Marianne Butler fulfilled a lifelong dream to serve the public when she was elected to represent District 15 in the 2006 May Primary. She was unopposed in the November election. While Iroquois Park and Churchill Downs are familiar landmarks in the District, its neighborhoods include South Louisville, Cloverleaf, Hazelwood, Wilder Park, Oakdale, St. Joseph, Wyandotte and Taylor-Berry.
In 2012, she continues ass Chair of the Budget Committee. She is a member of the Appropriations and Labor and Economic Development Committees.
For the last ten years she has worked for the Louisville Water Company. One of her key accomplishments was using technology and information to help employees and retirees stay on top of issues of concern. She has also spearheaded work between the public and private sector in giving campaigns.
Councilwoman Butler also has experience in government service working for then “C” district County Commissioner Darryl T. Owens through out the 90’s. In his office, she worked closely with neighborhood groups helping many of them organize. She also served as a Public Information Officer for the city of Maywood, Illinois. In 2004, she graduated from the Leadership Kentucky program.
A native of Louisville, she is currently a member of Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. She has also served as a volunteer at St. Mary and Elizabeth’s Hospital. She attended the University of Louisville graduating with a Bachelor of Science and Masters Degree in Public Administration.
She is also currently the 38th legislative district chair for the Jefferson County Democratic Party executive committee.
“Helping residents understand how government can assist them and giving them the tools they need to plan for the future is what I enjoy doing,” says Butler. “I want the people of District 15 to call with not only problems or concerns but with suggestions to make our area a better place to live.”
Susan Hughes will be Butler’s Legislative Assistant. Susan grew up in south Louisville in the Cloverleaf Acres neighborhood and graduated from Doss High School. She attended the University of Louisville and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Associate in Applied Science Degree in 1994. She has 29 years experience with the Department of Inspections Permits and Licenses and served as the Chief Code Enforcement Officer in the Property Maintenance Division for 5 years.
Dan Luckett has joined the District 15 office as a staff helper.