Ballotpedia: Pamela Stevenson

Pamela is a Louisville native who graduated from the JG Brown School. She earned her law degree from Indiana University. 

Pamela currently works as an adjunct professor for the University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law and Air Force JAG School, and as a professional leadership consultant. She is a retired colonel from the US Air Force, where she worked as an attorney for 27 years. She also founded a nonprofit law firm for working families, veterans, and the elderly.

Pamela Stevenson is a state representative in State House District 43. She was first elected in 2020 and is serving her 2nd term. She previously ran for State House District 43 in 2018 and Kentucky Attorney General in 2023, but she did not win.

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Supports creating tax credits for renters.

- Supports creating tax credits for renters.

Economy

Believes in addressing the criminal histories of job applicants to make it easier for them to obtain employment.

Supports expanding civil rights to prohibit discrimination based on gender identity and sexual orientation.

- Believes in addressing the criminal histories of job applicants to make it easier for them to obtain employment.
- Supports expanding civil rights to prohibit discrimination based on gender identity and sexual orientation.

Public Safety

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

Healthcare

Supports instituting full-day kindergarten for all children.

As mayor, declared an emergency to facilitate pay raises for teachers, 1st responders, essential workers, and medical workers.

Helped facilitate pay raises for teachers, first responders, essential workers, and medical workers.

- Supports instituting full-day kindergarten for all children.
- Helped facilitate pay raises for teachers, first responders, essential workers, and medical workers.

Education

Energy & the Environment

Supports amending the Kentucky Constitution to allow individuals who have completed their punishment to regain voting rights.

- Supports amending the Kentucky Constitution to allow individuals who have completed their punishment to regain voting rights.

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Pamela Stevenson

Pamela Stevenson is a Louisville native who graduated from the JG Brown School. She earned her law degree from Indiana University. 

Pamela currently works as an adjunct professor for the University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law and Air Force JAG School, and as a professional leadership consultant. She is a retired Colonel from the US Air Force, where she worked as an attorney for 27 years. She also founded a nonprofit law firm for working families, veterans, and the elderly.

Pamela Stevenson currently serves as a state representative for Kentucky State House District 43. She was first elected in 2020 and is serving her 2nd term. She previously ran for State House District 43 in 2018 and Kentucky Attorney General in 2023, but did not win.

As a founding member of One West, helped create economic development initiatives for West Louisville.

Believes in strong work ethics and union membership, saying, "He and my Grandfather worked as union members at American Air Filter."

Provided legal guidance concerning United Nations refugees.

Believes in strong public safety measures, drawing from extensive military leadership experience.

Supports the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) organization.

Believes in the importance of "Rule of Law and Human Rights" in military training to form partnerships.

Believes in strong negotiation skills to ensure public safety and prevent international incidents.

Believes in being "Trusted with Global Military Assets (valued at millions of dollars)" to ensure national security and public safety.

Believes in building communities and creating partnerships to enhance education.

Believes in collaborating with local organizations to enhance community services and support education.

Worked as an Adjunct Professor for the University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law and the Air Force Judge Advocate General School.

Pamela Stevenson is a Louisville native who graduated from the JG Brown School and Indiana University with a Doctorate of Jurisprudence (JD). She comes from a large family with West Louisville roots that go back to the early 1900s.

Pamela Stevenson is a State Representative and a retired Colonel from the US Air Force, where she served as a lawyer for 27 years. She is also an Adjunct Professor for UL Brandeis School of Law and Air Force JAG School, and a Professional Leadership Consultant. Additionally, she founded a nonprofit law firm for working families, veterans, and the elderly.

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

- Your state representative represents the interests of your local district in the Kentucky State House of Representatives. The State House of Representatives, along with the State Senate, makes up your state lawmaking body: the Kentucky General Assembly.
- Your state representative can author, sponsor, and vote on bills that may become state laws. 
- There are 100 members of the Kentucky House of Representatives, each representing a single district. Representatives must be at least 24 years old and reside in the state for at least two years before their election. 
- State Representatives are elected to two-year terms. They only serve in the role part-time. 
- In addition to a $203 per day salary, state representatives also receive mileage reimbursements and a daily expense stipend of $182. 