Tag Archives: Jackie Green

A note on The Courier’s Fischy story

October 20, 2010 – 1:25 pm

Last night, The Courier Journal committed a sin of omission. In a story about an email exchange between former independent mayoral candidate Jackie Green and Democrat Greg Fischer’s spokesman, Chris Poynter, the C-J reported that the former wanted input on Fischer’s proposed “Office of Sustainability,” and Green winds up looking more politically calculating than he [...]

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Green’s Twitter goes rogue

October 15, 2010 – 8:45 pm

The volunteer who operates former independent mayoral candidate Jackie Green’s Twitter account must not have known about the announcement that their candidate was endorsing Democrat Greg Fischer. Check it out:

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Green drops out, endorses Fischer

October 15, 2010 – 7:55 pm

After being called a potential spoiler, independent Jackie Green has withdrawn from the race for mayor of Louisville to endorse Democrat Greg Fischer, who has promised that the bicycle advocate will have “significant input” in selecting a cabinet-level office in his administration. “Jackie represents an important and growing voice in our community. I appreciate his [...]

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Fischer persuading Green to drop out

October 15, 2010 – 4:01 pm

After being called a potential spoiler in the race for mayor of Louisville, independent Jackie Green says members of Democrat Greg Fischer’s campaign are trying to persuade him to dropout before Election Day. The small business owner says he isn’t withdrawing, however. But he acknowledges that there are ongoing discussions with Fischer about adopting parts [...]

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Independent Green lambasts Fischer, Heiner

October 5, 2010 – 4:04 pm

Independent Louisville mayoral candidate and public transportation advocate Jackie Green has released a concise yet scathing attack on his opponents via an email blast sent out earlier today. In it, Green offered harsh criticism of both Republican Metro Councilman Hal Heiner, R-19, and Democrat Greg Fischer.

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Mayoral-types spar at Kids Count forum, horse race-style

September 9, 2010 – 8:30 pm

(And lo, our notion of democracy is humbled by it…) Some 200 people packed into a second floor conference room at Metro United Way’s Broadway campus to witness the latest mayoral debate in Louisville’s ongoing race to replace Lord Mayor Jerry Abramson. Sponsored by Family & Children’s Place, Kentucky Youth Advocates and Metro United Way, [...]

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Green barred from another debate

September 7, 2010 – 9:30 am

For the third time debate organizers have chosen to block independent mayoral candidate Jackie Green from a forum in the race for mayor of Louisville. The discussion hosted by the Louisville Forum will feature Democrat Greg Fischer and Republican Hal Heiner, and is scheduled for this Wednesday at Noon. The decision to not invite Green, [...]

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Fischer waffles on ORBP

August 31, 2010 – 7:32 pm

For months, Democratic mayoral candidate Greg Fischer has been steadfast in supporting the $4.1 Ohio River Bridges Project. However, the Louisville businessman wavered slightly at a recent press conference, saying there needs to be a plan B if the behemoth public works project isn’t financially feasible. From WHAS-11: Greg Fischer says he’s on board with [...]

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Green against SW Jeff. Co. coal plant

August 30, 2010 – 1:44 pm

News that the Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority offered $7 million in incentives to an Australian company to build a new coal-drying plant in southwest Jefferson County didn’t get much press attention, but independent mayoral candidate Jackie Green used the announcement to call for greener jobs in Louisville. From The Courier-Journal: White Energy would invest [...]

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Three men and Metro United Way

August 26, 2010 – 5:37 pm

In Louisville, three mayoral candidates come together to cut an advertisement for a good cause. No, it’s not a joke but it makes for one akward commercial featuring Democrat Greg Fischer, Republican Hal Heiner and indepdenent Jackie Green. Check it out (h/t ‘Ville Voice): [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZb2dlJshJo[/youtube]

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