http://www.halformayor.com Hal for Mayor News and Events en-us "The second mayoral debate of the season Wednesday focused on how the next mayor will create jobs, help entrepreneurs start new businesses and attract new companies to Louisville. The debate was sponsored by the Venture Club of Louisville and attracted hundreds of club members. ...

Heiner said the city needs to form an "urban coalition" with other Kentucky cities that can then lobby Frankfort to return a bigger share of tax dollars to city centers.

"We need to move that needle," Heiner said of Louisville getting a bigger share of state spending, adding that Northern Kentucky is "hungry" for such a coalition.

Heiner jumped on a question about taxes to remind club members that he was one of the first politicians to oppose a proposed increase in the city's occupational tax for library system expansion. Heiner has supported improving the libraries since opposing the tax, and said Wednesday he didn't think Louisvillians could afford another drain on their take-home pay."


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If you are interested in having Hal visit your neighborhood, please contact the campaign office at 895-5599.


]]> http://www.halformayor.com/newsdetail.aspx?newsid=9940 http://www.halformayor.com/newsdetail.aspx?newsid=9940 Tue, 29 Jun 2010 08:18:41 GMT Democrat Greg Fischer and Republican Hal Heiner cruised to easy primary election victories Tuesday in the Louisville mayor’s race. With about 90 percent of Jefferson County precincts reporting, Heiner, an engineer and Metro Council member, had captured 68 percent of the vote....


]]> http://www.halformayor.com/newsdetail.aspx?newsid=9606 http://www.halformayor.com/newsdetail.aspx?newsid=9606 Tue, 18 May 2010 20:27:51 GMT
Location: Hal Heiner for Mayor Headquarters, 6403 Dutchmans Parkway


]]> http://www.halformayor.com/newsdetail.aspx?newsid=9590 http://www.halformayor.com/newsdetail.aspx?newsid=9590 Tue, 18 May 2010 06:35:22 GMT
Countdown To Victory Rally
Friday, May 14
The festivities start at 5:00 PM with music, food and family fun, and last until 8:00 PM. Volunteers will guide you into the hanger from the Dutchmans Lane entrance to Bowman Field. The rally will be held in a hanger, so please come out rain or shine!

Election Night Results Party
Tuesday, May 18
We are hosting our election night festivities at our campaign headquarters, located at 6403 Dutchmans Parkway. We hope you will be able to come out and watch the returns with us. We’ll get started when the polls close at 6:00 PM.


]]> http://www.halformayor.com/newsdetail.aspx?newsid=9560 http://www.halformayor.com/newsdetail.aspx?newsid=9560 Fri, 14 May 2010 06:18:50 GMT In the GOP poll, 63 percent of likely voters support Heiner, who polled above 50 percent in every demographic group. Support for Heiner, a developer and Metro Council member, surged 21 points from the April poll.


]]> http://www.halformayor.com/newsdetail.aspx?newsid=9559 http://www.halformayor.com/newsdetail.aspx?newsid=9559 Fri, 14 May 2010 05:49:18 GMT "Mr. Heiner clearly brings the most to the table as the next leader for Louisville. His experience in the private and public sectors, as well as his clarity of vision and expression, position him as the best candidate, and he should be the GOP voters’ choice on May 18. ... He promises to do the job with a “100 percent” commitment to open and transparent government. He also promises to make job creation his main focus, if elected."


]]> http://www.halformayor.com/newsdetail.aspx?newsid=9498 http://www.halformayor.com/newsdetail.aspx?newsid=9498 Sun, 09 May 2010 14:37:02 GMT
“Our community has so much going for it,” stated Hal Heiner, “but there is much that needs to be done to make Louisville a place where jobs arrive and families thrive.”

The comprehensive strategy has three component parts: initiatives to Enhance Quality of Life, A Commitment to Safe and Secure Neighborhoods and a very specific plan for tackling decaying neighborhoods through redevelopment and investment. Within each of those areas, Mr. Heiner laid out detailed ideas to tackle the challenges facing the community.

