City
Louisville Metro Council
District 5
- 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.
Public safety
Ray "Sir Friendly" BarkerNo party listed
- Pledges better communication between residents and police
Donna Lyvette PurvisNo party listed
- Supports rebuilding neighborhood block watch programs
- Sponsored the "SAFE Law" ordinance on police department policiesIn office
Housing
Ray "Sir Friendly" BarkerNo party listed
No documented position found.
Donna Lyvette PurvisNo party listed
- Sponsored stricter standards for transitional sober housingIn office
Economy & jobs
Ray "Sir Friendly" BarkerNo party listed
- Proposes initiatives to revitalize and rebrand West Louisville
Donna Lyvette PurvisNo party listed
No documented position found.
Roads & infrastructure
Ray "Sir Friendly" BarkerNo party listed
- Proposes a Highway 264 ramp at 34th and Broadway
Donna Lyvette PurvisNo party listed
No documented position found.
Environment & parks
Ray "Sir Friendly" BarkerNo party listed
No documented position found.
Donna Lyvette PurvisNo party listed
- Supports more surveillance cameras to catch illegal dumping
Health & human services
Ray "Sir Friendly" BarkerNo party listed
- Proposes programs for mental illness and homelessness
Donna Lyvette PurvisNo 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; 6 issues covered in this race.