NEWS & ISSUES

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 in government who share our lived experiences of trying to make ends meet in an increasingly inequitable world. We need representatives who understand the burden of working full-time, raisi

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...

District 9 is a thriving area with a variety of small to medium size businesses and a diverse mix of neighborhoods. We need to look at the gaps residents and business owners are facing in terms of access to services, like public transportation, the ability to find affordable housing and easing the backlog permitting process. When we talk about growth, we need to think about the needs of the community and the ability to improve people's lives first. There are many areas of op

District 9 contains and borders portions of two of Louisville's most beloved Olmsted Parks. Cherokee and Seneca are beautiful gems that make Louisville the City of Parks, and we must remain focused on preserving and improving them. I will be a Councilperson who actively represents the people who live with these parks as their backyards. I am committed to protecting and improving access to our park system, and listening to every idea to do so. In addition to our largest natura

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. If elected, I pledge to work hard to improve pedestrian safety across the District, specifically along Frankfort Avenue and Brownsboro Road. We need t