First 100 Days Plan
Immediate Actions for Real Change
Dave Biggers Administration – January 1 to April 10, 2026
Candidate: Dave Biggers
Website: rundaverun.org
Purpose: Detailed roadmap for immediate governance and transformation launch
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The first 100 days will establish credibility, build momentum, and launch the transformation of Louisville’s approach to public safety and community wellbeing. This plan balances quick wins with strategic groundwork for long-term change.
Three Pillars of the First 100 Days:
1. Demonstrate Competence – Immediate improvements that voters can see
2. Build Foundation – Infrastructure for 4-year transformation
3. Establish Partnerships – Union, community, and institutional relationships
WEEK 1: TRANSITION TO GOVERNANCE (Days 1-7)
January 1-7, 2026
Day 1 (Thursday, January 1) – INAUGURATION DAY
Morning:
– 10:00 AM: Swearing-in ceremony
– 11:00 AM: First official act – Sign executive order establishing Community Safety Taskforce
– 12:00 PM: Inaugural address emphasizing unity and evidence-based governance
Afternoon:
– 2:00 PM: First cabinet meeting – Set 100-day priorities
– 3:30 PM: Meet with Metro Council leadership (both parties)
– 5:00 PM: Press conference – Outline first week priorities
Key Messages:
– “Ready to govern from Day 1”
– “Evidence-based, community-driven approach”
– “Building on what works, fixing what doesn’t”
Deliverables:
✅ Community Safety Taskforce established (EO #1)
✅ Cabinet priorities set
✅ Bipartisan outreach begun
Day 2 (Friday, January 2)
Morning:
– 9:00 AM: Meet with LMPD Chief – Establish collaborative working relationship
– 10:30 AM: Meet with FOP President – Begin partnership discussions
– 12:00 PM: Lunch with Jefferson County Judge Executive
Afternoon:
– 2:00 PM: Tour first proposed mini substation site (West Louisville)
– 4:00 PM: Community meeting in Russell neighborhood
– 6:00 PM: Team debrief
Key Actions:
– Establish respectful relationship with police leadership
– Signal commitment to West Louisville
– Begin community engagement
Deliverables:
✅ LMPD partnership framework established
✅ FOP dialogue opened
✅ First community meeting completed
Day 3 (Saturday, January 3)
Morning:
– 10:00 AM: Community town hall (South End)
– 12:00 PM: Meet with faith leaders coalition
Afternoon:
– 2:00 PM: Tour University Hospital – Discuss wellness center partnerships
– 4:00 PM: Family time / rest
Key Actions:
– Continue community listening tour
– Begin healthcare partnerships
– Model work-life balance
Deliverables:
✅ South End engagement
✅ Hospital partnership discussions begun
Day 4 (Sunday, January 4)
Day of Rest
– No official events
– Prep for Week 2
– Family time
Day 5 (Monday, January 5)
Morning:
– 8:00 AM: Staff meeting – Week 1 progress review
– 9:00 AM: Budget presentation to Metro Council
– 11:00 AM: Meet with city department heads
Afternoon:
– 1:00 PM: Press conference – Announce mini substation site selection process
– 3:00 PM: Meet with University of Louisville leadership (research partnerships)
– 5:00 PM: Community Safety Taskforce first meeting
Key Actions:
– Present budget to Council
– Launch site selection process
– Activate research partnerships
Deliverables:
✅ Budget officially submitted
✅ Site selection criteria published
✅ Taskforce work begins
Day 6 (Tuesday, January 6)
Morning:
– 9:00 AM: Tour Norton Healthcare facilities
– 11:00 AM: Meet with mental health providers coalition
Afternoon:
– 1:00 PM: Metro Council committee hearings on budget
– 3:30 PM: Meet with business community leaders
– 5:00 PM: Staff planning session
Key Actions:
– Build healthcare partnerships
– Defend budget in committee
– Engage business community
Deliverables:
✅ Healthcare partnerships framework
✅ Budget committee testimony
Day 7 (Wednesday, January 7)
Morning:
– 9:00 AM: Weekly cabinet meeting
– 10:30 AM: Meet with nonprofit community safety organizations
– 12:00 PM: Press briefing – Week 1 accomplishments
Afternoon:
– 2:00 PM: Community town hall (East End)
– 4:00 PM: Meet with education leaders (JCPS)
– 6:00 PM: Week 1 team debrief
Week 1 Deliverables – COMPLETED:
✅ Community Safety Taskforce established
✅ Budget submitted to Council
✅ LMPD/FOP partnerships begun
✅ Site selection process launched
✅ 4 community meetings held
✅ Healthcare partnerships initiated
✅ Bipartisan relationships established
WEEK 2: FOUNDATION BUILDING (Days 8-14)
January 8-14, 2026
Key Objectives:
– Hire implementation team
– Finalize mini substation site selection criteria
