JOsh cooperman’s motivation
I never envisioned myself running for public office: from a very young age I set my heart on becoming a scientist, and for some thirty-five years I pursued this aim. Yet last autumn I found myself campaigning to represent and serve Louisville as its next mayor. My involvement in Louisville's community and government reached a point at which I decided that I could — and should — amplify my impact by becoming a member of Louisville's government. Admittedly, being elected mayor as a relative newcomer was a long shot, but campaigning was a tremendous experience: as I met ever more residents, I learned ever more about our community, inspiring me to broaden and refine my perspectives.
Despite the outcome of last autumn’s mayoral race, I have remained as engaged as ever. Now I hope to represent and serve Louisville’s Ward 1 as a City Council member.