Anna Rosen (Kentucky)

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Anna Rosen

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Elections and appointments

Last election

November 5, 2024

Education

Bachelor's

University of Minnesota, Duluth, 1974

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Birthplace

Pittsburgh, PA

Religion

Catholic

Profession

Advocate

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Anna Rosen ran for election to the Frankfort Board of Commissioners in Kentucky. She lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Rosen completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Anna Rosen was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Minnesota, Duluth in 1974. Her career experience includes working as a advocate and environmental artist. She has been affiliated with WalkBike Frankfort, the Frankfort Audubon Society, Franklin County Solid Waste Taskforce, the Mid-American Print Council, and Focus on Race Relations.

Elections

2024

See also: City elections in Frankfort, Kentucky (2024)

General election

General election for Frankfort Board of Commissioners (4 seats)

The following candidates ran in the general election for Frankfort Board of Commissioners on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Katima Smith-Willis (Nonpartisan)	17.0	4,903
✔	Submit photo	Kelly May (Nonpartisan)	15.7	4,510
✔	Submit photo	Leesa Unger (Nonpartisan)	14.9	4,295
✔	Submit photo	Rob Richardson (Nonpartisan)	14.8	4,246
	Submit photo	Anna Rosen (Nonpartisan)	14.4	4,156
	Submit photo	Delvin Azofeifa (Nonpartisan)	12.2	3,507
	Submit photo	Bobby Ripy (Nonpartisan)	11.0	3,157

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 28,774
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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for Frankfort Board of Commissioners (4 seats)

The following candidates ran in the primary for Frankfort Board of Commissioners on May 21, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Kelly May (Nonpartisan)	17.5	2,737
✔	Submit photo	Leesa Unger (Nonpartisan)	15.8	2,477
✔	Submit photo	Anna Rosen (Nonpartisan)	15.4	2,414
✔	Submit photo	Katima Smith-Willis (Nonpartisan)	13.1	2,047
✔	Submit photo	Rob Richardson (Nonpartisan)	9.0	1,407
✔	Submit photo	Delvin Azofeifa (Nonpartisan)	7.5	1,183
✔	Submit photo	Bobby Ripy (Nonpartisan)	7.3	1,140
	Submit photo	Greg Grimes (Nonpartisan) (Unofficially withdrew)	9.3	1,455
	Submit photo	Quentin Coleman (Nonpartisan) (Unofficially withdrew)	5.2	814

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 15,674
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Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Anna Rosen completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Rosen's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am an advocate for Frankfort, my intention is to serve as a City Commissioner. Working as an engineer and later board member for the the Frankfort Plant Board, our municipal utility, I learned about the challenges of providing water, electric, and telecom. Finding a way to balance services for the community with environmental concerns is my goal. I see a set of priorities to work toward with the Commission, as economic development with emphasis on industrial business attraction, expanded housing choices at all income levels, environmental improvements, and strengthened services.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Reduce your Utility Bill:
  • Require publication of average utility bills for rental properties, so that people can make informed choices about where they live based on environmental impact and ongoing costs. This would encourage energy efficiency
  • Create incentives for home owners to implement energy saving strategies
  • Preserve Our Character & Advance Our City
  • Preserve historic sites while attracting new businesses We need economic growth to support community benefits, such as a swimming pool, convention center, and walking/bicycle trails.
  • Increase housing opportunities for all income levels The availability of housing choices makes a viable community possible.
  • Environmental enhancements:
  • Reduce waste going to the landfill Including plastic reduction, better recycling participation, more reusable products.
  • Improve stormwater management and the encouragement of native plant communities

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

How to improve the benefits of living in
Frankfort while reducing impacts to the environment.

What qualities does this office possess that makes it a unique and important part of the state government and legal system?

Effective use of websites to share information is a tool that is easily accessible to the public and presents how money is obtained and spent.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

Natures Best Hope: A new approach to Conservation that starts with your backyard. Douglas Tallamy

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Communication of reality and listening.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

I am capable of a long attention span and endurance toward a goal. I am willing to put aside an effort for a time, but will continually return to what I believe is important. Proceeding to good long term solutions verses short term conveniences is how I hope to be successful.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

To represent the best long term options for the community.

What legacy would you like to leave?

I would like natural places to continue to exist with the least human impact possible.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

Watching astronauts walk on the moon. I was 16 working in a restaurant. It was so important that they actually brought televisions into the dining room. It was so unusual to include any type of media in a meal setting in 1969.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Working as a production potters assistant. I was employed for about 1 year.

What is your favorite book? Why?

Currently, it is Natures Best Hope by Douglas Tallamy
He presents logic and how people can take visible steps to help nature.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Life of a Voyager, folk song.

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Self confidence, public speaking.

Are there any little-known powers or responsibilities held by this office that you believe more people should be aware of?

Utilizing City officials email to ask questions and offers comments is underutilized and should be given more attention. Many ideas are poorly transmitted by the sales statements of social media.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for holders of this office to have previous experience in government or politics?

No, understanding the issues and communicating ideas is the most important aspect, the rest can be learned.

What kind of skills or expertise do you believe would be the most helpful for the holders of this office to possess?

Listening to the public, learning from internal staff, and gathering information from other places to form a basis of understanding is the first step. Mobilizing the acquired information to solve problems are the most important skills.

Tell us your favorite joke.

Puns in general are my favorite form of humor.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Kentucky State Representative Derrick Graham

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

The public needs to be informed about how their money is spent.

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