The Mayor and City Council acting together are the Governing Body. Mayoral race:Is a Mitch McConnell super PAC supporting Bill Dieruf for Louisville mayor? Our Spectrum News app is the most convenient way to get the stories that matter to you. Reach Billy Kobin at bkobin@courierjournal.com. Dieruf made it clear one of his big goals is to helppeople get reliable access to the internet no matter where they live in thecommunity. She unsuccessfully ran for governor in 2011. Carol has been a licensed real estate professional for 45 years and has sold over $100 million dollars in real estate. "Stepping into this job, I realize what it is, where if you've never done this before, you really don't know what the job is," Dieruf said. "We can do things to improve things, tweak it, I call it, without breaking the budget," he added. After barely making it through his first year, he has grown the business into a Jeffersontown fixture. JEFFERSONTOWN, Ky. For the first time in Jeffersontown's history, the city's new mayor will be a woman. Perkins cast the lone vote against it. " More:Republican Bill Dieruf, Democrat Craig Greenberg win Louisville mayoral primary elections. Pike says she is still surprised by her win on Tuesday night to become the mayor-elect of Jeffersontown. So I ran for mayor: A hard-fought race, two years of knocking on doors telling people how we could change this community.". Aubrey, 83, was aLouisville police officer for 28 years until he was elected sheriff in 1998. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. 2023, Hearst Television Inc. on behalf of WLKY-TV. Polls will be open on the day of the May 17 primary from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. local time. The job of mayor is up for grabs next year because Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer has hit his term limit, and the election is sure to be competitive. Reach her at 502-662-2002; kkachmar@courierjournal.com or @NewsQuip on Twitter. Other campaign pledges from Greenberg, who previously served on the University of Louisville Board of Trustees and on other nonprofit boards, include building 15,000 affordable housing units during his first term, creating new development and businesses that foster "walkable, bikeable, livable, green and safe neighborhoods" and working on improving historically neglected parks. Scott Utterback, Louisville Courier Journal, experienced when the candidate was shot at in February, received donations from figures like Christy Brown, some unease and distrust from some residents, fully staff LMPD's Domestic Violence Unit. If elected, he would have been the first Republican mayor Louisville has elected in nearly six decades. He also co-owns the OVW Wrestling Circuit. After the Simmons College marching band played in Kentucky Gov. Carol Pike and Ray Perkins often look at things differently on Jeffersontown's City Council.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.Take the city's new $8 million amphitheater currently under construction. Louisville mayoral candidate Craig Greenberg was shaken but not harmed in the Feb. 14 shooting, though a bullet came so close it damaged his sweater. If you come here on a Friday night, it's hopping and we want that.". "It's was overwhelming," said Dieruf, who we caught with while running the registers at his hardware store. 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. "I'm doing this for my grandkids so they'll stay here and grow their life here," he said of his Louisville mayoral bid. 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. "So I understand the end of the shovel that works the most and the calluses that you gain from it.". We need, in Louisville, to quit trying to be second best. The city is a place she calls home. You know, we could do that for like, $50,000. Kala Kachmar is an investigative reporter. Shively mayoral candidate Maria Johnson beat her opponent and fellow council member by roughly 38% of votes. The businessman bested Republican and Jeffersontown Mayor Bill Dieruf after clawing through a crowded Democratic primary. Dieruf replied in October, saying Greenbergs ad "makes it sound like Im going to have police hunting down pregnant women and doctors. 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 woman to lead the suburban municipality. Copyright 2022 TheAssociated Press. He balances his bid for Louisville mayor with his J-Town duties while always making time for family, especially his grandkids. We have a brand new amphitheater that's going to be built. A field of 12 candidates was narrowed down Tuesday to one Democrat, businessman. Paul has drawn five little-known Republican challengers in the Kentucky May primary. AND THATS WHERE IM AT. LOUISVILLE, Ky. One of the biggest slates on the Jefferson County ballot was the Louisville mayoral primary. "We can do things to improve things, tweak it, I call it, without breaking the budget," he added. 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. Greenberg listed public safety and reducing crime as his priority as mayor. But Foreman said he is proud of his record as mayor. Strangers come together on social media, help southern Indiana man recover his beloved fishing boat, Spencer County teen dies in car crash, school confirms, Cool, cloudy and windy start to derby week, Why spring is considered 'severe weather season', History made in governors' races as record number of women elected, Florida elects 25-year-old Maxwell Frost, 1st member of Gen Z in Congress. INFLATION IS CRIPPLING EVERYBODY. "A leader is the one that gets things done," he said. 