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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.

Catherine "Cat" Timmerman

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Public school teacher

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Paula McCraney

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Louisville Metro Council member (District 7)

The gist

  • Supported funding for new LMPD headquarters and wellness center
  • Supports protecting affordable housing and keeping families housed
  • Pledges scrutiny of how tax dollars are spent
  • Secured funding for Westport Road and drainage improvements
More about Paula
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  1. Supported funding for new LMPD headquarters and wellness center

    Re-elect Dr. Paula McCraney | Louisville Metro Council District 7

    Campaign website · Re-elect Paula McCraney Campaign · reelectmccraney.com

    “Approved over $1M for a new LMPD headquarters and wellness center for first responders”
  2. Supports protecting affordable housing and keeping families housed

    Re-elect Dr. Paula McCraney | Louisville Metro Council District 7

    Campaign website · Re-elect Paula McCraney Campaign · reelectmccraney.com

    “Protecting affordable housing options and helping families stay in their homes.”
  3. Pledges scrutiny of how tax dollars are spent

    Re-elect Dr. Paula McCraney | Louisville Metro Council District 7

    Campaign website · Re-elect Paula McCraney Campaign · reelectmccraney.com

    “Following the money, asking hard questions, and making sure tax dollars work for every neighborhood.”
  4. Secured funding for Westport Road and drainage improvements

    Re-elect Dr. Paula McCraney | Louisville Metro Council District 7

    Campaign website · Re-elect Paula McCraney Campaign · reelectmccraney.com

    “Secured funding for Westport Road improvements, Herr Lane traffic studies, and drainage fixes across District 7.”

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