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

Members join climate strikes across the commonwealth

KFTC Staff on October 2, 2019 in New Energy and Transition, Just Transition, Big Sandy, , Jefferson County, , Northern Kentucky, , Southern Kentucky, Climate Justice

Louisville

As we stood under the blazing sun in Jefferson Square Park with our signs and petitions, Greta Thurnburg was delivering this quote to the United Nations, “You must unite behind the science. You must take action. You must do the impossible. Because giving up can never ever be an option.” 

At the Louisville Climate Strike, attendees were ready to unite and take action. KFTC Chairperson Cassia Herron spoke of the importance of voting and fighting against political bullying. Generations young and old clapped and hollered in solidarity. 

We knew that giving up on the planet and our future is not an option.

SRO's: There's a better way

Anastasia Kaufmann on September 11, 2019 in , Jefferson County

Jefferson County Public Schools has ended its contract with the local police and sheriff departments to directly provide “school resource officers” or SROs.

JCPS Student Assignment Plan: What's most equitable for our kids?

Anastasia Kaufmann on September 11, 2019 in , Jefferson County

We all want the same thing for our kids: for them to be able to go to a school that’s the right fit for them, a school that will give them a great education in an environment that’s safe for all students and staff.

The Jefferson County School Board is currently considering decisions that will have an impact on every student in Jefferson County Public Schools. We want to make sure that they hear from us all about how these decisions will impact our kids and all students.

The Student Assignment Plan

Right now, any student who is not accepted to a magnet or other special school program attends their “reside” school. For most students, that means a school close to where they live. But students in West Louisville have been assigned to “satellite resides” in order to increase diversity – their “reside” school is often on the other side of the county from them!

Lights For Liberty Action Friday

Joe Gallenstein on July 11, 2019 in Racial Justice, Central Kentucky, , Jefferson County, , Northern Kentucky, , Rolling Bluegrass, , Southern Kentucky, , Wilderness Trace, featured, , Immigrants' Rights, , Leadership Development, , Racial Justice, , We Are Kentuckians

People across the world, including here in Kentucky, are disgusted and distrubed by the images coming from ICE detention facilities.

ORSANCO Makes Standards Voluntary

Robin Gee and Maria Truitt on June 17, 2019 in Coal and Water, New Energy and Transition, Jefferson County, , Northern Kentucky, , Western Kentucky, Climate Justice, , featured, , Fracking, , Leadership Development, , Water Quality

On June 6, the current standards set by the Ohio River Valley Sanitation Commission (ORSANCO) for monitoring water quality in the Ohio River became voluntary.

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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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