One Thing I Love About Louisville: Mayor Jerry Abramson

By Michelle on January 14, 2008 | Permalink | Comments (3) | One Thing I Love

Being a native Louisvillian – and Mayor for 19 years now – there are many things I love about my hometown. I love our unique neighborhoods. I love our mix of historical architecture with contemporary design. I love our Olmsted Parks. I love eating in our locally-owned restaurants.

But, above all, I love that Louisville is city where it’s possible to do anything, to be anything.

We’re a city where red penguins, cool art, good food and soft sheets translate into one of the world’s most unique new hotels at 21C.

We’re a city where the passion for visual arts will create a 62-story architectural wonder in Museum Plaza. The Wall Street Journal called the project one of world’s most exciting new skyscrapers.

We’re a city where the greatest boxer of all time can create an institution dedicated to peace.

We’re a city where a couple of guys who love The Big Lebowski can create an international festival dedicated to The Dude.

We’re a city that likes to be weird – and we have the T-shirts to prove it.

I’ve traveled lots of places in my lifetime, but there’s no place like Louisville.

Mayor Jerry Abramson is the longest serving mayor in the history of Louisville.
Abramson served 3 terms as Mayor of the City of Louisville and is in his second term as Mayor of the new consolidated city of Louisville Metro.

3 Comments

bdthomas said:

Well said! It's great to see the mayor give props to The Lebowski Fest.

January 14, 2008 8:46 AM

Michelle

said:

I agree Ben. I love the mayor's "One Thing I Love About Louisville" entry. If he didn't have my support before he'd totally have it now just for being cool.

January 14, 2008 10:19 AM

Steve Magruder said:

I have become known here lately for criticizing Mayor Jer on a smattering of issues (such as his dissing of 8664, city financial issues, and his mishandling of the smoking ban), but I have to give the mayor props on a couple things he excels at: knowing the city like the back of his hand, and consistently and eloquently highlighting what's good about it. Some call this "cheerleading", but then, a mayor ought to be a cheerleader for their city. A mayor should love the city that they lead. On matters like this, I am more than happy to give kudos to our mayor.

January 14, 2008 12:31 PM

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