A BRAND NEW PLACE DEPARTMENT. Seven other third-party candidates received anywhere from a few hundred to a little over 1,600 votes, according to the clerk's office. In more than a half-dozen districts, a lone Republican is running unopposed, while in two more districts only GOP candidates are competing. Download the WHAS11 News app now. He balances his bid for Louisville mayor with his J-Town duties while always making time for family, especially his grandkids. It's possible their different approaches to spending are influenced by their business histories. "In my view, if doctors are not following the law, its up to the medical licensure board to hold them accountable," Dieruf said earlier this month. Carol has served on Jeffersontown city council for 25 years and as a life-long citizen of J-town, Carol wants to continue to make the city a wonderful place to call home! The top two finishers advance. Greenberg has said he wouldn't use the Louisville police "to be the enforcement arm of Kentucky's extreme abortion ban." (Greenberg also shared a childhood anecdote Tuesday about how he visited the mayors office on an eighth grade field trip when Abramson was in charge, describing how the visit helped inspire his interest in public service. State Reps. Jim Gooch Jr. and Lynn Bechler are running against each other in the primary for a newly drawn western Kentucky district. Louisville, Kentucky election results:Find out the latest outcomes here. Even though the project is largely paid for by a federal grant, Perkins opposed it, too. "I only see nonpartisan," he said. Best States is an interactive platform developed by U.S. News for ranking the 50 U.S. states, alongside news analysis and daily reporting. They were the top two vote-getters in the May 18 primary and will now move on to the general election in November. "We're trying to revitalize downtown Jeffersontown. He's owned a roofing and sheet metal company since 1992. Paul is running against Republicans Arnold Blankenship of Ashland, Val Fredrick of Murray, Paul Hamilton of Nicholasville, Tami Steinfield of Marion and perennial candidate John Schiess. Dieruf would not speak in specifics saying he's running a positive campaign with integrity. All rights reserved. Age: 67 Occupation: Jeffersontown. Aubrey, 83, was aLouisville police officer for 28 years until he was elected sheriff in 1998. In his pursuit of a third Senate term, Rand Paul has made a name for himself as a national voice for a libertarian-leaning philosophy based on limited government and restrained spending. TWO FAMILIAR FACES ARE RUNNING TO REPLACE CAROL PIKE AND RAY PERKINS. The city had 28,474 residents as of 2020, according to the United States Census Bureau. The Lexington Herald-Leader attributed this to Kentucky's strong Republican lean and the fact that Republicans gained seats in the Kentucky State Legislature in 2022. Greenberg also defended his business record amid accusations his development work has only benefited downtown and not all neighborhoods, especially in the West End and South End. Craig Greenberg wants 'big changes', will make any seized firearms used in crime. Bei der Nutzung unserer Websites und Apps verwenden wir, unsere Websites und Apps fr Sie bereitzustellen, Nutzer zu authentifizieren, Sicherheitsmanahmen anzuwenden und Spam und Missbrauch zu verhindern, und, Ihre Nutzung unserer Websites und Apps zu messen, personalisierte Werbung und Inhalte auf der Grundlage von Interessenprofilen anzuzeigen, die Effektivitt von personalisierten Anzeigen und Inhalten zu messen, sowie, unsere Produkte und Dienstleistungen zu entwickeln und zu verbessern. Now, as both compete in the election to replace Bill Dieruf as Jeffersontown's next mayor, those differences are a central theme in their campaigns. He said Jeffersontown's city government has consistently kept a balanced budget during his tenure without needing to borrow money and also paid off a big debt 10 years early, saving $1 million in interest. Two pairs of Republican state lawmakers will compete for the same House seat after redistricting landed them in the same new district. So I ran for mayor: A hard-fought race, two years of knocking on doors telling people how we could change this community.". Sen. Morgan McGarvey and Rep. Attica Scott share many of Rep. John Yarmuths progressive stances but come from very different backgrounds. Dieruf won his post in Jeffersontown in a nonpartisan election and is pitching himself as a unifying candidate forLouisville. Lexington also has a mayor's race, with four candidates including incumbent Linda Gorton on the ballot. In a sit-down interview with Spectrum News 1, Greenberg said the biggest challenge facing the city is public safety. Greenbergs All In public safety plan said he will seek to bring back recently retired officers in the interim to ensure full staffing levels, and he would try to fully staff LMPD's Domestic Violence Unit to better investigate and limit the citys concerning rate of intimate partner violence. Andy Beshear "I decided to step up and do what needs to be done in this town. Greenberg also outraised and outspent Dieruf by a healthy margin, with backing from various notable individuals and a political action committee that received donations from figures like Christy Brown of Louisvilles influential Brown family. It's a free service that most companies charge for. They were