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.

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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.

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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.

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Supports accessible, quality education for all at affordable costs.

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

Education

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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Ruth Gao

- 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. 