2026 Kentucky General Election

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Alexandria Longino

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Mauricio Mendez

Buket Urgen

Gina Garrett was born and raised in Louisville’s South End. She attended Mill Creek Elementary School and graduated from Doss High School in 1977. Gina worked with Private Practice Physicians for 19 years and is currently employed with Seven Counties Services, where she has been an Office Coordinator in the Adult Mental Health Division since 1997. In the past, she served on the Goals for Greater Louisville Committee. Gina has a daughter, Ginny, and three granddaughters. In her spare time, she enjoys gardening, fishing, boating, and camping.

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Gina has been an Office Coordinator in the Adult Mental Health Division for Seven Counties Services since 1997.

Resolutions

No. 2, Series 2023 – Authorizing payment for the Newburg Road sidewalk project.
No. 1, Series 2023 – Approving the possible purchase of real property.
No. 1, Series 2021 – Urging the Kentucky General Assembly to enact legislation that increases transportation funding.
No. 1, Series 2020 – Authorizing the filing of a coronavirus relief fund application for reimbursement of incurred expenses in CRF funds with the Department for Local Government.
No. 1, Series 2018 – Appointing Phil Johnson to fill the Council vacancy left by the resignation of Brandon Paul.
No. 1, Series 2017 – Awarding contract for Road work on Chefs Way, Champions Trace Lane, and Stober Road.
No. 3, Series 2016 – Disposing of surplus property – copier.
No. 2, Series 2016 – Authorizing the mayor to enter into an interlocal agreement relating to communications services.
No. 1, Series 2016 – Authorizing the deposit/investment of City funds with Stock Yards Bank.
No. 3, Series 2014 – Approving notification of filling Council vacancy.
No. 2, Series 2014 – Approving statutory notification of Council vacancy.
No. 1, Series 2014 – Approving election of Gina Garrett to fill Council vacancy.


Executive Orders

City of Watterson Park — Completed Documents

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Gina currently serves on the Watterson Park City Council.

County Wide Lawn & Landscaping Bids — Mayor Chesser received the following bids and estimates from County Wide Lawn & Landscaping for services this season: (3) A bid for watering newly-planted trees and flowers, as needed, at a cost of $180 per service, for a total of $6,300. This is the same amount that was bid last season. Mrs. Welsh made a motion to approve this bid; seconded by Mr. Fortwengler. There being no further discussion, the motion was brought to a roll-call vote. Voting yea were Jay Bourke, Steve Fortwengler, Gina Garrett, Phil Johnson, and Marlene Welsh. There were no nays or abstentions. Motion carried with a vote of 5-0.

CITY OF WATTERSON PARK LEGISLATIVE MEETING — March 13, 2023 (PDF minutes)

County Wide Lawn & Landscaping Bids — Mayor Chesser received the following bids and estimates from County Wide Lawn & Landscaping for services this season: (4) A bid for the mulching of trees, trimming of trees and shrubs, spraying landscape beds around trees, spraying of curbs, and Stober Road maintenance for a total of $20,576.50. The amounts per service are the same as last season’s bid. Ms. Garrett wanted clarification that the cost of removing a dead or fallen tree is not covered under this bid, but is paid separately; Mr. Wild explained that this cost is paid with Public Works funds. Mr. Bourke made a motion to approve this bid; seconded by Mr. Fortwengler. There being no further discussion, the motion was brought to a roll-call vote. Voting yea were Jay Bourke, Steve Fortwengler, Gina Garrett, Phil Johnson, and Marlene Welsh. There were no nays or abstentions. Motion carried with a vote of 5-0.

County Wide Lawn & Landscaping Bids — Mayor Chesser received the following bids and estimates from County Wide Lawn & Landscaping for services this season: (5) An estimate in the amount of $1,650 to vacuum leaves out of curbs, at sewer entrances, and at the walking path. The bid includes a $150 dump fee, and is the same amount that was bid last season. Mr. Johnson made a motion to approve this estimate; seconded by Ms. Garrett. There being no further discussion, the motion was brought to a roll-call vote. Voting yea were Jay Bourke, Steve Fortwengler, Gina Garrett, Phil Johnson, and Marlene Welsh. There were no nays or abstentions. Motion carried with a vote of 5-0.

Voted to approve contracts for watering, landscape maintenance, and leaf removal in public areas.

- Voted to approve contracts for watering, landscape maintenance, and leaf removal in public areas.

As of September 15, 2026, Gina Garrett did not have a website or any information online.

