Voter Education Glossary
Understanding Louisville Metro Government & Policy
This comprehensive glossary explains 375 terms related to Louisville Metro government, policy, and civic engagement. Each term includes Louisville-specific context and explains why it matters to you as a voter.
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Fair Chance Hiring
Employment practices that give people with criminal records fair opportunity for jobs by delaying background checks until after initial screening, […]
Read Full Definition → Fiber Optic Network
High-speed internet infrastructure using light pulses through glass cables to transmit data at speeds up to 100 times faster than […]
Read Full Definition → Fire Prevention Center
A community-based facility focused on fire safety education, smoke detector installation, home safety inspections, and fire prevention outreach—especially for seniors […]
Read Full Definition → Fire Prevention Centers
Community facilities focused on teaching fire safety, conducting free home inspections, installing smoke detectors, and preventing fires before they start. […]
Read Full Definition → Fiscal Year (FY)
Louisville’s budget year runs from July 1 to June 30. FY 2025-2026 means July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. […]
Read Full Definition → Flood Prevention
Infrastructure and planning strategies that reduce flooding risk to protect lives, property, and public safety. Approaches include stormwater management systems, […]
Read Full Definition → Focused Deterrence
A policing strategy that concentrates enforcement resources on the small number of individuals most likely to commit violence, while simultaneously […]
Read Full Definition → Food Desert
Areas where residents lack access to affordable, nutritious food—typically defined as living more than 1 mile from a supermarket in […]
Read Full Definition → Frequency (Transit)
How often transit arrives—the most important factor in ridership. High frequency = every 10-15 minutes or better, meaning riders don’t […]
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