Lt. Governor candidate meets miners to show her support
Published 2:45 pm Thursday, August 22, 2019
Photo courtesy of Harlan County School District
Coleman also visited Wallins Elementary School to tour the school and learn more about the issues facing Harlan County schools, including funding, facilities, staffing and more. The declining enrollment, loss of property valuation and closing loopholes in state laws that impact Kentucky schools were also addressed.
Photo courtesy of Stacy Rowe
Lieutenant Governor candidate Jacqueline Coleman, Attorney General Andy Beshear’s running mate, stopped by the miners’ protest site Thursday afternoon to show her support and to deliver donuts. Coleman also met with miners to hear their stories. Pictured, from left, are Darryl Raleigh, Donna Raleigh, Chris Sexton, Chris Rowe, David Pratt, Coleman and Stacy Rowe.
By Emily Perkins
emily.perkins@harlandaily.com