Clark County Democrats to pick interim Charlestown mayor next week after Treva Hodges announces Nov. 30 exit

Charlestown’s mayoral seat is set to change after Treva Hodges announced she plans to step down on Nov. 30, according to Louisville Public Media. With the vacancy approaching, the Clark County Democratic Party plans to select an interim mayor next week, the outlet reported.

The news comes as Charlestown prepares for a leadership transition ahead of the end-of-month deadline. Hodges’ announcement sets the timeline for when her duties will end and when an interim appointment is expected to take effect, pending the party’s internal process and any required local approvals.

Louisville Public Media reported that the Clark County Democratic Party will be responsible for choosing the interim replacement, framing the move as a way to ensure continuity in city leadership after Hodges’ departure. The report did not indicate that the party’s selection would be immediate on Nov. 30 without a formal interim selection process.

Details about how the interim selection will be conducted, including the specific meeting date and the criteria the party will use, were not included in the information provided for this coverage. The outlet indicated the party expects to make the selection next week, placing the interim decision on a near-term schedule for the city.

For Charlestown residents, the transition affects the near-term chain of responsibility for city operations, including agenda-setting for council and day-to-day administrative decisions that typically require a sitting mayor. An interim leader can also be important for maintaining steady coordination with county partners and state agencies during the post-Nov. 30 period.