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Ballotpedia, Ken Herndon

Ken holds a bachelor's degree in fine art from Murray State University. He lives in Louisville.

Ken is a graphic designer, public space consultant, and realtor. He is currently the Special Projects Coordinator for the Louisville Downtown Partnership, and was formerly its Director of Operations.

Ken Herndon's campaign for city council is his first run for public office.

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Believes maintaining clear stop signs and streetlights is essential for safety.

- Believes maintaining clear stop signs and streetlights is essential for safety.

Transportation & Infrastructure

As of August 20, 2024, Ken Herndon’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Taxes

Believes well-maintained and safe public spaces are essential for neighborhoods to thrive.

- Believes well-maintained and safe public spaces are essential for neighborhoods to thrive.

Housing & Urban Development

Believes in strong personal relationships with Metro employees to address public service issues directly, rather than relying on the 311 service.

Believes in strong personal relationships with Metro employees to address public service issues directly.

Promises to make the councilman position a "full-time commitment" by returning calls within two business days and enhancing the Fourth District Advisory Council.

- Believes in strong personal relationships with Metro employees to address public service issues directly.
- Promises to make the councilman position a "full-time commitment" by returning calls within two business days and enhancing the Fourth District Advisory Council.

Public Services

Believes in establishing strong relationships with local law enforcement and social service agencies to address crime while respecting rights.

Believes his strong relationships with local law enforcement and social service agencies make him the "only candidate" who can ensure public safety.

- Believes his strong relationships with local law enforcement and social service agencies make him the "only candidate" who can ensure public safety.

Public Safety

Economy

Supports full funding of Universal Pre-K in Louisville Metro.

Education

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Ken Herndon

Ken holds a bachelors degree in fine art from Murray State University. He lives in Louisville.

Ken Herndon's campaign for Louisville Metro Council is his first run for public office.

Believes infrastructure is important for the community.

Served on the Board of Directors for Brightside, a nonprofit organization that provides mental health services to children and families.

Worked as Director of Operations for the Louisville Downtown Management District.

Encourages community involvement in local governance.

Served as Vice-President of the Old Louisville Neighborhood Council, which addresses local public service issues such as trash collection, street maintenance, and public safety.

Served as president of the Original Highlands Neighborhood Association.

Promises to make "full-time commitment" to the role despite it being "technically part-time".

Served as a volunteer design director for the Roots101 African American Museum.

Believes in strong neighborhood leadership to effectively represent local interests.

Promises to return calls to his office within two business days and enhance the Fourth District Advisory Council.

Served on the Board of Directors of the NuLu Business Association.

Believes public spaces must be well-maintained and safe for neighborhoods to thrive.

Believes he is the only candidate who can make people feel safe.

Believes ensuring a brighter future for the next generation is a "shared responsibility" between parents, teachers, and the community.

Believes every child deserves a strong educational foundation.

Believes every child in the community deserves a strong educational foundation.

Supports universal pre-kindergarten programs.

As of September 4, 2024, Ken Herndon’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Ken Herndon is currently the Placemaking Manager at Louisville Downtown Partnership. He has previously served as the Director of Operations for Louisville Downtown Management District and Vice-President of the Old Louisville Neighborhood Council. He is also a small business owner.

- Urban county council members make up the legislative body of the Lexington-Fayette County government and are responsible for the public's health, safety, and welfare. Its legislative duties include enacting ordinances, levying taxes, and adopting a budget. 
- The city council has the authority to investigate all activities of the city government and its employees. 
- The urban county council has 12 district council members and three at-large council members. 
- Council members voted to represent a single district serve two-year terms and those voted at-large serve four-year terms. Elections take place in even-numbered years. 