Jefferson County | Kentuckians For The Commonwealth

Chapter: Jefferson County

Public education policy that supports students, caregivers, and educators is a top priority for members at the Jefferson County KFTC chapter. Our members are opposed to any break-up of the Jefferson County Public Schools district, and have heard overwhelmingly from Kentuckians that more funding is the foundation of public education that meets the needs of Kentuckians.

You can join our KFTC Public Education Policy Workteam meetings here.


Since the chapter formed in 1983, we have supported and worked with allies on issues that affect you and me, including affordable housing, police abuse, sweat shops, hazardous waste reduction and recycling. Our doors are open to anyone who wants to fight for justice while building a compassionate, connected, and fun community here in our great city. 

 

Recent Activities

Democracy Voices - Bonifacio Aleman, Jefferson County

Honey Dozier on August 8, 2013 in Voting Rights, Former Felon Voices, , Kentucky Voting Rights Bill, , Restore your right to vote, Jefferson County

Bonifacio Aleman or as many call him, Flaco, is from Milwaukee, Wisconsin and grew up in a single parent household where he recalls that crime and domestic violence were common.

Broad coalition calls for lessening bridge toll costs

KFTC on July 28, 2013 in Economic Justice, Jefferson County, General Assembly

A full-time minimum wage worker whose job required crossing the Ohio River every day would have to work 69 hours to pay the tolls on new bridges being built in Louisville.

Jefferson County Birthday Bash

Elijah McKenzie on July 18, 2013 in Coal and Water, Economic Justice, New Energy and Transition, Voting Rights, Coal Ash, , Former Felon Voices, , Kentucky Voting Rights Bill, , Mountaintop Removal and Strip Mining, , Sustainable Energy, , Tax Reform, Jefferson County, Fundraiser

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Social justice, democracy, and rock n' roll. 

That's how the Kentuckians of Jefferson County kicked-off their 30th anniversary celebration on Saturday, June 22, 2013.

In the heart of Butchertown – down the block from the former Jefferson County chapter office – the Tim Faulkner Gallery hosted the Birthday Bash, which featured music from a variety of local artists including Leigh Ann Yost and The Blacktop Farmers.

Energy for Change rally draws more than 2,000

KFTC on June 22, 2013 in Coal and Water, New Energy and Transition, Communities Taking Action, Jefferson County, Air Quality, , coal ash, , Power Plants, , Water Quality

KFTC members joined more than 2,000 others in Louisville on Thursday for the Energy for Change: Interfaith Action for Clean Energy and Healthy Communities rally.

"It matters little where we live … dirty energy is polluting our air and water," said Mark Steiner of Kentucky Interfaith Power & Light told the crowd, many of whom were in Louisville from across the country for the Unitarian Universalist General Assembly. "Dirty energy is making us and making our children sick."

Activist Tim DeChristopher said he grew up in West Virginia where people live with "fear under the oppression of the coal industry." But he was able to overcome his fear "when my actions aligned with my sentiments.

Jefferson County Annual Chapter Meeting

Alicia Hurle and Emily Nordling on June 12, 2013 in , Jefferson County, Air Quality, , coal ash, , Fundraiser

 Twenty-five members came out to this week’s Jefferson County Annual Chapter Meeting and potluck at First Unitarian Church. The meeting started off with a review of the chapter’s work over the past year:

Our chapter registered 1,400 people to vote during the 2012 Election and transported dozens of people to the polls in November. We recruited 24 new members during the 5th Annual Louisville Loves Mountains Festival in May 2013. Chapter members attended all the major lobby days in Frankfort during the 2013 General Assembly and turned out busloads of people to I Love Mountains Day. We have tabled at 6 community events in Louisville since the beginning of the year. Hundreds of people have signed KFTC petitions and interest forms during these events. Members have given presentations about KFTC’s work at two colleges and two churches since January. Our chapter celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. We are kicking off the celebration with a Birthday Bash on Saturday, June 22nd at Tim Faulkner Gallery.

 

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Regular Meetings:

Jefferson County KFTC office
786 Shelby Street
Louisville, KY 40203
Monthly Chapter Meeting

Our chapter meetings are held in person on the 2nd Monday of the month, 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. and are open to the public. Anyone is welcome to participate. RSVP here!

Chapter Organizer:

Bonifacio Aleman
786 Shelby Street
Louisville, KY 40203

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