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Kumar Rashad has a bachelor's degree in pure mathematics from Kentucky State University and a master's degree in teacher education and professional development from the University of Louisville. He volunteers as a mentor to at-risk teens. 

Kumar is the mathematics chair and math teacher at Breckinridge Metropolitan High School, an alternative school in Jefferson County Public Schools, where he has taught since January 2003. He previously worked as an Alcohol Beverage Control Officer Administrator for Shively City Council.

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Kumar is a mathematics chair and math teacher at Breckinridge Metropolitan High School, an alternative school in Jefferson County Public Schools. He previously worked as an Alcohol Beverage Control Officer Administrator for Shively City Council.

Kumar Rashad’s campaign for Louisville City Council Member, District 3 is his first entry into politics.

Kumar is currently a City Council Member in Louisville Metro Council District 3. He was elected in 2022 and serving his first term.

Supports practical solutions to eliminate food deserts and improve community health, ensuring families have access to fresh, affordable food in their neighborhoods.

Supports practical solutions to eliminate food deserts and improve community health.

- Supports practical solutions to eliminate food deserts and improve community health.

Public Services

Believes everyone deserves a safe, affordable place to live and is committed to protecting longtime residents, preventing displacement, and ensuring development benefits current residents of District 3.

Believes that everyone deserves a safe, affordable place to live.

- Believes that everyone deserves a safe, affordable place to live.

Housing & Urban Development

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

Transportation & Infrastructure

Advocates for boosting homeownership and changing zoning regulations to limit the number of liquor stores and strip clubs in the district.

- Advocates for boosting homeownership and changing zoning regulations to limit the number of liquor stores and strip clubs in the district.

Public Safety

Education

Supports workforce development that creates opportunities for young people entering the workforce and adults seeking better jobs and training.

Supports workforce development that creates opportunities for young people entering the workforce and adults.

- Supports workforce development that creates opportunities for young people entering the workforce and adults.

Economy

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- 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. 