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Brent Ackerson

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Brent Ackerson
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Biography
Brent Ackerson is a Democratic member of the Louisville Metro Council, representing District 26 in Kentucky. He first assumed office in 2009 and was re-elected in 2024, with his current term ending in 2029. Ackerson is an attorney with Ackerson Law Offices, holding a J.D. from the University of Akron School of Law.
Top Priorities
  • Increased spending on infrastructure needs
  • Affordable housing
  • Public safety
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