Enhance Quality of Life
- Sidewalks to Schools
- Pothole in Your Street? There’s an App for That!
- Invest in Libraries
- Develop our Own “Magnificent Mile”
- Support Metro Parks and 21st Century Parks Plan
- Support for Local Arts
- Sustain Louisville’s Architectural Splendor
- Get Involved!

A Commitment to Safe and Secure Neighborhoods
- Retain “Take Home” Vehicles for Police
- Reward Continuing Education
- Establish a Special Support Team within Metro Police
- Streamline Procedures to Process Criminals
- Establish a “Graffiti Busters” Team in Public Works
- Support Efforts for Rehabilitation and Recovery

Targeting Urban Blight and Decay
- Establish Neighborhood Empowerment Zones
- Capitalize a Public/Private Strategic Property Acquisition Fund
- Establish a “Top 25” List of Louisville’s Most Problematic Abandoned Properties
- Require a 13 Point Inspection Prior to Boarding a Property

“Thriving, safe neighborhoods and streets are what thriving communities are built upon,” Heiner said. “Ensuring that our city's foundation is strong is a commitment we absolutely can and must make.”


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]]> http://www.halformayor.com/newsdetail.aspx?newsid=9397 http://www.halformayor.com/newsdetail.aspx?newsid=9397 Thu, 29 Apr 2010 05:46:14 GMT
FOP President Sgt. Dave Mutchler issued the following statement in support of Heiner. "Councilman Heiner is a veteran public servant with the experience and qualifications necessary to effectively lead and manage our city. He is dedicated to addressing the issues facing our community and those issues important to the members of the River City FOP, who are charged with protecting our great citizens."




]]> http://www.halformayor.com/newsdetail.aspx?newsid=9373 http://www.halformayor.com/newsdetail.aspx?newsid=9373 Mon, 26 Apr 2010 09:42:53 GMT "Republican Hal Heiner has raised more money in 2010 than any other candidate in the race to become Louisville’s next mayor, trailed closely by Democrat Greg Fischer."


]]> http://www.halformayor.com/newsdetail.aspx?newsid=9340 http://www.halformayor.com/newsdetail.aspx?newsid=9340 Thu, 22 Apr 2010 08:48:10 GMT Among Republicans, Heiner surged into the lead with the support of 42 percent of the 482 likely GOP voters... Heiner said the poll numbers reflect the “strong support for the vision of Louisville I've talked about for the last seven months.”

“We've had a positive message from Day 1, and I plan to stay with that same positive message,” Heiner said.


]]> http://www.halformayor.com/newsdetail.aspx?newsid=9243 http://www.halformayor.com/newsdetail.aspx?newsid=9243 Wed, 14 Apr 2010 04:34:22 GMT In an exclusive WHAS11/Courier-Journal Bluegrass poll of the Louisville mayor's race, Councilman Hal Heiner has erased businessman Chris Thieneman's four point lead. Heiner now leads by 17 points in the poll conducted by SurveyUSA from April 9 - April 12.


]]> http://www.halformayor.com/newsdetail.aspx?newsid=9242 http://www.halformayor.com/newsdetail.aspx?newsid=9242 Wed, 14 Apr 2010 04:31:12 GMT Ten candidates for Louisville mayor discussed their ideas during a televised forum Saturday that drew about 80 people and featured questions on everything from job creation and fire protection to public transportation and trans fats.

Republican Councilman Hal Heiner said that if elected he would develop a plan to attract jobs to the city and would create a public-private incentive fund to lure companies. “I know we can do a better job,” he said.


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]]> http://www.halformayor.com/newsdetail.aspx?newsid=9178 http://www.halformayor.com/newsdetail.aspx?newsid=9178 Thu, 08 Apr 2010 07:33:49 GMT "Many of us on the council have been concerned for years." Metro councilman and mayoral candidate Hal Heiner is among many who called for transparency in the mayor's office, saying there is a need for stronger business managers and a change in the accounting system. He says he expects to hear more bad news when the state auditor unveils the full report later this week. ...

