DAVE BIGGERS FOR MAYOR – QUICK FACTS SHEET

Version: 2.0.1 | Last Updated: October 12, 2025

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THE BIG NUMBER

TOTAL BUDGET: $1.2 BILLION

✅ Same as Mayor the current approved 2025-2026 budget
✅ No new taxes
✅ No deficit spending
✅ Balanced and realistic

The difference: Not how much. HOW we spend it.

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THE THREE INNOVATIONS

1. 63 MINI POLICE SUBSTATIONS

• What: Small police offices in every zip code
• Where: Every neighborhood from West End to East End
• When: 12 in Year 1, all 63 by Year 4
• Cost: $650K per station annually
• Why: Officers on foot, in YOUR neighborhood, preventing crime before it happens
• Evidence: 50+ cities using this model, 20-30% crime reduction average

2. 18 COMMUNITY WELLNESS CENTERS

• What: One-stop healthcare hubs in underserved areas
• Services: Primary care + mental health + addiction treatment + social services
• When: 6 per year over 3 years
• Cost: $2.5M per center annually, $45M when fully implemented
• Why: Address root causes of crime, reduce ER visits, better health outcomes
• Evidence: 35% reduction in ER visits, $5.60 saved for every $1 spent

3. PARTICIPATORY BUDGETING

• What: YOU help decide how to spend money in your neighborhood
• How: Community meetings, democratic voting on priorities
• Amount: $15M across all districts
• Why: Your tax dollars, your voice
• Evidence: 3,000+ cities worldwide, increases trust and civic participation

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THE BUDGET BREAKDOWN

| CATEGORY | AMOUNT | % OF BUDGET |
|———-|——–|————-|
| Public Safety | $395.2M | 31.2% |
| Community Investment | $210M | 16.6% |
| Infrastructure & Public Works | $241M | 19.0% |
| Support Services | $367M | 29.0% |
| Administration | $38M | 3.0% |
| Democratic Governance | $15M | 1.2% |
| TOTAL | $1.2B | 100% |

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KEY COMPARISONS: CURRENT PLAN VS. BIGGERS

| CATEGORY | CURRENT | BIGGERS | DIFFERENCE |
|———-|———–|———|————|
| Total Budget | $1.2B | $1.2B | $0 |
| Police Budget | $245.9M | $245.9M | $0 (same) |
| Deployment | Centralized precincts | 63 neighborhood substations | Smarter |
| Healthcare | Scattered programs | 18 wellness centers | +$45M consolidated |
| Youth Programs | ~$35M scattered | $55M consolidated | +$20M |
| Administration | $52M | $38M | -$14M (cut waste) |
| Jail/Corrections | $63.5M | $27M | -$36.5M (bail reform) |
| Community Voice | Minimal | $15M participatory | +$15M |

Same total. Completely different priorities.

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WHERE THE MONEY COMES FROM (NO NEW TAXES)

Savings & Reallocations:

• Cut administration waste: -$14M
• Jail population reduction (bail reform, diversion): -$36.5M
• Consolidate scattered programs: -$76M
• Eliminate bureaucratic duplication: -$25M
• Total freed up: ~$150M

Redirected to:

• Mini police substations: +$30M
• Community wellness centers: +$45M
• Youth programs (consolidated & enhanced): +$20M
• Participatory budgeting: +$15M
• Fire prevention: +$18M
• Other community investments: +$22M

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PUBLIC SAFETY INNOVATIONS

Mini Substations: 63 total

• Year 1: 12 substations
• Year 2: 24 total (+12)
• Year 3: 36 total (+12)
• Year 4: 63 total (+10)
• Cost: $650K each = $29.9M at full deployment

Mental Health Crisis Teams: 10 mobile units

• Social worker + officer pairs
• 24/7 coverage
• Cost: $7M annually

Community Detectives: 12 positions

• Focus on PREVENTION, not just investigation
• Build relationships with youth, schools, community
• Cost: $3.6M

School Zone Safety: 30 schools with automated cameras

• Protect kids, slow traffic
• Cost: $5M

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COMMUNITY INVESTMENT PROGRAMS

Youth Development: $55M

• After-school programs (3pm-7pm): $15M
• Summer jobs (3,000 positions): $12M
• Mentorship & life skills: $8M
• Gang intervention: $10M
• Athletics & recreation: $7M

Wellness Centers: $45M (18 centers)

• 4 nurses, 2 social workers, 2 mental health counselors per center
• Primary care, mental health, addiction treatment
• 5,000 sq ft community hubs
• Strategically located in underserved areas

Fire Prevention Centers: 15 locations

• Free home inspections
• Smoke detector installations
• Youth fire safety education
• Cost: $18M (phased deployment)

Parks & Recreation: $45M

• 18 major community centers
• Enhanced programming
• Coordinated with youth & wellness programs

Libraries: $27.8M

• Extended hours in underserved areas
• Community resource hubs maintained

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STAFFING & EMPLOYMENT

No layoffs. No cuts to essential services.

