Oct 30 Election 2018 Independent Candidates For Louisville Mayor Weigh In On Key Issues Five of the independent candidates for Louisville mayor participated in a forum on Oct. 16, hosted by the League of Women Voters, WFPL and WAVE 3 News. By Amina Elahi Oct 30 Election 2018 Independent Candidates For Louisville Mayor Weigh In On Key Issues Amina Elahi
Oct 11 News About WFPL Independent Candidates Criticize Format Of Louisville Mayoral Forum Some of the seven independent candidates for Louisville mayor are raising concerns about the format of a mayoral candidates’ forum to be held next week at Louisville Public Media. By Rick Howlett Oct 11 News About WFPL Independent Candidates Criticize Format Of Louisville Mayoral Forum Rick Howlett
Sep 1 Politics Activist Jackie Green Announces Bid For Mayor Green would run as an independent against incumbent mayor Greg Fischer in 2018. By Kyeland Jackson Sep 1 Politics Activist Jackie Green Announces Bid For Mayor Kyeland Jackson
Nov 25 Local News Former Mayoral Candidate Taking Part In Black Friday Boycott Former independent mayoral candidate Jackie Green is joining Buy Nothing Day to highlight sustainability and over-consumption. The annual event is an international day of protest against purchasing items on Black Friday, which marks the beginning of Christmas shopping season. Social justice activists supporting the demonstration have gained more attention this year due in part to […] By WFPL News Nov 25 Local News Former Mayoral Candidate Taking Part In Black Friday Boycott WFPL News
May 23 Local News Office of Sustainability Expected in Mayor’s Budget Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer will unveil his budget for the next fiscal year this week and it’s expected to include funds for an Office of Sustainability. Mayor Fischer expressed a desire to establish the office during his campaign, but the topic became controversial when Fischer was accused of promising independent candidate Jackie Green influence over […] By Dalton Main May 23 Local News Office of Sustainability Expected in Mayor’s Budget Dalton Main
Oct 21 Local News Fischer And Heiner Discuss Endorsements At Debate The two candidates for Louisville Metro Mayor met for another debate Thursday, this time at the Rotary Club’s weekly meeting. The candidates spent several minutes discussing the politics of independent candidate Jackie Green's decision to endorse Democrat Greg Fischer. By Gabe Bullard Oct 21 Local News Fischer And Heiner Discuss Endorsements At Debate Gabe Bullard
Oct 20 Local News RPK Chair Asks For Investigation Into Green Endorsement The chairman of the Republican Party of Kentucky has asked Attorney General Jack Conway to investigate a recent endorsement in the Louisville Mayor’s race. By Gabe Bullard Oct 20 Local News RPK Chair Asks For Investigation Into Green Endorsement Gabe Bullard
Oct 18 Local News Heiner Asks Fischer To Release Documents On Green Endorsement Republican candidate for mayor Hal Heiner is accusing Democratic rival Greg Fischer of trading a government department for a political endorsement. Heiner’s accusations come after independent Jackie Green withdrew from the race last week to endorse Fischer. By Gabe Bullard Oct 18 Local News Heiner Asks Fischer To Release Documents On Green Endorsement Gabe Bullard
Oct 15 Local News Green Drops Out Of Race, Endorses Fischer Green previously told WFPL he would endorse Fischer if Fischer promised to, if elected, give "real power" the Metro Government Office of Sustainability and consult with the Green campaign staff before appointing a director. In a statement, Fischer says he will "consult with Green to provide significant input to help structure that office." By Gabe Bullard Oct 15 Local News Green Drops Out Of Race, Endorses Fischer Gabe Bullard
Sep 27 Local News Bluegrass Poll Gives Fischer 6-Point Lead The latest Bluegrass Poll in the Louisville mayor's race shows Democratic candidate Greg Fischer with his widest lead yet. The survey of likely voters has Fischer with 48 percent and Republican Hal Heiner with 42 percent. By Gabe Bullard Sep 27 Local News Bluegrass Poll Gives Fischer 6-Point Lead Gabe Bullard
Sep 24 Local News Mayoral Candidates Meet For Debate On Downtown Issues Republican Hal Heiner asked Democrat Greg Fischer whether he would support a bond for Museum Plaza that he has criticized Heiner for voting against on the Metro Council. Independent candidate Jackie Green asked Heiner a question about sustainable development he'd previously posed to Fischer. By Gabe Bullard Sep 24 Local News Mayoral Candidates Meet For Debate On Downtown Issues Gabe Bullard
Sep 23 Next Louisville State of the News: Mayoral Debate As the countdown to Election Day continues, we'll hear what the candidates for Louisville mayor have to say about issues related to downtown, in a debate sponsored by the Louisville Downtown Management District and Downtown Development Corp. Join us on Friday for live coverage of the debate beginning at noon, followed by analysis with our political experts. Listen to the Show By Laura Ellis Sep 23 Next Louisville State of the News: Mayoral Debate Laura Ellis
Sep 22 Next Louisville Mayoral Candidate Jackie Green Jackie Green, independent candidate for Louisville Metro Mayor hasn't been invited to as many debates his major-party competitors have. But while his platform might not have had as much exposure, but he has a lot to say about education, health, the local economy and especially transportation. And while his poll numbers are small, his campaign isn't frivolous; his website frankly says, "our objective is to occupy the office." This Thursday, in the first of our candidate shows leading up to Election Day, Jackie Green joins us for an hour to talk about his vision for Louisville and to take your calls and emails. Listen to the Show Related Links: Jackie Green's Website By Laura Ellis Sep 22 Next Louisville Mayoral Candidate Jackie Green Laura Ellis
Sep 14 Local News Fischer Unveils Neighborhoods Plan The Democrat's ten-point plan includes the creation of the Neighborhood Development Corporation. The government organization would oversee issues related to neighborhood development such as planning and design, housing and parks. By Gabe Bullard Sep 14 Local News Fischer Unveils Neighborhoods Plan Gabe Bullard
Sep 13 Local News Candidates Debate, Trade Jabs At GLI Forum Some familiar campaign themes re-emerged Monday at a mayoral debate sponsored by Greater Louisville Inc. The debate focused on business issues, but the candidates discussed other topics as well, and frequently criticized each other's positions. By Gabe Bullard Sep 13 Local News Candidates Debate, Trade Jabs At GLI Forum Gabe Bullard