QUALIFICATIONS:A member must be at least 18 years of age, a qualified voter and must be a resident within the territory of the consolidated local government and district that he or she seeks to represent for at least one (1) year immediately prior to the person’s electionTERM:The members are elected by the city’s twenty-six districts in partisan elections to serve four-year, staggered terms.DUTIES:The Louisville Metro Council is the city’s primary legislative body. It is responsible for adopting the city budget, approving mayoral appointees, levying taxes, and making or amending city laws, policies, and ordinances. It was formally established in 2003 after the merger of the City of Louisville and Jefferson County. The Metro Council is made up of twenty-six members.
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Campaign Phone
502-500-6081
Contact email
bonniejung13@gmail.com
Current Job
Mayor of the City of Douglass Hills, Ky.
I have extensive experience as a leader in nonpartisan municipal government, which has well-prepared me for the role of Louisville Metro Council Member. I will make the Metro Council Member position a full-time job. My opponent has a business to operate.
These roles demonstrate my experience:
• Mayor of City of Douglass Hills, Ky. for 9 years
• Past President of the Jefferson County League of Cities; defended local government control & saved taxpayer money
• Kentucky League of Cities Executive Board Member
• Louisville Metro Comprehensive Review Commission Member; reviewed tax use & services, worked to improve merged government
• Testified for Jefferson County Cities before General Assembly
Public safety is my top priority. Locals, tourists — everyone — needs to feel safe for Louisville to thrive. To build LMPD’s ranks, we need to ensure the department is fully funded, and Metro needs to invest in training for officers, buy them safety equipment and help them feel safe as they do their jobs. In Douglass Hills where I am Mayor, we converted a room at City Hall into a breakroom for District 8 officers where they can take a break without standing up to eat or looking over their shoulders. Officers have thanked me profusely for this room. We should have places like this across the Metro for LMPD officers.
For Louisville Metro to prosper, it is essential that all members of our community are offered equal opportunities to succeed -- no matter their demographic factors.
Historically marginalized communities deserve a hand up to enable them to be part of the progress of Louisville Metro. But instead of giving hand outs here and there, I believe we need to have mentoring programs and business-development training, funded by a public/private partnership, to give minority business people a chance to succeed in professional careers and as entrepreneurs. We also should have a comprehensive database of local minority-owned businesses accessible so that all local businesses can do business with them and help them thrive.
Policies and procedures exist within the structure of Louisville Metro Government to ensure transparency and accountability. However, it is the responsibility of Metro Council members to hold themselves and their fellow council members accountable should any action or activity occur that falls short of the established standards.
Metro Council Members should be required to participate in an annual review of ethics policies and procedures to further ensure proper accountability to earn the public's trust.
Gun ownership is a right according to the U.S. Constitution. However, responsible gun ownership, including required training, is important. Louisville Metro Council should enforce and review/revise gun safety laws so that offenders who have used firearms in the course of committing a crime are prevented from using firearms again -- or face severe punishment.
We are extremely fortunate to have the Academies of Louisville college- and career-readiness program in 15 JCPS high schools where the next generation of workers are getting real-world experience in a wide variety of career opportunities. Academies of Louisville programs that prepare students for college are important and are making a difference. But I think the training programs that are preparing students for careers in the trades are essential for supporting Louisville Metro’s future workforce.
Also, early childhood education is essential to make sure our youngest citizens get off to the right start in school.
Metro Council should look for opportunities to make grants or otherwise support these effective education programs.
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