The 6th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals has ruled in favor of the three peace officers/dispatchers who were axed by J-town mayor Clay Foreman.
Click here (Warning: External PDF Link) for the order.
The court reversed the dismissal of an earlier whistleblower suit filed by the three Jeffersontown employees after retaliatory actions were taken against them when they reported multiple instances of mismanagement and abuse.
Police Officer Melvin Kindle and Dispatchers Diedra Handy and Brad Silveria seem to be quite pleased. “I am so relieved that the appeals court reversed the decision. It has been a long, hard three years for each of us. I am hoping that the City of Jeffersontown and Mayor Clay Foreman will do the right thing, to help move towards closure,” said Handy.
And you thought all the drama in J-town was over, dear reader! Ha!
Sorry I drove everyone crazy and caused like, oh, 300 or 400 people to call/text/email me this morning simply because I accidentally forgot to schedule posts.
But trust me. There is a reaaaalllllly good reason. Something so exciting I couldn’t be bothered with things like, you know, responsibility.
Give me a few minutes to catch up and I’ll post updates and such.
Now for the updates:
The Kentucky Young Republican Federation overwhelmingly supported Hal Heiner over Chris Thieneman for Mayor in its weekend straw poll. Also some YR numbers on the congressional race. [Page One]
Republican W. Jerry Durbin withdrew his bid for U.S. Congress. [SoS]
Former Clinton Cigar Sexytime Prosecutor Ken Starr will speak at UofL’s Bradeis School of Law on Monday, March 22 at 1:00 P.M. Allen Courtroom. [Press Release]
UofL President Jim “Anonymous Crap!” Ramsey will announce federal funding to help communities provide care when a pandemic strikes. Presser starts at 8:45 A.M. today (all right for being LATE, I know) in Room 305 of the J.B. Speed Building. [Media Advisory]
TARC officials are being hauled before the Metro Councilcritter transportation committee tomorrow at 3:00. Ruh ro. [Press Release]
Great, Adam Walser, just great. Now I can never go outside because there is some damn pervert living in my neighborhood. [WHAS11]
Yesterday Larry Hausman released his health care “reform” bit but it’s so long and boring I’m only going to link to this thingy. [WFPL]
How is it St. Louis can build a bridge – without tolls – but Louisville can’t even build a bridge? [Louisville Should Be Ashamed]
Just snagged Jim King’s first television commercial that will begin airing this Wednesday and I must say, he’s taking a MAJOR risk:
I think that risk is going to work.
Owning your mistakes works in political campaigns.
UPDATE: To all of you whiny ass titty babies out there who are flipping out that I got my hands on this ad… why not try developing sources and working them once in a while? You can complain that I got my hands on it… but guess what? The King Campaign is pissed at me for getting it and asked me not to run it before they released it.
This is no longer Jerry’s Land. This is government. There are no secrets. There are no favorites. Complaining that some “half-assed little blogger” (based on the comments you’ve emailed me) got it before you shows just how lazy you are.
Additional thoughts… What is it with unethical “journalists” who feel the need to trash colleagues behind the scenes because they got something first? Maybe they should consider revealing that they have lived rent-free in an apartment owned by a candidate for well over a year in exchange for positive press. You’d think folks like that would take ethics into consideration if they really want to keep the job they so desperately need. This isn’t a game of “fairness” and you aren’t automatically entitled to anything unless you’re working to get at a story. Goodness. People need to calm down.
And another when making appearances: he consistently attacks his opponents and tells everybody he’s in the lead, he’s the favorite, he’s going to win, so stop supporting others.
On March 30 from 6:00 to 7:30 P.M. at the Clifton Center, Branden Klayko of Broken Sidewalk, along with LEO Weekly, will host a panel discussion of the city’s leading urban thinkers. They’re from all walks and offer thought-provoking perspectives on making Louisville more livable.
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The panel, to be moderate by LEO Editor Sarah Kelley, will include:
In case you missed it, check out the latest (first) SurveyUSA polling data on the mayoral race. [The 'Ville Voice]
A good way to win over the progressives: Maybe the governor could consider banning Atrazine. It’s a poison made by Syngenta, the title sponsor of a recent farm and tractor show here in the city. [HuffPo]
And here’s the Courier-Journal’s story on it all. The poll truly is a name ID piece. [C-J]
Time to ditch your car. Car-free happy hour is tomorrow from 5:30 to 8:00. [Consuming Louisville]
Republican candidate for Congress, Larry Hausman, will hold a press conference to talk about some stuff as he opens his headquarters today at 11:30 A.M. At the corner of Shelbyville and Hurstbourne. [Press Release]
This is how Jim Gooch is ruining the Commonwealth of Kentucky as a shill for king coal. The fact that Steve Beshear and the Kentucky Democratic Party have allowed this buffoon to go unchallenged is just as bad. [H-L]
Some folks running for mayor and some others working for Jerry Abramson say crime isn’t an issue in Louisville. But some people, like Metro Councilcritter Dan Johnson, get it. He’s allocating $10,000 to assist LMPD Divisions 3, 4 and 6 in an effort to combat a recent flurry of thefts in Beechmonth and Iroquois. From the press release: “We have found that extra funding is needed to allow officers to get a handle on problem areas when crime increases from time to time,” said Johnson. “This funding will allow more officers overtime to patrol some areas where we have seen a recent increase of thefts and break-ins.” [Press Release]
You know I don’t agree with the Courier-Journal editorial board often: but take note. This horse shiz of using children as pawns in Frankfort has got to stop. Greg Stumbo should be ashamed and the rest of the legislature should be immediately repenting. [C-J]
UPDATE @ 9:00 A.M. Monday:Despite the redundant links to the SurveyUSA Crosstabs at both the beginning and end of this post, let me update to appease a WATB at WHAS11 complaining that I’m violating copyright (riiiight) – If it’s not clear/you’re 700-years-old and are incapable of clicking links – this poll was produced for the C-J & WHAS.
It should be stated that I’m only posting this update because the WATB mentioned above is someone I like who is just quite possibly a bit confused about these here internets tubes.
Well, here are the final numbers that are apparently only available in the print edition (wtf kind of out-of-touch IS that?) of the Courier-Journal:
Fischer leads among white Democrats; Tandy leads among black Democrats. Tandy runs strong among those who attend church regularly; Fischer leads among those who almost never attend church. King and Tandy do well among pro-life Democrats; Fischer leads among pro-choice Democrats. Fischer’s supporters are more affluent, Tandy’s supporters less so.
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