– Launch participatory budgeting process
– Continue community engagement
Day 8 (Thursday, January 8)
Morning:
– 9:00 AM: Announce Director of Community Safety (new position)
– 10:30 AM: Announce Director of Wellness Initiatives (new position)
– 12:00 PM: Metro Council working lunch
Afternoon:
– 2:00 PM: Launch participatory budgeting website (budget.rundaverun.org)
– 4:00 PM: Community meeting (Smoketown)
– 6:00 PM: Volunteer appreciation event
Deliverables:
✅ Key staff positions announced
✅ Participatory budgeting launched
✅ Volunteer base energized
Day 9 (Friday, January 9)
Morning:
– 9:00 AM: Community Safety Taskforce working session
– 11:00 AM: Meet with labor unions (AFSCME, others)
Afternoon:
– 1:00 PM: Press conference – Announce first 3 mini substation sites
– 3:00 PM: Tour proposed sites with community leaders
– 5:00 PM: Team planning
Key Actions:
– Select first 3 sites (West End, South End, East End)
– Show tangible progress
– Build excitement
Deliverables:
✅ First 3 sites announced
✅ Community buy-in begun
Day 10-14 (Weekend & Week continues)
Continuing Activities:
– Daily community engagement
– Budget hearings at Metro Council
– Staff hiring and onboarding
– Partnership development
– Media engagement
Week 2 Deliverables – COMPLETED:
✅ Implementation team hired
✅ First 3 mini substation sites selected
✅ Participatory budgeting launched
✅ 8 community meetings total
✅ Labor partnerships established
WEEK 3-4: QUICK WINS (Days 15-28)
January 15-28, 2026
Major Milestones:
Day 20 (January 20):
– Launch “Louisville Listens” – Monthly town hall series
– Announce wellness center RFP process
– Host first participatory budgeting community meeting
Day 25 (January 25):
– Budget passes first reading in Metro Council
– Announce mini substation architectural designs
– Host community safety summit
Week 3-4 Deliverables:
✅ Budget advancing through Council
✅ Mini substation designs released
✅ Wellness center partnerships forming
✅ Participatory budgeting engagement growing
✅ 15+ community meetings total
MONTH 2: MOMENTUM (Days 29-58)
January 29 – February 27, 2026
Key Focus:
– Budget approval
– Construction begins on first mini substations
– Wellness center partnerships finalized
– Community co-responder pilot launched
Major Milestones:
Day 30 (January 30):
– Metro Council budget vote (target passage)
– Celebrate with community event
– Press conference on next steps
Day 35 (February 4):
– Break ground on first mini substation (West Louisville)
– Community celebration
– Media coverage
Day 45 (February 14):
– Announce wellness center partnerships (3 locations confirmed)
– Valentine’s Day message: “Love for Louisville through action”
Day 50 (February 19):
– Launch co-responder pilot program
– 2 teams operational
– Data tracking begins
Month 2 Deliverables:
✅ Budget approved
✅ Construction begun
✅ Co-responder teams operational
✅ Wellness partnerships announced
✅ 25+ community meetings total
✅ Media momentum building
MONTH 3-4: VISIBLE PROGRESS (Days 59-100)
February 28 – April 10, 2026
Key Focus:
– First mini substation nearing completion
– Wellness center buildout underway
– Community seeing tangible change
– Data showing early results
Major Milestones:
Day 60 (March 1):
– Release first co-responder data report
– Show response times, outcomes, community feedback
– Demonstrate transparency
Day 70 (March 11):
– First mini substation preview tours
– Community invited to see progress
– Media coverage of transformation
Day 75 (March 16):
– Announce second wave of mini substations (Sites 4-6)
– Community input process
– Show momentum continuing
Day 90 (March 30):
– First wellness center opens (soft launch)
– Community celebration
– Services begin
Day 100 (April 10):
– 100 DAYS EVENT
– Major press conference
– Release comprehensive report
– Show data, outcomes, progress
– Announce next phase
DAY 100 EVENT – APRIL 10, 2026
“100 Days of Action” Report
What We’ll Show:
1. Infrastructure Progress:
– 3 mini substations under construction (12-16 weeks to completion)
– 1 wellness center operational
– 2 additional wellness centers in buildout
– Co-responder teams operational in 4 districts
2. Community Engagement:
– 100+ community meetings held
– 15,000+ residents engaged through participatory budgeting
– Partnership agreements with 12 community organizations
– Volunteer base grown to 500+
3. Early Data:
– Co-responder response times
– Community feedback scores
– Officer feedback on new deployment model
– Participatory budgeting participation rates
4. Budget Status:
– Budget approved and operational
