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Richard Brown (Kentucky)

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Richard O. Brown

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Elections and appointments
Last election

November 6, 2018

Education

High school

Pleasure Ridge Park High School

Associate

Jefferson Community College

Bachelor's

University of Louisville

Graduate

University of Louisville

Personal
Profession
Human resources professional
Contact

Richard O. Brown (Republican Party) ran for election to the Louisville City Council to represent District 15 in Kentucky. He lost in the general election on November 6, 2018.

Brown was a candidate for the District 5 seat on the Jefferson County Board of Education in the Kentucky general election on November 4, 2014.[1] Brown lost the general election on November 4, 2014.

Biography

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Brown graduated from Pleasure Ridge Park High School in 1986, earned his associate degree from Jefferson Community College in 1990, and his bachelor's degree in political science and MPA from the University of Louisville in 1993 and 1996, respectively. At the time of his candidacy, Brown was employed as a certified human resources professional. He previously worked as a unit business manager for the University of Louisville, a photographer, and served in a number of other roles at the University of Louisville, including system analyst, assistant payroll manager, position control manager, position control analyst, and policy and budget analyst.[2]

Elections

2018

General election

General election for Louisville Metro Council District 15

Kevin Triplett defeated Richard O. Brown in the general election for Louisville Metro Council District 15 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Kevin Triplett
Kevin Triplett (D)
 
74.4
 
5,253
Richard O. Brown (R)
 
25.6
 
1,808

Total votes: 7,061
(100.00% precincts reporting)
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Louisville Metro Council District 15

Kevin Triplett defeated Kumar Rashad, Almaria Baker, and Marcella Eubank in the Democratic primary for Louisville Metro Council District 15 on May 22, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Kevin Triplett
Kevin Triplett
 
33.2
 
756
Image of Kumar Rashad
Kumar Rashad
 
26.0
 
593
Image of Almaria Baker
Almaria Baker
 
20.6
 
469
Image of Marcella Eubank
Marcella Eubank
 
20.2
 
459

Total votes: 2,277
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Louisville Metro Council District 15

Richard O. Brown defeated Honey Paine in the Republican primary for Louisville Metro Council District 15 on May 22, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
Richard O. Brown
 
68.0
 
272
Honey Paine
 
32.0
 
128

Total votes: 400
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2014

See also: Jefferson County Public Schools elections (2014)

The election in Jefferson County featured four seats up for general election on November 4, 2014. There was no primary election. District 1 incumbent Diane Porter ran unopposed. District 3 incumbent Debbie Wesslund chose not to seek re-election, leading to a five-way race between challengers Stephanie Horne, Jan Scholtz, Angela Moorin, Lee Bailey and Louis Scarpellini. District 5 incumbent Linda Duncan ran against David Hittle and Richard O. Brown, and District 6 incumbent Carol A. Haddad faced John DeFazio, Lisa Willner and Patrick Hughes.

Results

Jefferson County Public Schools, District 5 General Election, 4-year term, 2014
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Nonpartisan Green check mark transparent.pngLinda Duncan Incumbent 63.9% 12,089
     Nonpartisan Richard O. Brown 23.8% 4,507
     Nonpartisan David Hittle 11.7% 2,215
     Nonpartisan Write-in votes 0.6% 120
Total Votes 18,931
Source: Jefferson County Clerk, "Official 2014 General Election Results," November 14, 2014

Funding

State law did not require campaign finance reporting if contributions or expenditures did not exceed $1,000 in an election cycle.[3]

Endorsements

Brown did not receive any official endorsements in 2014.

Campaign themes

2014

In response to a survey published by WLKY, Brown answered several questions outlining his campaign themes and vision.

List 3 reasons voters should elect you:

I have a financial and labor relations background, maintain a vested interest in the success of our schools, and will make "Students First" the theme for my tenure on the board.

What are the most important issues facing JCPS?

In short:

  • Students First! Needs assessment; no more excuses
  • Safe and orderly behavior in schools and buses
  • Accountability (board, teachers, students, parents)
  • Financial Literacy to empower future 401(k) earners
  • Review relationship with JCTA to end any perceived conflicts of interest

What is your vision for education in this community?

High performing schools will help attract high paying jobs to our community and commonwealth. The Kentucky Educational Reform Act was passed 25 years ago. It's time to stop bragging about KERA, and implement a school system that meets the needs of our children in a global economy today, and 25 years from now: 2040.[4]

WLKY survey (2014)[5]

See also

Louisville, Kentucky Kentucky Municipal government Other local coverage
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