This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Greenberg has said he wouldn't use the Louisville police "to be the enforcement arm of Kentucky's extreme abortion ban." Dieruf graduated from St. X in 1973 and then received his accounting degree from the University of Kentucky in 1976. While some Democrats attempt to tie Republicans at all levels to former President Donald Trump, Dieruf reemphasized his nonpartisan work with cities and lawmakers throughout Kentucky. Perkins cast the lone vote against it. Is a Mitch McConnell super PAC supporting Bill Dieruf for Louisville mayor? Dieruf advocated for legislation that would make Louisville mayoral elections nonpartisan, but those bills haven't passed the Kentucky General Assembly. As a kid, Dieruf had politics on his mind, but not the office he would eventually seek. 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. THOSE PEOPLE ARE GOING TO WALK. Thinking ahead, Dieruf said if he wins the election and then serves up to eight years in office, that is the extent of his political ambitions. "I'm not used to the day being over until 10 o'clock at night. 2023, Charter Communications, all rights reserved. The state also allowed excused absentee early voting from May 4 to 6 and May 9 to 11. "This is surreal to me. 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. "It's was overwhelming," said Dieruf, who we caught with while running the registers at his hardware store. Check out the profile of Craig Greenberg here. Related: Affordable housing complex in Louisville's Algonquin neighborhood to get free internet. We're not talking $8 million and $12 million. 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. Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer is ending his third four-year term as mayor. "Nine years of balanced budgets with a budget surplus, no layoffs in city government, and we enjoy the finest services," said Foreman. Quintez Brown, a 22-year-old activist, faces charges of interfering with a federally protected right, and using and discharging a firearm in relation to a crime of violence by shooting at and attempting to kill a candidate for elective office for the attempted shooting. It's a free service that most companies charge for. He also supports statewide bail reform, including a cashless bail system. SO ALL THATS GOING TO BRING MORE REVENUE TO OUR BUSINESSES. 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. He also said he understands businesses need to be directly involved in efforts to revitalize downtown Louisville and attract new companies to town. "We need right now somebody that's a centrist, that can take this community to where we are united," he said. Dieruf won his post in Jeffersontown in a nonpartisan election and is pitching himself as a unifying candidate forLouisville. A local social justice activist has been charged in the attempted shooting. (Browns state and federal cases are pending in court.). If you come here on a Friday night, it's hopping and we want that. "You never know when people say they're going to vote for you, how many people are going to go out.". 2023 Elections Jeffersontown is a city in Jefferson County, Kentucky. Popular places to visit nearby include Draguignan at 8 km and Seillans at 10 km. "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. 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. McDonald is a former sheriff's deputy and retired judge. 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. Kentucky has not elected a Democrat to the U.S. Senate since Wendell Ford in 1992. "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.". After barely making it through his first year, he has grown the business into a Jeffersontown fixture. In winning the Louisville race, Greenberg successfully fended off criticism that he was a continuation of Fischer and the status quo. More:Kentucky state Sen. Morgan McGarvey wins Democratic primary for Rep. John Yarmuth's seat. The long-time hardware store owner became mayor of Jeffersontown in 2010 and has been re-elected to two terms since. Her goals include focusing on making neighborhoods safer, communicating with residents, attracting new businesses and funding public infrastructure. 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. One day, Dieruf recalled, "it rained so much, the backhoe couldn't dig the footer. Dieruf, who defeated three opponents in the Republican primary with 78% of the vote, is currently serving as Jeffersontown mayor. 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. The amphitheater is going to be bringing in revenue to the downtown businesses," Pike said. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Stay informed daily on the latest news and advice on COVID-19 from the editors at U.S. News & World Report. Greenberg also shared how Dieruf called him before his speech to concede and that the two thanked one another for a hard-fought campaign. 2023 www.courier-journal.com. 