– On-time, on-budget for all major initiatives
– No tax increase
– Audit-ready financial management
5. Partnerships Established:
– LMPD collaboration framework
– FOP constructive relationship
– Healthcare system partnerships
– University research collaboration
– Nonprofit community safety network
6. Next Phase Preview:
– Sites 4-9 mini substations announced
– Additional wellness centers planned
– Expansion of co-responder teams
– Year 1 projections
SUCCESS METRICS FOR FIRST 100 DAYS
Governance Metrics:
✅ Budget approved by Metro Council
✅ Cabinet fully staffed
✅ All department heads confirmed
✅ No major scandals or missteps
✅ Bipartisan working relationships
Implementation Metrics:
✅ 3 mini substations under construction
✅ 1 wellness center operational
✅ Co-responder teams deployed
✅ Participatory budgeting active
✅ Site selection process transparent
Community Engagement Metrics:
✅ 100+ community meetings
✅ All 6 districts engaged
✅ 15,000+ residents participating
✅ Positive media coverage ratio 3:1
✅ Approval rating stable or rising
Partnership Metrics:
✅ LMPD relationship constructive
✅ FOP dialogue ongoing
✅ Healthcare partnerships operational
✅ University research begun
✅ Business community supportive
Communication Metrics:
✅ Weekly press briefings
✅ Monthly town halls
✅ Social media engagement up 200%
✅ Website traffic 50,000+ monthly
✅ Media mentions 80% positive or neutral
RISK MITIGATION
Potential Challenges & Responses:
Challenge 1: Budget Delays
– Mitigation: Build Metro Council relationships early
– Response: Have backup funding mechanisms ready
– Communication: Transparent about timeline adjustments
Challenge 2: Union Resistance
– Mitigation: Early engagement, respectful dialogue
– Response: Emphasize no layoffs, better working conditions
– Communication: Public statements supportive of officers
Challenge 3: Community Skepticism
– Mitigation: Over-communicate, show quick wins
– Response: Data transparency, admit when adjustments needed
– Communication: “Show me, don’t tell me” approach
Challenge 4: Construction Delays
– Mitigation: Experienced contractors, realistic timelines
– Response: Transparent updates, focus on other progress
– Communication: Emphasize overall transformation, not one building
Challenge 5: Opposition Attacks
– Mitigation: Proactive communication, data-driven responses
– Response: Stick to evidence, avoid defensiveness
– Communication: “Results speak louder than politics”
DAILY SCHEDULE TEMPLATE
Typical Day (Monday-Friday):
6:30 AM – Exercise / personal time
7:30 AM – Breakfast / family time
8:00 AM – Arrive at office, review overnight updates
8:30 AM – Senior staff briefing
9:00 AM – First scheduled meeting/event
12:00 PM – Working lunch (usually with stakeholders)
1:00 PM – Afternoon meetings/events
5:00 PM – Daily debrief with chief of staff
5:30 PM – Community event OR family time
8:00 PM – Review next day schedule
9:00 PM – Personal time
Weekends:
– 1-2 community events
– Rest and family time
– Strategic planning
COMMUNICATION STRATEGY
Weekly Communications:
Monday:
– Staff meeting (internal)
– Week preview email to supporters
Wednesday:
– Press briefing (external)
– Metro Council liaison meeting
Friday:
– Week in review social media post
– Community newsletter
Monthly:
– Town hall (rotating districts)
– Comprehensive report
– Editorial board meetings
Message Discipline (First 100 Days):
Core Messages:
1. “Keeping promises – on time, on budget”
2. “Evidence-based governance in action”
3. “Community safety through partnership”
4. “Louisville leading the nation”
Avoid:
– Defensive language about opponents
– Premature victory claims
– Overpromising on timelines
– Political jargon
STAFF STRUCTURE (First 100 Days)
Core Team:
Chief of Staff – Daily operations, coordination
Press Secretary – Media relations, communications
Director of Community Safety – Mini substations, co-responders
Director of Wellness Initiatives – Wellness centers, partnerships
Budget Director – Financial management, Council liaison
Community Engagement Director – Participatory budgeting, meetings
Legislative Affairs Director – Metro Council relationships
Support Staff:
– Schedulers (2)
– Policy advisors (3)
– Communications team (4)
– Operations staff (3)
Total Core Staff: ~20 people
BUDGET FOR FIRST 100 DAYS
Allocated from Annual Budget:
Staffing: $500,000 (3 months salaries)
Community Engagement: $150,000 (meetings, materials)
Communications: $100,000 (press, social media)
Mini Substation Planning: $200,000 (architects, surveys)
