Melvin Henley
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Melvin Henley | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from the 5th district | |
| In office January 1, 2005 – January 1, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Buddy Buckingham |
| Succeeded by | Kenny Imes |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 25, 1935 |
| Party | Democratic (2007–present) |
| Other political affiliations | Republican (1997–2007) Democratic (before 1997) |
Melvin Brent Henley (born August 25, 1935) is an American politician who served in the Kentucky House of Representatives from the 5th district from 2005 to 2013.[1][2] He is a graduate of Murray State University where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry.[3] Henley was first elected to the house in 2004, defeating Democratic incumbent Buddy Buckingham. Henley subsequently changed his party affiliation to the Democratic party on September 14, 2007.[4] He retired from the house in 2012 and was succeeded by Republican Kenny Imes.
