News Archive

Mayoral candidates discuss creating job, helping businesses

7/8/2010

Courier-Journal:
"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 ...

Heiner for Mayor to Open Southwest Headquarters

6/29/2010

We are pleased to announce that we will officially expand our campaign on July 1st, by opening a Southwest Louisville campaign office. This new office will help in our effort to better reach every voter. The office will be locat...

Hal's Neighborhood Network - Highview

6/29/2010

Over the course of the campaign Hal is visiting communities across the county to engage in conversation with Louisvillians and hear their ideas and concerns. Thanks to former County Judge/Executive Rebecca Jackson for hosting the ...

Hal Heiner, Greg Fischer to square off in mayor's race

5/18/2010

Courier-Journal:
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 eng...

Vote today, and join us tonight!

5/18/2010

Don't forget to vote today (6:00AM - 6:00PM), and join us tonight as we watch the election results come in starting at 6pm.

Location: Hal Heiner for Mayor Headquarters, 6403 Dutchmans Parkway...

Get Out The Vote

5/14/2010

In the closing days of the election we will have a host of volunteer activities, and we need your help. Starting Friday May 14th and going through Monday May 17th we will need at least 200 volunteers to help us canvass neighborho...

Bluegrass Poll: Heiner, Fischer build leads in Louisville mayor race

5/14/2010

Courier-Journal:
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 ...

Heiner is the best choice in three-way race

5/9/2010

Courier-Journal:
"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...

Hal Heiner Releases Comprehensive Plan for A Safe, Secure and Vibrant Louisville

5/6/2010

Hal Heiner released a comprehensive set of initiatives focused on improving public safety and quality of life in Louisville. The eighteen point plan is considered to be a foundational piece of Mr. Heiner’s vision for building a be...

Pat Day Endorses Hal Heiner

4/29/2010

Pat Day, "Hal does have vision, he is willing to take risks, and he will always get the job done. Hal has proven he knows how to create jobs, and keep the politicians honest - that's why my money is on Hal Heiner for mayor."
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Heiner Receives FOP Endorsement

4/26/2010

Wednesday, the state's largest Fraternal Order of Police, River City Lodge 614, voted to endorse Councilman Hal Heiner in the Louisville Republican Primary for Mayor. The River City FOP represents over 2,000 sworn and retired offi...

Heiner, Fischer lead fund-raising in latest period

4/22/2010

Courier Journal:
"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."...

Poll: Heiner, Fischer have big leads in mayoral race

4/14/2010

Courier Journal:
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...

Heiner and Fischer surge in new mayor's race poll

4/14/2010

WHAS11:
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 conducte...

'10 Discuss Louisville Mayoral Issues' at WLKY LWV Forum

4/12/2010

Courier Journal:
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 tran...

Hal Launches New TV Ad Focusing on JOBS

4/8/2010

Hal’s first priority as mayor will be winning new jobs for Louisville. Check out our new commercial focusing on JOBS!...

Hal Heiner Endorsed by Kentucky Right to Life

4/8/2010

We are honored to receive the endorsement of the Kentucky Right To Life Association. What a privilege it is to have their support!...

LMPD investigating after finance violation leads to resignations

3/23/2010

WAVE3:
"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 busines...

Heiner Grassroots Kickoff

3/15/2010

Hal Heiner's grassroots ground effort will begin Saturday with door-to-door campaigning. We need all supporters on board to introduce Hal to the maximum number of voters across Louisville.

If this is your first time goi...

Mayor's race heats up with 1st commercials 10 weeks before primary

3/10/2010

WHAS11:
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...

Heiner Lays Out Transparency Plan

3/9/2010

Courier Journal:
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 o...

Louisville Working to Resolve Take-Home Fee Dispute

2/15/2010

Government Fleet:
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 Governmen...

Metro Council Passes Resolution Supporting Kentucky Kingdom

2/15/2010

WLKY:
"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 ni...

Mayoral Candidate Unveils Economic Development Plan

2/2/2010

Written by: WLKY.com

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 i...

Heiner calls for more responsive regulation to bring jobs

2/2/2010

Written by: Sean Rose, Courier Journal

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 busine...

Heiner Unveils Jobs Plan

2/1/2010

Today, Hal Heiner released his 12-point plan for jobs and economic development. The report represents the first comprehensive vision statement dedicated exclusively to growing the area’s economy by a candidate for Louisville Mayor...

Louisville Mayoral Candidates Forum

1/22/2010

Written by: Mike Whitlow, WHAS11
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,...

Mayoral Candidates Discuss Development Stands

1/22/2010

Written by: Dan Klepal, CourierJournal
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 disc...

Heiner A Dedicated Public Servant

1/15/2010

Written by: Adams & Call, The Voice-Tribune
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 sco...

Heiner Takes the Lead

1/15/2010

Written by: Rick Redding, Louisville Mojo
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...

Heiner: city should negotiate with police over take-home cars

1/15/2010

Written by: Dan Klepal, CourierJournal
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 beg...