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. Persons who desire special accommodations for scheduled meetings/hearings should contact Jeffersontown City Hall at (502) 267-8333 at least one week prior to the meeting/hearing. Dieruf, their current mayor, is running to lead Metro Louisville. "My goal right now is to make Louisville a place where you will tell other people to come live," Dieruf told The Courier Journal. In winning the Louisville race, Greenberg successfully fended off criticism that he was a continuation of Fischer and the status quo. Mayor-elect Pike will now be replacing Mayor Bill Dierufwho held the position for 12 years. Kala Kachmar is an investigative reporter. O'Connell has been in his position since 2008and was named Outstanding County Attorney of the year in 2017. citys concerning rate of intimate partner violence. Attorney, developer and a runner. "I'm pretty prudish about how we spend dollars," Perkins acknowledged.It's possible their different approaches to spending are influenced by their business histories.Perkins started "Chubby Ray's," a pizzeria, with just $5,000 in the 1990s. Andy Beshear, The Louisville businessman says the biggest challenge facing the city is public safety. All rights reserved. "My mom always said I wanted to be president of the United States," he recalled on a recent October morning inside his Jeffersontown City Hall office. Current Mayor Clay Foreman and City Councilman Bill Dieruf both want your vote. Craig Greenberg wants 'big changes', will make any seized firearms used in crime. "Nine years of balanced budgets with a budget surplus, no layoffs in city government, and we enjoy the finest services," said Foreman. Its ballot is nonpartisan, with the two top vote-getters slated to face off in a general election. Watching the grandkids play soccer and football, going to college ballgames, golfing and dancing. He noted that while a downtown Museum Plaza project failed (a point some critics tried to ding him on), his work with 21c, the revitalization of Main Street's Whiskey Row and projects in other cities prove his acumen. One day, Dieruf recalled, "it rained so much, the backhoe couldn't dig the footer. On the first day of October, Dieruf began the morning in the Fairdale Parade and then spent an hour chatting with people at a Fairdale Fair booth. The four Republicans are led by Jeffersontown Mayor Bill Dieruf, though a Republican has not held the mayor's office in Kentucky's largest city in several decades. Pike has been involved in Jeffersontown for most of her life, from serving with Mayor Ruckriegel in 1982 to serving as a council member. Wenn Sie Ihre Auswahl anpassen mchten, klicken Sie auf Datenschutzeinstellungen verwalten. More coverage:Who can be convicted of a crime for abortion under Kentucky's trigger law? Abrams, a council member since 2010, was also the city's finance chairman for 10 years. In a sit-down interview with Spectrum News 1, Greenberg said the biggest challenge facing the city is public safety. Dieruf graduated from St. X in 1973 and then received his accounting degree from the University of Kentucky in 1976. AND I THINK GOT TO BE EXTREMELY CAREFUL HOW WE SPEND DOLLARS GOING FORWARD. Mail-in absentee ballots were due on May 3. A local social justice activist has been charged in the attempted shooting. Democrat and businessman Craig Greenberg and Republican Bill Dieruf, currently the mayor of Jeffersontown, will be their parties' nominees for Louisville mayor after winning Tuesday's primary election. Les Arcs is situated in the Var department and Provence-Alpes-Cte d'Azur region. A general election will be held in the U.S. state of Kentucky on November 7, 2023.. Few Democratic candidates have announced a run for the statewide offices. He stressed how he has overseen a wide range of agencies and government services in Jeffersontown, including apolice department, economic development authority and public works department. "When I grew up here, J'town was the city everyone wanted to live in and we've lost that so the people feel that and they want to rally around," Dieruf said. Some of them carry over into his political life. Learn More. Who's in, who's out, who's on the fence: Our way-too-early look at Louisville's mayor race. 2023 Elections Jeffersontown is a city in Jefferson County, Kentucky. "We need to quit wanting to be like Cincinnati or Nashville or Indianapolis. LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) Candidates in Kentucky 's May 17 primary are hoping for . "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.. The Jefferson County Attorneys Office serves as the prosecutor in all misdemeanor cases in Jefferson District Court, acts as legal representative for all branches of Metro Government and the Metro Counciland handles child support cases for the county. We're not talking $8 million and $12 million.". The amphitheater is going to be bringing in revenue to the downtown businesses," Pike said. I look forward to working with him to ensure a smooth transition. Prior to taking office, he was a judge in Jefferson County District and Circuit courts for 10 years. I THINK AVERAGE IS LIKE TWO. WLKY IS MARK VANDERHOFF TAKES A LOOK AT THAT RACE. Booker barely lost the Democratic Senate primary that year to an establishment-backed rival. 