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Sunset Hills Alderman, Ward 1

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    Natalie Akins
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    Frank Hardy
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Biographical Information

What are your top three priorities?

Why are you qualified to serve in this office?

Age 37
Occupation Director of strategy advancement
Highest Post-secondary education MBA, University of Louisville
My top priorities are enhancing community spaces that celebrate Sunset Hills’ art and natural beauty; improving connectivity; supporting safe neighborhoods, strong infrastructure and dependable city services; and providing transparent leadership that listens, collaborates and uses taxpayer dollars responsibly.
As a parks and recreation committee member since 2022, I have helped maintain our parks while guiding their future. I have volunteered with the ALS Association for nearly 10 years and serve on its Gala committee. Professionally, I bring experience in strategy and operations, aligning stakeholders, managing resources responsibly and delivering meaningful results.
Age 78
Occupation Electrical engineer, retired
Highest Post-secondary education B.S., University of Louisville, electrical engineering
Public elected offices held Alderman, Sunset Hills, Ward 1, 2006-2012
1). Be readily available to listen to the thoughts and opinions of the city’s residents and businesses. 2). Pass the parks and stormwater sales tax with a sunset date so voters can review it in 20 years just as they are doing this year. 3). Protect residential property values, be fiscally responsible with taxpayer money and improve the quality of living in Sunset Hills.
As a former alderman I know what the job entails and I bring the knowledge and experience to get going right away. I have attended almost every Board of Aldermen and every planning and zoning commission meeting for the last 22 years. I know what the city has done in that time, what it faces now, and I am ready to lead in the years ahead for our residents and businesses.