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Chris earned a bachelor's degree in political science and government from the University of Louisville. He lives with his wife Linda and their 2 children and is an involved member of Highview Baptist Church in Louisville, Kentucky.

Chris is a legislative assistant for Louisville Metro Council District 22. He has previously worked as the deputy director for the Louisville Metro Council Republican Caucus, as a small business owner, and as a field representative for US Representative Anne Northup.

Chris Lewis' campaign for state representative for Kentucky's 29th House District is his first run for public office.

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Supports lowering the state income tax to zero to attract investment and create jobs.

Supports lowering the state income tax to zero.

Believes in addressing homelessness and preventing aggressive panhandling.

Believes that better jobs will come from prioritizing public safety, investing in education and vocational training, supporting small businesses, and attracting new industries.

Believes in supporting small businesses to boost economic growth.

Plans to address public safety and rising inflation by improving infrastructure and reducing road congestion.

- Supports lowering the state income tax to zero.
- Wants to prevent panhandling.
- Believes that better jobs will come from prioritizing public safety, investing in education and vocational training, supporting small businesses, and attracting new industries.
- Believes in supporting small businesses to boost economic growth.
- Plans to address public safety and rising inflation by improving infrastructure and reducing road congestion.

Economy

Believes in providing law enforcement with necessary tools and training.

Believes in strict accountability for criminals and opposes "liberal judges and prosecutors" who release offenders.

Supports providing the Louisville Metro Police Department with “gunshot location technology” to improve public safety.

Supports providing the Louisville Metro Police Department with “gunshot location technology."

Believes in strengthening border security to prevent drug trafficking.

Believes in strengthening border security.

Believes in addressing homelessness by providing mental health and addiction recovery services.

- Believes in providing law enforcement with necessary tools and training.
- Believes in strict accountability for criminals and opposes "liberal judges and prosecutors" who release offenders.
- Opposes gun control.
- Supports providing the Louisville Metro Police Department with “gunshot location technology."
- Believes in strengthening border security.
- Aims to be "tough on crime."
- Believes in addressing homelessness by providing mental health and addiction recovery services.

Public Safety

Believes in supporting local charities to address drug addiction.

- Opposes access to abortion.
- Believes in supporting local charities to address drug addiction.

Healthcare

Supports school choice, including public, private, and home schooling.

Supports school voucher programs which enable parents to use public funds to enroll their children in schools beyond their local options, including private schools and home schooling.

- Supports school voucher programs which enable parents to use public funds to enroll their children in schools beyond their local options, including private schools and home schooling.

Education

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

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Chris Lewis

Chris earned a bachelor's degree in political science and government from the University of Louisville. He lives with his wife Linda, and their two children and is an involved member of Highview Baptist Church in Louisville, Kentucky.

Chris is a Legislative Assistant for Louisville Metro Council District 22. He has previously worked as the Deputy Director for the Louisville Metro Council Republican Caucus, as a small business owner, and as a Field Representative for US Representative Anne Northup.

Chris Lewis' campaign for State Representative for Kentucky's 29th House District is his first run for public office.

Aims to "Get Kentuckians back to work in good, high-paying jobs."

Believes the economy is a "dynamic issue" that requires multi-faceted solutions and collaboration with government leadership.

Supports eliminating the state income tax.

Believes inflation is significantly impacting household finances.

As a city council member, helped prevent tax increases on health insurance premiums and occupational taxes.

Believes in finding budget efficiencies to avoid tax increases.

As mayor, Chris plans to continue using technology to help solve crimes and save lives.

Supports police officers in their efforts to reduce crime.

Believes his multi-faceted experience positions him well to address crime.

Believes in "transparency to Metro Government" and has a record of "successfully protecting our values and freedoms in both City Hall and in Frankfort."

As a council member, Chris worked to improve Metro Government’s ethics code to increase transparency and accountability for elected officials and government employees.

Believes safety is crucial for a vibrant community, saying "people must feel safe in their neighborhoods... downtown... and they shouldn’t have to worry about getting carjacked at a stoplight."

Supports law enforcement and wants to address community public safety issues.

Supports providing recovery and mental health services.

Wants to address the "drug/homeless crisis."

- Opposes abortion.
- Believes in supporting local charities to address drug addiction.

Believes in collaboration and effective communication to navigate the complexities of education politics.

Believes in collaborating with diverse groups to address educational issues.

Aims to pass legislation that prioritizes students and teachers.

Believes in prioritizing teachers and students and demanding improvement and accountability in education.

Chris Lewis is married to his high school sweetheart, Linda, and they have two children, Sydney and Jackson. He attended the University of Louisville, where he earned a bachelor's degree in political science. Chris and his family are actively involved members of Highview Baptist Church in Louisville, Kentucky.

Chris Lewis is the Deputy Director for the Louisville Metro Council Republican Caucus and a Legislative Assistant for Louisville Metro Council District 22. He is a former small business owner and began his career as a Field Representative for US Representative Anne Northup.

Chris Lewis is the Deputy Director for the Louisville Metro Council Republican Caucus and a Legislative Assistant for Louisville Metro Council District 22. He has not previously run for office.

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