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Bill Hollander
Bill Hollander (Democratic Party) was a member of the Louisville City Council in Kentucky, representing District 9. Hollander assumed office on January 5, 2015. Hollander left office on January 2, 2023.
Hollander (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Louisville City Council to represent District 9 in Kentucky. Hollander won in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Hollander completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2018. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Hollander obtained a B.A. in government from Harvard University and a J.D. from the Indiana University School of Law. His professional experience includes working as a managing partner of Wyatt, Tarrant & Combs, LLP; serving as the President of the Crescent Hill Community Council and the Peterson-Dumesnil House Foundation; and serving in various capacities in several other community organizations. Hollander was also a Bingham Fellow at the Louisville Leadership Center from 1995-1996.[1]
Elections
2018
General election
General election for Louisville Metro Council District 9
Incumbent Bill Hollander won election in the general election for Louisville Metro Council District 9 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Bill Hollander (D)  | 100.0 | 11,464 |
| Total votes: 11,464 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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2014
The city of Louisville, Kentucky held elections for city council on November 4, 2014. A primary election took place on May 20, 2014. In the Democratic primary for District 9, Bill Hollander defeated Stephen P. Imhoff, Greg Bourke, Bette Niemi, Jane Natalie Bennett, Jason Clark, Benjamin Vaughan, Jonathan Mussel White, J.P. Davis, Mike Brooks, Geoffrey Morris, Chris Hartley and Mollie Younger Noe. Laura A. Rice (R) was unopposed in the Republican primary. Hollander defeated Rice in the general election.[2][3][4][5]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  Bill Hollander |
61.3% | 7,943 | |
| Republican | Laura A. Rice | 38.6% | 5,000 | |
| Other | Write-in | 0.1% | 10 | |
| Total Votes | 12,953 | |||
| Source: Jefferson County Clerk's Office - 2014 General Election Results | ||||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Bill Hollander |
27.7% | 1,288 | ||
| Stephen P. Imhoff | 6.3% | 294 | ||
| Greg Bourke | 3.4% | 158 | ||
| Bette Niemi | 5.3% | 244 | ||
| Jane Natalie Bennett | 6.8% | 315 | ||
| Jason Clark | 0.5% | 23 | ||
| Benjamin Vaughan | 2.2% | 100 | ||
| Jonathan Mussel White | 3.2% | 149 | ||
| J.P. Davis | 10.7% | 496 | ||
| Mike Brooks | 7.3% | 339 | ||
| Geoffrey Morris | 2.8% | 129 | ||
| Chris Hartley | 18.7% | 871 | ||
| Mollie Younger Noe | 5.2% | 240 | ||
| Total Votes | 4,646 | |||
| Source: Jefferson County Clerk - Official primary election results |
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Issues
Minimum wage
- At a debate with his District 9 opponent, Laura A. Rice, on September 22, 2014, Hollander expressed support for raising Louisville's minimum wage, saying, "The minimum wage started in 1938, it’s been widely accepted but in recent years it hasn’t kept up with the cost of living. The minimum wage paycheck now is worth less now than it was 45 years ago, and frankly that’s a disgrace."[6]
Campaign themes
2014
On his campaign website, Hollander addressed the following issues:[7]
Neighborhood Safety
- Excerpt: "Government’s first priority should be the safety of its citizens. Although violent crime is more prevalent in parts of Louisville outside District 9, no crime is “petty” to the victim. A recent rash of residential and vehicle break-ins in our neighborhoods is especially concerning. At City Hall, Bill will partner with the police to ensure that they are doing everything they can to prevent and solve crimes. Bill will work across the district to empower neighbors to take important precautions and look out for one another."
Health
- Excerpt: "On the Metro Council, Bill will support the expansion of citywide preventive health programs. Alongside Mayor Fischer, Bill will support community infrastructure – including affordable housing initiatives – that promotes exercise and healthy living. In our neighborhoods, Bill will provide funding for additional sidewalks and work to make the district – and our entire city -- more bicycle friendly."
Education
- Excerpt: "Beginning with high-quality early childhood education and ending with a college or technical degree, we have to do more to ensure that our community has the tools it needs to succeed. As your councilman, Bill will help build a city of lifelong learning by supporting Every1Reads and our public libraries, something Bill does today as Vice Chair of the Library Foundation. Bill will also work to make sure that more families have access to quality, affordable Pre-K programs and the necessary information to enter higher education."
Minimum Wage
- Excerpt: "Bill has long supported an increase in the minimum wage, at the federal and state levels. He supports an increase in Louisville's minimum wage, assuming further study finds such an increase legal and enforceable under state law. If that is the case, an increase should be promptly passed."
See also
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External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Campaign Website "bio," accessed August 6, 2014
- ↑ Kentucky State Board of Elections, "2014 Kentucky Election Calendar," accessed January 31, 2014
- ↑ Louisville/Jefferson County Election Center, "Jefferson County Candidate Filings," accessed January 31, 2014
- ↑ Louisville/Jefferson County Election Center, "Unofficial primary election results," accessed May 20, 2014
- ↑ Jefferson County Clerk, "2014 Election Results," accessed November 4, 2014
- ↑ WFPL, "Wage Hike Provides Dividing Line in Louisville Metro Council District 9 Debate," September 23, 2014
- ↑ Campaign Website "Issues," accessed August 6, 2014
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