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Louisville Metro Council · District 5

Ray "Sir Friendly" Barker

Candidate for Louisville Metro Council, District 5

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Background

Occupation
Retired Louisville Metro Police officer
Campaign website
raybarkerformetrocouncil.com

A retired Louisville Metro Police officer, anti-violence advocate and U.S. Marine Corps veteran. He lost the 2022 primary for this seat to Donna Purvis.

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Documented positions

Public safety

  • Pledges better communication between residents and police

    Ray Barker Metro Council

    Campaign website · Ray Barker for Metro Council · raybarkerformetrocouncil.com

    “Bridge the lines of communication between the community and the police”
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Economy & jobs

  • Proposes initiatives to revitalize and rebrand West Louisville

    Ray Barker Metro Council

    Campaign website · Ray Barker for Metro Council · raybarkerformetrocouncil.com

    “Create new programs and initiatives to revitalize the community and strengthen the perception of West Louisville”
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Roads & infrastructure

  • Proposes a Highway 264 ramp at 34th and Broadway

    Ray Barker Metro Council

    Campaign website · Ray Barker for Metro Council · raybarkerformetrocouncil.com

    “Open up West Broadway by placing an On/Off ramp at 34th & Broadway (connected to Highway 264)”
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Health & human services

  • Proposes programs for mental illness and homelessness

    Ray Barker Metro Council

    Campaign website · Ray Barker for Metro Council · raybarkerformetrocouncil.com

    “Develop programs that cater to the mentally ill of our community … Develop programs to combat homelessness”
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Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Ray "Sir Friendly" Barker on them.

  • HousingNo documented position found.
  • Environment & parksNo documented position found.

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