On January 22, 2008, Mayor Newberry appointed Peggy Henson to serve as the 11th district Council Member. Mrs. Henson fills 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, 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 four grandsons.

Mrs. Henson was appointed to serve on the Intergovernmental Committee and the Services Committee. She will also serve on the Town & Gown Commission and the City Employees Pension Fund Board.