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Elbert Bennett, Caldwell County magistrate, is now the 41st president of KACo. He was previously the president-elect and is currently chair of the KACo Legislative Committee.
Bennett has served as Caldwell County magistrate since 2003 and was re-elected for another term that will begin in January.
Bennett has held various leadership positions that support county government. He is currently a member of the KACo Insurance Agency board. He also serves on the Kentucky Magistrates and Commissioners Association (KMCA) board of directors and has held every office inside KMCA including sergeant at arms, secretary, treasurer, vice president and president.
Bennett has been a lifelong cattle farmer and is an active member of the Cattlemen's Association. He is the former president of the Fredonia Lyons Club and is active in the Wounded Warriors Project. Before he was elected magistrate, he served 20 years on the Fredonia City Council.
"I've been a public servant for so much of my life here in Caldwell County," Bennett said. "I feel privileged to serve as KACo president to help all Kentucky counties."