May 22 Local News Scott Easily Wins District 1 Primary Louisville Metro Councilwoman Attica Woodson Scott will likely retain her District 1 seat after winning a five-way Democratic primary battle. The council appointed Scott to the position last year to replace former Councilwoman Judy Green, who was booted from office for ethics violations. Scott beat out her four challengers with 49 percent of the vote. […] By WFPL News May 22 Local News Scott Easily Wins District 1 Primary WFPL News
May 21 Local News Rash of Violence Impacts District 1 Race A brazen shooting in the Parkland neighborhood is having an impact on the race for the Louisville Metro Council District 1 seat in the final days of the campaign. Last week, six people were shot and three died in a spree of shootings in the west Louisville district that made national headlines. In the wake […] By WFPL News May 21 Local News Rash of Violence Impacts District 1 Race WFPL News
May 17 Local News Fischer Condemns Shootings, Will Meet With West End Leaders Promising to meet with community leaders, Mayor Greg Fischer denounced a brazen shooting spree in west Louisville that left three dead and three others injured. The first incident happened Thursday afternoon after four people were shot at 32nd and Kentucky streets. Among the victims were Craig Bland Jr., 22, and Tyson Mimms, 24, who both […] By WFPL News May 17 Local News Fischer Condemns Shootings, Will Meet With West End Leaders WFPL News
May 16 Local News Opponents Pummel Scott Over King Contributions (AUDIO) Louisville Metro Councilwoman Attica Woodson Scott, D-1, is defending hefty contributions from individuals outside her district, but rivals in the Democratic primary are criticizing donations from Council President Jim King, D-10, and allege he’s buying influence. Scott has raised over $20,000 in the May 22 election, which is six times more than her closet rivals. […] By WFPL News May 16 Local News Opponents Pummel Scott Over King Contributions (AUDIO) WFPL News
May 14 Local News After Rebuke, Metro Council Candidate Accepts Anti-Gay Activist Frank Simon’s Support Louisville Metro Council Candidate Ray Barker has received a $1,000 contribution from anti-gay activist Dr. Frank Simon despite distancing himself from the controversial religious leader months earlier. Last year, Simon’s American Family Association sent an e-mail to followers urging them to back Barker for the appointment to the council’s District 1 seat. The organization was […] By WFPL News May 14 Local News After Rebuke, Metro Council Candidate Accepts Anti-Gay Activist Frank Simon’s Support WFPL News
May 10 Local News Scott Questions Fischer’s Camping Ban Ordinance Metro Councilwoman Attica Woodson Scott, D-1, is concerned about an ordinance being proposed by Mayor Greg Fischer that would ban overnight camping in response to the Occupy Louisville protest. Last month, the city ousted protestors from Founder’s Square in downtown without incident. But because the space is not considered an official Metro Park, there is […] By WFPL News May 10 Local News Scott Questions Fischer’s Camping Ban Ordinance WFPL News
May 7 Local News Neighborhood Group Organizes District 1 Debate A neighborhood group is hosting a debate Tuesday featuring the six candidates vying for the Louisville Metro Council District 1 seat in the upcoming primary. Last year, the council appointed Attica Woodson Scott to the position after it removed former councilwoman Judy Green from office due to ethics violations. Now five opponents from across the […] By WFPL News May 7 Local News Neighborhood Group Organizes District 1 Debate WFPL News
Mar 19 Local News Scott Partners With Legal Aid Society for Ask-a-Lawyer Clinic Louisville Metro Councilwoman Attica Woodson Scott, D-1, is partnering with the Legal Aid Society to host a clinic for residents addressing foreclosures and expunging criminal records. The panel will discuss the process for settling disputes between landlords and tenants, as well as the process for removing minor offenses from criminal records. In 2010, Jefferson County […] By WFPL News Mar 19 Local News Scott Partners With Legal Aid Society for Ask-a-Lawyer Clinic WFPL News
Jan 31 Local News Scott Prepared to Defend District 1 Seat Louisville Metro Councilwoman Attica Woodson Scott, D-1, is seeking to retain her seat, but she will face a number of former rivals in the spring primary. The council appointed Scott to the District 1 seat after former Councilwoman Judy Green was thrown out of office for ethical violations. The community activist will face at least […] By WFPL News Jan 31 Local News Scott Prepared to Defend District 1 Seat WFPL News
Jan 5 Local News Scott Invites Fischer to District 1 ‘Reality Ride’ Louisville Metro Councilwoman Attica Woodson Scott, D-1, will take Mayor Greg Fischer on a tour of neighborhoods in her district as part of a “Reality Ride” designed to show the mayor locations in the need of attention. The district covers several neighborhoods in west and southwest Louisville such as Chickasaw, Parkland, Lake Dreamland, Cane Run […] By WFPL News Jan 5 Local News Scott Invites Fischer to District 1 ‘Reality Ride’ WFPL News
Jan 3 Local News Scott Makes Discretionary Funds Available Louisville Metro Councilwoman Attica Woodson Scott, D-1, will begin accepting applications for discretionary funds this week. In October, Scott was appointed to replace expelled Councilwoman Judy Green. She then asked the city auditor for a review of District 1 finances and pledged to wait until the report was complete before allocating taxpayer dollars to community […] By WFPL News Jan 3 Local News Scott Makes Discretionary Funds Available WFPL News
Dec 27 Local News Scott Conducts Audit of District 1 Finances Louisville Metro Councilwoman Attica Woodson Scott, D-1, is withholding discretionary funds to community groups while awaiting results of a financial audit. The 39-year-old community organizer was appointed to replace former Councilwoman Judy Green, who was expelled from office due to ethical violations in connection to discretionary spending involving outside groups. In October, Scott asked the […] By WFPL News Dec 27 Local News Scott Conducts Audit of District 1 Finances WFPL News
Dec 26 Local News Scott Criticizes Police Chief Search Process Louisville Metro Councilwoman Attica Woodson Scott, D-1, lambasted the search process for the city’s next police chief on Monday for being flawed and ignoring community input. Sixteen candidates are vying to fill the position with most having a connection to Louisville. The Southern Police Institute will review the applications via a committee over the next several […] By WFPL News Dec 26 Local News Scott Criticizes Police Chief Search Process WFPL News
Dec 19 Local News Following Cleanup, Scott Hopes for More Action on Vacant Properties Louisville Metro Councilwoman Attica Woodson Scott says the vacant property cleanup campaign was a success, but it isn’t a solution to the problem. In addition to being eyesores, vacant properties can bring down property values and blight neighborhoods. Earlier this month, Scott launched the three-day “Cleanup for Christmas” campaign. She used $5,000 of her discretionary […] By Gabe Bullard Dec 19 Local News Following Cleanup, Scott Hopes for More Action on Vacant Properties Gabe Bullard
Dec 12 Local News Council Candidates Feature Notable Activists Candidates for the Louisville Metro Council in next year’s election include a Tea Party activist, real estate agent and unemployed trucker driver. In Metro Government history, voters have unseated only three incumbents. In 2006, Judy Green beat Leonard Watkins in District 1 in the Democratic primary. Last year, Democrat David Yates beat Republican Doug Hawkins […] By WFPL News Dec 12 Local News Council Candidates Feature Notable Activists WFPL News