Jason is from Clifty, Kentucky, and graduated from Todd County Central High School. He earned a master's degree in humanities from Western Kentucky.  Jason is married to his wife Denise, and they have 3 children. The family attends Dripping Spring Baptist Church.

Jason is a lawyer with his own general private practice in Elkton.  He previously worked part-time with the Commonwealth Attorney for Logan and Todd counties as a victim advocate and as an assistant Commonwealth Attorney.

Jason Petrie is a state representative for District 16. He was elected in 2016 and is serving his fourth term.


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Supports a convention of states to propose a balanced budget amendment to the U.S. Constitution, believing federal deficits and debt are "existential threats" that require immediate action.

Supports a convention of states to propose a balanced budget amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

Supports job creation through addressing pension debt, becoming a "right to work" state, and financial management.

Supports passing legislation to address pension debt. 

Believes that fully enforcing Kentucky's existing tax code, property taxes, and lien system will significantly increase revenue without creating new taxes.

Supports strict adherence to a balanced budget to prevent debt and protect Kentucky's credit rating.

Supports strict adherence to a balanced budget.

Believes spending must be decreased and prioritized for efficiency.

Believes state spending must be decreased.

Supports transitioning from defined benefits plans to defined contribution benefits and advocates for immediate retirement fund deposits.

- Supports a convention of states to propose a balanced budget amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
- Supports passing legislation to address pension debt. 
- Believes that fully enforcing Kentucky's existing tax code, property taxes, and lien system will significantly increase revenue without creating new taxes.
- Supports strict adherence to a balanced budget.
- Believes state spending must be decreased.
- Supports transitioning from defined benefits plans to defined contribution benefits and advocates for immediate retirement fund deposits.

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Supports prioritizing the facilitation of post-secondary education and technical training.

- Supports prioritizing the facilitation of post-secondary education and technical training.

Education

As of August 20, 2024, Jason Petrie’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Jason Petrie

Jason Petrie is from Clifty, Kentucky, and graduated from Todd County Central High School. He earned a master's degree in humanities from Western Kentucky.  Jason is married to Denise Wood, and they have three children. The family attends Dripping Spring Baptist Church.

Jason Petrie is currently a lawyer with his own general private practice in Elkton, Kentucky.  He previously worked part-time with the Commonwealth Attorney for Logan and Todd counties as a victim advocate and as an assistant Commonwealth Attorney.

Jason Petrie currently serves as the State Representative for Kentucky, District 16. He was first elected in 2016.


Jason Petrie grew up on a small farm in Clifty, Kentucky, and graduated from Todd County Central High School. He attended Berea College and Western Kentucky University, where he earned a master's degree in humanities. Jason is married to Denise Wood, and they have three children. The family attends Dripping Spring Baptist Church.

Jason Petrie is currently a lawyer with his own general private practice in Elkton, Kentucky, handling cases in Logan, Todd, Warren, Christian, and Muhlenberg counties. He previously worked part-time with the Commonwealth Attorney for Logan and Todd counties as a victim advocate and as an assistant Commonwealth Attorney.

Jason Petrie represents the 16th House District in Logan, Todd, and Christian Counties and has served on various committees, including the Standing House Committee on Appropriations and Revenue (Chair), Budget Review Subcommittees, and the Special Committee on Impeachment (Chair). He has been involved in legislative oversight and investigations and has held special appointments to fiscal and government operations committees.

Believes that operating with excess debt burdens future generations.

Supports prioritizing essential expenses and eliminating inefficiency and waste in government spending.

Believes "The Commonwealth must secure its promise to state retirees."

Supports addressing Kentucky's public pension debt to fulfill promises to retirees, improve credit ratings, and boost economic certainty for prospective employers.

Believes a convention of states should be called to mandate the federal government balance its budget.

Serves on the Budget Review Subcommittee on General Government since 2021.

Serves as chair of the Standing House Committee on Appropriations and Revenue.

Served on the Standing House Committee on Agriculture from 2017 to 2018.

Serves on the Budget Review Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Protection, Tourism and Energy since 2021.

Believes in maintaining public safety through legislative oversight, as demonstrated by serving on the Special Committee on Rep. Jeff Hoover in 2018.

Serves on the Legislative Oversight & Investigations Committee, which conducts oversight of state agencies and programs, ensuring they operate efficiently and effectively.

Served as chair of the Special Committee on Impeachment in 2020.

Served as vice-chair from 2017-2018 and chair from 2018-2023 of the Standing House Committee on Judiciary, which oversees public safety legislation.

Served as a special appointee to the Kentucky Council for Interstate Adult Offender Supervision from 2018 to 2020.

Served as co-chair of the Special Committee on Juvenile Justice Oversight Council from 2019 to 2020.

Believes the "fundamental right to life protects the born and unborn."

Believes in "absolute and without exception"  the "right to life is fundamental and should be treated with utmost priority."

Believes education is a crucial tool for success.

Believes education is crucial for future generations to self-govern.

Served as chair of the Special Committee on Election Contest in 2018.

- Your state representative represents the interests of your local district in the Kentucky State House of Representatives. The State House of Representatives, along with the State Senate, makes up your state lawmaking body: the Kentucky General Assembly.
- Your state representative can author, sponsor, and vote on bills that may become state laws. 
- There are 100 members of the Kentucky House of Representatives, each representing a single district. Representatives must be at least 24 years old and reside in the state for at least two years before their election. 
- State Representatives are elected to two-year terms. They only serve in the role part-time. 
- In addition to a $203 per day salary, state representatives also receive mileage reimbursements and a daily expense stipend of $182. 

Kentucky State Representative, District 16

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