City
Louisville Metro Council
District 17
- 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.
Taxes & budget
Nancy-Lynne WaltersNo party listed
No documented position found.
Markus WinklerNo party listed
- Sponsored zoning rules for owners with unpaid Metro taxesIn office
Public safety
Nancy-Lynne WaltersNo party listed
- Supports fully staffing the Louisville Metro Police Department
Markus WinklerNo party listed
- Supports police-community partnerships and prevention programs
Housing
Nancy-Lynne WaltersNo party listed
No documented position found.
Markus WinklerNo party listed
- Supports development decisions shaped by neighborhood input
Economy & jobs
Nancy-Lynne WaltersNo party listed
- Supports streamlining permits and cutting business red tape
Markus WinklerNo party listed
No documented position found.
Roads & infrastructure
Nancy-Lynne WaltersNo party listed
- Supports better-maintained roads, sidewalks and city facilities
Markus WinklerNo party listed
- Supports investing in roads, sidewalks, parks and public spaces
Environment & parks
Nancy-Lynne WaltersNo party listed
No documented position found.
Markus WinklerNo party listed
- Voted for the six-month moratorium on new data centersIn office
Courts & justice
Nancy-Lynne WaltersNo party listed
- Supports establishing a functioning juvenile detention center
Markus WinklerNo party listed
No documented position found.
Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 7 issues covered in this race.