NEWS & ISSUES

It's June and PRIDE Month. A time to celebrate, recognize the progress we've made as a society in accepting people for who they are and who they love, and commit to continuing to work for true liberty and justice for ALL. As bisexual woman, my identity drives my passion for equity and moral code. People must be allowed to live and love as themselves. Elected officials have the moral imperaitive to end the assault on individuals' rights to literally LIVE because they are diff

Being the TOP VOTE GETTER in the May 19th Primary is an incredible feeling. Earning the trust of the District 9 voters is even more of an honor. First, a HUGE THANK YOU to everyone who donated, hosted fundraisers, campaign salons, knocked doors, made phone calls, talked to your neighbors, wrote social media posts and VOTED! Together we are going to build a better District 9 and a better Louisville. I need to give a special thanks to my husband, Jacob and my kids, Edward and I

It's TIME TO VOTE! Every registered voter in Jefferson County has the opportunity to vote in the 2026 Primary Election. So grab a friend and make your plans to head to the polls on or before May 19. Excused In-Person absentee voting is May 11, 12, 13 8:30am-4:30pm at the Jefferson County Election Center, 1000 E Liberty Street Louisville, KY 40204. Early Primary Voting: No excuse voting is May 14th, 15th, and 16th 8am-6pm. Vote at any one of these locations*: Americana World C

Kentuckians For The Commonwealth (KFTC) is an independent grassroots organization with 13,742 members from Paducah to Pikeville working for a better quality of life for all Kentuckians. They have 12 active local chapters statewide. They belive uor democracy works best when there is an open public discussion of critical issues affecting the future of Kentucky. KFTC works hard to provide its members and other voters with factual information about where political candidates stan

Former Metro Council Members Bill Hollander (left) + Tina Ward-Pugh (right) with Alison Brotzge-Elder (center) "This is BIG! I am proud to have earned the support of these pillars of public service," Alison Brotzge-Elder says. Both Tina and Bill offered their endorsements to our campaign because they feel I am the right person for the job right now. "She's smart and a hard worker. She understands the need for outstanding constituent services," Tina Ward-Pugh said. "I am exc

Recently, I received a notice from the Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund that I am now officially designated as a 2026 Moms Demand Action Gun Sense Candidate. This distinction is an honor. I have long supported and advocated for common sense gun regulation to protect our children, family members, ourselves and our neighborhoods. Gun violence is the number one cause of death for children and teens in the U.S. As a parent, not a day goes by where I do not hold my breath an

This interview was conducted by D9 Resident, Michael Price. To see all the candidates' interviews, visit: https://youtu.be/uCURJojcFqI?si=yXYYrXEWCF1IPSgc

It is no secret that I am a parent. The kids are a big part of my campaign and education of our kids and the children of Louisville is vitally important to our city's future. When my husband and I looked at selecting schools we both found it to be important to be inside JCPS. We are both long-time supporters and boosters of JCPS. In addition to sending our children to public school, my husband, Jacob, spent a year subbing for JCPS when we first moved back home to Louisville

Why I Am Running for District 9 After careful deliberation with family and friends, I have decided to jump back into the race to represent District 9 on Louisville Metro Council. I believe that what our city needs, now more than ever, is more working parents and working people in the halls of government. We need leaders who share our lived experiences of trying to make ends meet in an increasingly inequitable world. Understanding Our Struggles We need representatives who unde

The Political Women's Council of Louisville (TPWC) endorsed Alison Brotzge-Elder on Friday, April 1, 2022 in the primary and general...

As campaign season and the weather heats up, I want to talk a little about the coordination it takes to be a parent, professional and a...

This weekend I had the honor of officially becoming a part of the Emerge Kentucky Class of 2022. For those of you who are not familiar,...

Louisville, KY (December 20, 2021) - Today in the presence of her family, Alison Brotzge-Elder filed to run in the Democratic Primary for...

Affordability and quality of life are top of mind for me. My approach to affordability and community well-being is focused on responsible and equitable development. Putting money back into the Affordable Housing Trust, Public Works, Parks, Public Art, and Sustainability. The city's budget should spent on making Louisville a more livable place for everyone to thrive. It's not radical, it's practical. District 9 is a thriving area with a variety of small to medium size business

Our community deserves to have clean, safe places where we live, work, and play. Clean water, clean air and clean soil create a healthy ecosystem for us to live in. It seems simple, but often ignored or deprioritized to our detriment. As Vice Chair of the Kentucky Resources Council, I believe protecting our natural resources is essential to the long-term health, safety, and vitality of our entire community. Protecting and prioritizing the environment protects the health and

Public safety is more than disheartening headlines and the crime rate. It is time to try new, bold action to keep ourselves and our fellow citizens safe. We need to provide people with opportunities for life-sustaining employment, education and resources to move residents from surviving to thriving. We have to do more to get people off of the street and into stable living environments, while also addressing their physical and behavioral health needs. We need greater transp

Transportation is a passion of mine. People need infrastructure to live their lives successfully. Louisville and District 9's transportation infrastructure, like much of the country, is in need of major investment and modernization. We need to re-imagine our streets to adapt to a changing climate with a focus on sustainability. We have far too many preventable pedestrian fatalities in the city. We need to lower speed limits, enforce traffic laws on the books, and look at ever