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A leader of the Kentucky General Assembly will leave that job to become Jefferson County clerk this morning.

Norvell Mayor Craig Greenberg announced he's appointing states Senator David Yates as interim Clark replacing Bobbie Holsclaw who died September.

The 10th John Yates is a Democrat serving now as Senate minority whip, who's been a member of the state Senate since 2021. by law.

The Yates will have to resign from the Kentucky General Assembly in order to be sworn in as interim clerk that's planned for October.

The 8th Yates will serve until the next election for county clerk in 2026.

He says he feels he's prepared for the job based on his past experience.

>> If you maybe.

>> Back in the path.

This attorney the UAW evening Metro Council to Metro Council president and the state Senate, the state Senate leadership all will be litigated for people.

I believe that is.

With me to prepare me for this new challenge.

This new.

This new chapter of service.

I'm excited about the opportunities before us.

In your kitchen things.

We serve a lot of vital rings.

One of the basic response abilities and we have a democracy.

It is running free, fair and transparent elections.

Billions are nothing less.

You deserve to have the competence to every eligible dude, we are really counting.

And that your voice will be too.

Fight to safeguard the interest.

And provide the services that you too.

>> Mayor Greenberg also appointed Deputy Mayor David James to replace Sheriff John Arbery who died in office on September.

The 23rd James will be the first black sheriff in Jefferson County history.

>> I understand the weight of history.

It's on my shoulders.

This amounts to mean that is not mine.

It belongs to the generations who paved the way before being.

The greater inclusion.

In fairness in public service.

In communities, in the office to build bridges.

Drink interest.

And ensure that every resident of our county feels protected, respected and heard.

>> After Yates resigns from the state Senate Governor Andy Beshear will need to call a special election to fill Gates