Gina Garrett

As of September 15, 2026, Gina Garrett’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Isaac Brickman

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Owen P. Kavanaugh

Shelia Bumphus was born and raised in Louisville. She has been a resident of Watterson Park for over 30 years. Married to Michael, they had a fur baby, Maxine. Shelia is a faithful and active member of Greater First Timothy Baptist Church. She loves spending her spare time sewing and with family.

Shelia Bumphus is originally from Louisville. She is married to Michael and is a member of Greater First Timothy Baptist Church.

To better serve you, our City has established the committees and board listed below. If you have a question or concern that falls under these categories, please contact one of the committee members listed. BUSINESS LIAISON COMMITTEE Serves as the point of contact between the City and the business community to promote economic development, including building strategic relationships and addressing concerns. Councilwoman Shelia Bumphus (502.641.2102) ... PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE

Shelia serves as a councilwoman in Watterson Park.

As of September 15, 2026, Shelia Bumphus did not have a website or any information online.

Shelia Bumphus

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As of September 15, 2026, Todd R. O'Bryan did not have a website or any information online.

Todd R. O'Bryan

City Council

The City Council is the City’s elected legislative body. It establishes policies, adopts budgets, sets compensation, determines tax rates, and enacts ordinances and resolutions to govern the City. As the policy-making body for Watterson Park, the City Council is the final authority on most matters relating to the city.

Walter “Jay” Bourke was born and raised in what is now Watterson Park and moved back in 2015. He is a lifelong member of Holy Family Catholic Church and graduated from St. Xavier High School. Jay has been the owner and operator of PIP Printing, Marketing and Signs for more than 30 years. He and his wife, Jackie, have three children and four grandchildren.

Watterson Park Administration

Walter “Jay” Bourke was born and raised in what is now Watterson Park and moved back in 2015. He is a lifelong member of Holy Family Catholic Church and graduated from St. Xavier High School. Jay has been the owner and operator of PIP Printing, Marketing and Signs for more than 30 years. He and his wife, Jackie, have three children and four grandchildren.

Walter Jay Bourke was born and raised in what is now Watterson Park and moved back in 2015. He graduated from St. Xavier High School and is a lifelong member of Holy Family Catholic Church. He and his wife, Jackie, have three children and four grandchildren.

Walter Jay Bourke is the owner and operator of PIP Printing, Marketing and Signs.

Walter is the owner and operator of PIP Printing, Marketing and Signs.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
Oversees issues related to police operations, emergency management, crime prevention, traffic safety, code enforcement, and other related areas that impact public safety, focusing on maintaining safety and security within the community.
• (Vacant) – Code enforcement; drainage
• Councilwoman Rebecca Ewan (502.416.2029) – REACH Alert; snow removal
• Mayor Linda Chesser (502.458.7613 or mayor@wattersonparkky.com) – KLE police patrol; pest control
• Councilman Walter Jay Bourke (502.693.2625) – LMPD Sixth Division Advisory Board

PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE

Watterson Park Contact Us

Jay currently serves as a council member in Watterson Park.

Walter Jay currently serves as a council member in Watterson Park.

As most people in our community now know, Watterson Park has purchased from Yum! the five-acre tract of undeveloped land at 1391 Gardiner Lane located adjacent to the KFC offices. This was the parcel of property that Yum! had put on the market over a year ago. Special thanks to Mayor Chesser, Council Member Walter "Jay" Bourke, City Treasurer Jean Hall, and our attorneys for their assistance in the acquisition of and post-acquisition efforts related to Watterson Park’s new property.

Watterson Park Property Acquisition

Assisted with Watterson Park's acquisition and post-acquisition work on five acres at 1391 Gardiner Lane.

- Assisted with Watterson Park's acquisition and post-acquisition work on five acres at 1391 Gardiner Lane.

As of September 15, 2026, Walter Jay Bourke did not have a website or any information online.

Walter Jay Bourke

As of September 15, 2026, Walter Jay Bourke’s website did not contain information on this issue.

- City council members make up the legislative body of the city's government and are responsible for the public's health, safety, and welfare. Its legislative duties include enacting ordinances, levying taxes, and adopting a budget. 
- The city council has the authority to investigate all activities of the city government and its employees. 
- City councils in Kentucky typically have between 6 and 12 council members. They serve two-year terms except in Louisville and Lexington where some members serve four-year terms. 
- Council members can be elected to represent a single district or the city at-large. Elections take place in even-numbered years. 

Passes laws and regulations for your city.

Watterson Park City Council Member

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