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Staff Directory • City Council - Jeffersontown, KY

Allison is originally from Jeffersontown, Kentucky. She earned a bachelor's degree in business management from Indiana Wesleyan University. Allison lives in Jeffersontown with her husband, and has five children and three grandchildren.


Allison currently works as a real estate agent at Mayer Realtors.

Allison is currently a member of the Jeffersontown City Council.

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Allison currently serves as a member of the Jeffersontown City Council. She was first elected in 2024 and is serving her first term.

As of March 25, 2026, Allison Head did not have a website or any information online.

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Allison Head

As of March 25, 2026, Allison Head’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Allison Head is originally from Jeffersontown, Kentucky. She earned a bachelor's degree in business management from Indiana Wesleyan University. Allison lives in Jeffersontown with her husband, and has five children and three grandchildren.


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Bryan Wimsatt previously ran for Jeffersontown City Council in 2022 but did not win. 

As of March 25, 2026, Bryan Wimsatt did not have a website or any information online.

As a developer, filed plans to establish 45 residential lots on a 13-acre site in Jeffersontown.

Filed plans to establish 45 residential lots on a 13-acre site in Jeffersontown as a developer. 

- Filed plans to establish 45 residential lots on a 13-acre site in Jeffersontown as a developer. 

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Bryan Wimsatt

As of March 25, 2026, Bryan Wimsatt’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Cynthia Kinnard is a professional vocalist. She also currently owns Excellence Catering Service. She previously worked as a food service supervisor at Evangel Christian School.



Cynthia Kinnard is currently a member of the Jeffersontown City Council.

As of March 25, 2026, Cynthia Kinnard did not have a website or any information online.

Cynthia Kinnard

As of March 25, 2026, Cynthia Kinnard’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Dan Wright has a bachelor 27s degree in business administration and a master 27s degree in business administration from the University of Louisville. He lives in Jeffersontown, Kentucky.

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Dan Wright earned a Master of Business Administration from the University of Louisville. He lives in Jeffersontown, Kentucky.

Dan is a certified public accountant (CPA) and a registered investment advisor representative. He works at Payrite Investment Services, Inc. He previously worked in radio, retail sales, and banking. 

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Dan currently works as a certified public accountant and financial advisor at Payrite Investment Services, Inc. He previously worked in radio, retail sales, and banking. 

Dan's campaign for Jeffersontown City Council is his first run for public office.

As of March 25, 2026, Dan Wright did not have a website or any information online.

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Dan Wright

As of March 25, 2026, Dan Wright’s website did not contain information on this issue.

As of March 25, 2026, Debi Sanning did not have a website or any information online.

Debi Sanning

As of March 25, 2026, Donald Hickey did not have a website.

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As of March 25, 2026, Jeff Hensel did not have a website.

Jeff Hensel

As of March 25, 2026, Jeff Hensel’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Matt Blum is from Jeffersontown, Kentucky. He received his bachelor's degree in political science and government from Florida State University. Mark lives with his wife, Kristen, and their three children.

Matt currently works as an operations manager for Cover My Meds. He has previously worked as an operations supervisor and the owner of Sweet Tee's LLC.

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Mark is currently serves on the Jeffersontown City Council. He was first elected in 2010 and is serving in his eighth term. 

Excited about the completion of the Skyview Splash Park project after ten years of collaboration.

- Excited about the completion of the Skyview Splash Park project after ten years of collaboration.

As of March 25, 2026, Mark Blum did not have a website or any information online.

Supports the Jeffersontown Occupational Business Savings (J.O.B.S.) program

Supports "continuing the city’s partnership with the Jeffersontown Chamber"

- Supports the Jeffersontown Occupational Business Savings (J.O.B.S.) program
- Supports "continuing the city’s partnership with the Jeffersontown Chamber"

Mark Blum

Matt Blum received his bachelor's degree in political science and government from Florida State University. He lives with his wife, Kristen, and their three children.

Matt currently works as an operations manager for Cover My Meds. He has previously worked as an operations supervisor and owner of Sweet Tee's LLC.

Mark is currently serves as a city council member for Jeffersontown. He was first elected in 2010 and is serving in his 8th term. 

As of March 25, 2026, Mark Blum’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Mark Russell's campaign for the Jeffersontown City Council At-large seat is his first entry into politics.

Mark currently serves as a Jeffersontown City Council member. 

Believes in fiscal responsibility and supports economic development.

- Believes in fiscal responsibility and supports economic development.

Supports green spaces, facades, and improved lighting for both crime prevention and curb appeal.

- Supports green spaces, facades, and improved lighting for both crime prevention and curb appeal.

Wants to improve the infrastructure in the commerce park and the drainage systems.

- Wants to improve the infrastructure in the commerce park and the drainage systems.

Supports increasing recruitment and retention for the police and public works.

- Supports increasing recruitment and retention for the police and public works.

