Aprile Hearn is from Louisville, Kentucky. She is a mother of three and a licensed minister. She has been an active member of The Greater Galilee Church for over 20 years.

Aprile is a mental health worker. She previously worked at Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) for several years. She also has experience as a youth mentor and a domestic violence advocate. 

Aprile is a mental health worker and author. She previously worked at Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS). 

Aprile previously ran for Louisville Metro Council member in 2024 but did not win.

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Aprile's campaign for Louisville City Council member is her first run for public office. 

Plans to end food deserts with city-run grocery stores for healthy food.

Wants to provide green spaces for horticultural projects.

Supports creating an advisory council for District 5 to allow residents to decide on discretionary spending.

Supports public input on the city budget through town halls.

Supports fully funding TARC through a ballot referendum for free buses and expanded services.

Supports fully funding the Transit Authority of River City (TARC) through a ballot referendum for free buses and expanded services.

- Plans to end food deserts with city-run grocery stores for healthy food.
- Wants to provide green spaces for horticultural projects.
- Supports creating an advisory council for District 5 to allow residents to decide on discretionary spending.
- Supports public input on the city budget through town halls.
- Supports fully funding the Transit Authority of River City (TARC) through a ballot referendum for free buses and expanded services.

Public Services

Opposes the construction of hyperscale data centers in communities.

- Opposes the construction of hyperscale data centers in communities.

Housing & Urban Development

Supports bringing LG&E into public ownership.

Supports bringing the Louisville Gas and Electric Company (LG&E) into public ownership.

Supports fully funded public transportation.

- Supports bringing the Louisville Gas and Electric Company (LG&E) into public ownership.
- Supports fully funded public transportation.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Supports programs that address the root causes of violence, investment in public spaces, and real solutions to decrease harm in the community.

Supports programs that address the root causes of violence and "real solutions to decrease harm" in the community.

For Candidate Aprile Hearn on Issue public-safety: Advocates for solutions to homelessness that focus on getting people off the streets.

Advocates for solutions to homelessness that focus on getting people off the streets.

Supports investment in public spaces and resources like parks, libraries, community healthcare, and affordable housing.

Seeks to reinstate past protections against lead poisoning.

- Supports programs that address the root causes of violence and "real solutions to decrease harm" in the community.
- Advocates for solutions to homelessness that focus on getting people off the streets.
- Supports investment in public spaces and resources like parks, libraries, community healthcare, and affordable housing.
- Seeks to reinstate past protections against lead poisoning.

Public Safety

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

Education

Believes the people of District 5 deserve input on discretionary spending, an end to corporate handouts, and fully funded public transportation.

Believes the people of District 5 deserve input on discretionary spending.

Opposes corporate giveaways to developers using taxpayer dollars.

Said, "End corporate giveaways to developers of our land and taxpayer dollars."

- Believes the people of District 5 deserve input on discretionary spending.
- Said, "End corporate giveaways to developers of our land and taxpayer dollars."

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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. 