News

Mayor Newberry Announces 700 Jobs!!!! - Aug 31st, 10
On Monday, Mayor Newberry along with the Bluegrass Business Development Partnership announced that 700 jobs will be coming to Lexington!

Mayor Newberry Up 13 Points in Insight Poll!!! - Aug 26th, 10
Mayor Newberry leads Vice Mayor Jim Gray by 13 Points in latest poll released by Insight. Campaign momentum is building!

And The "Missed List" Gets Longer - Aug 12th, 10
Mayor Newberry Fights To Protect Taxpayers; Vice Mayor Gray Is A No-Show

Quick, Hide Your Record! - Aug 6th, 10
Jim Gray tries to cover up his poor record as Vice Mayor by falsely attacking Mayor Newberry and other city employees.

Mayor Newberry Fights the Water Rate Increase - Jul 29th, 10
4,000+ citizens joined Mayor Newberry in signing petitions opposing Kentucky American Water's proposed rate increase.

Mayor Newberry Saves Taxpayer's Money and Protects the Environment - Jul 2nd, 10
Mayor Newberry has nearly doubled the revenue from recycling. He continues to save thousands of taxpayers dollars with the latest recycling improvements.

South Limestone Block Party and Campaign Gathering a Success!! - Jun 21st, 10
Saturday's South Limestone party was a success. Our community's vision of South Limestone being a vibrant connector of UK and downtown became a reality.

National Clothing Chain to Locate to Downtown Lexington - Jun 17th, 10
National clothing chain Jos. A Bank will open a store in downtown Lexington by the end of summer. Mayor Newberry is revitalizing downtown Lexington. Businesses, tourists, and most importantly citizens are taking notice.

As Investigations Begin, Mayor Says Newspaper Distorts Issue - Jun 7th, 10
The state auditor's employees will begin their investigation Monday at the invitation of Mayor Jim Newberry. The city council's special investigative committee will start work Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. with an organizational meeting.

Mayor Newberry Sought and Welcomes State Auditor's Review - Jun 3rd, 10
Mayor Jim Newberry today thanked State Auditor Crit Luallen for agreeing to conduct an independent examination of questions raised by a city employee’s allegations concerning procurement issues. External and internal auditors have already determined there was no fraudulent activity.

Voters Favor Newberry - May 12th, 10
Mayor Newberry leads rest of the pack by 9 points!!!!!!!! Momentum at all time high!!!

Gray's Version Of The Truth Is Not Reality.... Please Read For Yourself - May 6th, 10
Mayor Newberry calls out Vice Mayor Gray for misleading the public on the issue of airport audit. Mayor promises to show the letter to the public so that the truth can be known.

"I welcome any objective external review by individuals or agencies competent to evaluate the issues raised..." - Mayor Newberry

Gray Stoops to New Low in Latest, Baseless Political Attack - May 2nd, 10
Gray's baseless political attacks stoop to new low. Gray smears the names of local individuals, organizations, and businesses in false political attack.

Lexington mayoral candidates sound off at debate (Andy Mead: Lexington Herald-Leader) - Apr 27th, 10
"[...]Newberry counters that Gray is all talk and no action, pointing out that the vice mayor said Aug. 7, 2008, that he was going to launch a task force to explore why the city allowed some of the buildings in the CentrePointe block to be neglected by their owners, but he has done nothing. Newberry even keeps a running count of the inaction. On Monday, it was 627 days."

Revenue From Recycling Has More Than Doubled Under Mayor Newberry's Leadership - Apr 21st, 10
Thanks to Lexington's growing recycling program, everyone's trash is becoming everyone's treasure.

Mayor Newberry Leads Fundraising In Mayoral Race - Apr 21st, 10
Lexington Mayor Jim Newberry has raised $500,000 in his re-election effort, according to campaign finance reports released Wednesday.

Yard Sign Release Party - THIS SATURDAY! - Apr 16th, 10
JOIN US to celebrate Yard Sign Saturday and to kick off the final month of the Primary Election Campaign!

Forbes rates Lexington among top 10 for business and careers (Business Lexington) - Apr 15th, 10
Annual ranking puts Lexington at 9 after sitting at 33 last year.

Vice Mayor Gray continues to mislead the public, creating his own version of reality (Press Release) - Apr 14th, 10
Our response to Vice Mayor Gray's misleading statement regarding Mayor Newberry's proposed budget.

Mayor Newberry proposes "a very difficult budget" (Erik Carlson, Business Lexington) - Apr 13th, 10
Mayor Newberry has presented a thoughtful and balanced budget for the Council’s consideration with no new taxes and limited reductions to services.