the top two vote-getters in the May 18 primary and will now move on to the general election in November. McGarvey and Scott agree on many progressive issues, including Medicare for All, decriminalizing marijuana, and both want to see Congress pass more laws to fight climate change. But Dieruf insists this is an issue for state and federal lawmakers to handle. Republican vying for top Louisville job: Jeffersontown mayor officially enters Louisville mayoral race "This is what we're trying to get away from and they just demonstrated that more of the. McDonald is a former sheriff's deputy and retired judge. A field of 12 candidates was narrowed down Tuesday to one Democrat, businessman. Right to Life Louisville leader Corey Koellner. He and his sisters went to Catholic schools St. Barnabas, St. Martha, St. Xavier and Assumption. O'Connell has been in his position since 2008and was named Outstanding County Attorney of the year in 2017. Holsclaw was clerk from 1998 to 2010, and then elected again in 2014. "Oh and by the way: We did that without raising taxes," he added. Kala Kachmar is an investigative reporter. We have $17 million in the bank topay for items without putting them on the card," he said to applause from Wednesday's crowd. ", He said Jeffersontown's government has developed an attractive reputation of "being there when you need us and stepping aside when you don't.". Prior to taking office, he was a judge in Jefferson County District and Circuit courts for 10 years. Kiosks could be a real convenience for the customer," she said. Carol went to Jeffersontown high school and received the Lifetime Achievement Award. Carol also served on the committee for Blackacre State Nature Preserve, the Fire board, is a Safe Place Volunteer, and has received the police award and supports the Fraternal Order of Police. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. A Democrat will continue to lead Louisville, after Craig Greenberg defeated Republican Bill Dieruf in Tuesday's mayoral election. Reach Billy Kobin at bkobin@courierjournal.com, Louisville Mayor-elect Craig Greenberg delivers acceptance speech, Democrat Craig Greenberg defeated Republican Bill Dieruf to become Louisville's next mayor, Sam Upshaw Jr., Louisville Courier Journal, Bill Dieruf gives concession speech after Louisville mayor race loss. A "Democrats for Dieruf" group that supports him but is not formally tied to his campaign also speaks to that. ITS CURRENT HOME WAS FORMER SKATING RINK. May 14, 2022, at 3:06 p.m. A Guide to the May 17 Primary Election in Kentucky. Our Spectrum News app is the most convenient way to get the stories that matter to you. You know, we could do that for like, $50,000. State officials are going to walk from the amphitheater, they're going to walk to downtown Jeffersontown, they're going to eat food here, they're going to stay in hotels here, so all that's going to bring more revenue to our businesses," Pike said. The race for Louisville Mayor attracted national headlines earlier this year when a man drew a gun and shot at one of the Democratic candidates in his campaign office. Gooch is chair of the House Natural Resources and Energy Committee, and Bechler is a member of the influential House Appropriations and Revenue Committee and presides over a budget review subcommittee. According to Dieruf, so many people voted for him because they are ready for a change in leadership. "I am focused on the future, on a new direction for the city and what I can do working with many other people who have very different experiences than me to accomplish big things in Louisville.. "Every day, in ways small and large, personally and professionally, we should each try to make the world a better place.. In winning the Louisville race, Greenberg successfully fended off criticism that he was a continuation of Fischer and the status quo. Support strong local journalism by subscribing today: www.courier-journal.com/subscribe. Dieruf saidhe has proven himself to be a fiscally responsible leader. It's not counted in experience," Dieruf said, thanking his family and adding that "I'm not going away. Dieruf is a Republican running in a city that has become a Democratic stronghold. He rejected calls to defund the police and instead said he will aim to fully fund Louisville Metro Police and eliminate the roughly 1,000-member departments stated shortage of roughly 300 sworn officers. "Pike has worked as a real estate agent, watching Jeffersontown grow exponentially in the past four decades. LOUISVILLE, Ky. One of the biggest slates on the Jefferson County ballot was the Louisville mayoral primary. The businessman bested Republican and Jeffersontown Mayor Bill Dieruf after clawing through a crowded Democratic primary. While traveling around Jefferson County, Dieruf said he found voters are "more concerned about their safety and what the economy is going to do because of the recession and what our education (system) is going to do.". If you come here on a Friday night, it's hopping and we want that.". Paul has amassed a huge fundraising advantage and is heavily favored to win reelection in November. JEFFERSONTOWN, Ky. For the first time in Jeffersontown's history, the city's new mayor will be a woman. 