May 17 Local News Hawkins Faces Challengers From Both Parties For Council Seat Republican Hawkins has represented the southwestern district for two terms. His challenger, Dr. Robert Thrasher, says Hawkins is too prone to political posturing and has not spent his tenure serving constituents. By Gabe Bullard May 17 Local News Hawkins Faces Challengers From Both Parties For Council Seat Gabe Bullard
Feb 24 Local News Hawkins Faces Challengers For Council Seat Louisville Metro Councilman Doug Hawkins has earned a reputation with some of his colleagues that does him few favors. He's sometimes seen as a contrarian on certain issues, especially those championed by the mayor, and the two-term Republican is often outspoken on matters beyond the council's control. Hawkins is up for re-election this year, and with two opponents, he could be in for the toughest race in his career. By Gabe Bullard Feb 24 Local News Hawkins Faces Challengers For Council Seat Gabe Bullard