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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Louisville public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
FY 2026-27 Operating Budget
The city's roughly $1.1 billion annual spending plan moved forward with amendments adding Rainy Day Fund money, home repair programs, housing finance agency startup funding, and dozens of neighborhood projects. The full council votes Thursday.
FY 2026-2027 Metro Budget
The next fiscal year's operating and capital budget ordinances, plus Louisville Tourism and TARC budgets, were introduced and sent to the Budget Committee — the decisions that set tax rates, services and construction projects for the year.
FY 2026-27 Capital Budget
The construction and infrastructure budget was amended to spread $2.6 million in capital infrastructure funds across districts and add projects for parks, sidewalks, traffic calming, and golf course improvements.
FY 2026-2027 Recommended Executive Budget
First readings of the operating and capital budget ordinances, plus Tourism and TARC budgets, set up the coming year's spending.