Our Plan for Louisville
Same $1.2 billion budget. No new taxes. Just better priorities.
Public Safety
Investment: $81M total
Mini Substations in Every ZIP Code ($77.4M):
• Officers permanently assigned to YOUR neighborhood
• 5-minute response times instead of 15-45 minutes
• At least one in every ZIP code (63 ZIP code areas)
• Community trust building through daily interaction
12 Community Detectives ($3.6M):
• 2 detectives per district focused on prevention
• Solving local crimes in YOUR community
• Building relationships with residents
• Preventing crime before it happens
Metro Employee Compensation Plan
Investment: $27.4M Year 1, $136.6M over 4 years
• Competitive pay to retain experienced employees
• Match surrounding counties who pay more
• Better employees = better services for you
• Reduce turnover and training costs
18 Community Wellness Centers
Investment: $34.2M
• Healthcare access in every neighborhood
• Mental health and addiction services
• Preventive care instead of just emergency rooms
• Saves $3 for every $1 spent
$15M Participatory Budgeting
Your Voice: You decide how it is spent
• Residents directly vote on budget priorities
• Proven successful in 50+ U.S. cities
• Real democracy, not just lip service
• YOUR neighborhood, YOUR priorities
See How This Changes Your Daily Life
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