As of March 25, 2026, Mark Russell’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Mark Russell

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Matt Bowdy received his bachelor's degree in communications and his master's degree in health communications from the University of Kentucky. He lives with his wife, Chinelle, and they have two children.

Matt currently works as a director of technology solutions for Unified Growth Partners. He has worked as vice president of transformation and operations for The Bright Hotel. Matt has also worked in various positions for Humana, including director in associate technology experience and a director in resolution/grievances & appeals.

Matt's campaign for the Jeffersontown City Council is his first run for public office.

As of March 25, 2026, Matt Bowdy’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports improving traffic signal timing on  main roads

Supports adding infrastructure such as speed humps and rumble strips near school zones to prevent speeding

- Supports improving traffic signal timing on  main roads
- Supports adding infrastructure such as speed humps and rumble strips near school zones to prevent speeding

Supports preventative strategies for crime, such as neighborhood watch programs

Supports increasing patrol units during high-risk times of day

- Supports preventative strategies for crime, such as neighborhood watch programs
- Supports increasing patrol units during high-risk times of day

Matt Bowdy

Matt Bowdy received his bachelor's degree in communications and his master's degree in health communications from the University of Kentucky. He lives with his wife, Chinelle. They have two children.

Matt currently works as a director of technology solutions for Unified Growth Partners. Previously, he has worked as vice president of transformation and operations for The Bright Hotel. He has also workeed in various positions for Humana, including director in associate technology experience and a director in resolution/grievances & appeals.

Matt's campaign for city council member is his first run for public office.

Nita Cox is originally from Louisville, Kentucky. She attended Bellarmine College. She lives with her husband in Jeffersontown, Kentucky. 

Nita previously worked as an accounting administrator at Cornerstone Engineering, Inc., a builder bookkeeper at R.J. Thieneman, as a supervisor in the receivable department at Exelon Corporation, and an account executive at Nextel Partners. 

Nita's campaign for Jeffersontown City Council is her first run for public office. 

As of March 25, 2026, Nita Cox did not have a website or any information online.

Nita Cox

As of March 25, 2026, Nita Cox’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Pam Ware is originally from Jeffersontown, Kentucky. She earned a bachelor's degree in elementary education from the University of Louisville. She lives in Jeffersontown with her husband, and they have two children. 

Pam is a city council member. She works at the Jeffersontown City Council, where she has been since November 2008. She previously worked in sales and marketing for various companies for many years.

Pam is a city council member. She previously worked in sales and marketing.

Pam Ware is currently a Councilmember on the Jeffersontown City Council. She was first elected in 2008 and has served eight terms.

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Pam is currently a Councilmember on the Jeffersontown City Council. She was first elected in 2008 and has served eight terms.

As of March 25, 2026, Pam Ware did not have a website or any information online.

Supports job creation, public safety improvements, park expansion, and downtown revitalization in Jeffersontown.

As a City Councilperson, Pam Ware focuses on improving public safety as part of her efforts to shape the community's future.

Focuses on improving public safety as part of her efforts to shape the community's future.

Aims to create jobs, improve public safety, expand parks, and revitalize historic downtown Jeffersontown.

Aims to expand parks and revitalize historic downtown Jeffersontown.

- Aims to expand parks and revitalize historic downtown Jeffersontown.

Pam Ware

As of March 25, 2026, Pam Ware’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Pamela "Pam" Hickey is originally from Jeffersontown, Kentucky.

Pamela previously worked at Heine Brothers Coffee.

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Pam previously worked at Heine Brothers Coffee and as a manager in the pre-press department of a printing company.



Pamela is currently a member of the Jeffersontown City Council. She was first elected in 2024.

Pam currently serves as a member of the Jeffersontown City Council. She was first elected in 2024 and is serving her first term.

As of March 25, 2026, Pamela Hickey did not have a website or any information online.

Pamela Hickey

As of March 25, 2026, Pamela Hickey’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Randy Lawson studied fire science at Jefferson Community and Technical College and drafting at Eastern Kentucky University. He lives with his family in Jeffersontown, Kentucky. 

Randy currently works as the executive director of the Kentucky Firefighters Association. He previously worked as an instructor at Kentucky Vocational Education, a fire chief with the Jeffersontown Fire Department, a batchman at Holloway Ready Mix, and a scale clerk at Martian Mariette Materials. 

Randy's campaign for Jeffersontown, Kentucky, City Council is his first run for public office. 

As of March 25, 2026, Randy Lawson did not have a website or any information online.

For Candidate Randy Lawson on Issue Housing & Urban Development: Expresses concern about safety, traffic, and higher property taxes associated with commercial businesses in residential areas.

Expresses concern about safety, traffic, and higher property taxes associated with commercial businesses in residential areas.

- Expresses concern about safety, traffic, and higher property taxes associated with commercial businesses in residential areas.

