City lawmakers from southwest Louisville are praising Mayor Greg Fischer’s decision to fund construction of the Southwest Regional Library in his latest city budget proposal. The $9.5 million bond for the library is the largest expenditure in the mayor’s capital budget and the only proposed bond. It follow’s up a $500,000 allocation the mayor made […]
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Southwest Regional Library Funding Relies On Design
But, Yates says the library’s design will also depend in part on how much money is available to build it. He says the library will likely be built in phases.
Yates Unseats Hawkins
For the first time ever, an elected incumbent member of Louisville’s Metro Council has been unseated.
Democrat David Yates defeated Republican Doug Hawkins in the 25th District, which covers a portion of southwest Louisville
In Depth: Tea Party And Outside Forces Will Likely Have Little Effect On Mayor’s Race
For months, pundits and political observers have offered various insights into the 2010 elections. This could be a big year for the Tea Party, for mainstream Republicans, for moderates or for challengers to incumbents. But those are national predictions.
Hawkins Faces Challengers From Both Parties For Council Seat
Republican Hawkins has represented the southwestern district for two terms. His challenger, Dr. Robert Thrasher, says Hawkins is too prone to political posturing and has not spent his tenure serving constituents.
Hawkins Faces Challengers For Council Seat
Louisville Metro Councilman Doug Hawkins has earned a reputation with some of his colleagues that does him few favors. He’s sometimes seen as a contrarian on certain issues, especially those championed by the mayor, and the two-term Republican is often outspoken on matters beyond the council’s control. Hawkins is up for re-election this year, and with two opponents, he could be in for the toughest race in his career.