JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Mike Kehoe was inaugurated as Missouri's 58th governor Monday at the state capital. Kehoe, a husband and father of four, focused on four priorities during his inauguration speech: public safety, economic development, agriculture, and education. Kehoe said he will share his in-depth plans for his state of the state address later this month. This is an excerpt from Gov. Kehoe's speech: "This is an emotional and humbling experience for our entire family. We'll need your support because in the years ahead there's a lot of work to be done. Sadly, the world around us has become more divided and cynical. For far too many people hard work has been replaced by handouts. The power of prayer is mocked. The contest of ideas is no longer a matter of right versus wrong but good versus evil. Political opponents cast each other as traitors and criminals. I reject this. I believe we can work together without sacrificing our core beliefs. One of my life's mentors is a man named Dave Sinclair. He instilled in me that building relationships, standing for your values, relying on your faith, and finding a path to make something work is a good thing. My story is living proof that a mentor in a young person's life can have a life-long impact. Mr. Sinclair reinforced the values my mother taught me, and that is exactly what I needed. Frankly, other young kids who come from struggling backgrounds need the same thing today. They need hope. My life growing up in the inner city, moving to a small town, building a business, and operating a ranch. These experiences have taught me one thing. Missourians are more alike than we are different. All of us want to feel safe in our homes and neighborhoods. We want our kids to get a good quality education. We want to work hard to support our families. Achieving these things—that's how we secure Missouri's future." The new governor pledged to take steps to make Missourians safer on day one and make the state "a place where its easier to be a cop than a criminal." He pledges to expand school choice and strengthen public education. Kehoe said that his administration will reduce taxes and regulations to boost the economy. Following his inauguration on Monday, he will sign a handful of executive orders revolving around public safety. Kehoe said the executive orders are one piece to the puzzle. Another piece involved lawmakers passing legislation, but Kehoe would not give any details on what the executive order would include other than that it would support law enforcement across the state. Kehoe will be sworn in by former Senator Roy Blunt, which is the first time a former U.S. Senator has ever sworn in a governor. The inauguration will take place in Jefferson City, Missouri, at the capitol's South Lawn. Kehoe defeated Crystal Quade in the race to become Missouri's next governor back in November. Kehoe, after serving seven years as Missouri Lieutenant Governor under outgoing Governor Mike Parson, won the race by over 600,000 votes. Kehoe told FOX 2 he will be the first Republican Catholic to serve as the state's leader.