This week on Sustainability Now!, we continue our series of candidate interviews to get you ready to vote in the Kentucky Primary Election coming up on May 19th! Tune in as your host, Justin Mog, sits down with Andrea Parr, the DSA Candidate for Louisville Metro Council District 9. Andrea is a Kentucky native and long-time resident of District 9, a technical analyst, organizer, and democratic socialist who believes that the residents of District 9 deserve a councilperson who puts their needs first – not someone who answers to corporate developers or special interests. You have the opportunity to ask Andrea anything at her candidate forum this Wednesday, May 6th, 6 – 8pm at The Shop (2708 Frankfort Ave). Learn more at https://www.andreaparr.com. Andrea was joined in studio for this conversation by her Senior Advisor, Nick Conder, the current Legislative Assistant for Councilman JP Lyninger. Nick received his PhD in Urban & Public Affairs from UofL. District 9 is on the near northeast side of town, inside the Watterson, centered on Frankfort Avenue, Gristead & Zorn, Lexington Rd, and Cannons Ln. It stretches from Irish Hill in the west through Clfiton and Crescent Hill into St. Matthews. The current District 9 Council Member, Democrat Andrew Owen, announced he would not seek reelection. Four people are vying to replace him: Andrea R. Parr, Alison Brotzge-Elder, Mark England, and Charles Todd. Forward Radio does not endorse any particular candidates, but we do endorse an informed electorate and we offer equal air time to all candidates for the same office. It is the civic duty of all adult U.S. citizens in Kentucky to vote in the Primary elections on Tuesday May 19th. Your ballot will include the Mayor’s race, many Metro Council seats, Sheriff, County Clerk, County Attorney, and State Rep seats right here in Louisville. All Kentucky voters will also get to weigh in on who should replace Mitch McConnell in the U.S. Senate! Don’t miss this opportunity! Find out where, when and how to vote, request an absentee ballot, and see a sample ballot so you can do your research on all the candidates at https://GoVote.Ky.gov In-Person Excused Absentee Voting begins this week on May 6, May 7, May 8, May 11, May 12 and May 13 Time: 8:30 am-4:30 pm Louisville Location: Jefferson County Election Center, 1000 E. Liberty St. In-Person No Excuse Absentee Voting will run May 14 - May 16, 2026 Time: 8:00 am-6:00 pm Louisville Locations: At dozens of locations all over Jefferson County As always, our feature is followed by your community action calendar for the week, so get your calendars out and get ready to take action for sustainability NOW! Sustainability Now! is hosted by Dr. Justin Mog and airs on Forward Radio, 106.5fm, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Monday at 6pm and repeats Tuesdays at 12am and 10am. Find us at https://forwardradio.org The music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at https://appalatin.com