✅ All current city employees keep their jobs
✅ Reassignments to better positions
✅ New jobs created in wellness centers, youth programs
✅ All union contracts honored
✅ Training provided for new roles

New positions created:

• Wellness center staff: ~180 positions
• Youth program workers: ~200 positions
• Community facilitators: ~25 positions
• Total new jobs: 400+

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IMPLEMENTATION TIMELINE

FIRST 100 DAYS:

• Launch first 12 mini substations
• Open 6 wellness centers
• Start participatory budgeting
• Deploy mental health crisis teams
• Expand youth programs to all districts

YEAR 1 TARGETS:

• 12 substations operational
• 6 wellness centers serving communities
• 3,000 youth in summer jobs
• Participatory budgeting first cycle complete
• Crime data showing early trends

YEARS 2-4:

• Steady expansion to 63 substations, 18 wellness centers
• Programs at full capacity
• Measurable outcomes in crime, health, community satisfaction
• Model for other cities

4-YEAR GOAL: 35% crime reduction

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THE EVIDENCE (IT WORKS IN 50+ CITIES)

Community Policing (Mini Substations):

• Chicago, New York, LA, Seattle, Baltimore all use this model
• 20-30% average crime reduction
• 35% increase in community trust

Community Wellness Centers:

• Proven in cities nationwide
• 35% reduction in ER visits
• 25% reduction in chronic disease
• $5.60 ROI for every $1 spent

Youth Employment Programs:

• 35% reduction in violent crime among participants
• 40% improvement in school attendance
• Long-term earnings increase of 25%

Participatory Budgeting:

• 3,000+ cities on 6 continents
• Paris, New York, Chicago, hundreds more
• Increases civic participation 50%
• Reduces corruption, improves outcomes

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TOP 10 VOTER QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

1. Where does the money come from?
Reallocation within the same $1.2B budget. No new taxes.

2. Is this “defunding the police”?
No. Police budget stays the same ($245.9M). We’re deploying officers smarter – IN neighborhoods, not just responding to 911.

3. Will this raise my taxes?
No. Same total budget as the current approved plan.

4. What about violent crime?
Full police response maintained + prevention through community presence and youth programs. Evidence shows 35% reduction over 4 years.

5. Has this worked anywhere else?
Yes. 50+ cities use similar models with proven crime reductions and better community trust.

6. What happens to current city employees?
No layoffs. Reassignments to new positions. All union contracts honored. 400+ new jobs created.

7. When will we see results?
Early indicators in Year 1. Significant measurable outcomes by Year 2-3. Full transformation by Year 4.

8. What about potholes/infrastructure?
Infrastructure budget maintained at $241M. Same level of service.

9. Can we afford this?
Yes. Budget is balanced, fully funded. Actually saves money long-term through prevention vs. crisis response.

10. Why should I trust this?
Not promises – evidence. 50+ cities prove it works. Every dollar accounted for. Transparent implementation.

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THREE STORIES TO SHARE

MARIA – Mental Health Crisis

• Current: 911 → Police → ER → No follow-up → Crisis repeats
• Under Biggers: Crisis hotline → Mental health team → Wellness center → Ongoing treatment → Crisis resolved
• Result: Maria gets help, not handcuffs

JAMES – At-Risk Youth

• Current: After school → Hanging out → Trouble → Juvenile system
• Under Biggers: After-school program → Mentoring → Summer job → Life skills → College/career
• Result: James thrives instead of just survives

YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD – Safety

• Current: Distant precinct → Car patrols → Anonymous officers
• Under Biggers: Mini substation → Walking patrols → Officers know residents by name
• Result: Prevention, trust, community

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SOUND BITES FOR SOCIAL MEDIA

✅ “Same budget. Smarter priorities. Better Louisville.”

✅ “63 mini substations. 18 wellness centers. 0 new taxes.”

✅ “the current administration spends $63M on jail. I spend $27M on jail, $36M on prevention.”

✅ “Evidence-based, not politics-based. Proven in 50+ cities.”

✅ “Your tax dollars. Your voice. Participatory budgeting.”

✅ “Police in neighborhoods, not just in cars. Prevention, not just response.”

✅ “Same total as the current budget. Completely different outcomes.”

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CONTACT & VOLUNTEER

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Email: info@rundaverun.org
Social Media: @DaveBiggers

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EVENTS: Check website for town halls, canvassing opportunities

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REMEMBER THE MESSAGE

Same Money. Different Louisville. Better Results.

This isn’t radical – it’s proven.
This isn’t expensive – it’s the same total.
This isn’t risky – it’s evidence-based.

Louisville deserves better. Louisville deserves this budget.

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