Martha Layne Collins: Kentucky's First Female Governor
By Bill Straub, NKyTribune reporter, WASHINGTON
Martha Layne Collins, Kentucky's first and only woman governor, passed away on Saturday at the age of 88. As a politician, she was known for being guarded and rarely forthcoming, which is an unusual trait for a public figure.
She was more ice than fire during her long tenure in the public eye.
Despite this, Collins was able to win elections and lead a successful administration from 1983 to 1987. One of her notable achievements was bringing Toyota to Kentucky.
- Collins served as governor from 1983 to 1987
- She was the first and only woman to hold the office
- Her administration was marked by significant economic development, including the arrival of Toyota in Kentucky
Author's summary: Martha Layne Collins, Kentucky's first female governor, left a lasting legacy.
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