jack Westwood, R-Erlanger, is the new chairman of the 13-member Northern Kentucky legislative caucus.

        Rep. Tom McKee, D-Cynthiana, was elected vice chairman.

        They replace former chairwoman Katie Stine, R-Fort Thomas, and Rep. Royce Adams, D-Dry Ridge, who was the vice chairman.

        The lawmakers are selected by fellow Northern Kentucky legislators. Elections are held every two years, and a lawmaker cannot run for re-election.

        Because the GOP holds a nine-to-four majority in the caucus, a Republican received the chairmanship.

        The caucus meets during sessions of the General Assembly and holds regular meetings with constituents, business leaders and others about spending and other legislative issues.

        “This means a lot that the other caucus members have confidence in me to do this job,” Mr. Westwood said Thursday. “It will be hard to follow Katie. She did a tremendous job ... ”
       

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