2:01. Example video title will go here for this video. We don't know where it . He has kept up a busy campaign schedule, with weekend events around Jefferson County almost nonstop since the start of summer. Dieruf dismissed concerns that he is not ready to manage a larger city and pointed to his experiences as president of the Jefferson County League of Cities and Kentucky League of Cities, as well as his service on boards for groups like Greater Louisville Inc. and the Kentuckiana Regional Planning and Development Agency. Succeeding Dieruf as mayor of Jeffersontown is Carol Pike, who defeated a fellow Jeffersontown City Council member, Ray "Chubby Ray" Perkins, in Tuesday's election and will become the first. O'Connell said hehopesto bring $30 million in opioid recovery funds into the community from national litigation. This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: Louisville mayoral election: Bill Dieruf highlights family, experience, Developer running for mayor wants 'big changes' in Louisville. Mayor-elect Pike will now be replacing Mayor Bill Dierufwho held the position for 12 years. Perkins, who owns a pizza restaurant on Ruckreigel Parkway, is serving his second term on the council. Mayoral race:Is a Mitch McConnell super PAC supporting Bill Dieruf for Louisville mayor? One day, Dieruf recalled, "it rained so much, the backhoe couldn't dig the footer. Attorney, developer and a runner. The 3rd District remained intact under the GOPs new redistricting plan and is far more diverse than other parts of Kentucky. YOU KNOW, THE GUYS I TO YOU KNOW, THEYRE CONCERNED WITH YOU KNOW, HAVING THE RIGHT COMPUTER EQUIPMENT, HAVING THE RIGHT CAMERAS. Henoted how internet access, including the associated hardware and training, is a vital resource necessary for people to be able to work, get health care and ensure their kids are getting a good education. INFLATION IS CRIPPLING EVERYBODY. Stay informed daily on the latest news and advice on COVID-19 from the editors at U.S. News & World Report. This is something I'm used to.". Paul has drawn five little-known Republican challengers in the Kentucky May primary. WE APPLIED FOR A GRANT FROM THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AND WE GOT THE MONEY TO FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT AND WHAT BETTER WAY TO SPEND THE FEDERAL MONEY THAN TO GIVE YOUR POLICE OFFICERS WHAT THEY DESERVE? Greenberg, whose grandparents fled Nazi Germany, said his faith has guided him throughout his life and career, as he joins former Mayor Jerry Abramson as the only mayors with Jewish backgrounds to lead Louisville. We have a brand new amphitheater that's going to be built. We're not talking $8 million and $12 million.". JEFFERSONTOWN, Ky. For the first time in Jeffersontown's history, the city's new mayor will be a woman. Current Mayor Clay Foreman and City Councilman Bill Dieruf both want your vote. Carol Pike defeated fellow Jeffersontown City Council member "Chubby" Ray Perkins. A Guide to the May 17 Primary Election in Kentucky. More: Who's in, who's out, who's on the fence: Our way-too-early look at Louisville's mayor race. ", "So he handed me a shovel and said, 'We've got to get this building going here. Advertisement Pike, a long-time city council. Booker gained attention for his racial and economic justice message amid nationwide protests over the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and other Black Americans in encounters with police. (WDRB photo) A long-standing City Council member before . There's also the new $12 million headquarters for the Jeffersontown Police Department, which is not yet under construction. Still, as he seeks to become Louisville's first Republican mayor since Kenneth Schmied won office in 1965, Dieruf said he views the role as nonpartisan. With 100% of precincts reporting, Pike received 36% of votes, Perkins got 33% and Brian Abrams 31%. Copyright 2010 WAVE News. But the 67-year-old Republican is confident navigating a busy schedule, as someone who went from working long hours at his family's hardware store to becoming mayor of Jeffersontown and, lately, campaigning to lead Louisville. Greenberg, 49, will take office in January, succeeding Mayor Greg Fischer, a fellow Democrat who was limited by law from serving a fourth term. In the retail world, you're on your feet 12 hours a day, and then you go home, do payroll, pay bills. "You never know when people say they're going to vote for you, how many people are going to go out.". We're not talking $8 million and $12 million. A lifetime citizen and community member of Jeffersontown, help Carol win this election and become the first woman to be Mayor of Jeffersontown! ", "As an elected official, you have to think beyond your term. The time for politics is over, Greenberg, 49, said, emphasizing that he is now focused on unity and taking action to improve Louisville. Former state lawmaker Charles Booker of Louisville is the clear frontrunner on the Democratic side. The Jefferson County Clerk's Office is responsible for collecting delinquent taxes and managing public documents that are recorded and filed in the county, such as marriage licenses, business names and corporations, deeds and mortgages, marriage licenses, medical licenses, business licenses, powers of attorney, name changes, wills, executive orders and liens. RAY PERKINS OWNS CHUBBY RAYS A PIZZERIA AND TOWN. Kentucky Senate race:Rand Paul and Charles Booker nab US Senate primary wins and will face off in November. Check out the profile of Craig Greenberg here. Even