From Forward Kentucky: Buddy Wheatley – Firefighter now ready to battle political blazes in Frankfort
By BERRY CRAIG
Democrat Buddy Wheatley spent 20 years answering fire alarms in Covington.
Now he’s ready to battle political blazes in Frankfort. “I decided to run this year because I feel like I am again responding to the call of public service,” said the Covington labor lawyer and the city’s former fire chief.
He aims to replace retiring Rep. Arnold Simpson, D-Covington, a House veteran who opted against a 13th term. Simpson has endorsed Wheatley.