Kumar Rashad for Metro Council

Real Work.
Real Results.

Kumar Rashad is running for Louisville Metro Council District 3 to deliver practical solutions that strengthen neighborhoods, support families, and invest in the next generation.

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ABOUT ME

Putting My Experience to Work

Kumar Rashad is a community-rooted educator and mentor who understands how city decisions show up in real life—at home, at school, and on our streets. Guided by integrity, empathy, and perseverance, Kumar leads by listening, showing up, and getting things done for people who too often feel overlooked. He’s running for Metro Council to make sure District 3 has leadership that works as hard as the people who live here.

Louisville Metro Council District 3 is a working-class, community-driven district powered by families, young people, seniors, and essential workers. Residents care deeply about strong neighborhoods, affordable housing, food access, public education, and reliable transportation—and they deserve leadership that understands real challenges and delivers real results for the community.

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Stable Homes. Strong Communities.

Everyone deserves a safe, affordable place to live. Kumar is committed to protecting longtime residents, preventing displacement, and ensuring development benefits the people who already call District 3 home.

Food Access is a basic Right

No family should struggle to find fresh, affordable food in their own neighborhood. Kumar supports practical solutions that eliminate food deserts and improve community health.

Investing in Our Youth

As an educator and mentor, Kumar believes investing in young people is investing in the future of District 3. He supports mentoring, after-school programs, and pathways from school to career.

Opportunity Through Work

Kumar supports workforce development that meets people where they are—creating opportunities for both young people entering the workforce and adults seeking better jobs and training.

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JCPS Equity Council questions Yearwood over Budget Cuts

Jefferson County Public Schools’ Advisory Council for Racial Equity met with Superintendent Brian Yearwood to raise concerns about how major budget cuts could impact vulnerable students and the district’s equity work. Council members questioned reductions to equity-focused programs and the level of community input in decision-making, while district leaders said the changes are part of efforts to address a significant budget shortfall. Louisville Metro Council District 3 candi

Feb 191 min read

Rashad gets reinstated/restorative justice

Kumar Rashad, a Jefferson County Public Schools math teacher and former Kentucky High School Teacher of the Year, was reassigned from classroom duties in October after an incident at Breckinridge Metropolitan High School. Rashad said he intervened when he saw two male students attacking a female student, and a complaint from those students led to his reassignment. On January 11, 2024, Rashad held a press conference announcing that he had been reinstated to his teaching positi

Jan 24, 20241 min read

Sep 9th Educational Block Party

As the school year moved into its second month, Councilmembers Kumar Rashad (D-3) and Phillip Baker (D-6) announced and hosted an Education Fall Block Party on Saturday, September 9 , from 5:00–8:00 p.m. at South Central Park (2400 Colorado Avenue). The free, family-friendly event was open to the public and featured food trucks, music, games, and activities for all ages, giving neighbors an opportunity to connect and celebrate the community together. “Coming together for

Sep 16, 20231 min read

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