Steve McGUIRE (Seneca Gardens City Commission At-large, Kentucky, candidate 2024)

Steve McGUIRE

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Nonpartisan

Candidate, Seneca Gardens City Commission At-large

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 5, 2024

Education

Bachelor's

Vanderbilt University, 2005

Graduate

Vanderbilt University, 2005

Personal

Profession

Environmental Engineer

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Steve McGUIRE ran for election to the Seneca Gardens City Commission At-large in Kentucky. McGUIRE was on the ballot in the general election on November 5, 2024.^[source]

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

Biography

Steve McGUIRE provided the following biographical information via Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey on October 19, 2024:

• Bachelor's: Vanderbilt University, 2005
• Graduate: Vanderbilt University, 2005
• Profession: Environmental Engineer
• Incumbent officeholder: No

Elections

General election

General election for Seneca Gardens City Commission At-large (4 seats)

Steve McGUIRE, Charles Jason Perkey, and Caroline Smith ran in the general election for Seneca Gardens City Commission At-large on November 5, 2024.

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	Submit photo	Steve McGUIRE (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Charles Jason Perkey (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Caroline Smith (Nonpartisan)

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I grew up in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. I was the first person in my family to go far away for college, and graduated from Vanderbilt University in Nashville with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and a master’s in engineering management.

I stayed in Nashville for 18 years. Early 2000s Nashville was an exciting place, and reminds me often of Louisville today. During that time I grew my career as an environmental engineer, met my wife Jocelyn (in the Baltimore airport- true story!), and had our son. In 2018, I took a job at a firm in Philadelphia, shortly before our daughter was born. In 2021, another opportunity took our family to Louisville, and we were fortunate to find a home in Seneca Gardens. I love this city, and I hope you’ll give me the opportunity to serve all of our nearly 700 great residents as your next City Commissioner.

I am an environmental engineer at a nationwide consulting firm specializing in water and wastewater infrastructure. I lead a team of about 60 engineers and designers supporting projects all over the country meant to keep our waterways safe. When I’m not dealing with dirty water, I make the time for things like - Former Council President at Holy Name Church in Nashville - Active member at St Agnes Church, including as a lector - Cub Scout den leader

- Volunteer and officer in Knights of Columbus

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?

• Simplify Ordinances

  I travel all over the country and speak in front of city commissions big and small in support of my company’s projects. It’s hard when the rules are clear, and nearly impossible when they are not. Frankly, we in Seneca Gardens can do better in streamlining this permitting process and making the requirements clearer, all while maintaining the beauty for which our city is known and loved.

  Our ordinances are in need of a lot of cleanup. Did you know that there is a fine of $500 for selling Girl Scout cookies without first sending a letter from a doctor to the City Clerk stating that your daughter is free from contagious disease?
• Trees and Environment Protecting the environment is my passion and my job. As your commissioner, I will make sure our tree budget is secure and well-funded, both to prune and maintain our existing trees, as well as to plant new trees to replace those that succumb to disease or storms. Our City Arborist does a tremendous job, and I want to make sure he continues to have the resources to do so.
• Solar Energy Right now, only about half of the city can take full advantage of solar panels. Because panels cannot be visible from the street, people whose rear yards face north are placed at a disadvantage. However, I appreciate the aesthetic concerns that are part of a city like ours, which is full of 100 year old homes. As your commissioner, I’ll gather community input and work with our City Architect to see if there is a way that we can balance the goals of maintaining curb appeal with increasing renewable energy.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

As your commissioner I will work for the following:

- Clarify when an architectural permit is NOT required (interior improvements, etc.)
- Allow for other varieties of curb stones that fit with the city’s character, but are less expensive and still protect yards from traffic

- Clean up or eliminate nonsense regulations and fines like those above.

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

I was a stocker at a now defunct grocery chain named Delchamps in Baton Rouge. I had it for a few months in high school. While I worked there, I also started my own tutoring business, providing help for middle school and younger high school students that needed just a little one-on-one assistance. Once that business took off, I stopped working at the grocery store.

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

The whole purpose of small home-rule class cities like Seneca Gardens is to allow for greater accountability for where your property tax money goes. Each Louisville Metro Council member represents about 30,000 people. A Seneca Gardens commissioner represents just under 700. It's important to be good stewards of your tax dollars, and I promise to do so.

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