I am just a Southend kid who loves this community, its people, its history, and who whole-heartedly believes in where we are headed next Jonathan “JJ” Joseph is a proud, lifelong resident of Southwest Louisville. Jonathan graduated from Butler Traditional High School and went on to graduate from Lindsey Wilson College where he was a Bonner Scholar and President of the Student Government Association. Councilman Joseph received his Master of Arts in Teaching and has been credited as a Rank I Teacher. Councilman Joseph currently serves as the Dual Credit American Government and Exploring Civics teacher at Butler Traditional High School. As a teacher at Butler, Joseph is the sponsor of the Kentucky Youth Assembly (KYA), Kentucky United Nations Assembly (KUNA), and Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA). Louisville Metro Councilman Jonathan Joseph was elected to office on November 5, 2024 and is currently serving in his first term as the representative for the 12th Metro Council District. He grew up on Lower Hunters Trace and is now a resident of the Grandel Farms neighborhood and is an active member of Southeast Christian Church (Southwest Campus) where he serves with their High School Ministry and leads a young adult life group within his home. District 12 is located in southwestern Louisville/Jefferson County. District 12 includes all or part of the following areas and neighborhoods: Pleasure Ridge Park (PRP), Valley Station, Shively, Riverport, Waverly Hills, and Parkwood. District 12 also includes numerous schools and parks, such as Waverly Park, Riverview Park (Greenwood Boat Docks), Sylvania Park, Pleasure Ridge Park High School, and Holy Cross High School. Jonathan Joseph is focused on improving infrastructure, parks, and public safety. His priority is to listen to your needs, get the results for you that you deserve, and work tirelessly to make our southwest community the best it can be. If you would like meet or speak with Councilman Jonathan Joseph, please call 574-1112 or attend one of his upcoming community meetings.
