Full Name:
Clinton 'Wes' Wesley Morgan
Gender:
Male
Family:
Wife: Lindsey; 2 Children; Jordan, Sydney
Birth Date:
07/23/1950
Birth Place:
Hyden, KY
Home City:
Richmond, KY
Religion:
Christian
BBA, Accounting, Eastern Kentucky University, 1974
BS, Political Science/History, Cumberland College, 1972
Candidate, United States Senate, Kentucky, 2020
Representative, Commonwealth of Kentucky House of Representatives, District 81, 2016-2019
Candidate, Commonwealth of Kentucky House of Representatives, District 81, 2014, 2018
Former Member, Economic Development and Workforce Investment Committee, Commonwealth of Kentucky House of Representatives
Former Member, Elections, Constitutional Amendments and Intergovernmental Affairs Committee, Commonwealth of Kentucky House of Representatives
Former Member, Judiciary Committee, Commonwealth of Kentucky House of Representatives
Former Member, Licensing, Occupations, and Administrative Regulations Committee, Commonwealth of Kentucky House of Representatives
Chief Executive Officer/Owner, Liquor World, 1982-present
Former Criminal Investigator, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms
Chief Executive Officer, JMP, Limited Liability Company
Owner, Mega Liquor, 1993-2002
Owner, Wesley's Too Lounge, 1985-1995
Owner, Wesley's Wearhouse Liquors, 1982 1994
Owner, Bluegrass Liquor, 1984 1987
Federal Agent, United States Treasury Department, 1975-1982
Revenue Agent/Inspector/Criminal Investigator, Internal Revenue Service, 1975 1979
Staff Accountant, Amick and Halm Certified Public Accountants, 1974-1975
Staff Accountant, CPA Fund, 1974-1975
Staff Accountant, Jack Amburgy Certified Public Accountant, 1975
Member, Trinity Missionary Baptist Church, present
Member, Unity Baptist Church, present
Date of Wedding Anniversary:
March 2nd
Father's Name:
Edgar Bascom Morgan
Father's Occupation:
Small business owner
Favorite Actor/Actress:
Liam Neeson
Favorite Athlete:
Johnny Bench
Favorite Author:
Charles Dickinson
Favorite Book:
The Bible and Great Expectations
Favorite Color:
blue
Favorite Food:
Taco's
Favorite Movie:
Once Upon a Time in the West
Favorite Musician:
Olivia Newton John
Favorite President and Why:
Ronald Reagan because I loved everything about him.
Favorite Quote:
"Ask not what your country can do for you; but what you can do for your country."
Favorite Sport:
Football
Favorite TV Shows:
House of Cards
Sons of Anarchy
Favorite Type of Music:
80's
Favorite Vacation Spot:
Florida
Favorite Websites:
Facebook because it keeps me engaged friends, family and my community
First Car:
1959 Ford Station Wagon.
First Job:
Teachers aid at head-start during the summer of 1967. One of the most rewarding jobs I have ever had. Those kids were amazing.
Hobbies or Special Talents:
Knowing right from wrong
Good with numbers (accounting)
House boating/Vacation
Honesty
Mother's Name:
Norma Gene
Mother's Occupation:
Stay at home mom and self employed working at my fathers store. She took care of 5 rambunctious children all while helping maintain the store. Such a wonderful woman.
Name one thing you would most like to do before you die:
I'd like to participate in restoring America to greatness.
Number of Grandchildren:
0
Person Most Want to Meet (Dead or Alive):
George Washington to tell him what all has happened to his country.
Personal Hero and Why:
Antonin Scalia because he was a patriot
Pets (include names):
Dogs- Custard and Hershey and Brady-Cat
Priority Issues:
Abolishing the state income tax and cut red tape that both hinder small business
Protect the right to keep and bear arms
Reform the property tax
Reform education
Reform the Criminal Justice System
Defend the Constitution of the United States
Preserve the pension system
Protect the right to life
Get the government out and put God back in schools
Get the Government off of the peoples back
Reason for Seeking Public Office:
To protect and defend the Constitution of the United States as well as the states constitution. I'm wanting to dedicate the latter years of my life (that I could be spending in retirement) in order to help clean up the bureaucratic mess in Frankfort, get the debt under control and fight corruption that plagues so many levels of state and federal politics.
Spouse's Occupation:
Accountant