Backstory: Mike Mason

Mike earned a bachelor's degree in business administration and finance from the University of Louisville. He and his wife Dana have 2 children. 

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Mike Mason ran for city council member in 2022.

As of August 20, 2024, Mike Mason did not have a website or any information online.

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Mike Mason

Allison earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from Indiana Wesleyan University. She is married to her husband, Jeff, and together they have 5 children and 3 grandchildren. 

Allison has worked as a licensed realtor for over 28 years. 

Allison Head currently serves as a city council member in Jeffersontown. She was first elected in 2022 and is serving her first term. 

As of August 20, 2024, Allison Head did not have a website or any information online.

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Andre earned a bachelor's degree in business administration, management, and operations from Indiana Institute of Technology. 

Andre Lemke works in the construction industry. 

As of September 18, 2024, Andre Lemke did not have a website or any information online.

As of August 20, 2024, Andre Lemke did not have a website or any information online.

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As of September 18, 2024, Bobby Brimmer did not have a website or any information online.

As of August 20, 2024, Bobby Brimmer did not have a website or any information online.

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As of September 18, 2024, Jeff Marean did not have a website or any information online.

As of August 20, 2024, Jeff Marean did not have a website or any information online.

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Jeffersontown City Council -  Kevin Carman

Kevin is from Jeffersontown. He earned a bachelor's degree in police administration from Eastern Kentucky University. He lives with his wife, Michelle, and they have 2 adult children. 

Kevin worked as a police officer for the Jeffersontown Police Department; he worked as a patrol officer, crime prevention officer, recruiting officer, and crisis intervention officer. He served as a captain in the U.S. Army Reserve for 11 years. 

Ballotpedia - Kevin Carman

Kevin Carman currently serves as a city council member for Jeffersontown Kentucky. He ran for Jefferson County justice of the peace, District A in 2018 but did not win. 

As of August 20, 2024, Kevin Carman did not have a website or any information online.

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Mark Blum

Mark is married to his wife, Kristen, and together they have 3 children. 

Mark works as an operations manager at CoverMyMeds. 

Mark Blum currently serves as a city council member in Jeffersontown. He was first elected in 2010 and is serving his 7th term. 

As of August 20, 2024, Mark Blum did not have a website or any information online.

As Council Member, supported improved infrastructure such as additional parking options along Watterson Trail, neighborhood sidewalks, renovations to Veterans Memorial Park, the upcoming amphitheater and police department.

- As Council Member, supported improved infrastructure such as additional parking options along Watterson Trail, neighborhood sidewalks, renovations to Veterans Memorial Park, the upcoming amphitheater and police department.

As a council member, supported "fiscally responsible balanced budgets with a focus on having a strong police department and efficient public works, and doing it without raising taxes."

Supports "a business-friendly environment through the creation of the J.O.B.S. program, encouraging common sense re-zoning, and continuing the city’s partnership with the Jeffersontown Chamber."

- As a council member, supported "fiscally responsible balanced budgets with a focus on having a strong police department and efficient public works, and doing it without raising taxes."
- Supports "a business-friendly environment through the creation of the J.O.B.S. program, encouraging common sense re-zoning, and continuing the city’s partnership with the Jeffersontown Chamber."

Mark lives in Jeffersontown with his family. 

Mark worked in the insurance industry until his retirement. He currently chairs the Jeffersontown Economic Development Authority, Plainview Residents Association, and the Envision Jeffersontown Steering Committee. He previously served on the board of the Jeffersontown Chamber of Commerce.

As of September 18, 2024, Mark Russell’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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

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Promises to advocate for development that aims to improve the quality of life in Jeffersontown.

Advocates for development that preserves the character of Jeffersontown.

- Advocates for development that preserves the character of Jeffersontown.

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Jeffersontown KY -  Staff Directory Pamela Ware

Pam is from Jeffersontown. She earned a bachelor's degree in elementary education from the University of Louisville. She and her husband, Henry, have 2 children. 

Pam Ware currently serves as a council member for Jeffersontown, Kentucky. She was first elected in 2008 and is serving her 8th term.  

As of August 20, 2024, Pam Ware did not have a website or any information online.

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Pamela is a graduate of Jeffersontown High School. She is married to her husband Lee and they have 3 children. 

Pamela Hickey currently serves on the city council in Jeffersontown. 

As of August 20, 2024, Pamela Hickey did not have a website or any information online.

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Emerge Kentucky - Ruth Gao

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Ruth earned a bachelor's degree from Liberty University, a graduate degree from Appalachian State University, and a doctoral degree from Northwest Nazarene University. She lives in Jeffersontown with her husband.

Ruth is a learning and development specialist.

Ruth Gao announces US Senate run in Kentucky 

Ruth Gao previously ran for the U.S. Senate in Kentucky. 

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

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Tim is from Louisville, Kentucky, and graduated from Trinity High School. 

As of September 18, 2024, Tim Hall did not have a website or any information online.

Tim Hall is currently serving as a city council member for the city of Jeffersontown, Kentucky. He was first elected in 2016 and is serving his 4th term.

As of August 20, 2024, Tim Hall did not have a website or any information online.

Tim Hall

Tony is from Jeffersontown, Kentucky and lives in Louisville with his wife Laura. He attended Eastern Kentucky University.

Tony Ernspiker worked at Broadband Express.

As of September 18, 2024, Tony Ernspiker did not have a website or any information online.

As of August 20, 2024, Tony Ernspiker did not have a website or any information online.

Tony Ernspiker

Trena Smith

Trena has lived in Jeffersontown for 30 years with her husband Thomas Smith and their 3 children.

Trena works as a realtor for At Home Louisville. She and her husband are business partners with ownership in the J-Town Beach Sand Volleyball leagues and Swing By the Beach golf simulators. 

Trena Smith currently serves as a city council member in Jeffersontown. She was first elected in 2022 and is serving her first term. 

As of August 20, 2024, Trena Smith did not have a website or any information online.

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Jeffersontown City Council - Vincent Grisanti

Vincent earned a bachelor's degree at the University of Kentucky. He lives in Jeffersontown with his wife, Deborah, and has 2 children. He volunteers at St. Edwards. 

Vincent is retired and works part-time as a dispatcher. He worked for the Ferd Grisanti Restaurant. 

Vincent Grisanti is currently serving as a city council member for Jeffersontown, Kentucky. He was first elected in 2016 and is serving his 4th term.

As of August 20, 2024, Vincent Grisanti did not have a website or any information online.

Vincent Grisanti

As of September 18, 2024, Wes Bain did not have a website or any information online.

As of August 20, 2024, Wes Bain did not have a website or any information online.

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- City council members make up the legislative body of the city's 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. 
- City councils in Kentucky typically have between 6 and 12 council members. They serve two-year terms except in Louisville and Lexington where some members serve four-year terms. 
- Council members can be elected to represent a single district or the city at-large. Elections take place in even-numbered years. 