Watch Hal on the video below, starting 1:37


]]> http://www.halformayor.com/newsdetail.aspx?newsid=8995 http://www.halformayor.com/newsdetail.aspx?newsid=8995 Tue, 23 Mar 2010 07:09:53 GMT
If this is your first time going door-to-door for a candidate let me give you a little more information. We will begin at the Campaign Headquarters (6403 Dutchmans Parkway) where we will distribute precinct maps, lists, directions and door hangers. Next we will cover, in detail, how to go about walking a precinct and what to do when you get to the door. When you finish your list we will meet back at the HQ to collect your lists and excess materials. The walk is scheduled from 10 – 2 but may not necessarily take that long. NOTE: If you only have an hour or two we can still use your help!

Every Saturday, 10am - 2pm

Please contact me via phone (895-5599) or email (david@halformayor.com) if you are able to help this Saturday, or in the future.

Thanks and I look forward to seeing you Saturday.

Sincerely,

David Harris (cell: 639-2714)
Field Director


]]> http://www.halformayor.com/newsdetail.aspx?newsid=8893 http://www.halformayor.com/newsdetail.aspx?newsid=8893 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 08:27:52 GMT Heiner is getting the jump on the entire field by releasing the first TV ad in the campaign, revealed Tuesday on WHAS11 News.

Heiner's campaign is making a major ad buy on all four local network affiliates, and targeted cable, more than $100,000 in commercials that begin airing tomorrow night during the college basketball conference tournaments.


]]> http://www.halformayor.com/newsdetail.aspx?newsid=8843 http://www.halformayor.com/newsdetail.aspx?newsid=8843 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:03:09 GMT Republican mayoral candidate Hal Heiner on Tuesday released a 10-point plan for transparent government.

Heiner has previously said that if elected as mayor he would require a comprehensive audit of all Metro government departments within four years. As a councilman representing the 19th District, Heiner sponsored an ordinance that required that the city’s financial transactions be placed on its website...


]]> http://www.halformayor.com/newsdetail.aspx?newsid=8832 http://www.halformayor.com/newsdetail.aspx?newsid=8832 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 12:47:51 GMT Metro Council Minority Caucus Chairman Hal Heiner (R., Dist 19) introduced a resolution Jan. 28, calling on Metro Government to suspend its appeal of a Kentucky Labor Cabinet Ruling regarding Metro Government charging police officers for the use of their vehicles during non-working hours, and immediately begin good-faith settlement negotiations with representatives of River City Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 614 regarding the release of funds collected from police officers for the use of their police vehicles.

Fees imposed ranged from $100-$160, reported the Louisville Courier-Journal.


]]> http://www.halformayor.com/newsdetail.aspx?newsid=8591 http://www.halformayor.com/newsdetail.aspx?newsid=8591 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 11:10:37 GMT "The purpose of the resolution is in part to reinforce a sense of urgency that we can't wait till 2011 to reopen this park," said Hal Heiner, one of the two original co-sponsors of the special resolution, at Thursday night's council meeting.

Kentucky Kingdom's 22-year ride is over, according to Six Flags. But officials with the Kentucky State Fair Board, as well as the Louisville Metro Council, aren't waving the white flag over the park's fate just yet.

"Whether it's Six Flags or another operator, we need Kentucky Kingdom to be open," Heiner said.


]]> http://www.halformayor.com/newsdetail.aspx?newsid=8590 http://www.halformayor.com/newsdetail.aspx?newsid=8590 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 10:59:47 GMT
The report represents the first comprehensive vision statement dedicated exclusively to growing the area’s economy by a candidate for Louisville mayor.

“As Louisville faces the range of issues presented in this year’s Mayor’s contest, no other issue is more pressing than ‘who will lead Louisville out of this recession and position us to grow jobs?’” Heiner said. ...

"From arts and parks to one of the largest air cargo hubs in the world, Louisville has plenty to be proud of,” Heiner said. “With the right leadership, this community can once again see significant investment and be a leader in job attraction, but it will take a proven job creator to do it."

Published: February 1, 2010


]]> http://www.halformayor.com/newsdetail.aspx?newsid=8488 http://www.halformayor.com/newsdetail.aspx?newsid=8488 Tue, 02 Feb 2010 08:16:27 GMT
The proposal is part of a 12-point plan Heiner’s campaign released Monday to increase jobs and speed up economic development in Metro Louisville.