though the project is largely paid for by a federal grant, Perkins opposed it, too. There is no Republican challenger in the November general election. Ahead of Election Day, The Courier Journal profiled the Republican and Democratic candidates for Louisville mayor. "He will be continued out here and I told him today make sure he had his telephone open because I'll probably call him many, many times and I'll probably need him," Pike said. But the 67-year-old Republican is confident navigating a busy schedule, as someone who went from working long hours at his family's hardware store to becoming. Dieruf highlighted his past experience running a hardware store and his efforts as mayor to attract new businesses to Jeffersontown and support the ones that are alreadythere, especially amid the pandemic. Jeffersontown Mayor Bill Dieruf officially kicked off his 2022 campaign to become Louisville's next leader Wednesday and gave voters his first big pitch for why they should pick him out of. "We need to quit wanting to be like Cincinnati or Nashville or Indianapolis. efforts to revitalize downtown Louisville, Affordable housing complex in Louisville's Algonquin neighborhood to get free internet, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. If you come here on a Friday night, it's hopping and we want that. "It's heartwarming to see when I move into the (Louisville mayor's) office on Jan. 1 that this community believes in what I've been doing and believes I can take it downtown to be successful.". In the Democratic primary, Tina Ward-Pugh, a former Louisville alderwoman and Metro Council member,beat Neville Blakemore, Daniel A. Cobbleand Tenisha E. Smith. "If a business is going to come to our community, they don't come because a politician tells them it's the best place," he said. Where I am needed most is downtown Louisville.". With 100% of precincts reporting, Holsclaw received 79% of the vote, while Bob DeVore got 16%and Mark P. Wooten 5%. Unlike his opponent . Those lessons came in handy when the Jeffersontown City Council had an opening in 2000. "Nobody in this town feels like they are unified completely, and we have to do that now," hetold a welcoming crowd of well over 100 people at Jeffersontown's Veterans Memorial Park. Wenn Sie Ihre Auswahl anpassen mchten, klicken Sie auf Datenschutzeinstellungen verwalten. "I'm just excited to be here and I can't believe, I really can't believe that," Pike said. "You know, I would like to build a new outdoor patio [for the senior center] similar to what I have here at the restaurant, to enjoy when the weather permits. Longtime County Clerk Bobbie Holsclaw beat two challengers in the Republican primary. IVE BEEN IN BUSINESS FOR 30 YEARS AND I DONT LIKE TOOT MY OWN HORN, BUT HONESTLY, AN INDEPENDENT RESTAURANT LASTING 30 YEARS IS UNHEARD OF. He also repeated his criticism of Greenberg over trying to make abortion which got almost completely banned in Kentucky this summer and is on the ballot this fall via a proposed constitutional amendment a defining issue of the mayoral race. Get hyperlocal forecasts, radar and weather alerts. Jeffersontown mayoral candidates Carol Pike andRay "Chubby Ray" Perkins will advance to the November ballot. I THINK AVERAGE IS LIKE TWO. Jeffersontown mayor candidate defends mailer that has pizza coupon on it Dakota Sherek Oct 5, 2022 Updated Oct 5, 2022 Perkins is running against Carol Pike in November's election. LOUISVILLE, Ky. Democrat Craig Greenberg has defeated Republican Bill Dieruf in the race to be the Louisville Metro's new mayor in 2023. Pike was among the five council members who voted for the project, which Dieruf supported. Craig Greenberg wants 'big changes'. "We can do things to improve things, tweak it, I call it, without breaking the budget," he added. Dieruf, who defeated three opponents in the Republican primary with 78% of the vote, is currently serving as Jeffersontown mayor. "[People] are going to walk from the amphitheater, they're going to walk to downtown Jeffersontown, they're going to eat food here, they're going to stay in hotels here, so all that's going to bring more revenue to our businesses," Pike said. "The non-partisan race presents a big choice for Jeffersontown voters, who are electing their first new mayor in 12 years. THEYRE GOING TO STAY IN A HOTEL HERE. THEYRE BOTH LONGTIME GEORGETOWN RESIDENTS WHO RAISE THEIR HERE, BUT THEY HAVE VERY DIFFERENT ABOUT HOW TO RUN THE SECOND LARGEST CITY IN JEFFERSON COUNTY. WL. Brown also searched for details on Dieruf in the days before the shooting, police records show. Go dig the footer,'" Dieruf said of his father and the hands-on work and sweat involved in constructing the new building. Mayor . What You Need To Know Craig Greenberg won the election to be Louisville's next mayor Greenberg bested Republican Jeffersontown Mayor Bill Dieruf with the endorsement of Kentucky Gov. 2023 www.courier-journal.com. Pike has been on the council for 14 years and has been a realtor in town since 1977. With 100% of precincts reporting, Pike received 36% of votes, Perkins got 33% and. He's facing Democrat Craig Greenberg in November's general election. She believes future residents and business owners will come to Jefferson County's second-largest city looking for a quality of life they might not find elsewhere in Metro Louisville.
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