The Louisville Metro Council will discuss a measure Thursday evening that if approved will drastically change traffic patterns in the Old Louisville neighborhood. An ordinance introduced by Councilman David James, D-6, seeks to convert portions of First and Brook streets into two-way streets. Local business owners in the district have been supportive of the new […]
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James Will Likely Assume Council Office This Year
Newly-elected Metro Government officials will be sworn in in January. But one incoming Metro Councilman will likely assume office in the coming weeks.
David James won the special election to serve the remaining two years of the late George Unseld’s term.
Sixth District Tally Confirmed
Kentucky Secretary of State Trey Grayson is now in possession of vote totals in the 6th District U.S. House race, as certified by local county clerks, but the numbers still must go before the State Board of Elections.
In Depth: Four Vying For Sixth District Council Seat
When Louisville Metro Councilman George Unseld died in June, a special election was ordered to elect someone to fill the remaining two years of his term.
Four candidates are actively campaigning for the seat, and they all face a tough fight for what may be the busiest job on the Metro Council.
Herndon Launches Write-In Campaign For 6th District Seat
Another candidate has entered the 6th District Metro Council race in Louisville. Democrat Ken Herndon has launched a write-in campaign for the seat formerly held by the late George Unseld.
County GOP To Choose 6th District Nominee After Further Deliberation
The GOP was supposed to choose a nominee for the race on Tuesday, but held off on the selection in order to review candidates who submitted their applications at the last minute. The party has until next Tuesday to register a candidate, and will vote on a nominee either later this week or next Monday.
County GOP To Select 6th District Candidate Tuesday
The Jefferson County Republican Party will meet Tuesday evening to choose a candidate for the special election in the 6th Metro Council District. Democrats chose David James last week.
James Discusses 6th District Nomination
Former Fraternal Order of Police president David James has been nominated to run for the 6th Metro Council District seat. If elected, James would be the second police officer to serve on the council. He says he thinks the body lacks such experience currently.
Hollowell Files For Special Election
Sixth District Metro Councilman Deonte Hollowell has filed to run in the special election that will be held for his seat this November. Hollowell is the first candidate to file to run for the seat, which was previously held by the late George Unseld.
Hollowell To Seek 6th District Seat In Special Election
Independent Metro Councilmember Deonte Hollowell will file his paperwork Wednesday to run for the seat he was appointed to last month. Hollwell will be the first person to declare his candidacy in the race.