I am a proud public school graduate and sibling to a public school teacher and support full funding for public schools as an investment in our shared future.

About Sarah Landes

Sarah Landes is a public school graduate.

I am a gastroenterologist (physician specializing in the gastrointestinal tract) and practice in St. Matthews.  I like to run, walk, and bicycle through the city and spend time with my family and friends.

Sarah Landes currently practices as a gastroenterologist in St. Matthews.

I have lived in St. Matthews for over 22 years and take joy in calling this city “home.”  My grandparents lived here previously (moving here in the late 1960s) and I have many good memories in this city.  I see how it has changed but also maintained its character and charm.  It has been a privilege to serve the past 2 years on the city council and give back to the community.

CITY COUNCIL
Councilmember Bernie Bowling (absent)                                  Councilmember Tim Holland (absent)
Councilmember Sarah Landes                                              Councilmember Mary Jo Nay
Councilmember Frank Flynn                                                Councilmember Amy Olson (absent)
Councilmember Nathan Hernandez                                           Councilmember Jackie Vanetti

March 24, 2026 Council Meeting Minutes

Sarah serves as a council member on the St. Matthews City Council and has served for the past two years.

City Council Members - City of St Matthews

2026 Kentucky General Election

Complete the walkability study as prioritized in strategic planning and then integrate it into the community.

Work with other council members to create a sustainability committee to address continued efforts at green infrastructure and services.

Trial senior citizen events and activities at our community center.

Continue to support our police department, public works and city staff so they can maintain the excellent service the city has come to expect!

Create a structured program for city grants with a focus on local benefit.

Sarah for St. Matthews

I am a proud public school graduate and sibling to a public school teacher and support full funding for public schools as an investment in our shared future.  I want to improve our sense of community and inclusiveness, expand green initiatives in the city, increase pedestrian activity and accessibility, and support local businesses.

Supported the public works department including the Phase 1 (of 3) renovations at Warwick park (adding pickleball courts, a renovated basketball court and restrooms)  along with continued street maintenance, snow and leaf removal.

Supported the improvement of Light-Up Brown Park in December 2023 with ongoing plans to expand the number of lights each year.

Voted in favor of the following 2023-2024 new ordinances:  

Adoption of a city social media policy.

Consequences for reckless driving and speeding within the city.

Restricted activities in St. Matthews’ Parks after dark.

Changes to land development code as it pertains to medical cannabis.

Proposes a structured city grant program focused on local benefit.

Plans to pilot senior citizen events and activities at the community center.

Supported Warwick Park renovations, including pickleball courts, a renovated basketball court, and restrooms.

Supported improvements to Light-Up Brown Park and plans to expand its lighting each year.

Voted for an ordinance restricting activities in St. Matthews parks after dark.

- Proposes a structured city grant program focused on local benefit.
- Wants to improve community inclusion.
- Plans to pilot senior citizen events and activities at the community center.
- Supported Warwick Park renovations, including pickleball courts, a renovated basketball court, and restrooms.
- Supported improvements to Light-Up Brown Park and plans to expand its lighting each year.
- Voted for an ordinance restricting activities in St. Matthews parks after dark.

Public Services

Worked with the council on the first-ever strategic plan to identify short and long term priorities for the city including planning a city-wide walkability study to improve pedestrian accessibility and prioritizing small area studies to address how to responsibly impact city development.

Supported our excellent police department with new radios and body cams.  They have accomplished 2 major drug busts in the past year!

Worked with the council on a strategic plan that prioritized small-area studies for responsible city development.

Voted for changes to the land development code related to medical cannabis.

- Worked with the council on a strategic plan that prioritized small-area studies for responsible city development.
- Voted for changes to the land development code related to medical cannabis.

Housing & Urban Development

Plans to complete and integrate the city walkability study into the community.

Plans to complete and integrate a city walkability study into the community.

Plans to work with other councilmembers to create a sustainability committee focused on green infrastructure and services.

- Plans to complete and integrate a city walkability study into the community.
- Plans to work with other councilmembers to create a sustainability committee focused on green infrastructure and services.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Supported providing the police department with new radios and body cameras.

Voted for an ordinance establishing consequences for reckless driving and speeding within the city.

- Supported providing the police department with new radios and body cameras.
- Voted for an ordinance establishing consequences for reckless driving and speeding within the city.

Public Safety

Supports full funding for public schools.

- Supports full funding for public schools.

Education

Economy

Sarah Landes

- Wants to improve community inclusion.
- Plans to pilot senior citizen events and activities at the community center.
- Supported Warwick Park renovations, including pickleball courts, a renovated basketball court, and restrooms.
- Supported improvements to Light-Up Brown Park and plans to expand its lighting each year.
- Voted for an ordinance restricting activities in St. Matthews parks after dark.

- Voted for changes to the land development code related to medical cannabis.

- Plans to work with other councilmembers to create a sustainability committee focused on green infrastructure and services.

Isaac Brickman

Buket Urgen

Amy Olson

Antonio Brown

Bernard Bowling JR

Cathi Clark

Frank A. Flynn

Jackie Vanetti

Mary Jo Garvey Nay

Nathan "Nate" Hernandez

Tim Holland

- 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. 

Passes laws and regulations for your city.