Wellness Center Planning: $150,000 (partnerships, planning)
Participatory Budgeting: $75,000 (platform, facilitation)
Contingency: $100,000
Total First 100 Days Budget: $1,275,000
(Approximately 0.1% of annual $1.2B budget)
MEASUREMENT & ACCOUNTABILITY
Weekly Dashboard (Internal):
– Budget hearings progress
– Construction timeline status
– Community meeting attendance
– Media sentiment analysis
– Partnership development status
– Staff hiring progress
Monthly Public Report:
– Major milestones achieved
– Challenges encountered & responses
– Next month priorities
– Community feedback summary
– Financial status
Day 100 Comprehensive Report:
– All metrics above
– Comparative analysis to promises
– Lessons learned
– Year 1 revised projections
– Community testimonials
CONTINGENCY PLANS
If Budget Delayed Beyond Day 30:
– Activate emergency funding mechanisms
– Focus on planning and design work
– Increase community engagement
– Build Metro Council support
– Transparent communication about delay
If Construction Delays Occur:
– Focus on co-responder successes
– Accelerate wellness center partnerships
– Increase participatory budgeting engagement
– Show progress on other initiatives
– Maintain realistic expectations
If Community Resistance Emerges:
– Double down on listening tours
– Adjust plans based on feedback
– Show flexibility within core framework
– Amplify community voices
– Demonstrate responsiveness
TRANSITIONS TO NEXT PHASES
Day 100 → Year 1:
– First mini substations operational (Month 5-6)
– 6 wellness centers operational
– Co-responder teams in all districts
– Participatory budgeting Year 1 projects selected
– Year 1 data collection systems operational
Year 1 → Year 2:
– 12 mini substations operational
– 12 wellness centers operational
– Demonstrate measurable outcomes
– Expand successful programs
– Adjust based on data
Year 2 → Year 3:
– 24 mini substations operational
– 15 wellness centers operational
– National recognition
– Other cities adopting model
– Sustained positive outcomes
Year 3 → Year 4:
– All 46 mini substations operational
– All 18 wellness centers operational
– Comprehensive data showing success
– Louisville as national model
– Campaign promises kept
PERSONAL COMMITMENTS
Work-Life Balance:
– Family dinner 4+ nights per week
– One full day off per week
– Exercise 5 days per week
– 7-8 hours sleep nightly
– Vacation time scheduled
Mental Health:
– Weekly check-ins with trusted advisors
– Monthly reflection time
– Open communication with spouse
– Recognize stress signals
– Ask for help when needed
Ethical Standards:
– No conflicts of interest
– Full financial disclosure
– Transparent decision-making
– Accessible to constituents
– Lead by example
QUOTES FOR DAY 100 SPEECH
Opening:
“100 days ago, I made you a promise: evidence-based governance, community partnership, and results you can see. Today, I’m here to show you how we’re keeping that promise.”
On Progress:
“Three mini police substations under construction. One wellness center serving families. Co-responder teams changing how we respond to crisis. This isn’t a plan anymore – it’s Louisville’s new reality.”
On Community:
“We’ve held over 100 community meetings. We’ve listened to 15,000 voices through participatory budgeting. This isn’t my administration – it’s ours.”
On Next Steps:
“We’ve proven we can govern. We’ve shown we keep our word. Now we build on this foundation for the next 1,360 days. Louisville, we’re just getting started.”
Closing:
“100 days of action. 3 years and 265 days to go. Let’s keep building the Louisville we all deserve.”
FINAL THOUGHTS
The first 100 days are about establishing credibility and momentum. Success means:
✅ Keeping promises – Budget approved, construction begun
✅ Building trust – Transparent, accessible, accountable
✅ Showing competence – On time, on budget, professional
✅ Creating partnerships – LMPD, unions, community, healthcare
✅ Maintaining focus – Evidence-based, not political
The first 100 days don’t complete the transformation – they prove it’s possible.
APPENDIX: DETAILED TIMELINE
[A comprehensive day-by-day calendar would be inserted here with all 100 days mapped out with specific meetings, events, and milestones]
FIRST 100 DAYS: JANUARY 1 – APRIL 10, 2026
Goal: Establish credibility, build foundation, show progress
Success Metric: Louisville sees transformation beginning and believes in the vision
Let’s govern. 🏛️
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First 100 Days Plan | Created October 2025 | For Dave Biggers Mayoral Campaign