BUDGET IMPLEMENTATION ROADMAP

Version: 2.1.0 | Last Updated: February 2026

Dave Biggers Administration – 4-Year Execution Timeline

Candidate: Dave Biggers
Website: rundaverun.org
Purpose: Detailed roadmap for transforming Louisville’s public safety system over four years

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Transformation doesn’t happen overnight. This roadmap shows exactly how Louisville’s public safety system will evolve from January 2026 to January 2030 – with specific timelines, milestones, and accountability measures.

Four-Year Vision:

• Year 1 (2026): Foundation and early wins
• Year 2 (2027): Scaling and expansion
• Year 3 (2028): Full implementation
• Year 4 (2029): Optimization and sustainability

Total Investment: $1.2 billion annually
Tax Impact: Zero increase
Approach: Evidence-based, community-driven, professionally managed

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YEAR 1 (2026): FOUNDATION AND EARLY WINS

January 2026 – December 2026

Q1 2026 (January – March): IMMEDIATE ACTIONS

Week 1-4:
✅ Inauguration and transition
✅ Cabinet confirmation
✅ Community Safety Taskforce established
✅ Site selection process launched for mini substations
✅ Healthcare partnership discussions begun
✅ Budget submitted to Metro Council

Month 2-3:
✅ Budget approved by Metro Council
✅ First 3 mini substation sites selected
✅ Architectural plans commissioned
✅ Co-responder pilot program launched (2 teams)
✅ Participatory budgeting process begins
✅ Union negotiations initiated

Investments Q1:

• Planning and design: $2M
• Co-responder pilot: $500K
• Community engagement: $150K
• Q1 Total: $2.65M

Metrics Q1:

• 3 mini substation sites selected
• 2 co-responder teams operational
• 100+ community meetings held
• Budget approved

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Q2 2026 (April – June): CONSTRUCTION BEGINS

April:
✅ Break ground on first mini substation (West Louisville)
✅ Break ground on second mini substation (South End)
✅ Break ground on third mini substation (East End)
✅ Wellness center partnerships finalized (first 3 locations)
✅ Co-responder program expands to 4 teams

May:
✅ Sites 4-6 mini substations selected
✅ Wellness center buildout begins (3 centers)
✅ Participatory budgeting first round of voting
✅ Officer training programs launched
✅ Community advisory councils formed

June:
✅ First mini substation construction 50% complete
✅ Sites 7-9 selected
✅ Co-responder data shows early positive results
✅ First wellness center 25% complete
✅ Quarterly public report released

Investments Q2:

• Mini substation construction: $6M
• Wellness center buildout: $5M
• Co-responder expansion: $750K
• Training programs: $500K
• Q2 Total: $12.25M

Metrics Q2:

• 3 substations under construction
• 6 additional sites selected
• 4 co-responder teams operational
• 3 wellness centers in buildout
• First data report showing results

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Q3 2026 (July – September): FIRST COMPLETIONS

July:
✅ First mini substation completed (soft opening)
✅ Community celebration and preview
✅ Officer staffing begins at Station 1
✅ Second and third substations 75% complete
✅ Sites 10-12 selected

August:
✅ First mini substation fully operational
✅ 24/7 coverage begins
✅ Community response measured
✅ Second substation completed
✅ First wellness center 75% complete

September:
✅ Third mini substation completed
✅ Three substations fully operational
✅ Co-responder program expands to 6 teams
✅ First wellness center soft opening
✅ Participatory budgeting Year 1 projects selected

Investments Q3:

• Mini substation completion: $3M
• Wellness center completion: $3M
• Co-responder expansion: $500K
• Operations (3 substations): $500K
• Q3 Total: $7M

Metrics Q3:

• 12 mini substations operational
• Response time improvements documented
• 6 co-responder teams active
• 1 wellness center opening
• Community satisfaction surveys positive

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Q4 2026 (October – December): MOMENTUM BUILDING

October:
✅ First wellness center fully operational
✅ Sites 13-15 construction begins
✅ Second and third wellness centers 50% complete
✅ Year 1 data analysis and report
✅ Community town halls in all districts

November:
✅ Substations 4-6 under construction
✅ Co-responder program shows measurable impact
✅ Participatory budgeting Year 2 planning begins
✅ Union partnership agreements finalized
✅ National media attention begins

December:
✅ Year 1 comprehensive report released
✅ 12 mini substations operational, 9 more in progress
✅ 1 wellness center operational, 2 more nearly complete
✅ Co-responder data shows 25% reduction in repeat calls
✅ Planning for Year 2 acceleration

Investments Q4:

• Construction (substations 4-9): $10M
• Wellness centers 2-3: $4M
• Operations (3 substations, 1 center): $3M
• Year 1 evaluation: $200K
• Q4 Total: $17.2M

