On January 22, 2008, Mayor Newberry appointed Peggy Henson to serve as the 11th district Council Member and fill the unexpired term of Richard Moloney, who was appointed by Governor Steve Beshear to serve as the Executive Director of the Office of Housing, Buildings and Construction in Frankfort. Mrs. Henson was elected 11th District Council Member in November 2008.
Mrs. Henson, who was born and raised in the district, has been active in the community for more than twenty years. She is past-President of the Cardinal Valley neighborhood association and served on the Valley Park board. For many years, Mrs. Henson organized various children’s activities in Valley Park. She is a graduate of the Citizens Police Academy, Class of 2000.
Mrs. Henson is currently the Assistant Director of Job Placement Division at Employment Solutions, an agency that helps individuals overcome barriers to employment and achieve their full work potential. She has been employed in several different capacities at the agency for twenty years.
Mrs. Henson is married, has two adult daughters and five grandchildren.
Mrs. Henson serves on the Budget and Finance Committee, the Intergovernmental Committee and the Services Committee. She also serves on the Town & Gown Commission, the City Employees Pension Fund Board, the Water Resources Oversight Committee, and the Commission on Citizens with Disabilities.
Map of the District
Neighborhood Associations in the District