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. Yet it's one Dieruf said he is prepared for, thanks to his existing experience and nonpartisan advocacy work on behalf of cities throughout the commonwealth. His hobbies? Carol is a top producer and knows about all areas of real estate and developing beautiful communities. Get hyperlocal forecasts, radar and weather alerts. Professional beekeepers settled in the Var region since 1983. PERKINS AND PIKE CLASHED ON THE COUNCIL. Louisville hasnt elected a Republican mayor since 1969. Those lessons came in handy when the Jeffersontown City Council had an opening in 2000. By DYLAN LOVAN, Associated Press. "We're trying to revitalize downtown Jeffersontown. We must improve public safety, to make it a safer city for all of our residents, for everyone thats visiting here and theres so much that we can and must do, he said. 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. 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. Carol Pike defeated fellow Jeffersontown City Council member "Chubby" Ray Perkins. Dieruf noted that when his own campaign staff met 18 months ago, half were Republicans and half were Democrats. Unlike his opponent . JEFFERSONTOWN, Ky. (AP) The Latest on the fatal shooting at a Kentucky grocery store (all times local): 5:10 p.m. Police say they are aware of reports that the man accused of fatally shooting two people at a grocery store in Kentucky made a racial comment to a bystander. More:Kentucky state Sen. Morgan McGarvey wins Democratic primary for Rep. John Yarmuth's seat. 2:01. Who can be convicted of a crime for abortion under Kentucky's trigger law? 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. Where I am needed most is downtown Louisville.". Ahead of Election Day, The Courier Journal profiled the Republican and Democratic candidates for Louisville mayor. Advertisement Pike, a long-time city council. My appreciation goes to every candidate who stepped up to campaign for their views to continue to improve the city we all love. Longtime Sheriff John Aubrey narrowly beat his opponent Stephen Yancey in a race that for the first time in 20 years drew opponents from Aubrey's own Democratic party. There is no Republican challenger in the November general election. 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. Greenberg knew the criticism from Republicans and groups like Democrats for Dieruf (who also tried to attack him on previous controversies related to racist art inside 21c and how Republic Bank, whose board Greenberg has served on, issued a prepaid card to the NRA) would arise, and his vision for Louisville was evidently enough to keep the mayors office blue. 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. Louisville mayoral candidate Bill Dieruf gives his concession speech after losing to Democrat Craig Greenberg. Congratulations to Mayor-elect Craig Greenberg. In the state Senate, 19 seats are on the ballot this year. Longtime County Clerk Bobbie Holsclaw beat two challengers in the Republican primary. ", Dieruf and his wife, Jody, have a daughter, Jennifer; son-in-law, Ben; and two young grandsons, Luke and Carter. Related: Affordable housing complex in Louisville's Algonquin neighborhood to get free internet. SHE IS ALSO A STRONG PROPONENT OF PUBLIC PROJECTS SUCH AS THE NEW AMPHITHEATER CURRENTLY UNDER CONSTRUCTION FOR THE NEW AMPHITHEATER AND THE VENUES THAT WE BRING IN AND THE FESTIVALS THAT WE BRING IN. "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. Kentucky Senate race:Rand Paul and Charles Booker nab US Senate primary wins and will face off in November. "We have a new police department that's going to be built. The evening featured a stop in Douglass Hills for a food truck event before capping things off with a WAKY dance at the local Moose Lodge on Fegenbush Lane. SHE CHAMPIONED A NEW BUILDING FOR THE JEFFERSON TOWN DEPARTMENT. Support strong local journalism by subscribing today: www.courier-journal.com/subscribe. Stay informed daily on the latest news and advice on COVID-19 from the editors at U.S. News & World Report. Best States is an interactive platform developed by U.S. News for ranking the 50 U.S. states, alongside news analysis and daily reporting. 2023, Charter Communications, all rights reserved. This story has been updated. Holsclaw was clerk from 1998 to 2010, and then elected again in 2014. He noted his son-in-law manages Dieruf Hardware now and "does a fantastic job.". 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.". Popular places to visit nearby include Draguignan at 8 km and Seillans at 10 km. A guide to the May 17 primary election in Kentucky. There's also the new $12 million headquarters for the Jeffersontown Police Department, which is not yet under construction. It's a free service that most companies charge for. We're not talking $8 million and $12 million. State Reps. Jim Gooch Jr. and Lynn Bechler are running against each other in the primary for a newly drawn western Kentucky district. The former CEO of 21c Museum Hotels and current co-owner of Louisville-based Ohio Valley Wrestling, will be running as a Democrat.Dieruf was elected Jeffersontown mayor in a nonpartisan election . The wide empty spaces in pews between parishioners at a Sunday service at Zion Baptist Church in South Carolinas capital highlight a post-pandemic reality common among many Black Protestant churches across the nation, A Missouri judge is expected to rule Monday on whether first-of-their-kind regulations on gender-affirming health care can take effect, The City of Virginia Beach