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YEAR 1 SUMMARY

Completed:
✅ 12 mini substations operational
✅ 9 additional substations under construction
✅ 1 wellness center operational
✅ 2 wellness centers nearly complete
✅ Co-responder program citywide (6 teams)
✅ Participatory budgeting Year 1 complete
✅ Union partnerships established

Total Year 1 Investment: $39.1M
% of Annual Budget: 3.1% ($39.1M of $1.2B)

Key Metrics Year 1:

• 12 substations reducing response times by 70%
• 1 wellness center serving 500+ residents/month
• Co-responder teams reducing mental health arrests by 30%
• 15,000+ residents participating in budgeting process
• Officer satisfaction improving
• Community trust building

Lessons Learned & Adjustments:

• Construction timelines
• Community engagement effectiveness
• Staffing models
• Partnership refinements
• Technology integration

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YEAR 2 (2027): SCALING AND EXPANSION

January 2027 – December 2027

Q1 2027 (January – March): ACCELERATION

January:
✅ Substations 4-6 completed and operational (6 total now)
✅ Wellness centers 2-3 open (3 total operational)
✅ Co-responder program expands to 10 teams
✅ Substations 10-12 construction begins
✅ Year 2 budget refinements

February:
✅ Substations 7-9 completed (9 total operational)
✅ Wellness centers 4-6 construction begins
✅ First year data published in peer-reviewed journal
✅ Other cities begin visiting Louisville
✅ National recognition growing

March:
✅ Substations 10-12 underway
✅ 9 substations showing consistent results
✅ 3 wellness centers serving 1,500+ residents/month
✅ Co-responder model refined based on data
✅ Participatory budgeting Year 2 voting

Investments Q1:

• Substations 4-12 completion: $15M
• Wellness centers 2-6: $12M
• Operations (9 substations, 3 centers): $8M
• Co-responder expansion: $1M
• Q1 Total: $36M

Metrics Q1:

• 9 mini substations operational
• 3 wellness centers operational
• 10 co-responder teams active
• Crime reduction documented in substation areas
• Hospital ER visits for mental health down 20%

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Q2 2027 (April – June): VISIBLE TRANSFORMATION

April:
✅ Substations 10-12 completed (12 total operational)
✅ Wellness centers 4-6 50% complete
✅ Louisville featured in national media
✅ Academic partnerships producing research
✅ Site selection for substations 13-24

May:
✅ First 12 substations showing measurable crime reduction
✅ Community satisfaction at 75%+
✅ Officer recruitment improving (better working conditions)
✅ Wellness centers serving 2,000+ residents monthly
✅ Participatory budgeting projects completed

June:
✅ Substations 13-15 construction begins
✅ Mid-term evaluation shows strong results
✅ Funding partnerships secured for additional services
✅ Louisville cited as national model
✅ Tourism/economic development benefits emerging

Investments Q2:

• Substations 10-15: $12M
• Wellness centers 4-6 completion: $8M
• Operations (12 substations, 3 centers): $12M
• Expansion planning: $500K
• Q2 Total: $32.5M

Metrics Q2:

• 12 substations operational (26% of target)
• 6 wellness centers operational (33% of target)
• Crime down 15% in areas with substations
• Response times averaging under 5 minutes
• Mental health crisis arrests down 40%

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Q3 2027 (July – September): SUSTAINED GROWTH

July:
✅ Substations 13-18 under construction
✅ Wellness centers 4-6 operational (6 total)
✅ Co-responder program recognized nationally
✅ Grant funding secured from federal programs
✅ Private sector partnerships developing

August:
✅ 12 substations showing sustained positive results
✅ Community-police relations significantly improved
✅ Participatory budgeting Year 3 planning
✅ Wellness centers expanding hours based on demand
✅ Mobile crisis units piloted

September:
✅ Substations 13-18 nearing completion
✅ Louisville hosts national conference on public safety
✅ Academic research validating approach
✅ Year 2 comprehensive data report
✅ Planning for Year 3 final push

Investments Q3:

• Substations 13-18: $15M
• Wellness center operations expansion: $4M
• Operations (12 substations, 6 centers): $15M
• Innovation pilots: $1M
• Q3 Total: $35M

Metrics Q3:

• 18 substations under construction/operational
• 6 wellness centers serving 3,000+ monthly
• Citywide crime trends improving
• Officer retention up 25%
• Community trust scores rising

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Q4 2027 (October – December): MOMENTUM

October:
✅ Substations 13-18 completed (18 total operational)
✅ Substations 19-24 construction begins
✅ Wellness centers 7-12 planning/construction
✅ Two-year results exceed projections
✅ National recognition continues

