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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Harm Reduction
A public health approach that meets people struggling with addiction where they are, providing services to reduce health risks and […]
Read Full Definition → Health Insurance Coverage
Having public or private health insurance that pays for medical care, preventing financial catastrophe from healthcare costs. The uninsured delay […]
Read Full Definition → Home Rule
Constitutional authority allowing local governments to pass laws on local matters without seeking permission from the state legislature for every […]
Read Full Definition → Hot Spot Policing
Data-driven law enforcement strategy concentrating resources on small geographic areas with disproportionately high crime rates. Typically 5-10% of locations generate […]
Read Full Definition → Housing First
Homelessness intervention providing permanent housing without preconditions (sobriety, treatment compliance, employment), then offering supportive services. Proven more effective and cheaper […]
Read Full Definition → Housing Trust Fund
Dedicated public fund for affordable housing development and preservation, capitalized through taxes, fees, or budget allocations. Provides grants and loans […]
Read Full Definition → Hyperscale Data Center
An extremely large data center (typically 500,000+ square feet) operated by major tech companies like Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, […]
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