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Unerased, Kathleen Parks

Kathleen has a master's degree in arts administration from the University of Indiana-Bloomington and a master's degree in teaching from Spalding University.

Kathleen is a college professor at the American Slave History Education Academy, an institution she founded 4 years ago.

Kathleen Parks is currently a Jefferson County commissioner. She was first elected in 2020 and is serving her first term.

Supports reparations for descendants of enslaved African Americans.

- Supports reparations for descendants of enslaved African Americans.

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

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Kathleen Parks

Kathleen has a Master's degree in Arts Administration from the University of Indiana-Bloomington and a Master's of Teaching from Spalding University.

Kathleen Parks is currently county commissioner in Jefferson County, Kentucky. She was first elected in 2020.

- There are three county districts, each with one elected commissioner. The general election is voted "at large," allowing all county voters to choose nominees from each district, except in Jefferson County. 
- County commissioners serve on the fiscal court, which acts as the county’s legislature and governing body. The county judge/executive leads this court as its fourth member.
- The fiscal court makes county laws, allocates the budget, and raises funds through taxes, bonds, or selling county property. 
- The fiscal court can choose to administer public assistance, health, and other social services. It can also choose to regulate or restrict building construction or use.
- Commissioners are elected to 4-year terms. These elections are partisan. 
- The maximum annual salary for a county commissioner is about $93,000 if they are working full time.

Creates new laws and passes the budget for your county.