Ken Herndon, Louisville-Jefferson County’s Democratic Judge-Executive, has officially filed to run for the 6th District Metro Council seat that represents Old Louisville, several South Central neighborhoods, the area surrounding the University of Louisville and a portion of downtown. The 6th District seat is currently held by Democratic Councilman George Unseld.
“I look forward to offering the residents of the 6th District the kind of high-energy, focused leadership other districts have had and that we deserve”, says Herndon.
Herndon has been a staple of Democratic politics in Louisville for decades. Via a press release today, his campaign noted that he’s been knocking on doors for six months and has already raised nearly $20,000 for the local race.
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1 Steve Magruder // Jan 9, 2008 at 12:35 pm
Well, Unseld has also been a staple of Democratic politics for a long time, having already been an alderman in the old city government.
This looks like a tough primary fight, for Herndon.
2 Jake // Jan 9, 2008 at 1:27 pm
Unseld has done jack for his constituency and remains horribly unavailable. Party due to his health, but, it’s high time for him to move on and retire.
3 Steve Magruder // Jan 9, 2008 at 1:44 pm
But if Unseld doesn’t budge, it will be a hard fight. Incumbency is a powerful thing.
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