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Louisville Metro Council

District 11

Vote for: 1
Term: 4 years
Candidates: 2
Election: Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The Metro Council is Louisville Metro's legislative body: it passes local ordinances and the budget. Each of its 26 members represents one district; the odd-numbered districts are elected in 2026.

Nonpartisan; elected by the district's voters.

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Melina Hettiaratchi

No party listed

Family law attorney

The gist

Pledges community input in budgeting and development decisions
Supports stronger school and child care support for families
Supports better access to mental health services and parks

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Pledges community input in budgeting and development decisions
Melina Hettiaratchi for Louisville Metro Council District 11
Campaign website · Kentucky with Melina Hettiaratchi · withmelina.com
“She’ll prioritize real community input in budgeting, development, and neighborhood decisions.”
Supports stronger school and child care support for families
Melina Hettiaratchi for Louisville Metro Council District 11
Campaign website · Kentucky with Melina Hettiaratchi · withmelina.com
“Melina will push for better resources, stronger school and childcare support, and systems that keep families from falling through the cracks.”
Supports better access to mental health services and parks
Melina Hettiaratchi for Louisville Metro Council District 11
Campaign website · Kentucky with Melina Hettiaratchi · withmelina.com
“Melina will work to improve access to mental health services, parks, walkability, and community wellness.”

Kevin Kramer

No party listedIncumbent

Louisville Metro Council member (District 11)

The gist

Sponsored the 2026-27 Metro operating budget ordinanceIn office
Co-led budget amendments cutting about $6 million in borrowingIn office

In office = from the candidate's own official statements or legislation as an officeholder, not their campaign.

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Sponsored the 2026-27 Metro operating budget ordinance
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”
Co-led budget amendments cutting about $6 million in borrowing
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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