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.

What motivates Josh Cooperman to represent and serve Louisville’s ward 1 as a City Council member?

Making a difference for residents of, businesses in, and visitors to Ward 1 (and the rest of Louisville)

Championing environmental sustainability on City Council

Centering diversity, equity, and inclusion on City Council

Advocating for residents of, businesses in, and visitors to Ward 1 (and the rest of Louisville)

Addressing the needs of residents of, businesses in, and visitors to Ward 1 (and the rest of Louisville) while also working to address the needs of our region and the wider world

Governing responsibly with respect for the past, devotion to the present, and foresight for the future

forming holistic views of issues driven by attention to their details

Bringing a physicist’s perspective to City Council

Achieving concrete outcomes and tangible results for residents of, businesses in, visitors to Ward 1 (and the rest of Louisville)