Brian Abrams
Brian Abrams (Republican Party) ran for election to the Louisville Metro Council to represent District 20 in Kentucky. He lost in the Republican primary on May 21, 2024.
Abrams completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Brian Abrams was born in Louisville, Kentucky. He earned a high school diploma from Doss High School and a bachelor's degree in Science from the University of Kentucky.[1] Abrams' career experience includes working as a business owner and president. As of 2024, Abrams was affiliated with Kosair Charities, Masonic Homes of Kentucky, Jeffersontown Area Ministries, and Kentucky Harvest.[2]
Elections
2024
See also: City elections in Louisville, Kentucky (2024)
General election
General election for Louisville Metro Council District 20
Incumbent Stuart Benson defeated Marita Willis in the general election for Louisville Metro Council District 20 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Stuart Benson (R) | 60.6 | 10,225 |
| Marita Willis (D) | 39.3 | 6,634 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 23 | ||
| Total votes: 16,882 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Marita Willis advanced from the Democratic primary for Louisville Metro Council District 20.
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Louisville Metro Council District 20
Incumbent Stuart Benson defeated Brian Abrams in the Republican primary for Louisville Metro Council District 20 on May 21, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Stuart Benson | 55.6 | 1,112 |
 | Brian Abrams | 44.4 | 887 | |
| Total votes: 1,999 | |||
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Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Abrams in this election.
Campaign themes
2024
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Ballotpedia survey responses
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Brian Abrams completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Abrams' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- Ensuring the safety of citizens, visitors, community, and it's businesses is the first priority and serves as the bedrock foundation of any City. The rising crime rate is unacceptable and must be dealt with aggressively, professionally, and with decorum. Opportunity will always invite crime but such nefarious activities can be reduced by allowing police to perform their sworn duties without fear of reprisal. As a strong advocate for safety, my 12 year record demonstrates a no-nonsense approach for deterring crime. It must be understood that bad actions have consequences and no longer will we allow a revolving door policy from our Judicial system for those harming society!
- Smart development of new construction areas seems to be garner less attention than in years past. I have a keen awareness of the 2040 Comprehensive Development Plan adopted by Louisville. Much of the bumper to bumper traffic along Taylorsville Road and Shelbyville Road can be attributed to not following the 2040 Plan which mandates infrastructure be in place prior to a development. Also, I have witnessed, first-hand, people having to walk along the edge of these busy roads (handicapped using wheelchairs too) because sidewalks are not in place from their newly developed communities in which they reside. That is "not" delivering good government and I will be a relentless advocate for this to change immediately!
- Too often those citizens residing outside of the Watterson Expressway are left to fend for their selves when it comes to some of the most basic services received by citizens residing within the Watterson Expressway. Delays in police protection, delays in snow removal, and delays in important inspections are some of these services. As a 12 year Jeffersontown Councilman, I experienced and implemented a more efficient manner in which to serve the public. That model can certainly be applied to Metro Louisville.
2. Economic Development: Supporting local businesses and creating job opportunities for residents.
3. Education: Improving the quality, improving the access, improving the bus transportation, and improving the culture of our schools is my goal.
4. Affordable Housing: Ensuring all members of our society have access to safe and affordable housing is a moral responsibility for the community as a whole.
5. Healthcare: Working to improve access to healthcare services while also addressing health issues for our aging generations and young generations alike.
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
Footnotes
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