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.


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Gina currently serves on the Watterson Park City Council.

2026 Kentucky General Election

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.

Public Services

Nuisance Ordinances — Mrs. Welsh gave second reading in full to Ordinance No. 268, Series 2023, repealing City of Watterson Park Ordinance No. 10, Series 1982, relating to weeds as a public nuisance; seconded by Mr. Johnson. 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.

Nuisance Ordinances — Mr. Bourke gave second reading in full to Ordinance No. 269, Series 2023, repealing City of Watterson Park Ordinance No. 39, Series 1985, relating to nuisances on private property; 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.

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

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Code Enforcement Update — Everyone should have received a copy of February’s Field Report. With the updated Nuisance Ordinance in place, Mayor Chesser said it may be necessary to add hours to George Stewart’s schedule. Mr. Stewart said that increasing his contract to ten hours per month should be sufficient. Mr. Bourke made a motion to increase the Code Enforcement Officer’s hours to ten per month; 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. The increase in hours will be effective April 1.

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