Shevawn Akers, 2nd District councilwoman
Season 8 Episode 37 | 28m 1sVideo has Closed Captions
Akers ought public office for the 1st time after learning of her breast cancer diagnosis.
Shevawn Akers, 2nd District councilwoman on the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council, sought public office for the first time after learning of her breast cancer diagnosis. In a wide-ranging interview, she talks about policy issues like the city budget as well as her own health.
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Shevawn Akers, 2nd District councilwoman
Season 8 Episode 37 | 28m 1sVideo has Closed Captions
Shevawn Akers, 2nd District councilwoman on the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council, sought public office for the first time after learning of her breast cancer diagnosis. In a wide-ranging interview, she talks about policy issues like the city budget as well as her own health.
Problems playing video? | Closed Captioning Feedback
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