David Boswell
State Sen. David Boswell (D-Sorgho) is reportedly eyeing provisions in the state retirement system as he decides whether to retire at the end of this year, according to Owen Covington of the Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer.
According to Covington, Boswell's retirement benefits would decrease if he stayed on as a state Senator into 2009. Boswell lost a bid to take Kentucky's 2nd Congressional District seat this past general election, losing to fellow state Sen. Brett Guthrie (R-Bowling Green) in a race that surprisingly drew national attention.
Boswell reportedly said he was "considering retirement," but not as a result of that loss. Instead he said "it has to do with my family and my future and my retirement benefits."
On the trail in the KY-2 race, Boswell frequently touted his extensive experience in the state capitol as an asset, though now that is evidently playing a role in his calculations about staying in public service. He served 5 years in the state House before a four year stint as state Commissioner of Agriculture. Since then, he has held his state Senate seat for 18 years.
Because his government service dates back so extensively, Boswell is eligible to receive some of the higher retirement benefits available should he leave his Senate post this year.
One state Senate seat is already going to be left vacant going into the next legislative session - Guthrie's Bowling Green seat.
A special election for Guthrie's seat must be called a minimum of 35 days after when Guthrie officially resigns his position. The same would be true if Boswell decided to retire.
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