Tom Owen is a historian and Democratic politician in Louisville, Kentucky, former Metro Council President, and former councilman for District 8, a position he held from 2003 to 2017. Prior to that, he had served on the old Board of Aldermen from 1990 to 1998. He is a full professor at the University of Louisville, and has worked at the school since 1968. He holds a Ph.D. in American History from the University of Kentucky, a Bachelor of Divinity from Methodist Theological School in Ohio, and a Bachelor of Arts from Kentucky Wesleyan College. He and his wife, Phyllis, have a daughter, two sons and seven grandchildren.[1]
Tom Owen | |
|---|---|
| Member of Louisville Metro Council from the 8th District | |
| In office January 2003 – January 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Constituency established |
| Succeeded by | Brandon Coan |
| President of the Louisville Metro Council | |
| In office 2010–2011 | |
| Preceded by | David W. Tandy |
| Succeeded by | Jim King |
| Louisville Alderman | |
| In office 1990–1998 | |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic Party |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | Kentucky Wesleyan College (BA) Methodist Theological School in Ohio (BDiv) University of Kentucky (PhD) |
| Profession | Professor |
He challenged eventual mayor David L. Armstrong in the 1998 Democratic mayoral primary.[2]
Owen grew up in the Parkland neighborhood and lives in the Tyler Park area. He was once a practicing Methodist minister. He is a local historian and activist, particularly with causes related to alternative transportation, and is known for advocating and practicing use of the bicycle for transportation and commuting. He also leads historic tours of Louisville landmarks, called Tom Owen's Louisville.[3]
References
edit- ^ "About Tom Owen". LouisvilleKy.gov. City of Louisville, Kentucky. Archived from the original on September 13, 2015. Retrieved May 11, 2024.
- ^ Poynter, Chris (January 6, 2003). "Inaugural day snapshots". Courier-Journal.
- ^ Elson, Martha (October 8, 2002). "Election 2002; Metro Council District 8 Candidates". Courier-Journal.
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