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Native born Louisvillian. Running for Louisville Mayor to ensure equal representation and to give Louisvillians a voice at the table. Join us!

Louisville, KY
Joined January 2021
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It’s official: I’m running for Mayor of Louisville! I’m in this race because Louisvillians deserve equal representation and a voice at the table. It is time we have someone with credible experience who will work for all of us. Join our team! bit.ly/39RLh4b
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Louisville is my home - my heart. That will never change. It is with great sadness that I announce I am suspending my campaign for mayor due to health reasons.
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As many of you know, I had prostate surgery a couple of weeks ago, and since then, I have another surgery scheduled soon, and I felt it would be disingenuous to continue fundraising at this time.
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Louisville is home to tens of thousands of immigrants who make our community better. We should celebrate our families and friends who have joined our communities, started businesses, and enriched our culture. Let's all #CELEBRATEIMMIGRANTS
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I said this three years ago and I still stand by it today: gun violence is hurting our community, our families, and our children. Join me today and this weekend and #WearOrange to show your support to end gun violence now. #OneLouisville youtu.be/1dC09tlA4XY
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The bill in Texas has some of the worst anti-voter measures in the country. What they’ve come up with has got my blood boiling. And they tried to jam it through in the middle of the night during Memorial Day weekend.
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While we are proud and thankful that Democrats in Texas were able to defeat this bill for now, we know that Republicans will not stop. Republicans know that the only way they can win is to cheat, and that's exactly what they're trying to do.
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The efforts that we see from the Republican Party to suppress the vote are an assault on our democracy. Republicans are intent on taking away your freedom to vote. This is Jim Crow 2.0, plain and simple.
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Today we pause to recognize and celebrate our heroes and she-roes and their families for paying the ultimate sacrifice for our families and freedom. #MemorialDay2021
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When Mayor Fischer was elected Mayor, Louisville had 48 Homicides. From January 2020 and ending the month of May 2021, Louisville has experienced 247 Homicides. Over the past 17 months, 1,103 Louisville citizens have been shot.
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This level of violence in our city is an outrage. Public safety is the number one responsibility of government. Louisville, we can do so much better.
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George Floyd mattered. Let’s all send our Prayers and Love up to his family and friends today and everyday. #blacklivesmatter✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿
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Celebrate Mental Health Month by taking a few minutes each day for yourself. Whether it’s a 5-minute meditation or walk around the block, be sure to prioritize your mental health.
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Council president needs more specifics about part of Louisville mayor's plan to 'reimagine' policing "We have to try some other things in addition (to policing) to try and make our community safer. Because right now, it's not very safe." #OneLouisville wdrb.com/news/council-presid…
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I am honored and humbled to receive this important endorsement from the @seiuncfoky. Together with working families, we’ll heal Louisville and lead it to better days! #OneLouisville
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Love seeing new businesses open in Louisville, especially minority-owned businesses started by people with a strong spirit and desire to serve our community. Join me in wishing Garden Girl Foods good luck, and be sure to head down to 501 W Oak Street to check them out!
I welcome the DOJ investigation into LMPD. If the executive branch will not change its practices regarding LMPD, I am glad the DOJ is looking into the department. #OneLouisville Louisville police will be investigated by US Justice Department - CNNPolitics cnn.com/2021/04/26/politics/…
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I’ll be on @CNN with @wolfblitzer tonight at 6:15pm to discuss the DOJ’s investigation into the Louisville Police Department’s practices. Tune in! cnn.com/specials/about-live-…
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I’m joining Big Blue Nation in sending my condolences to Terrence Clarke’s mother, his brother and his whole family for their tragic loss yesterday. Rest In Peace, Terrence. 🙏🏽
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The first #EarthDay helped change the ways we live and our respect for the environment, and it impacted how we impact nature. Earth Day inspired the creation of the EPA and laws that protect the air, the water, and the animals that we need to live.
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Let’s address environmental inequality & environmental justice issues by being intentional about not allowing our underserved neighborhoods suffer the adverse impact of environmental hazards. Let’s reaffirm our devotion to leaving a clean healthy Earth for our children. #EarthDay