Rolling Bluegrass | Kentuckians For The Commonwealth

Chapter: Rolling Bluegrass

If you think there should be a way for you to have more of a say about issues in Scott and Harrison counties, you're right! 

The Rolling Bluegrass Chapter of Kentuckians For The Commownealth is committed to holding elected officials accountable and making our democracy stronger while working to make our community better a better place for all of us. Come join us and get involved. We are currently working locally on making curbside recycling available in Georgetown, on pushing for a fairness ordinance in Scott and Harrison Counties, protecting water, and affirmatively furthering fair housing.

Recent Activities

Students back and organizing across the Commonwealth

Dave Newton on August 22, 2012 in , Central Kentucky, , Rolling Bluegrass, workshop

gIMG_6599Students are back at universities across the state and KFTC members on campuses are organizing to meet incoming freshmen and introduce them to community organizing. 

At Georgetown College this weekend, Homer White organized a series of small meetings with incoming freshmen to talk about opportunities toget involved in the community including through KFTC. 

KFTC members get the Blue Ribbon!

Kentuckians For The Commonwealth on August 22, 2012 in Economic Justice, Tax Reform, Southern Kentucky, , Central Kentucky, , Big Sandy, , Harlan County, , Jefferson County, , Madison County, , Northern Kentucky, , Perry County, , Rowan County, , Rolling Bluegrass, , Shelby County, State Budget

Last night's marathon Public Input meeting marked the end of this important stage of the Blue Ribbon Tax Commission's process for recommending state tax reforms. Although a few good folks had to leave before they could deliver their statement – the meeting ran more than an hour over time – the call for progressive tax reforms and adequate revenue for health, education, and environmental protection and clean energy was loud and clear. Sixteen of the speakers lined up were KFTC members, some coming as concerned Kentuckians and some wearing the hat of an ally organization.

Last stop for the Blue Ribbon Commission! Have you weighed in?

Kentuckians For The Commonwealth on August 21, 2012 in Economic Justice, Tax Reform, Central Kentucky, , Madison County, , Rolling Bluegrass, State Budget

Tonight is the last Blue Ribbon Tax Reform Commission Public Input Meeting--the invitation for Kentuckians across the state to have their say in what kind of Kentucky we deserve, and how we can best pay for it fairly.

If you live in Central Kentucky, come on out! 

Today's voting rights field work in Georgetown

Dave Newton on July 12, 2012 in Voting Rights, Restore your right to vote, Rolling Bluegrass, Voter Empowerment

Today, Scott County KFTC members made it out to a couple of basketball games at the Ed Davis Learning Center as well as a downtown outdoor concert to register voters and talk to people about our ca

Georgetown NAACP Banquet

Dave Newton on May 19, 2012 in Voting Rights, Rolling Bluegrass, Voter Empowerment

gIMG_5414Our friends at the Scott County/ Georgetown chapter of the NAACP held their annual banquet last night, bringing out many great friends of social justice organizing and local politicians including Charlie Hoffman and Congressman Ben Chandler.

Over 100 people participated overall and proceeds of the event went to the local NAACP scholarship fund.

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Regular Meetings:

Scott County Public Llibrary
104 S. Bradford Ln.
Georgetown, KY 40324
Monthly chapter potluck

We meet on the 1st Thursday of the month starting at 6:30 p.m. People are encouraged to bring food to share, if they can. However, there always more than enough to go around!

Chapter Organizer:

Joe Gallenstein
Georgetown, KY
859-380-6103

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