May 18 Metro Louisville Here are the projected winners of the 2022 Metro Council primaries Seven of the 13 Metro Council races on primary ballots Tuesday were contested, including two featuring incumbents. By Yasmine Jumaa May 18 Metro Louisville Here are the projected winners of the Metro Council primaries Yasmine Jumaa
Mar 27 Local News Louisville officials want state, federal help to end tolls on Ohio River bridges Officials say new federal infrastructure funds should be directed to the Ohio River Bridges Project By Roberto Roldan Mar 27 Local News Louisville officials seek help to end tolls on Ohio River bridges Roberto Roldan
Aug 13 Metro Louisville Planned NuLu Hotel Gets $1.8M Tax Break From Metro Council The developer agreed to provide a slate of community benefits, including targeted hiring for residents. By Roberto Roldan Aug 13 Metro Louisville Planned NuLu Hotel Gets Huge Tax Break From Metro Council Roberto Roldan
Jul 29 Local News Louisville Metro Council Reopens Meetings To The Public Council President David James (D-6) said there will still be some pandemic precautions in place. By Roberto Roldan Jul 29 Local News Louisville Metro Council Reopens Meetings To The Public Roberto Roldan
Jul 8 Metro Louisville Metro Councilmember Bill Hollander Won’t Run Again Louisville Metro District 9 will get new representation in 2023. By Breya Jones Jul 8 Metro Louisville Metro Councilmember Bill Hollander Won’t Run Again Breya Jones
Feb 11 Metro Louisville Louisville To Require Equity Assessments In City Budgeting City departments will have to consider equity in their funding requests, thanks to a new measure from the Metro Council. By Amina Elahi Feb 11 Metro Louisville Louisville To Require Equity Assessments In City Budgeting Amina Elahi
Jan 19 Metro Louisville Metro Council To Include Three New Voices This Year Democrats Jecorey Arthur and Cassie Chambers Armstrong represent District 4 and 8, respectively. They'll be joined by a new District 25 representative later this month. By Amina Elahi Jan 19 Metro Louisville Metro Council To Add Three New Voices This Year Amina Elahi
Jan 4 Metro Louisville Metro Council Passes Budget Adjustments, Welcomes New Members In First Meeting Of 2021 Metro Council moved on mid-year budget adjustments, leadership elections and civilian review board nominations. By Amina Elahi Jan 4 Metro Louisville Council Passes Budget Shifts, Welcomes New Members In First Meeting Of 2021 Amina Elahi
Dec 8 Metro Louisville Council Budget Committee Questions Mayor’s Spending Plan Council members wonder if spending on public works is wise with pandemic costs and a pension increase on the horizon. By Amina Elahi Dec 8 Metro Louisville Council Budget Committee Questions Mayor's Spending Plan Amina Elahi
Nov 16 Metro Louisville Measure To Create New Civilian Oversight Board For Police Heads To Full Council The council’s public safety committee unanimously recommended the measure for approval during a special meeting Monday. By Amina Elahi Nov 16 Metro Louisville Measure To Create New Police Oversight Board Heads To Full Council Amina Elahi
Nov 11 Metro Louisville Police Accountability Measures Stall In Council Committee The council committee debated the merits of a new civilian review board and inspector general over the LMPD, but never voted. By Jacob Ryan Nov 11 Metro Louisville Police Accountability Measures Stall In Council Committee Jacob Ryan
Nov 5 Metro Louisville Despite Protests Outside, Council Passes Police Contract The vote was 16 to 10, with all six Black council members voting against. The new contract includes a pay raise for officers. By Amina Elahi Nov 5 Metro Louisville Despite Protests Outside, Council Passes Police Contract Amina Elahi
Nov 2 Metro Louisville Temporary Police Contract Clears First Metro Council Hurdle Critics say the contract fails to incorporate appropriate accountability measures; the full council will consider the measure on Thursday. By Amina Elahi Nov 2 Metro Louisville Police Contract Clears First Metro Council Hurdle Amina Elahi
Oct 13 Metro Louisville Council Members Question Proposed Short-Term Police Contract The contract includes just one of the reforms agreed to between the city and the family of Breonna Taylor. By Amina Elahi Oct 13 Metro Louisville Council Members Question Proposed Short-Term Police Contract Amina Elahi
Oct 8 Metro Louisville Metro Council Passes Scaled-Back Funding Request From Middletown Police The ordinance allocates money to reimburse spending on "mobile radio upgrades and ballistic helmets with face shields." By Amina Elahi Oct 8 Metro Louisville Metro Council Passes Scaled-Back Funding Request From Middletown Police Amina Elahi