From speaking to business leaders, Heiner said, a major complaint against Louisville was that other city governments were more accommodating and faster in permitting and regulating new businesses.

“One thing I hope to bring is a new culture of customer service in to regulatory agencies,” said Heiner, Metro councilman for the 19th district. “It’s really a culture of helpfulness that’s missing here in Louisville.”

Published: February 1, 2010


]]> http://www.halformayor.com/newsdetail.aspx?newsid=8487 http://www.halformayor.com/newsdetail.aspx?newsid=8487 Tue, 02 Feb 2010 08:11:32 GMT
“As Louisville faces the range of issues presented in this year’s Mayor’s contest,” Hal Heiner stated, “no other issue is more pressing than ‘who will lead Louisville out of this recession and position us to grow jobs?’”

The jobs report provided an overview of Louisville’s economic performance over the past decade and how the city stacked up against its competitor cities – Indianapolis, Cincinnati and Nashville. The data revealed that between 2000-2008, while our competitor cities were creating jobs, Louisville actually lost jobs and had a higher average unemployment rate.

“From arts and parks to one of the largest air cargo hubs in the world, Louisville has plenty to be proud of,” Hal Heiner observed. “With the right leadership this community can once again see significant growth and be a leader in job creation, but it will take a proven job creator to do it.”

In 1998, Hal Heiner developed Commerce Crossing, a business park that brought 4,000 jobs to southern Jefferson County. He followed that with developing commercial sites that currently employ 1,000 Hoosiers and Louisvillians across the river in Jeffersonville.

The Heiner Plan for Jobs and Economic Development 12 point-plan includes:
• Mayor as “Chief Economic Development Officer”
• Establishing a Blue Ribbon Commission to Prepare a New Jobs Strategy
• Creating a “closing fund” to close deals for Louisville
• Establishing a pro-investment culture in Metro Government
• Attracting and Retaining Industry through Strategic Infrastructure Investments
• Establish Urban Coalition to Advocate in Frankfort
• Honing workforce development to train and educate Louisville’s workforce.
• Promoting Small Business and Empower Innovation
• Strengthening Local Vendor Preferences
• New Collaboration with the University of Louisville
• Promoting Tourism and Hospitality: Finish 4th Street
• Open, Transparent and Accountable Government

“Louisville can and must compete. Strong leadership, enhanced commitment and energy in the Mayor's office and new ideas will position the city to make progress,” Hal Heiner stated. “Our best days are ahead of us. Let's join together to move our community forward.”


]]> http://www.halformayor.com/newsdetail.aspx?newsid=8472 http://www.halformayor.com/newsdetail.aspx?newsid=8472 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 11:25:05 GMT Published: January 21, 2010

Republican Hal Heiner: "One area that we need to make a big improvement is in job attraction. Look at the cities surrounding Louisville. Look more south, east, west... We simply are not competing. Those cities grew by tens of thousands net new private jobs."


]]> http://www.halformayor.com/newsdetail.aspx?newsid=8409 http://www.halformayor.com/newsdetail.aspx?newsid=8409 Fri, 22 Jan 2010 14:51:45 GMT Published: January 21, 2010

Eight candidates to become Louisville’s next mayor gave their views on commercial and residential development Thursday during a two-hour panel discussion in front of more than 250 members of the Louisville Real Estate Group. ...

Republican Hal Heiner, a councilman representing the 19th District, said he has been concerned for years about the “unfair” distribution of tax dollars out of Frankfort. He believes Louisville metro does not get its fair share.

“I will build relationships with other urban areas in Kentucky,” Heiner said. “We need to convince the legislature that it’s time to change the balance. I plan to be there. I’ll live in Frankfort during the legislative sessions so Louisville can win.”


]]> http://www.halformayor.com/newsdetail.aspx?newsid=8408 http://www.halformayor.com/newsdetail.aspx?newsid=8408 Fri, 22 Jan 2010 14:47:52 GMT Published: Wednesday, 02 December 2009

As we creep ever closer to the May 18 primary date, Ellen and I look forward to providing you with the most up-to-date inside scoop regarding the race for Louisville mayor.

