Betty Bailey is born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky, She and her husband are the proud parents of a blended family with nine children ranging in age from 8 to 25 and one grandchild, keeping family values at the heart of all she does.

Betty is a small business owner. She works at a bounce house rental business she launched with her husband, where she has been since 2018. She previously worked as a school bus driver for Jefferson County Public Schools.

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Betty is a small business owner. She works at a bounce house rental business she launched with her husband, where she has been since 2018. She previously worked as a school bus driver for Jefferson County Public Schools. She founded Purpose Over Profit, Inc., a nonprofit organization that birthed the “Keep It Clean” (KIC) Program. Bridging the gap between youth, seniors, and school personnel, while promoting responsibility, cleanliness, and unity throughout the community.

Betty Bailey's campaign for Louisville City Council Member, District 5 is her first entry into politics.

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Betty's campaign for Louisville City Council Member, District 5 is her first entry into politics.

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Public Services

Housing & Urban Development

Said, "I will prioritize job and career readiness, especially within our own district, while addressing long-standing infrastructure failures that erode our neighborhoods' safety and appearance."

- Said, "I will prioritize job and career readiness, especially within our own district, while addressing long-standing infrastructure failures that erode our neighborhoods' safety and appearance."

Transportation & Infrastructure

Wants to "demand stronger community accountability by advancing policies that shift LMPD back to engaging with the people they serve. Safety comes not just from presence, but from connection."

- Wants to "demand stronger community accountability by advancing policies that shift LMPD back to engaging with the people they serve. Safety comes not just from presence, but from connection."

Public Safety

Education

Plans to advocate for equitable funding to revitalize abandoned business structures, develop safe spaces for families in West Louisville, and transform deserted areas into vibrant community hubs for all generations.

Wants to revitalize storefronts and business corridors, and attract new investment.

- Plans to advocate for equitable funding to revitalize abandoned business structures, develop safe spaces for families in West Louisville, and transform deserted areas into vibrant community hubs for all generations.
- Wants to revitalize storefronts and business corridors, and attract new investment.

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Betty Bailey

- 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. 