November:
✅ 18 substations operational (39% of target)
✅ 6 wellness centers operational (33% of target)
✅ Citywide transformation visible
✅ Economic benefits documented
✅ Re-election campaign planning (if applicable)

December:
✅ Year 2 comprehensive report shows strong progress
✅ Community celebration events
✅ Officer morale surveys positive
✅ Budget refinements for Year 3
✅ Planning acceleration for final 2 years

Investments Q4:

• Substations 13-24 construction: $18M
• Wellness centers 7-12 planning: $8M
• Operations (18 substations, 6 centers): $20M
• Year 2 evaluation: $300K
• Q4 Total: $46.3M

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YEAR 2 SUMMARY

Completed:
✅ 18 mini substations operational (39% of total)
✅ 6 wellness centers operational (33% of total)
✅ Co-responder program citywide and proven
✅ Participatory budgeting Year 2 complete
✅ National model status achieved
✅ Crime reduction documented and sustained

Total Year 2 Investment: $149.8M
% of Annual Budget: 11.8%

Key Metrics Year 2:

• 18 substations with <5 min avg response times
• 6 wellness centers serving 3,000+ monthly
• Crime down 20% in areas with substations
• Mental health crisis arrests down 50%
• Officer satisfaction up significantly
• Community trust at highest level in decade

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YEAR 3 (2028): FULL IMPLEMENTATION

January 2028 – December 2028

Q1 2028: RAPID DEPLOYMENT

Major Milestones:
✅ Substations 19-24 completed (24 total)
✅ Substations 25-36 under construction
✅ Wellness centers 7-12 operational (12 total)
✅ Louisville crime rate at 10-year low
✅ National media documentaries

Investments Q1: $45M

• Substations: $25M
• Wellness centers: $15M
• Operations: $25M

Metrics Q1:

• 24 substations operational (52%)
• 12 wellness centers operational (67%)
• Citywide crime down 25%
• Hospital ER mental health visits down 35%

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Q2 2028: APPROACHING COMPLETION

Major Milestones:
✅ Substations 25-30 completed (30 total)
✅ Wellness centers 13-15 construction
✅ Economic development study shows positive impact
✅ Louisville becoming destination city
✅ Other cities adopting Louisville model

Investments Q2: $50M

• Substations: $28M
• Wellness centers: $12M
• Operations: $35M

Metrics Q2:

• 30 substations operational (65%)
• 12 wellness centers serving 5,000+ monthly
• Response times citywide improving
• Property values rising in substation areas

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Q3 2028: THE HOME STRETCH

Major Milestones:
✅ Substations 31-36 completed (36 total)
✅ Substations 37-46 final wave begins
✅ Wellness centers 13-18 nearing completion
✅ Louisville crime at historic low
✅ National model fully established

Investments Q3: $55M

• Substations: $30M
• Wellness centers: $15M
• Operations: $45M

Metrics Q3:

• 36 substations operational (78%)
• 15 wellness centers operational (83%)
• Crime down 35% from baseline
• Community safety perception transformed

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Q4 2028: ENTERING FINAL YEAR

Major Milestones:
✅ Substations 37-40 completed (40 total)
✅ All 18 wellness centers operational
✅ Substations 41-46 under construction
✅ Louisville as national case study
✅ Year 3 shows transformation complete

Investments Q4: $60M

• Final substations: $35M
• Wellness center optimization: $10M
• Operations: $55M

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YEAR 3 SUMMARY

Completed:
✅ 40 mini substations operational (87%)
✅ All 18 wellness centers operational (100%)
✅ Full citywide transformation visible
✅ Louisville leading the nation
✅ Crime at historic lows
✅ Community-police relations transformed

Total Year 3 Investment: $210M
% of Annual Budget: 16.5%

Key Metrics Year 3:

• 40 substations citywide
• 18 wellness centers serving 7,000+ monthly
• Crime down 35-40% from baseline
• Mental health crisis arrests down 70%
• Louisville cited in textbooks
• Economic benefits substantial

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YEAR 4 (2029): OPTIMIZATION AND SUSTAINABILITY

January 2029 – December 2029

Q1 2029: FINAL CONSTRUCTION

Major Milestones:
✅ Substations 41-46 completed
✅ ALL 63 substations operational
✅ All 18 wellness centers optimized
✅ Complete transformation achieved
✅ Celebration of promise kept

Investments Q1: $40M

• Final 6 substations: $20M
• System optimization: $5M
• Operations: $60M

Metrics Q1:

• 63 substations operational (100%)
• 6 wellness centers operational (100%)
• Full system functional
• Results exceeding projections

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Q2 2029: FULL OPERATION

Major Milestones:
✅ All 63 substations fully staffed
✅ All 18 wellness centers at capacity
✅ Louisville model replicated in 20+ cities
✅ Research showing sustained results
✅ Economic benefits clear

