Jerry Abramson

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On July 19, 2009, Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear announced that Abramson would step down after his second term as Mayor of Louisville Metro to run as Lieutenant Governor in his re-election campaign in 2011. This came after Dan Mongiardo decided to run for U.S. Senate. Since Abramson's planned departure was announced, many candidates announced they would run to succeed him in 2010. [12] Businessman Greg Fischer won the Democratic nomination and general election to succeed Abramson.

The Beshear-Abramson ticket won in a landslide against Senate President David Williams and his running mate Richie Farmer. Abramson took office as the 55th Lieutenant Governor of Kentucky on December 13, 2011. His political future had been a subject of considerable speculation, but in an August 2013 speech before the Elizabethtown Rotary Club, he announced that he would not run for governor in 2015, saying, [13]

I would like to in the next chapter of my life focus on one thing I really believe will make a significant difference in the development of Kentucky. And that focus is on education.

Resignation as Lt. Governor and Presidential appointment

On November 6, 2014, Abramson announced that he had been appointed by President Barack Obama to the position of Deputy Assistant to the President and White House Director of Intergovernmental Affairs. Abramson also informed Gov. Beshear of his intention to resign as Lieutenant Governor of Kentucky effective November 13, 2014, at 5:00 pm. Gov. Beshear also announced on November 6 his appointment of former State Auditor Crit Luallen to serve out the remainder of Abramson's term. [14]

Post-government career

In early 2017, upon Obama's exit from the White House, Abramson rejoined the faculty of Bellarmine University as its Executive-in-Residence.

In late 2018, Abramson left Bellarmine to join Spalding University in Louisville as its Executive-in-Residence. At Spalding, the university named a lecture series after Abramson in early 2019. "The Abramson Leadership Exchange" was a partnership with Ignite Louisville and Young Professionals Association of Louisville, with the former Mayor chairing the events, the Abramson Leadership Exchange brought the university's Ed.D. students, alumni, and community leaders together for panel discussions on cutting-edge topics related to public affairs, government, media, and business. [15]

On July 29, 2021, Abramson was appointed by Governor Andy Beshear to serve on the University of Louisville board of trustees, replacing Matthew Barzun who vacated that position on August 2, 2021. [16] [17] Abramson's term expires on January 13, 2027. [18]

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References

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  2. ↑ Loftus, Tom (November 6, 2014). "Abramson resigns to work for Obama". The Courier-Journal . Retrieved November 7, 2014.
  3. ↑ Gerth, Joseph (February 18, 2005). "The Courier-Journal Bluegrass Poll; Mayor, council get good job review". Courier-Journal. pp. 1A.
  4. ↑ "Mayors Against Illegal Guns: Coalition Members". Archived from the original on January 18, 2008. Retrieved June 12, 2007.
  5. ↑ "Jerry Abramson to Join Bellarmine Faculty" . Retrieved February 23, 2017.
  6. ↑ "Louisville Mayor Jerry Abramson Joins Bellarmine University as Executive-in-Residence in 2011". Archived from the original on January 5, 2011. Retrieved January 7, 2010.
  7. 1 2 3 4 5 Gerth, Joseph (October 22, 2006). "Friends turn foes for mayoral campaign". Louisville, Kentucky: The Courier-Journal. p. 1A.
  8. ↑ Rodriguez, Nancy (October 27, 2002). "Louisville/Jefferson County Mayor; Abramson looks toward biggest career challenge". The Courier-Journal.
  9. ↑ Rodriguez, Nancy (November 6, 2002). "ELECTION 2002; Abramson wins easily, eyes future". The Courier-Journal.
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Jerry Abramson
Jerry Abramson official portrait.jpg
Director of the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs
In office
November 17, 2014 –January 20, 2017
Political offices
Preceded by Mayor of Louisville
1986–1999		Succeeded by
Preceded by Mayor of Louisville
2003–2011		Succeeded by
Preceded by Lieutenant Governor of Kentucky
2011–2014		Succeeded by
Preceded by Director of the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs
2014–2017
Served alongside: Valerie Jarrett (Public Engagement and Intergovernmental Affairs)		Succeeded by
Party political offices
Preceded by Democratic nominee for Lieutenant Governor of Kentucky
2011 		Succeeded by
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