George is from Lexington, Kentucky. He earned a bachelor’s degree in business management from Tennessee State University. George is a member of St. Peter Claver Catholic Church and the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.

George currently works as the supplier diversity business enterprise coordinator at the University of Kentucky.

George Brown is a state representative for District 77. He was elected in 2014 and is serving his fifth term. George was previously a member of the Lexington Fayette Urban County council. He was elected in 1994 and left office in 2006, serving 6 terms. 

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Supports the construction of single-family homes in the East End and West End.

Supports Senate Bill 151, which addresses pension issues related to sewer bills.

Supports Senate Bill (SB) 151, which addresses pension issues related to sewer bills.

- Supports the construction of single-family homes in the East End and West End.
- Supports Senate Bill (SB) 151, which addresses pension issues related to sewer bills.

Economy

Supports gun control legislation, including HB 502, which is referred to as "common sense gun control."

Supports gun control legislation, including House Bill (HB) 502, which is referred to as "common sense gun control."

Believes in addressing domestic violence, the opioid crisis, untreated mental illness, child abuse and neglect, child sex abuse, human trafficking, and violent crimes.

Supports justice reform measures such as "ban the box" (removing the criminal history question from job applications), automatic restoration of voter rights, amending the expungement bill, and repealing the gang bill.

- Supports gun control legislation, including House Bill (HB) 502, which is referred to as "common sense gun control."
- Believes in addressing domestic violence, the opioid crisis, untreated mental illness, child abuse and neglect, child sex abuse, human trafficking, and violent crimes.
- Supports justice reform measures such as "ban the box" (removing the criminal history question from job applications), automatic restoration of voter rights, amending the expungement bill, and repealing the gang bill.

Public Safety

Supports the Affordable Care Act and expanding Medicaid.

- Supports the Affordable Care Act and expanding Medicaid.

Healthcare

Supports the reconstruction of the Coolavin Park Shelter.

Supports public school systems and school safety, and opposes charter schools.

Supports reinvestment in local cultural and educational institutions, such as the Lyric Theatre and Dunbar Center.

Opposed the planned demolition of Charles Young Center.

- Supports the reconstruction of the Coolavin Park Shelter.
- Supports public school systems and school safety, and opposes charter schools.
- Supports reinvestment in local cultural and educational institutions, such as the Lyric Theatre and Dunbar Center.
- Opposed the planned demolition of Charles Young Center.

Education

Opposes the use of eminent domain for the condemnation of the Kentucky American Water Company.

- Opposes the use of eminent domain for the condemnation of the Kentucky American Water Company.

Energy & the Environment

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

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George Brown

George is from Lexington, Kentucky.   He earned a bachelor’s degree in business management from Tennessee State University.  

George Brown currently works as the Supplier Diversity Business Enterprise Coordinator at the University of Kentucky. He previously served six terms on the Lexington Fayette Urban County Council from 1994 to 2006.

George Brown served 6 terms on the Lexington Fayette Urban County Council from 1994 to 2006, representing the 1st District.

Supports economic development by expanding jobs and raising wages.

Supports pro-business principles, believing they are essential for building viable and sustainable communities.

Supports the redevelopment of the North Park Shopping Center and Wal-Mart.

Supports receiving campaign contributions from business leaders, including Wil James, President of Toyota’s Georgetown Assembly Plant; Henry Jackson, a local businessman; and Ann McBrayer, owner of Kentucky Eagle Distributors, and past Chairwoman of Commerce Lexington.

Supports the construction of single-family and multi-family units on Elm Tree Lane.

- Supports the construction of single-family homes in the East End and West End.
- Supports Senate Bill 151, which addresses pension issues related to sewer bills.

- Supports gun control legislation, including HB 502, which is referred to as "common sense gun control."
- Believes in addressing domestic violence, the opioid crisis, untreated mental illness, child abuse and neglect, child sex abuse, human trafficking, and violent crimes.
- Supports justice reform measures such as "ban the box" (removing the criminal history question from job applications), automatic restoration of voter rights, amending the expungement bill, and repealing the gang bill.

Supports domestic partner health benefits.

Supports the Douglass Park Basketball Complex and its state-of-the-art renovations.

Believes in creating opportunities for future generations of Kentuckians.

Believes in the importance of infrastructure development and community redevelopment for sustainable urban growth.

Secured funding for street, curb, sidewalk, and storm sewer upgrades.

Believes in the importance of local endorsements in primary elections.

Supports voting rights and passed Kentucky’s first local Fairness Ordinance in 1999.

Believes in the importance of connecting with residents to reaffirm his appeal as the "Clear Choice" for representation.

Believes in earning the Democratic nomination with excitement and optimism, and is committed to being a "clear voice for north Lexington."

Plans to run an "engaging & inclusive" campaign by "walking with, speaking to & listening for the issues important to the diverse communities within the 77th House District."

As of September 23, 2024, George Brown’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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