6,000+ New Jobs In Lexington A Possibility

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Project hopes to boost the economy
Posted: 5:24 PM Jan 7, 2009
Last Updated: 6:44 PM Jan 7, 2009
Reporter: Sherelle Roberts
Email Address: sherelle. roberts@wkyt.com

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President-Elect thinks the best way to get the national economy back on track is to kick local economies into high gear.

Right here in Kentucky, Lexington Mayor Jim Newberry is now working with Mr. Obama's team to boost the city's economy.

The transition team told mayor Newberry and hundreds of mayors across the nation to make a list of thing they need to get done. The President-Elect will push to get the money for the projects.

So far Lexington has submitted 124 project ideas, totaling 454 million dollars, for everything from bridge and road repairs, to cultural center renovations. If all the projects are approved that could create more than six thousand jobs in Lexington.

But before we get the check, Mr. Obama has to decide how much he's willing to ask Congress for, and then Congress has to approve the money.

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Posted by: gallivan, juanita Location: lexington on Feb 24, 2009 at 02:49 PM
It is my sincere hope that Lexington will award these jobs to LEGAL AMERICAN CITIZENS PREFERENCE GIVEN TO VETERANS. No Company given any contract until using E-Verify. a willingness to use E-v

Posted by: David Location: In the country on Jan 9, 2009 at 09:24 AM
fnord you are the one that is an idiot, you must be the type that lives in the big city and thinks that only you make the world go around...... where does your food come from? oh I know Krogers

Posted by: mountain man Location: ky on Jan 9, 2009 at 08:32 AM
we`ll proabaly loose 6000 jobs

Posted by: Note to D in Lexington on Jan 9, 2009 at 07:49 AM
You can hug that tree all you want but it won't hug you back.

Posted by: manuel Location: lexington on Jan 8, 2009 at 09:13 PM
I am an african-American worked in horse business for many years. The Mexicans have run us out, can't get a job at the track.

Posted by: Anonymous on Jan 8, 2009 at 04:43 PM
Yep, all the ILLEGALS will get jobs. It's not Lexington's job to see if they are legal, just ask the police department,

Posted by: Jim Location: Lexington on Jan 8, 2009 at 03:49 PM
I hope the Storm and Sanitary sewer upgrades Lexington is being required to perform are the number one priority on the request. If so this would take Federal tax dollars and pay for something that local tax dollars (increases) are being committed to now.

Posted by: D Location: Lexington on Jan 8, 2009 at 03:10 PM
I love how people jump to the conclusion that this will only be for Illegal Immigrants. I don't care what happens, as long as more jobs get offered HERE! I think this is a great opportunity for Lexington. And don't make it out that welfare is so great, it's $225/month which includes plus volunteer hours (which are great for resumes and learning new skills)! Take any help we can get!

Posted by: Pamela Location: lexington on Jan 8, 2009 at 03:09 PM
How much money will be left for American Citizens needing a job, after it has filtered thru the Newberry system. He is very good at one thing, wasting tax money. He may even appoint himself as his oversight committe chairman !

Posted by: Chris Location: Lexington on Jan 8, 2009 at 02:19 PM
I'm shocked that KYT would even print this article. We know Obama will be even more scandalous that Newberry could dream. Obama's tax hikes will affect 6000 jobs. The effect will be them disappearing along with thousands more. Our country is the worst shape I have seen in 34 years and I am saddened that people still are buying into this rhetoric of Obama. I truly dread Jan 20th and pray God will take over and lead our country. To the Kool Aid drinkers, shame on you.

Posted by: fnord Location: Lexington on Jan 8, 2009 at 01:48 PM
Joy, get out of the sticks and move to civilization and maybe you'll find opportunity. Why does people always think opportunities are supposed to rush to them? You have to seek opportunity and you can't if you live in the boonies.

Posted by: Fred Location: Lexington on Jan 8, 2009 at 12:43 PM
Got to give chops to mel and Joey. You nailed it guys!

Posted by: mel Location: lex on Jan 8, 2009 at 11:21 AM
Now can we give some of these welfare and "disability" recipients a job and quit paying for their lazy [edited]?

Posted by: Joey Location: Lex on Jan 8, 2009 at 10:00 AM
A Cultural Center??? Let's call it what it really is. The Jim Newberry Relocation Help Center for Illegal Immigrants. Sounds like a used car salesman. No Green Card...NO PROBLEM! No Drivers License...NO PROBLEM! No Job...NO PROBLEM! No Money....NO PROBLEM! Legal Citizens Complaining About You Being Illegal...NOW WE HAVE A PROBLEM!

Posted by: Ross Location: Richmond on Jan 8, 2009 at 08:46 AM
To me this is not welfare for people. Obama's ideas seem to mirror what FDR did when he est. the New Deal during the Depression. I kind of like the idea.

Posted by: David Location: Lexington on Jan 8, 2009 at 08:19 AM
Thank goodness. We need these jobs for the rising number of illegals flocking to LEX now that the word is out that Newberry has opened our doors as a Sanctuary City. Perhaps he can expedite their arrival by airline at the Bluegrass airport.

Posted by: Trish Location: lexington on Jan 8, 2009 at 07:48 AM
Here we go Lexington, 6000 jobs, and Newberry will look after "his own" first, the Illegal Hispanics will be first in line to get jobs. A cultural center?? guess who this is for.

Posted by: georgene Location: lexington on Jan 8, 2009 at 07:45 AM
Before Mayor Newberry starts spending, I surely hope Vice Mayor Grey has his sharp eye open. Seems like there are only a very few in Lexington that we can trust.

Posted by: Zatoichi Location: Richmond on Jan 8, 2009 at 06:31 AM
The Gravy Train starts rolling. Can I have money to buy more lottery tickets, Obama? I'm too fat can I have money to buy skinnier food, Obama? 6,000 jobs...right...maybe 6,000 welfare checks.

Posted by: Joy Location: Eastern KY on Jan 7, 2009 at 08:40 PM
This sounds great for people in the Lexington area. But how about people that live in rural areas of KY. Where is the help and jobs for them. Just because they don't live in a bigger city doesn't mean they shouldn't get help. The people in rural communities always get left out. When there is talk of helping people in KY, all of KY should be included.

Posted by: reader on Jan 7, 2009 at 06:49 PM
I hope it does bring jobs to KY. It is sad that there is so many people out of work and its getting worse.

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