Another Mayoral Rumor: We hear there’s a female, South End Democrat taking a look at the Mayor’s Race, and wouldn’t that be exciting? We’d love that. If she runs, Joni Jenkins might do well in certain parts of town and with her buds in labor. But the Shively state rep, who’s been in office since 1995, is still a long shot. [Rumors]
Watching Spokespeople Squirm: What’s the worst-kept secret in town? The PGA story. Oh, to be a spokesperson and have to avoid spilling the details the PGA is trying in vain to keep secret, so their big press conference tomorrow will actually include something new. Biz First got someone at the PGA to confirm tomorrow’s announcement, and obtained a quote from Chris Poynter. Can’t wait to see the squirming on TV newscasts tonight. [Biz First]
On the JCPS lawsuit bus: A third parent has come forward to join Teddy Gordon’s lawsuit against JCPS. The suit claims kindergartners shouldn’t have to ride the bus across town, especially if race colors their assignment decision. Plenty of business for JCPS lawyers. [Courier]
Irony?: LEO’s cover story on buying local was written by an out-of-town writer. It makes the point that giant corporations are trying to market themselves as local to help people feel good about going to Wal-mart. Our Keep Louisville Weird campaign is mentioned, too. [LEO]
Not A Done Deal: Tomorrow the Metro Council is voting on whether to allow that bridge authority proposal sponsored by David Tandy and Kevin Kramer. 8664 is urging you to call your Councilman and support the alternative offered by Tom Owen and Tina Ward-Pugh, who says she thinks she’s got as many as 8 votes. hmmm. [Broken Sidewalk]
Healthy Critique: Stephen George is right to bitch about coverage of health care in the media. [LEO]
Bills Get Wood: Congrats to former U of L center Eric Wood, who signed a $12 million deal to play right guard for the Buffalo Bills. [Buffalo News]
This is Golden: Billy Reed is coming up on 50 years of writing about sports. You can read about it. [BRS]
Vote on Poo: Another great category today in the great Golden Poo Awards — the most constipated politician. [Page One]
13 responses so far ↓
1 Steve Magruder (I, not D or R) // Jul 29, 2009 at 5:18 pm
I know yet another female who is considering the race, but I’m keeping the info confidential for now.
2 Terry Sullivan // Jul 29, 2009 at 6:29 pm
I hope it’s Tina Ward-Pugh
3 KYGuy // Jul 29, 2009 at 6:58 pm
Sarah Palin?
4 jake // Jul 29, 2009 at 7:02 pm
Hahahaha. I can’t breathe.
People actually believed that Joni rumor.
DAHAHAHAHAHA.
5 Steve Magruder (I, not D or R) // Jul 29, 2009 at 7:26 pm
I didn’t say I believed the Joni rumor. It’s just a rumor. I take it as just that.
6 overopm // Jul 29, 2009 at 8:12 pm
She’s a good representative on behalf of Kentucky. Her time for bigger and better challenges will come in good time. I’m sure she will recognize when the stars are alined with planet Stumbo…..
7 chef // Jul 29, 2009 at 8:28 pm
On the Buy LOCAL Leo article…..That’s one thing The Mayor never supported!….and there’s a lot of local business that should practice what they preach!….All Local Business should use LOCAL Vendors.
8 briansmith // Jul 30, 2009 at 12:10 am
if jj runs i’ll drive to shively and lick stamps
9 anonymous // Jul 30, 2009 at 6:54 am
“Our” Keep Louisville Weird campaign is actually a repackage of the Keep Ausitn Weird campaign. There is nothing new under the sun…or if there is it finds no love in Louisville
10 Sarah Kelley // Jul 30, 2009 at 9:37 am
At least you don’t discriminate when commenting on a woman’s hair color … I was beginning to think it was only blonde hair you found noteworthy.
11 Stephen George // Jul 30, 2009 at 9:39 am
To clarify: Stacy Mitchell’s piece is part of a three-story package. The other two stories — which are linked in the story Rick mentions as well — are about local campaigns (KLW and farmers markets).
And yes, the Mitchell story is a national one, commissioned by the Association of Alternative Newsweeklies and used in many alt-weeklies across the country. I figured if there’s a national “localwashing” movement afoot, and there’s an expert in the field willing to write the story, why not?
12 Nic // Jul 30, 2009 at 11:53 pm
I don’t mean to be picky, but I wanted to mention that Joni’s district also includes a small portion outside the City of Shively in PRP. A small area, I know, but it’s my area.
13 Fire Abramson // Jul 31, 2009 at 5:22 am
It’s going to be MaDonna Flood who is probably going to continue the corruption of the Mayor McCheese regime. After all, its in their blood. Being corrupt in Louisville has been refined to an art form by the current metro government and this mayor.
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