Louisville Metro’s annual budget exceeds $1.2 billion. That’s your money – and you deserve to know exactly how it’s being spent and how it could be spent better.
Current Budget Reality
The 2025-2026 Louisville Metro budget allocates funds across dozens of departments. The largest chunks go to:
- Public Safety (LMPD, Fire, EMS) – The largest single allocation
- Public Works – Roads, infrastructure, sanitation
- Health and Community Services – Social programs, health department
- Economic Development – Business incentives, job creation programs
My $81M Budget Enhancement Plan
Within the existing budget framework, I’ve identified $81 million in strategic investments that will transform Louisville:
Budget Breakdown
- $77.4M – Public Safety (Mini Substations, Community Policing)
- $185M – Community Programs (Wellness Centers, Youth Services)
- $75M – Environmental Justice (Air Quality, Green Infrastructure)
- $25M – Affordable Housing Expansion
Transparency Is Non-Negotiable
Every dollar of city spending should be trackable by any resident. That’s why my administration will:
- Launch a real-time budget dashboard at Budget.Louisville.gov
- Publish quarterly spending reports in plain language
- Hold public budget hearings in every council district
- Implement $15M in participatory budgeting – letting YOU decide how funds are spent
Review the Actual Budget
Don’t take my word for it – review the official Louisville Metro budget documents yourself: