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George Brown, Jr.'s Biography

Office:

On The Ballot: Running, Democratic for State House (KY) - District 77

Contact Information

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702 Capitol Avenue, Annex Room 429D
Frankfort, KY 40601

424 East Fourth Street
Lexington, KY 40508

Full Name:

George A. Brown, Jr.

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

11/14/1948

Birth Place:

Lexington, KY

Home City:

Lexington, KY

Religion:

Catholic

BS, Business Administration, Tennessee State University

Representative, Kentucky State House of Representatives, District 77, 2014-present

Candidate, Commonwealth of Kentucky House of Representatives, District 77, 2024

Member, Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council, 1994-2006

Former Member, Budget Review Subcommittee on Human Resources, Commonwealth of Kentucky House of Representatives

Former Member, Economic Development and Workforce Investment Committee, Commonwealth of Kentucky House of Representatives

Former Member, Economic Development and Workforce Investment Committee, Kentucky House of Representatives

Former Member, Education Committee, Commonwealth of Kentucky House of Representatives

Former Member, Health and Family Services Committee, Kentucky State House of Representatives

Former Member, House Budget Review Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education, Commonwealth of Kentucky House of Representatives

Former Member, Interim Joint Committee on Economic Development and Tourism, Commonwealth of Kentucky House of Representatives

Former Member, Joint Committee on Agriculture, Kentucky State House of Representatives

Former Member, Joint Committee on Education, Commonwealth of Kentucky House of Representatives

Former Member, Joint Committee on Health and Welfare, Commonwealth of Kentucky House of Representatives

Former Member, Joint Committee on Health, Welfare, and Family Services, Kentucky State House of Representatives

Former Member, Joint Committee on Tourism, Small Business, and Information Technology, Kentucky State House of Representatives

Former Member, Small Business and Information Technology Committee, Kentucky House of Representatives

Former Member, Subcommittee on Economic Development, Small Business, and Information Technology, Kentucky State House of Representatives

Former Member, Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education, Commonwealth of Kentucky House of Representatives

Former Member, Task Force on Economic Development, Commonwealth of Kentucky House of Representatives

Supplier Diversity Business Enterprise Coordinator, University Of Kentucky, present

Member, Board of Directors, Lyric Theatre & Cultural Arts Center, present

President, Friends of the Lyric Theatre, present

Member, Kappa Alpha Psi, Incorporated, present

Member, Lexington Minority Business Exposition Committee, present

Co-Chair, Martin Luther King Holiday Celebration, present

Youth Student Mentor, Police Activities League, present

Vice Chair, Roots & Heritage Festival Planning Committee, present

Member, Saint Peter Claver Catholic Church, present

President, Smithtown Neighborhood Reunion Committee, present

Member, ADVANCE Leadership Development Institute, University of Kentucky

Member, Adopt-A-School Program

Former Member, Community Action Council's Brothers Program Policy-Making Board

Former Coach, Eastland Junior Professional Basketball League

Former President, Kentucky Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials

Former Mentor, Lafayette Senior High School

Former Member, National League of Cities Board of Directors

Former Member, Urban League Board of Directors

Priority Issues:

Legislative Platform

George's lifetime of public service illuminates Lexington's emergence as a progressive city of innovation & determination. Yet, despite our progress & triumphs, George remains focused on creating opportunities for Kentucky's future generations.

As a Councilman, George Brown earned a reputation of being a studied and well prepared legislator, who relentlessly championed for social empowerment causes. And true to his formal educational training in management, George also clearly respects & appreciates the critical role pro-business principles play in building viable & sustainable communities.

As a State Representative, George Brown will carry a platform to Frankfort which will focus on Economic Development, Education and Health Care.George's record of leadership & public service will enable him to effectively speak as a Clear Voice for Lexington families & businesses.

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