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Matthew Golden
Matthew Golden (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Louisville City Council to represent District 16 in Kentucky. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Golden completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Matthew Golden was born in Louisville, Kentucky. He earned a high school diploma from Oldham County High School and a law degree from the University of Louisville, Brandeis School of Law in 1997. His career experience includes working as an attorney.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: City elections in Louisville, Kentucky (2024)
General election
General election for Louisville Metro Council District 16
Incumbent Scott Reed defeated Matthew Golden in the general election for Louisville Metro Council District 16 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Scott Reed (R)  | 53.9 | 11,140 |
 | Matthew Golden (D) | 46.0 | 9,507 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 16 | ||
| Total votes: 20,663 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Matthew Golden advanced from the Democratic primary for Louisville Metro Council District 16.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Scott Reed advanced from the Republican primary for Louisville Metro Council District 16.
Endorsements
To view Golden's endorsements as published by their campaign, click here. Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Golden in this election.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Matthew Golden completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Golden's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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I have lived most of my life along the US 42 corridor in Louisville I graduated from the University of Kentucky and the University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law. My family live here, in Louisville, in the area where I was born and raised, have built a career, and served the Louisville community.
For over 27 years, I have practiced law, starting as a clerk and rising to the highest appointed official in the Jefferson County Attorney's Office. I continued to serve our community in roles such as Interim General Counsel for TARC and Chief of Public Services for Louisville Metro Government. Now, I serve as General Counsel and Chief Impact Officer for the Jewish Community of Louisville, Inc., in addition to my private practice.
I have tremendous faith that what we do together as friends, neighbors, and as a city really matters.- Public Safety. As a former prosecutor, I understand accountability. I will work to ensure our streets and sidewalks are safe for all our kids, and that our firefighters, EMS workers, police, and corrections officers are well-supported, trained, and equipped to keep crime and danger out of our neighborhoods. Together, we can create a community where everyone can sleep well at night and live healthier lives.
- Public Health. I am committed to investing in a healthier and safer Louisville. Our local government allocates millions to public health, addressing the needs of our seniors, women’s health initiatives, and our children’s future.
- Wise Development. People are building and rebuilding all around us. More building permits are issued in our area than in almost any other in Louisville. When development and growth is proposed, we need it done wisely, maintaining the wonderful nature of our neighborhoods and tackling traffic before it tackles us.
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on September 19, 2024
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