Lucy Lou, Former Mayor of Rabbit Hash, Kentucky Has Died

I just learned that the former Rabbit Hash, Kentucky, Mayor (yes, she was a mayor!) Lucy Lou died and I feel ashamed that I never knew about her until I just so happened to see a posting on Facebook about her. She seemed like a wonderful girl with a big heart!

The red and white border collie who served in office from 2008 to 2016 died Sept. 10 at the age of 12. 

Lucy Lou lived her entire life in Rabbit Hash, an Ohio River community that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. She dedicated her time in "the center of the universe" to help others. 

Since her political career took off Lucy Lou attended many charity events and served as spokespet for a women’s crisis center.

Her term as mayor ended earlier than planned in 2016 when she voluntarily left office in order to help her hometown raise funds to rebuild the Rabbit Hash General Store. The 1831 historic building was destroyed by fire in February 2016. With the help of Lucy Lou and others, the Rabbit Hash Historical Society was able to rebuild and reopen the landmark within a year. 

During her tenure, Lucy Lou also gave many radio and magazine interviews. She appeared on news segments to promote local events as well as a Japanese pet show and shared a “Talking Points” walk with Bill Geist of CBS Sunday Morning. 

Besides all of her accomplishments it was well known that she was a very good girl who will be deeply missed!