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Catherine Timmerman is originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She earned her bachelor's degree in mass communication from Eastern Kentucky University, her master's degree in elementary education from Bellarmine University, and her doctorate degree in education from Spalding University. She currently lives in Louisville, Kentucky, and attends St. Agnes Catholic Church. 

Catherine currently works as an English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher at Sanders Elementary. She previously worked as a positive behavioral intervention and supports (PBIS) behavior coach and an academic interventionist with Jefferson County Public Schools, and an educational consultant at Little Mountain School in Guatemala. 

Catherine Timmerman's campaign for Louisville City Council Member, District 7 marks her first run for public office.

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Catherine's campaign for the Louisville City Council is her first run for public office.

Advocates for a "back-to-basics approach" that focuses on safety and essential services, but keeps the government "efficient and accountable."

- Advocates for a "back-to-basics approach" that focuses on safety and essential services, but keeps the government "efficient and accountable."

Public Services

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

Housing & Urban Development

Promises to "fight to upgrade our roads, bridges, and utilities, so we can protect our residents and position our community as a place where businesses want to invest."

- Promises to "fight to upgrade our roads, bridges, and utilities, so we can protect our residents and position our community as a place where businesses want to invest."

Transportation & Infrastructure

Supports increased training and funding for upgraded technology and tools for first responders.

- Supports increased training and funding for upgraded technology and tools for first responders.

Public Safety

Education

Supports "smart growth" that allows the community to grow while maintaining its character.

- Supports "smart growth" that allows the community to grow while maintaining its character.

Economy

Catherine Timmerman

Catherine Timmerman is originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She earned her bachelor's degree in mass communication from Eastern Kentucky University, her master's degree in elementary education from Bellarmine University, and her Doctor of Education from Spalding University. She currently lives in Louisville, Kentucky, and attends St. Agnes Catholic Church. 

Catherine currently works as an English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher at Sanders Elementary. She previously worked as a positive behavioral intervention and supports (PBIS) behavior coach and an academic interventionist with Jefferson County Public Schools and an educational consultant at Little Mountain School in Guatemala. 

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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. 

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