“I Am Grateful”: Kentucky Politician Bids Adieu to Horse Racing Scene With a Positive Note

Damon Thayer holds the distinction of being the longest-serving Republican Senate Majority Floor Leader in Kentucky’s rich political history. His representation of the 17th Senate District, nestled within ‘Kentucky’s Golden Triangle,’ encompasses Grant and Scott counties, alongside segments of Fayette and Kenton counties.

This region is heralded as the state’s “fastest-growing economic region,” a testament to its burgeoning economic vitality, as stated in the release. Presently, Kentucky’s political terrain stands on the brink of substantial change after the recent declaration made by Senate Majority Floor Leader Damon Thayer.

Damon Thayer’s senate exit sends shockwaves through horse-racing circles

A recent post on X by the Kentucky Senate Majority sent shockwaves through the entire horse racing community. The post, captioned as “Senate Majority Floor Leader @damon_thayer has announced he will not seek re-election. His term will conclude in December 2024, “delivered surprising news that reverberated widely among those involved in the racing sphere.“

It included a picture conveying a significant message from Damon Thayer, where he affirmed his decision not to pursue re-election to the state Senate in 2024, noting that the culmination of his current term next year will signify 22 years of service in the Senate, including a 12-year tenure as Majority Floor Leader. After thoughtful discussions with adult children, close friends, and colleagues, the conclusion was reached that this decision aligns with his convictions.

It further included, “I have accomplished most of the political and policy goals I set out to achieve I am grateful to the residents of the 17th district who granted me the honor of representing them in the Senate, and to my colleagues in the GOP caucus  for the privilege of being their Majority Leader.”

Thayer’s vision beyond senate

He added that he is excited about potential opportunities in the private sector that demand a greater commitment of his time and energy, a luxury he has been unable to fully devote to due to the substantial responsibilities that accompany being a part of the citizen legislature. Looking ahead to the final year of his term, Thayer affirmed his dedication to championing the policy objectives of the Senate GOP with the same passion and enthusiasm for which he is known. His focus remains steadfast on ensuring a successful 2024 Legislative Session.

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Thayer promoted Kentucky’s horse racing, bourbon, and tourism interests by supporting historical racing, which raised racetrack revenue. He advocated for steps like abolishing age tax on aged spirit products, allocating $75 million to restoring tourism after pandemic, and supporting the conservativeness policies such as right-to-work law, tax reforms and others. He won an award for Policymaker of the Year together with Rep. Michael Meredith because both played a significant role in the passage of sports betting laws.

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