My name is Serenity Johnson.
I'm running to represent our community by serving as one of your city council members in Radcliff, Kentucky.
My name is Serenity Johnson.
I'm running to represent our community by serving as one of your city council members in Radcliff, Kentucky.
I'm a proud resident of Radcliff, and I want to see my city continue to thrive!
I wasn't born here in Kentucky, but it's been the place I've called home for nearly fifteen years now. And in my time living in Radcliff, I've grown ever more attached to my city.
For the past six years I've worked in retail, the same as 10% of American workers. In that time I've filled various roles as a regular associate, a supervisor, and an hourly manager. It opened the door to countless opportunities, and taught me important skills in leadership and planning. When the global Covid-19 pandemic hit in 2020 and most people were at home in lockdown, I worked overtime to keep food on store shelves.
I believe that Radcliff is more than just a place to drive past, it's a destination in its own right! I'm running for city council to become more involved in my community, to help play a part in charting our city's course for the future, and to encourage other people—especially my fellow millennials and other young people—to become more civically engaged.
Our city council plays a huge role in how our city operates.
In Radcliff, our city council consists of six elected members. The council works with the mayor and other city officials to pass ordinances, work out the city budget, and plan for the future of our city.
Being a city council member doesn't give any one person the power to dictate the city's future, and the city council doesn't have sweeping authority to micromanage every aspect of city life. For example, if we want more local restaurants, the council cannot simply select a location and make it so—but they can advance and implement policies and programs that encourage businesses to open up in the city and that help them stay afloat.
As one of your six city council members, I will be able to...
It's a position that's all about communicating and working with others. It also requires someone who can listen to their fellow residents and help address their needs in the community. That's a responsibility that I take seriously, and one I hope to fulfill in the near future as one of your city council members.
When you vote this November, you will be able to select up to six candidates on the ballot. I ask that you cast one of your votes for me, Serenity Johnson.
Here are the things that I believe are important. They will take time and effort, but they're what I think we should work towards.
We want our city to be a place worth visiting, and a place worth living in. We should continue to build on the things that make Radcliff unique and wonderful.
As Radcliff and Hardin County grow we have to make sure that the people who live and work here in Radcliff are able to afford to do so, and that there is an adequate supply of housing to accomodate that growth.
Keeping our economy afloat takes many hands. However, it shouldn't just be big outside firms and investors who are making profits. Our local businesses should have equal opportunities to be able to prosper and grow.
I want to vote for policies that make our streets safer and more friendly to pedestrians. I want the city to work on expanding our sidewalk system, especially where there are gaps between existing sidewalks.
We should continue to encourage the expansion of shopping, dining, and recreational options here in Radcliff. People shouldn't always have to travel all the way to Elizabethtown or Louisville for something to do.
As we decide on spending and budgeting, it's important to look beyond just the dollar signs. The dollars we spend can't always just be for future monetary gain—sometimes, they're for our safety, for building our community, and for our kids.
It takes more than a single person to create change in their community. Let's cooperate to build a Radcliff that we can continue to be proud of!
Want to keep up with what I'm doing here in Radcliff and beyond? You can follow me on Facebook here.
Wherever you are in Kentucky, make sure you're able to make your voice heard this November. You can register online to vote or check your current registration status at govote.ky.gov.
I believe in working together, and I'd be honored if you joined me by donating to my campaign. Big or small, your contributions help me to reach even more voters here in Radcliff.
You can contact my campaign by email at Mail@VoteSerenity.com