| Full Name: | Kenneth 'Ken' S. Stepp |
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| Gender: | Male |
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| Family: | Wife: Wilma; 4 Children: Brian, Carson, Conrad, Mark (deceased) |
| Birth Date: | 09/08/1947 |
| Birth Place: | Greenville, SC |
| Home City: | Manchester, KY |
| Religion: | Christian |
Kenneth 'Ken' S. Stepp
Kenneth 'Ken' S. Stepp's Biography
JD, University of Georgia School of Law, 1976
MS, Management, United States Naval Postgraduate School, 1970
BS, Industrial Management, Clemson University, 1968
Candidate, United States House of Representatives, District 5, 2012
Candidate, United States House of Representatives, Kentucky, District 5, 2006, 2010
Candidate, United States Senate, Kentucky, 2008
Candidate, Commissioner of Education, 1990
Candidate, United States House of Representatives, 1988
Candidate, United States House of Representatives, 1986
Precinct Committeeman, Democrat, Florida, 1984
- No committee memberships found.
No caucus information on file.
Attorney, Kenneth S. Stepp Professional Services Corporation, 2006-present
Attorney, Law Offices of Carl A. Short II, 2004-2006
Attorney, Kenneth S. Stepp, Public Attorney, Professional Services Corporation, 1978-2006
Attorney, Department of Public Advocacy, Kentucky, 2002-2004
Attorney, Kenneth S. Stepp, 1978-1984
Attorney, Law Firm of Hawkins, Fitt, Messner and Stepp, 1977-1978
Attorney, H. Norwood Pearce, 1976-1977
Lieutenant, United States Navy, 1968-1973
Member, Kentucky Bar Association, 1991-present
Member, Macedonia Baptist Church, 2008
Member, Clay County Bar Association, 2004-2006
Member, First Baptist Church, Babourville, 2004-2006
Member, Destroyer-Escort Sailors Association, 2001-2006
Member, Florida Bar Association, 1977-2006
Member, Georgia Bar Association, 1976-2006
Member, The American Legion
Awards:
Pro Bono Awards, Iota Mu Sigma Award, Who's Who recognition
Current Car:
2004 Buick Ranier
Date of Wedding Anniversary:
June 6
Father's Name:
James Marvin (Jim) Stepp
Father's Occupation:
University Professor (deceased)
Favorite Actor/Actress:
Reba McIntire
Favorite Athlete:
Joe Namath
Favorite Author:
Jack London
Favorite Book:
The Bible
Favorite Color:
Green
Favorite Food:
Squash casserole
Favorite Movie:
Gone With The Wind
Favorite Musician:
Elvis
Favorite President and Why:
Dwight Eisenhower. He got us out of the Korean war, and was a peacetime President during the height of the Cold War; also the Interstate Highway System and much progress resulted from his administration.
Favorite Quote:
"Never negotiate out of fear; but never fear to negotiate." John F. Kennedy.
Favorite Sport:
Soccer
Favorite TV Shows:
Sanford & Son, Reba
Favorite Type of Music:
I like rock 'n' roll.
Favorite Vacation Spot:
Kentucky.
Favorite Websites:
www.ditchmitchky.com www.kydem.blogspot.com www.steppforcongress.blogspot.com www.a-democratic.blogspot.com
First Car:
1963 Plymouth Belvedere, I think--it had push-button gear shift control on the dashbord and was a green car.
First Job:
Bellhop. I was a bellhop at the Clemson House hotel in the summer of '64.
Hobbies or Special Talents:
Now, my favorite hobby is mountain trail hiking in Kentucky. I also like to bounce on the family trampoline. I used to enjoy deep sea fishing, canoing, and swimming.
Mother's Name:
Vivian Pittman Stepp
Mother's Occupation:
Retired secretary. She used to be a secretary in the Admissions Office at Clemson University.
Name one thing you would most like to do before you die:
I'd like to visit Colorado. I promised myself that in 1973, but I haven't made it yet.
Personal Hero and Why:
Davy Crockett. He was a member of Congress from the Kentucky-Tennessee area, like I'd like to be; when it came to his last days, he took a hero's stand and died a hero's death in the Alamo according to the most credible accounts--which I believe.
Person Most Want to Meet (Dead or Alive):
Jesus.
Priority Issues:
Immediately bringing the U.S. troops home from Iraq, ending warrantless wiretapping, ending torture, expanding SCHIP and K-CHIP.
Publications:
"Campaigner", the Orlando (FL) Sentinel, c. 1990; "When Bankruptcy Will Help You", the Barbourville (KY) Advocate, c. 1992.
Reason for Seeking Public Office:
I want to immediately bring the U.S. troops home from Iraq, end Federal warrantless wiretapping of American citizens, end torture, expand SCHIP and KCHIP, and provide full governmental funding of the first four years of public university education.
Spouse's Occupation:
Housewife.
