Betsy Ruhe is from Louisville, Kentucky. She graduated from Ballard High School. She and her husband live in the Beechmont neighborhood. They have three pets: a chihuahua-poodle mix, an Australian Shepherd puppy, and an orange and white cat.

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Betsy Ruhe is originally from Louisville, Kentucky. She earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Louisville, a master's degree in learning and behavior disorders from Bellarmine University, and a master's degree in sustainability from the University of Louisville. She lives with her husband in the South End of Louisville.

Betsy is a retired teacher. She taught special needs students for more than twenty years, mostly at Indian Trail Elementary. She currently works part-time at the Louisville Nature Center, where she leads field trips in the spring and fall. 

Betsy previously worked as a special education teacher in Jefferson County Public Schools. She also served as a military police officer in the U.S. Army Reserve. Additionally, she has worked part-time with the Louisville Nature Center, leading educational field trips.

Betsy is currently a member of the Louisville City Council representing District 21. She was elected in 2022 and is currently serving her first term.

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Betsy currently serves as a member of the Louisville Metro Council for District 21 in Kentucky. She was first elected in 2022 and is serving her first term.

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Supports investing in local parks and facilities.

Focuses on resolving local issues such as illegal dumping, drainage problems, and unsafe conditions.

- Supports investing in local parks and facilities.
- Focuses on resolving local issues such as illegal dumping, drainage problems, and unsafe conditions.

Public Services

Supports using American Rescue Plan funding to construct new housing and convert underutilized buildings into housing.

Prioritizes housing stability for people experiencing homelessness.

- Supports using American Rescue Plan funding to construct new housing and convert underutilized buildings into housing.
- Prioritizes housing stability for people experiencing homelessness.

Housing & Urban Development

Prioritizes road paving, sidewalk repairs, and traffic-calming measures.

Advocates for infrastructure investment in underserved neighborhoods.

- Prioritizes road paving, sidewalk repairs, and traffic-calming measures.
- Advocates for infrastructure investment in underserved neighborhoods.

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Supports the expansion of social work professionals responding to mental health crises.

Supports increasing police presence and coordination in high-call areas.

- Supports the expansion of social work professionals responding to mental health crises.
- Supports increasing police presence and coordination in high-call areas.

Public Safety

Supports access to free COVID tests and resources like food pantries, and affordable mental health care.

As of March 25, 2026, Betsy Ruhe’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Education

Supports small businesses and helping entrepreneurs navigate city programs.

- Supports small businesses and helping entrepreneurs navigate city programs.

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- Supports access to free COVID tests and resources like food pantries, and affordable mental health care.

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Betsy Ruhe is from Louisville, Kentucky. She graduated from Ballard High School. She and her husband live in the Beechmont neighborhood.

Betsy is a retired teacher. She taught special needs students, mostly at Indian Trail Elementary. She currently works part-time at the Louisville Nature Center, where she leads field trips in the spring and fall. 

Betsy is currently a member of the Louisville City Council representing District 21. She was elected in 2022 and is currently serving her 1st term.

- Supports investing in local parks and facilities.

- Supports using American Rescue Plan funding to construct new housing and convert underutilized buildings into housing.

- Supports the expansion of social work professionals responding to mental health crises.

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- City council members make up the legislative body of the city's government and are responsible for the public's health, safety, and welfare. Its legislative duties include enacting ordinances, levying taxes, and adopting a budget. 
- The city council has the authority to investigate all activities of the city government and its employees. 
- City councils in Kentucky typically have between 6 and 12 council members. They serve two-year terms except in Louisville and Lexington where some members serve four-year terms. 
- Council members can be elected to represent a single district or the city at-large. Elections take place in even-numbered years. 