Paula McCraney
Candidate for Louisville Metro Council, District 7
Background
- Occupation
- Louisville Metro Council member (District 7)
- Campaign website
- reelectmccraney.com
Louisville Metro Council member for District 7 since 2019 and council president pro tem in 2023-24. A former banker and business owner, she holds a doctorate in education from Spalding University.
Documented positions
Public safety
Supported funding for new LMPD headquarters and wellness center
ReportRe-elect Dr. Paula McCraney | Louisville Metro Council District 7Campaign website · Re-elect Paula McCraney Campaign · reelectmccraney.com
“Approved over $1M for a new LMPD headquarters and wellness center for first responders”
Housing
Supports protecting affordable housing and keeping families housed
ReportRe-elect Dr. Paula McCraney | Louisville Metro Council District 7Campaign website · Re-elect Paula McCraney Campaign · reelectmccraney.com
“Protecting affordable housing options and helping families stay in their homes.”
Roads & infrastructure
Secured funding for Westport Road and drainage improvements
ReportRe-elect Dr. Paula McCraney | Louisville Metro Council District 7Campaign website · Re-elect Paula McCraney Campaign · reelectmccraney.com
“Secured funding for Westport Road improvements, Herr Lane traffic studies, and drainage fixes across District 7.”
Government & transparency
Pledges scrutiny of how tax dollars are spent
ReportRe-elect Dr. Paula McCraney | Louisville Metro Council District 7Campaign website · Re-elect Paula McCraney Campaign · reelectmccraney.com
“Following the money, asking hard questions, and making sure tax dollars work for every neighborhood.”
All sources (5)
- Where Do I Vote / Sample Ballot: November 3, 2026 General Election official sample ballots by precinct (Jefferson County, KY)
Election filing · Jefferson County Clerk · jeffersoncountyclerk.org
- 2026 Jefferson County Candidate Filings (in general election ballot order; revised September 21, 2026)
Election filing · Jefferson County Clerk · jeffersoncountyclerk.org
- Metro Council: members and terms
Government record · Louisville Metro Council (Legistar) · louisville.legistar.com
- Louisville Republicans hope to gain Metro Council majority for the first time
News coverage · Louisville Public Media (LPM News) · Jan 22, 2026 · lpm.org
- Re-elect Dr. Paula McCraney | Louisville Metro Council District 7
Campaign website · Re-elect Paula McCraney Campaign · reelectmccraney.com
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