Last week, Ellen outlined the reasons why Jim King could do the job. And for those of you educating yourselves about our many prospects for the office, I thought I would add my two cents to the mix.

Three of our former colleagues on the Metro Council have announced for mayor: Hal Heiner, Jim King and David Tandy. I really enjoyed serving with all of them and think each one has unique characteristics and abilities to lead our city. However, as of today, I think that Hal Heiner is a standout who deserves some of our early attention.



]]> http://www.halformayor.com/newsdetail.aspx?newsid=8344 http://www.halformayor.com/newsdetail.aspx?newsid=8344 Fri, 15 Jan 2010 12:15:37 GMT Published: January 7, 2010

Give Hal Heiner credit. The Republican candidate for Mayor is giving up a lot to run in this race and pointing all his energies to public service.



]]> http://www.halformayor.com/newsdetail.aspx?newsid=8343 http://www.halformayor.com/newsdetail.aspx?newsid=8343 Fri, 15 Jan 2010 12:14:24 GMT Published: January 12, 2010

Louisville Metro Councilman and mayoral candidate Hal Heiner will soon file a resolution that says Mayor Jerry Abramson's administration should begin negotiating with the Fraternal Order of Police for a refund of money officers were charged for taking home their patrol cars.

The Kentucky Labor Cabinet issued an opinion in May and a final order in July that said the police department's administration and Abramson violated collective-bargaining laws when they imposed the fees -- $100 a month to take home the cruisers; $160 a month if the cars were used as transportation to secondary employment -- without union approval.

The administration did so in an attempt to raise $110,000 per month to offset budget deficits during the past two fiscal years. It collected about $940,000 from the take-home car fees, according to Chad Carlton, an Abramson spokesman.

The administration said it could impose the fees because the take-home car program is a privilege and not a benefit the union negotiated in its' contract.

"Now is the time for the mayor and his representatives to halt their appeal, and instead begin talks with representatives of our police officers to put this dispute to an end," Heiner, who represents the 19th District, said in a prepared statement. "Rather than adjudicate this for years, we need to put this matter behind us and find an acceptable answer for this contentious legal fight."


]]> http://www.halformayor.com/newsdetail.aspx?newsid=8341 http://www.halformayor.com/newsdetail.aspx?newsid=8341 Fri, 15 Jan 2010 11:57:43 GMT
Please join Hal for a time of neighborhood discussion in Fern Creek. Bring your questions and concerns.

When: Wednesday, August 4th, 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Where: The Home of Ann and Dan Ryan, 5607 Pavilion Way, 40291

Questions? Call the campaign at 895-5599 or email info@halformayor.com


]]> http://www.halformayor.com/eventdetail.aspx?eventid=5000 http://www.halformayor.com/eventdetail.aspx?eventid=5000 Tue, 27 Jul 2010 09:06:49 GMT
Please join Hal for a time of neighborhood discussion in Hikes Point. Bring your questions and concerns.

When: Wednesday, August 11th, 5:30 - 7:00 PM
Where: The Harpring's, 4113 Dolphin Road

Questions? Call the campaign at 895-5599 or email info@halformayor.com


]]> http://www.halformayor.com/eventdetail.aspx?eventid=4872 http://www.halformayor.com/eventdetail.aspx?eventid=4872 Thu, 15 Jul 2010 06:25:33 GMT
Please join Hal and Stuart for a time of neighborhood discussion in JTown. Bring your questions and concerns.

When: Monday, August 16th, 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Where: The Benson's, Chenoweth Run Road

Questions? Call the campaign at 895-5599 or email info@halformayor.com


]]> http://www.halformayor.com/eventdetail.aspx?eventid=4873 http://www.halformayor.com/eventdetail.aspx?eventid=4873 Thu, 15 Jul 2010 06:25:50 GMT
When: Thursday, August 19th, 6:00 - 7:00 PM
Where: 2nd Floor of Flashcube Building (Corner of Shelbyville Rd and Hurstbourne Ln)


]]> http://www.halformayor.com/eventdetail.aspx?eventid=4874 http://www.halformayor.com/eventdetail.aspx?eventid=4874 Wed, 14 Jul 2010 08:30:30 GMT