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. Support strong local journalism by subscribing today: www.courier-journal.com/subscribe. Kentucky Senate race:Rand Paul and Charles Booker nab US Senate primary wins and will face off in November. Her real estate expertise, Jeffersontown knowledge, and political experience make her the best candidate for Mayor of Jeffersontown. MARK VANDERHOFF. Two pairs of Republican state lawmakers will compete for the same House seat after redistricting landed them in the same new district. He indicated he wants people of both parties sitting around a circular table to find solutions to problems, instead of just sitting on opposite sides. In the Democratic primary, Tina Ward-Pugh, a former Louisville alderwoman and Metro Council member,beat Neville Blakemore, Daniel A. Cobbleand Tenisha E. Smith. Current Mayor Clay Foreman and City Councilman Bill Dieruf both want your vote. I look forward to working with him to ensure a smooth transition. LMPD officer Nickolas Wilts recovery takes huge step forward, LMPD: Man killed in wrong-way head on crash on Preston Highway, JCPS middle school student taken to hospital after eating suspected medicated gummies, Missing 7-year-old from Clifton neighborhood found. Dieruf, 67, was seeking an upset in a city that last had a Republican mayor win an election in 1965, with Democrats outnumbering Republicans by about 150,000 registered voters in recent months, per Jefferson County Clerk data. The 3rd District remained intact under the GOPs new redistricting plan and is far more diverse than other parts of Kentucky. legislation that would make Louisville mayoral elections nonpartisan. With 100% of precincts reporting, Holsclaw received 79% of the vote, while Bob DeVore got 16%and Mark P. Wooten 5%. We have a brand new amphitheater that's going to be built. "A leader is the one that gets things done," he said. 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 what's sure to be a crowded field. 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. Published: 5:50 PM EST November 9, 2022. 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. In a sit-down interview with Spectrum News 1, Greenberg said the biggest challenge facing the city is public safety. Of the many problems and issues he will seek to solve if he wins the Nov. 8 election, one goal Dieruf has for Derby City is less about policy and more about perception. Pike has worked as a real estate agent, watching Jeffersontown grow exponentially in the past four decades. Yancey worked in the sheriff's office for 28 years. The Evergreen State takes the top spot again in the U.S. News Best States ranking on the strength of its tech sector and other industries. 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. ITS CURRENT HOME WAS FORMER SKATING RINK. Go dig the footer,'" Dieruf said of his father and the hands-on work and sweat involved in constructing the new building. AND I THINK GOT TO BE EXTREMELY CAREFUL HOW WE SPEND DOLLARS GOING FORWARD. O'Connell has been in his position since 2008and was named Outstanding County Attorney of the year in 2017. "I'm pretty prudish about how we spend dollars," Perkins acknowledged. Reach her at 502-662-2002; Rand Paul and Charles Booker nab US Senate primary wins and will face off in November, Republican Bill Dieruf, Democrat Craig Greenberg win Louisville mayoral primary elections, Kentucky state Sen. Morgan McGarvey wins Democratic primary for Rep. John Yarmuth's seat, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. LOUISVILLE, Ky The city of Louisville hasn't had a Republican mayor since 1969. "So why not take that experience and grow it bigger to have a cityyou are proud of? Longtime County Clerk Bobbie Holsclaw beat two challengers in the Republican primary. He noted his son-in-law manages Dieruf Hardware now and "does a fantastic job.". 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. JEFFERSONTOWN, Ky. For the first time in Jeffersontown's history, the city's new mayor will be a woman. Even though the project is largely paid for by a federal grant, Perkins opposed it, too. They were the top two vote-getters in the May 18 primary and will now move on to the general election in November. "We have a new police department that's going to be built. Reach Billy Kobin at bkobin@courierjournal.com. The time for politics is over, Greenberg, 49, said, emphasizing that he is now focused on unity and taking action to improve Louisville. Tuesday night, Greenberg said during his victory speech, was for celebration. "It's was overwhelming," said Dieruf, who we caught with while running the . 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. JEFFERSONTOWN, Ky. (WAVE) - The city of Jeffersontown, home to roughly 30,000 people, is in the market for a new mayor. So I ran for mayor: A hard-fought race, two years of knocking on doors telling people how we could change this community.". 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. Lexington also has a mayor's race, with four candidates including incumbent Linda Gorton on the ballot. We're not talking $8 million and $12 million.". 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. They were the top two vote-getters in the May 18 primary and will now move on to the general election in November. There is no Republican challenger in the November general election. Also: Can Jeffersontown Mayor Bill Dieruf end GOP losing streak in run for Louisville mayor? Prior to taking office, he was a judge in Jefferson County District and Circuit courts for 10 years. Greenberg went to Harvard Business School and helped found the 21C Museum Hotel chain, which he says helped put Louisville on the map. "We can do things to improve things, tweak it, I call it, without breaking the budget," he added. (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. He's owned a roofing and sheet metal company since 1992. Despite people asking him about it in the past, running for mayor of Louisville was not something Dieruf wanted to do until this election cycle, which had an opening with Democratic Mayor Greg Fischer limited to three terms in office. The general election is Tuesday, November 2. If you come here on a Friday night, it's hopping and we want that.". CAROL AND RAY PERKINS BOTH SERVE ON JEFFERSONTOWN CITY COUNCIL. Carol is running for Mayor of Jeffersontown, as current Mayor Bill Dieruf goes for the Mayor election of Louisville. Meet Louisville's next mayor:Attorney, developer and a runner. Let's be the leaders that others want to follow.". Example video title will go here for this video. Johnson is a volunteer for the Kentucky Cancer Program and founded the Shively Youth Program.