Governor Matt Bevin has named Kevin Williams of Irvine as Estill County Judge Executive.
Williams replaces Wallace Taylor, who resigned in early November. Taylor cited health issues when announcing his resignation.
He had served as Judge-Executive for 15 years and was known as a colorful public figure.
According to the Estill Tribune, Taylor once signed a declaration about breast cancer awareness wearing a pink bathrobe.
Williams is a lifelong resident of Estill County and previously member of the Irvine City Council and a Magistrate on fiscal court.
Williams is also a retired firefighter and a small business owner.