Government

If you work in La Grange, you may soon find yourself paying a compensation tax to the city government.

La Grange City Council is considering adding a 1 percent occupational tax to help pay down the city's bond used to purchase Oldham Reserve.

The $6 million bond is now $8.2 million including interest, and payment is due in two years.

The tax will be levied on each person working inside city limits. Under state law, some businesses are exempt, including banks, election workers and life insurance companies.

The primary election is Tuesday, May 22. Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

For information on polling locations and for a sample ballot, visit the Oldham County Clerk's website.

Races:

U.S. 4th Congressional District

Oldham County Circuit Clerk

The four Republican candidates for Oldham circuit court clerk all have one thing in common – a lengthy career in various public service roles. 

In recent weeks, the candidates, Steve Greenwell, Steve Kaelin, Suzette Kimbell and Rick Rash, have participated in two candidate forums in order to meet voters. 

Some of the most interested voters are those who currently work in the Oldham County courthouse.

Oldham County EMS board members voted Monday to formalize a contract with Baptist Health Affiliates, Inc. to outsource OCEMS management duties.

Baptist Health Affiliates is part of the Baptist Health Care system, which also operates Baptist Northeast in La Grange.

A team of six evaluators considered the five responses received after the board released a request for proposals April 9.

The evaluators reviewed the submissions independently, and board member Stan Clark, also the county's CFO, said evaluators agreed Baptist stands out as the best fit.