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Denise Montagu

Louisville City Council - Ward 1

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Housing I support policies that encourage a mix of housing options—like smaller homes, accessory dwelling units, and thoughtful infill—so people at different life stages and income levels can stay here. Infrastructure / Transportation We should continue to refine our existing policies to incorporate sound environmental and housing practices that do not impede our ability to create a vibrant and thriving business community. Environment / Energy A healthy environment and a healthy economy go hand in hand—and I’ll fight for policies that ensure we have both. Economy Supporting entrepreneurs, strengthening small businesses, and ensuring that our city remains a place where innovation can thrive. It also means investing in smart infrastructure, thoughtful growth, and quality-of-life improvements that help us retain talent and remain competitive in the region. Housing Everyone who contributes to our community should be able to afford to live here. I support smart, balanced housing solutions that keep Louisville livable, inclusive, and true to its character. Housing Attainable housing is essential to a strong, inclusive, and thriving Louisville. Teachers, first responders, small business employees, and young families should be able to live in the community they serve and love. Environment / Energy City Council adopted a Sustainability Action Plan in 2016 and updated it in 2020. I agree with the goals, proposals and methods laid out in the Plan, and I believe it is important to periodically revisit the Plan as conditions and the business climate in Louisville change. Economy I’m committed to building a vibrant, future-ready economy that supports local businesses, attracts new investment, and creates opportunity for everyone in Louisville. Environment / Energy I’ll work to make sure that sustainability efforts are cost-effective, business-conscious, and implemented with input from the people who keep our local economy running. Environment / Energy A healthy environment and a healthy economy go hand in hand—and I’ll fight for policies that ensure we have both. Housing I support policies that encourage a mix of housing options—like smaller homes, accessory dwelling units, and thoughtful infill—so people at different life stages and income levels can stay here. Economy I’m committed to building a vibrant, future-ready economy that supports local businesses, attracts new investment, and creates opportunity for everyone in Louisville. Infrastructure / Transportation We should continue to refine our existing policies to incorporate sound environmental and housing practices that do not impede our ability to create a vibrant and thriving business community. Economy Supporting entrepreneurs, strengthening small businesses, and ensuring that our city remains a place where innovation can thrive. It also means investing in smart infrastructure, thoughtful growth, and quality-of-life improvements that help us retain talent and remain competitive in the region. Housing Attainable housing is essential to a strong, inclusive, and thriving Louisville. Teachers, first responders, small business employees, and young families should be able to live in the community they serve and love. Housing Everyone who contributes to our community should be able to afford to live here. I support smart, balanced housing solutions that keep Louisville livable, inclusive, and true to its character. Criminal Justice / Public Safety As a member of city council, my priority will be addressing the day-to-day needs of our community—things like public safety, infrastructure, responsible budgeting, and making sure city services work well for everyone. Environment / Energy City Council adopted a Sustainability Action Plan in 2016 and updated it in 2020. I agree with the goals, proposals and methods laid out in the Plan, and I believe it is important to periodically revisit the Plan as conditions and the business climate in Louisville change. Environment / Energy I’ll work to make sure that sustainability efforts are cost-effective, business-conscious, and implemented with input from the people who keep our local economy running. Criminal Justice / Public Safety As a member of city council, my priority will be addressing the day-to-day needs of our community—things like public safety, infrastructure, responsible budgeting, and making sure city services work well for everyone.

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