Investments Q2: $35M

• Operations and optimization: $65M
• Continuous improvement: $2M

Metrics Q2:

• System fully operational
• Crime down 35% from 2025
• Response times under 3 minutes average
• Community satisfaction at 85%+

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Q3 2029: SUSTAINABILITY

Major Milestones:
✅ Long-term sustainability planning
✅ Next phase innovations
✅ Louisville as permanent national model
✅ Economic impact study shows major gains
✅ Community ownership complete

Investments Q3: $35M

• Operations: $65M
• Innovation fund: $3M

Metrics Q3:

• All systems optimized
• Continuous improvement ongoing
• Louisville leading nation
• Quality of life metrics up

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Q4 2029: LOOKING FORWARD

Major Milestones:
✅ 4-year transformation complete
✅ All promises kept
✅ Louisville transformed
✅ National model established
✅ Planning next evolution

Investments Q4: $35M

• Operations: $65M
• Future planning: $3M

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YEAR 4 SUMMARY

Completed:
✅ All 63 mini substations operational
✅ All 18 wellness centers operational
✅ Complete transformation of public safety
✅ Louisville as national model
✅ Crime at historic lows
✅ Community thriving

Total Year 4 Investment: $145M
% of Annual Budget: 11.4%

Key Metrics Year 4:

• 100% implementation complete
• Crime down 35% from 2025 baseline
• Response times under 3 minutes
• Community-police relations excellent
• Economic benefits substantial
• Louisville model copied nationwide

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4-YEAR TOTALS

Infrastructure Built:

• 63 mini police substations
• 18 wellness centers
• Citywide co-responder program
• Participatory budgeting system
• Community partnerships

Total 4-Year Investment:

• Year 1: $39.1M (3.1%)
• Year 2: $149.8M (11.8%)
• Year 3: $210M (16.5%)
• Year 4: $145M (11.4%)
• Total: $543.9M over 4 years
• Average: $136M per year (10.7% of $1.2B budget)

Results Achieved:

• Crime reduction: 35%
• Response times: <3 minutes average
• Mental health crisis arrests: Down 70%
• Hospital ER mental health: Down 40%
• Community satisfaction: 85%+
• Officer retention: Up 35%
• Economic development: Measurable
• National recognition: Achieved
• Promises kept: 100%

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ACCOUNTABILITY MEASURES

Monthly Public Reports:

• Construction progress
• Operational metrics
• Financial status
• Community feedback
• Crime statistics
• Response time data

Quarterly Comprehensive Reviews:

• Implementation timeline
• Budget adherence
• Outcome metrics
• Lessons learned
• Adjustments needed
• Community input

Annual Major Assessments:

• Independent evaluation
• Financial audit
• Community survey
• Academic research
• Comparative analysis
• Strategic planning

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RISK MITIGATION

Construction Delays:

Mitigation: Conservative timelines, backup contractors, weather contingencies
Response: Transparent communication, focus on operational wins, adjust schedule

Budget Overruns:

Mitigation: Detailed cost estimates, contingency funds, regular audits
Response: Reallocate within budget, phase adjustments, maintain transparency

Community Resistance:

Mitigation: Extensive engagement, flexible site selection, responsive adjustments
Response: Listen and adapt, show results, build trust through transparency

Staffing Challenges:

Mitigation: Competitive pay, training programs, career development
Response: Recruitment campaigns, retention bonuses, workflow adjustments

Technology Issues:

Mitigation: Proven systems, extensive testing, vendor support
Response: Backup systems, rapid troubleshooting, user training

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SUCCESS FACTORS

What Makes This Work:

Community Buy-In:

• Extensive engagement from Day 1
• Participatory budgeting ownership
• Responsive to feedback
• Transparent about challenges

Professional Management:

• Experienced team
• Detailed project management
• Regular accountability
• Data-driven decisions

Evidence-Based Approach:

• Following proven models
• Continuous evaluation
• Willingness to adjust
• Learning from other cities

Fiscal Responsibility:

• Within approved budget
• No tax increases
• Regular audits
• Transparent spending

Partnership Approach:

• Police department collaboration
• Union partnership
• Community organizations
• Healthcare systems
• Academic institutions

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THE BOTTOM LINE

This roadmap proves Louisville’s transformation is achievable.

✅ Specific timelines
✅ Detailed budgets
✅ Clear metrics
✅ Accountability measures
✅ Risk mitigation
✅ Evidence-based approach

From January 2026 to December 2029:

• 63 mini substations built and operational
• 18 wellness centers serving thousands
• Crime reduced 35%
• Community transformed
• Louisville leading the nation

This isn’t a promise. It’s a plan. ????️

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Budget Implementation Roadmap | Created October 2025 | For Dave Biggers Mayoral Campaign