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Louisville Metro Council · District 11

Kevin Kramer

Candidate for Louisville Metro Council, District 11

No party listedIncumbent

Background

Occupation
Louisville Metro Council member (District 11)

Has represented District 11 on the Louisville Metro Council since the council was formed in 2003, and chairs its Budget Committee.

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Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Sponsored the 2026-27 Metro operating budget ordinanceIn office

    Ordinance O-175-26, as amended by the council and passed June 25, 2026.

    O-175-26: Fiscal year 2026-2027 operating budget ordinance

    Government record · Louisville Metro Council (Legistar) · louisville.legistar.com

    “AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT”
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  • Co-led budget amendments cutting about $6 million in borrowingIn office

    As Budget Committee chair he negotiated the council's 2026-27 amendments, which trimmed debt-funded capital spending (including the Affordable Housing Trust Fund, from $15 million to $10 million) and added park maintenance and $3 million for housing programs.

    Louisville officials approve $1.1 billion budget with investments in parks, roads and housing

    News coverage · Louisville Public Media (LPM News) · Jun 25, 2026 · lpm.org

    “The changes were the result of negotiations between the Budget Committee chair and vice-chair, as well as the heads of the Democratic and Republican Caucuses. … The changes reduced spending on the capital budget – which the city funds by taking on debt – by about $6 million.”
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Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Kevin Kramer on them.

  • EducationNo documented position found.
  • Health & human servicesNo documented position found.
  • Government & transparencyNo documented position found.

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