declared a state of emergency after a tornado moved through the area Sunday and damaged dozens of homes, downed trees and caused gas leaks. May 14, 2022, at 3:06 p.m. A Guide to the May 17 Primary Election in Kentucky. Hearst Television participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. Lexington also has a mayor's race, with four candidates including incumbent Linda Gorton on the ballot. And he suggested he can help bring people together and actually accomplish things. In 2008, we reported about the city's former public works director being charged with possessing crack cocaine. Tuesday night, Greenberg said during his victory speech, was for celebration. Services may be provided by Western Union Financial Services, Inc. NMLS# 906983 and/or Western Union International Services, LLC NMLS# 906985, which are licensed as Money Transmitters by the New York State Department of Financial Services. ", "So he handed me a shovel and said, 'We've got to get this building going here. The 49-year-old Greenberg takes over for Greg Fischer, who was term limited after first being elected in 2011. "With a hardware store, it's something (where) you solve the problems of people when they walk in the same way you should do with government," he said. 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. Carol Pike and Ray Perkins often look at things differently on Jeffersontown's City Council. Jeffersontown mayoral candidates Carol Pike and Ray "Chubby Ray" Perkins will advance to the November ballot. 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. Greenberg's campaign released a TV ad in Septemberfeaturing women who describe Dieruf as "backed by anti-choice extremists" due to Dieruf's campaign receiving a donation fromRight to Life Louisville leader Corey Koellner. "(But) I don't want to be that anymore. Pike has been on the council for 14 years and has been a realtor in town since 1977. 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. In the other primary pitting two state lawmakers against one another, Reps. Norma Kirk-McCormick and Bobby McCool are facing off in a new eastern Kentucky district. Craig Greenberg profile:Developer running for mayor wants 'big changes' in Louisville. Sie knnen Ihre Einstellungen jederzeit ndern, indem Sie auf unseren Websites und Apps auf den Link Datenschutz-Dashboard klicken. Also: Can Jeffersontown Mayor Bill Dieruf end GOP losing streak in run for Louisville mayor? Download it here, Mayoral candidate Craig Greenberg answers questions from reporters on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Piper Hudspeth Blackburn), Bryce Shreve You know, we could do that for like, $50,000. In Jeffersontown mayoral race, past feuds play out in current campaign, FIVE SEVEN, 47111 OR WITH JEFFERSON MAYOR BILL DEERE OF RUNNING LOUISVILLE MAYOR HIS OFFICE AT CITY HALL IS UP FOR GRABS. Greenberg also shared how Dieruf called him before his speech to concede and that the two thanked one another for a hard-fought campaign. Perkins cast the lone vote against it. Decision 2022: Jeffersontown mayoral candidates divided on spending Marresa Burke 10/26/2022. Get the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app. All rights reserved. Former state lawmaker Charles Booker of Louisville is the clear frontrunner on the Democratic side. The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is responsible for collecting county taxes, providing security for the courthouse, serving legal orders such as eviction notices and emergency protective orders, and enforcing state and federal law in the county, according to its website. Dieruf would not speak in specifics saying he's running a positive campaign with integrity. Mayor-elect Carol Pike will be taking over after serving as a council member. He and his sisters went to Catholic schools St. Barnabas, St. Martha, St. Xavier and Assumption. WL. ", He made a jab at the Democratic candidate for mayor, businessman Craig Greenberg, whom Dieruf often refers solely to as "my opponent.". With 100% of precincts reporting, Aubrey had roughly 35% of votes, Yancey had 32%, George Rodman had 18% and Martin "Marty" McDonald had 15%. "Pike has worked as a real estate agent, watching Jeffersontown grow exponentially in the past four decades. According to Dieruf, so many people voted for him because they are ready for a change in leadership. Copyright 2010 WAVE News. After that, he "will probably rest" and look to spend more time with his loved ones. 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. (Browns state and federal cases are pending in court.). "Tomorrow," he concluded, "its back to work.. Example video title will go here for this video. THOSE PEOPLE ARE GOING TO WALK. He says that experience of actually running a city, albeit a muchsmaller one than Louisville, sets him apart from other candidates who've never served as mayor anywhere. Right to Life Louisville leader Corey Koellner. Jeffersontown Mayor Bill Dieruf, who is running for Louisville mayor as a Republican, and his wife, Jody, toured the Louisville Zoo on Labor Day weekend. Greenberg went to Harvard Business School and helped found the 21C Museum Hotel chain, which he says helped put Louisville on the map. No one was hit, but a bullet grazed Greenbergs sweater. Aubrey will run unopposed in the November general election. Dieruf got almost half of all the votes cast among the 4 candidates. mickey mouse cookie jar value, gluteal hematoma management, eden prairie police department staff,