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History of Woodlawn Park

HISTORY OF WOODLAWN PARK

City of Woodlawn Park in Louisville KyOnce our area thundered with the sounds of horses' hooves. Crowds of people called their favorite horses on to victory. Our city of Woodlawn Park was the site of the world famous Woodlawn Race Course!

The earliest history of the area is rather vague. A Jefferson County land grants map shows the Woodlawn Park included in a grant to Col. William Christian, I.W. Blagg and William Bradley dated June 7, 1774; also, however, it has been said to have been given to a Col. Grey by the king of England. Col. Grey is said to have lost it by gambling.

The property later was purchased by several gentlemen, who started Woodlawn Race Course and the Woodlawn Association in 1858. They subscribed for a total of 50,000 in stock. The first Woodlawn races were held in the fall of 1859.

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City of Woodlawn Park Contacts

City of Woodlawn Park Contacts

Your Woodlawn Park City Council and staff are here for your service.

Mayor Mike Brown
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4243 Westport Terrace
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City Council Greg Claypool
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4318 Kinloch Road
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City Council Larry Lewis
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812 Stivers Rd
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City Council Thomas Nunn
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6914 Ambridge Cir.
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City Council George Langford
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6845 Green Meadow Cir.
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City Council Becky Ritz
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804 Cattleya Ct.
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City Council Doug Watson
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4405 Alicent Ct.
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City Treasurer Gloria Curran
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City Clerk Chana Elswick
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4253 Westport Terrace
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Code Enforcement Chair Bill Ritz
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804 Cattelya Court
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Police Chief Bob Heaton

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Police Chief Mobile: (502) 439-6545

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The City of Woodlawn Park

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About our association

Mayor & City Council

Your city government is comprised of a mayor and six city council members. Your mayor is elected every four years and your council is elected every two years.

Our objective and purpose is as follows:

· Encourage all residents and businesses within the area to maintain and improve the condition and appearance of their property

· To create and expand civic pride and foster a sense of community cooperation throughout the city.

· To improve the safety and well-being of all persons within our city by providing education on crime prevention, zoning and traffic enforcement, and environmental concerns.

· To work with other city, local, and governmental groups to solve common problems and to maintain and upgrade the quality of life for all residents of the St. Matthews Area.

Your current mayor is Mike Brown and was elected November 2010. Mike will serve until the term ends in November 2014.

Your city council and service focus are as follows:

  • Mike Brown - Mayor
  • George Langford - Emergency Preparation
  • Larry Lewis- Streets and Signs
  • Thomas Nunn - Welcome Committee
  • Becky Ritz - City Hall Management and Scheduling
  • Doug Watson - Fence and Building Permits
  • Greg Claypool- Grounds

WE MEET THE THIRD MONDAY AT 7:30 PM AT CITY HALL. OPEN TO ALL!


City Treasurer & City Clerk

The mayor is responsible for hiring a City Treasurer and a City Clerk. The current City Treasurer is Gloria Curran, and the current City Clerk is Chana Elswick.

City Police & City Attorney

The mayor appoints our city police force and retains a city attorney. Our police chief is Chief Bob Heaton. Our city attorney is Matt Carey. Our code enforcement officer is Bill Ritz.

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