{"id":9774,"date":"2024-08-15T15:51:42","date_gmt":"2024-08-15T19:51:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.greaterlouisville.com\/?p=9774"},"modified":"2024-08-15T15:53:10","modified_gmt":"2024-08-15T19:53:10","slug":"meet-the-councilmembers-kevin-kramer-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.greaterlouisville.com\/general\/meet-the-councilmembers-kevin-kramer-2\/","title":{"rendered":"MEET THE  COUNCILMEMBERS: KHALIL BATSHON"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>GLI engages in advocacy at all levels of government, but works especially closely with local government to ensure a business-friendly environment. Over the next few months, we will highlight members of Louisville Metro Council to help our investors learn a bit more about their background and priorities. GLI is a non-partisan agency, and these posts are for educational purposes only.<\/p>\n<h1>KHALIL BATSHON<\/h1>\n<p><strong>District (number and neighborhoods you represent):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>District 25 and Auburndale, Bridgegate, Cardinal Hill Estates, Cardinal Hill Gardens, Cardinal Oaks Condominiums, Chariot Run, The Estates of St. Anthony, Forest Hills, Elmcroft Senior Living, The Gables at Stoneridge, Glen Hill Manor, Grafton Place, Hardwood Forest, Havalock, Hawthorne Pointe, Hyview Estates, North Iroquois Neighborhood, Old Vineyard Place, Parkridge, Parkridge Place, Parkridge Woods, Pavillion Park, Pinnacle Place, Pinnacle Place Patio Home, Prairie Village, Redbud, Shady Lake, St. Andrews Landing, St. Anthony\u2019s Landing Condominiums, Standing Oak Condominiums, Station Pointe, Stoneridge Landing, Stoneview Gardens, Timothy Hills, Valley Farms, Waverly Hills, Willow Run, Windsor Forest, Windsor Lakes, Windsor Trace, Woodridge Lake, Woods of St. Andrews<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Social Media handles\/ contact information:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Facebook: Councilman Khalil Batshon<\/li>\n<li>Instagram: cmkhalilbatshon <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-9775 alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/www.greaterlouisville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/331511581_866211077777963_2583167745705717608_n-480x600.jpg\" alt=\"Councilman Khalil Batshon\" width=\"342\" height=\"428\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greaterlouisville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/331511581_866211077777963_2583167745705717608_n-480x600.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.greaterlouisville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/331511581_866211077777963_2583167745705717608_n-960x1200.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.greaterlouisville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/331511581_866211077777963_2583167745705717608_n-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.greaterlouisville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/331511581_866211077777963_2583167745705717608_n-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.greaterlouisville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/331511581_866211077777963_2583167745705717608_n-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/www.greaterlouisville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/331511581_866211077777963_2583167745705717608_n.jpg 1638w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 342px) 100vw, 342px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>phone number: (502) 574-1125<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Day job\/ professional experience<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Restauranteur<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Years of service on Louisville Metro Council<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>18 months<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>What is the most important issue facing Louisville\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Crime<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>What is your top local priority in 2024?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Homelessness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>What role can the business community play in helping Louisville grow?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The business community in Louisville plays a pivotal role in driving economic development by creating jobs, fostering innovation, and investing in local infrastructure and education. Through public-private partnerships and community engagement, businesses can help address critical issues and advocate for policies that promote a thriving, inclusive, and sustainable city.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>GLI engages in advocacy at all levels of government, but works especially closely with local government to ensure a business-friendly environment. Over the next few months, we will highlight members of Louisville Metro Council to help our investors learn a bit more about their background and priorities. 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