They attempt to solve complex problems by recklessly throwing taxpayers’ money around. Remember the attempt to stop illegal cruising during Derbytime by arranging concerts at Freedom Hall. The solution was poorly thought out and not researched properly. The city lost about a quarter of a million dollars. My district disagrees with this method of government.

They don’t seem to care if they disgrace honored groups of people in order to be "politically correct". A few years ago the Aldermen let down every veteran in the United States when it sent word to the Derby Festival Committee that the "Thunder Over Louisville" show called "Tora, Tora, Tora"—a recreation of the bombing of Pearl Harbor--was inappropriate because it may offend the Japanese. My district strongly disagreed with this action.

They also waste time and effort in fighting for causes that are not based in reality. They passed extreme and irresponsible (and unneeded) gay-right measures. Very few, if any, cases have been brought up since this law took affect. This proves the law was not needed and was only implemented for political reasons. My district thought this was irresponsible.

I could go on and on, but I think you understand. Southern Jefferson County believed it had too much to lose to entrust itself to a group of people seemingly out of touch with reality. That’s why they worked against merger. On the bright side, however, the merger will dismantle the Aldermen and start a new body of representation. This is a good thing as long as the former culprits do not come back to power. But let’s not celebrate too soon. A few weeks ago the Louisville Aldermen asked U of L Professor Bill Dakan, the man charged to draw the first district lines of the new government, to keep their present districts safe under the new system. This again proves how shameless the Louisville Aldermen are when pursuing their own agenda. It gives me another reason to tell everyone why Southern Jefferson County did not want to be merged with the city of Louisville.