About Sannie
Even though I have served two years as your State Representative I still feel I'm new to politics. On December 8, 2007 the local Democratic party nominated me as their candidate for State Representative. On January 8, 2008 you elected me to fill the unexpired term of former State Representative Carolyn Belcher who had been elected Bath County Judge Executive.
On May 20, 2008 I was re-elected in a three way Democratic Primary, again winning in all four of the Districts Counties. I have enjoyed representing the citizens of Bath, Bourbon, Fayette and Nicholas Counties in my first full term. Now, I hope you can continue to support me as I running for re-election.
Official Results for
72nd Representative District
May 20th Democratic Primary Election
County | Sannie Overly | Roy T. Baber | Jim Lovell |
|---|---|---|---|
Bath | 1,925 | 748 | 312 |
Bourbon | 1,929 | 1,222 | 1,249 |
Fayette | 165 | 51 | 89 |
Nicholas | 1,288 | 271 | 275 |
Totals:
Sannie Overly | 5,307 |
Roy T. Baber | 2,292 |
Jim Lovell | 1,925 |
Official Results for
72nd Representative District
January 6th Special Election (Unexpired Term)
County | Bryan Baeuman | Sannie Overly |
|---|---|---|
Bath | 276 | 952 |
Bourbon | 1,454 | 1,533 |
Fayette | 50 | 66 |
Nicholas | 280 | 698 |
Total Registered Voters = 28,512
Total Votes Cast = 5,309
Turnout = 18%
In January 2008, the legislative session was already underway when I arrived in Frankfort and administered the oath of office. Being new to the process I made an extra effort to get up to speed on the process, personalities and issues before the General Assembly.
For those who are not familiar with my background, I grew up on our familys Millersburg farm here in Bourbon County. My father Larry Overly continues to operate this farm today. As I grew up and until earlier this fall my mother Betty Overly, a former school teacher, worked as Bourbon Countys home economics agent. Her office was located in the basement of the Courthouse for many of those years. I often rode the school bus to the courthouse after school and spent many hours there visiting with the various local officials.
After I graduated from Bourbon County High School, I went to UK where with the help of a scholarship from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet I earned a degree in civil engineering. After college, I worked for the state Transportation Cabinet and attended night school at the University of Louisville College of Law.
I have practiced law here in Paris since 1999. Spending time in our court system and helping families with legal matters, I have learned first hand how important it is to have strong clear laws in place; laws that protect those people who need protecting. Another important aspect of my moving my practice back to my hometown is that I have had an opportunity to get involved in my community. I currently serve as the Chair of the Board of our local hospital. I am the president of the local Bar Association and President of our local historic society. All of these opportunities and more have given me the chance to get to know and serve the people in our community.
It is time to ensure a brighter tomorrow for our next generation. I dont have to look any farther than the faces of my two girls to remind me daily of just how important that future is to not only me personally but to all families. To be an effective legislator who will make a real difference for families I will need your advice and support. Thank you for visiting my website.
Sannie Overly
Resume
ELECTIVE OFFICE
December 8, 2007 | Received the Democratic Nomination |
January 8, 2008 to Date |
Elected State Representative 72nd District |
EDUCATION
Bourbon County High School | Class of 1984 |
University of Kentucky, College of Engineering |
B.S. Civil Engineering 1989 |
University of Louisville, College of Law |
J. D. cum laude 1993 |
WORK EXPERIENCE
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet |
Civil Engineer 1989 -1993 |
Jackson & Kelly, Attorneys at Law |
1993-1999 |
Law Office of Sannie Overly |
1999-2001 |
Overly & Johnson, Attorneys at Law |
2001 Present |
ACTIVITES
Bourbon Community Hospital Trustee
Chairperson, 2007
Bourbon County Bar Association Member
President, 2003 Present
Historic Paris Bourbon County, Inc. Member
Director, 2000 Present
Second Vice President, 2004
President, 2006- Present
Kentucky Society of Professional Engineers Member
Kentucky Bar Association Member
Friends of the Paris- Bourbon County Library Member
Friends of Ashland Member
Bourbon County Alumni Association - Member
University of Kentucky Alumni Association - Member
Paris-Bourbon County Chamber of Commerce Member
Bourbon County Homemakers - Member
Daughters of American Revolution, Jemima Johnson Chapter Member
First Christian Church, Paris, Kentucky - Member
Bluegrass Conservancy - Member