Randy Lawson

As of March 25, 2026, Randy Lawson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Ray Perkins attended Jeffersontown High School and Seneca High School. He lives with his wife, Kathy, their adult child, and one grandchild, in Jeffersontown, Kentucky. 

Ray is a restaurant owner. He owns Chubby Ray’s in Louisville, which he launched in a 900-square-foot rented space with used equipment, three plastic Walmart tables and a TV he brought from home. He started the business with a $5,000 down payment and a $10,000 loan.

Ray previously owned Chubby Ray's Original Louisville Pizza Company and T.N.A Marketing Inc. He previously worked as a sales representative at Tom Payette Buick. 

Ray Perkins is currently a member of the Jeffersontown City Council. He has served on the council for 14 years.

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Ray previously served as a member of the Jeffersontown City Council. He served seven terms from 2008 to 2022. Ray ran for mayor of Jeffersontown, Kentucky, in 2022, but did not win. 

As of March 25, 2026, Ray Perkins did not have a website or any information online.

For Candidate Ray Perkins on Issue public-safety: Supports increasing police presence in the community and believes funding should prioritize law enforcement to enhance safety.

Supports increasing police presence in the community and believes funding should prioritize law enforcement to enhance safety.

- Supports increasing police presence in the community and believes funding should prioritize law enforcement to enhance safety.

Ray Perkins

As of March 25, 2026, Ray Perkins’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Richard Dunn studied secondary education at Bellarmine University. He lives in Jeffersontown.



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Richard's campaign for Jeffersontown City Council is his first run for public office.



Richard is retired. He previously worked for the City of Jeffersontown.



As of March 25, 2026, Richard Dunn did not have a website or any information online.

Richard Dunn

Ruth Gao lives in Louisville, Kentucky with her husband, Mengen. She has a background in education and has worked in higher education enrollment. Ruth is involved in the local community around the city, whether forging relationships with business owners and leaders, serving in the Young Professional Association of Louisville, or being involved in local politics.

Ruth Gao earned a bachelor's degree in education from Liberty University, a master's degree in educational media from Appalachian State University, and a doctorate in educational leadership from Northwest Nazarene University. Ruth lives in Louisville with her husband.



Ruth is the owner of South Seas Tiki & Golf Lounge. She previously worked in higher education enrollment.

Ruth currently owns South Seas Tiki and Golf, a restaurant in Louisville. She previously worked as a learning and development specialist at Catalyst Learning Company, a director of drive-through and director of training and education at Chick-fil-A, an international enrollment manager and enrollment counselor at Wiley University Services, and an administrative director of academic affairs and student life at a higher education institution.



Ruth is currently a member of the Jeffersontown City Council. She was elected in 2024 and is serving her first term.

Ruth is currently a member of the Jeffersontown City Council. She was elected in 2024 and is serving her first term. Ruth previously ran for United States Senate in the Kentucky Democratic primary in 2022 but did not win.

Supports managed growth in Jeffersontown that preserves the city's historic charm and small-town character.

- Supports managed growth in Jeffersontown that preserves the city's historic charm and small-town character.

As of March 25, 2026, Ruth Gao’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports accessible, quality education for all at affordable costs.

- Supports accessible, quality education for all at affordable costs.

Supports community investment in small and locally owned businesses in Jeffersontown.

- Supports community investment in small and locally owned businesses in Jeffersontown.

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Trena Smith lives with her husband, Thomas. They have three children and are members of the St. Edwards parish.

Trena currently works as a realtor with At Home Louisville. She is also a co-owner of J-Town Beach Sand Volleyball leagues and Swing By the Beach golf simulators with her husband.

Trena Smith is currently a member of the Jeffersontown City Council.

Trena is currently a member of the Jeffersontown City Council. She was elected in 2024 and is in her first term.

As of March 25, 2026, Trena Smith did not have a website or any information online.

Trena Smith

Trena Smith lives with her husband, Thomas, in Jeffersontown. They have three children and are members of St. Edwards parish.

Trena Smith is currently a member of the Jeffersontown City Council. She was first elected in 2024 and is seeking reelection for a second term.

As of March 25, 2026, Trena Smith’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Vincent is from Jeffersontown, Kentucky. He attended the University of Kentucky. He has a bachelor’s degree from the University of Kentucky.

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Vincent Grisanti earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Kentucky. He volunteers at Saint Edwards. He and his wife, Deborah, have two adult children. 

Vincent is a councilperson. He works at the Jeffersontown City Council.

Vincent was the owner and operator of Ferd Grisanti Restaurant. 

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Vincent currently serves as a member of the Jeffersontown, Nebraska, City Council. He was first elected in 2024 and is serving his first term. 

As of March 25, 2026, Vincent Grisanti did not have a website or any information online.

Promises to always make Jeffersontown's infrastructure a top priority.

- Promises to always make Jeffersontown's infrastructure a top priority.

Vincent Grisanti

- 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. 

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