LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Louisville Metro Council member Shameka Parrish-Wright, D-District 3, announced her bid for mayor this week, wanting to address what she describes as a growing disconnection between residents and city government.
Parrish-Wright made the announcement surrounded by friends, family and supporters, emphasizing the need for increased investment across all parts of Louisville and Jefferson County.
She pointed to concerns she’s heard from residents, particularly in the city’s south end and areas near the county line, where she said people feel overlooked and unheard by local leadership…