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Ainsley Jones earned a bachelor's degree in special education and teaching from the University of Louisville, a master's degree in administration of special education from the University of Louisville, and a master's degree in school counseling from Spalding University. She lives in Louisville, Kentucky with her husband and four children.

Ainsley currently works as an academic instructional coach at Jefferson County Public Schools. She previously worked as a special education teacher at Jefferson County Public Schools.

Ainsley is currently a candidate for Louisville Metro Council member, District 23. 

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Ainsley's campaign for the Louisville Metro Council to represent District 23 is her first run for public office. 

Commits to fostering a safe, inclusive, and supportive community, with a focus on serving vulnerable populations and ensuring equitable access to resources and opportunities for all community members.

Wants to focus on serving vulnerable populations and ensuring equitable access to resources and opportunities for all community members.

- Wants to focus on serving vulnerable populations and ensuring equitable access to resources and opportunities for all community members.

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As of March 25, 2026, Ainsley Jones did not have a website or any information online.

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Ainsley Jones

Ainsley Jones earned a bachelor's degree in special education and teaching from the University of Louisville, a master's degree in administration of special education from the University of Louisville, and a master's degree in School Counseling from Spalding University. She lives in Louisville, Kentucky with her husband and four children. 



Ainsley currently works as an academic instructional coach at Jefferson County Public Schools. She previously worked as a special education teacher at Jefferson County Public Schools.


Ainsley's campaign for Louisville Metro Council to represent District 23 is her first run for public office. 

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

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David Steff has a bachelor's degree in business management from Northwood University.

Steff has served as president of the Apple Valley Property Owners Association for 25 years and is a commissioner on Louisville's Planning Commission.

David is currently the president of the Apple Valley Property Owners Association. Previously, he was the quality leader for the tire department at Ford Motor Company.  

David Steff's campaign for Louisville City Council Member, District 23 is his first entry into politics.

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

Supports equitable investment across District 13 and stronger representation for Fern Creek, Highview, and Okolona.

- Supports equitable investment across District 13 and stronger representation for Fern Creek, Highview, and Okolona.

Prioritizes improving public infrastructure to support new development in suburban areas.

Wants to improve public infrastructure by supporting new development in suburban areas.

- Wants to improve public infrastructure by supporting new development in suburban areas.

For Candidate David Steff on Issue public-safety: Supports increasing police patrols in the community.

Supports increasing police patrols in the community.

- Supports increasing police patrols in the community.

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Jeff Hudson has a master s degree in engineering from the University of Louisville and a master s degree in public affairs from Indiana University. He has lived in Louisville for nearly 60 years. He is a member of Highview Baptist Church.

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Jeff Hudson has a master's degree in engineering from the University of Louisville and a master's degree in public affairs from Indiana University. He is a member of Highview Baptist Church.

Jeff is a residential real estate agent with RE Solutions. He previously worked as a mechanical engineer and program manager with GE Appliances for over 25 years. Before that, he served as the innovation and special projects program executive officer for Naval Special Warfare Development Group (DEVGRU) and the US Joint Special Operations Command. 

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Jeff is a residential real estate agent with RE Solutions. He previously worked as a mechanical engineer and program manager with GE Appliances and the innovation and special projects program executive officer for Naval Special Warfare Development Group (DEVGRU) and the US Joint Special Operations Command. 

Jeff is currently a member of the Louisville Metro Council representing District 23. He was elected in 2022.

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New District 23 Metro Council member wants to foster bipartisanship

Wants to partner with the Louisville Metro Government to increase business process efficiency.

Said he wants to "tear down the barriers of inside vs outside the Watterson."

- Wants to partner with the Louisville Metro Government to increase business process efficiency.
- Said he wants to "tear down the barriers of inside vs outside the Watterson."

As of March 25, 2026, Jeff Hudson did not have a website or any information online.

Supports development that includes access to public transit.

Supports development that includes convenient access to public transit, grocery stores, gas stations, and a variety of housing types.

- Supports development that includes convenient access to public transit, grocery stores, gas stations, and a variety of housing types.

Believes public safety is the most important issue facing Louisville and wants to add 300 more officers to the Louisville Metro Police Department.

Wants to add 300 more officers to the Louisville Metro Police Department. 

Supports criminal justice reform and creating better re-entry programs.

- Wants to add 300 more officers to the Louisville Metro Police Department. 
- Supports criminal justice reform and creating better re-entry programs.

Wants to eliminate "unnecessary" regulations to ease business operations in Metro Louisville.

Seeks to improve budgeting and economic development.

- Wants to eliminate "unnecessary" regulations to ease business operations in Metro Louisville.
- Seeks to improve budgeting and economic development.

Jeff Hudson

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

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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. 

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