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Louisville, Ky. (WHAS11) - Only democrats have expressed an interest in running for Louisville mayor until now.
Two weeks after Mayor Jerry Abramson announced he was not running for re-election, Republican Steve Pence is talking for the first time about his decision whether to seek the office.
From all indications, the former Lt. Governor is ready to run but he tells WHAS11's Joe Arnold that he's still talking to his family and friends before he pulls the trigger.
Pence says he is ready to make some necessary tough budget decisions.
The former prosecutor and U.S. attorney tells Joe Arnold that public safety is his top concern, and also stresses transparency in city hall.
While he complimented Mayor Jerry Abramson, he also suggested that he would dump the mayor's office files on the table to sort out the city's business and priorities.
Last week, Republican Metro Councilman Kelly Downard announced he would not run.
And with no other republicans expressing any interest publicly, the nomination could be Pence's for the taking.
While he complimented Mayor Jerry Abramson, he also suggested that he would dump the mayor's office files on the table to sort out the city's business and priorities.
Last week, Republican Metro Councilman Kelly Downard announced he would not run.
And with no other republicans expressing any interest publicly, the nomination could be Pence's for the taking.
