Metro Council Member, District 2· 2003-01-01 to 2029-01-01 (month-level start: 2003-01 per Legistar OfficeRecord (Metro Council); month-level end: 2029-01 per Legistar OfficeRecord term end the preceding Dec 31)

Barbara Shanklin

Louisville

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Term ending Jan 1, 2029.

Voice

Meetings spoken in: 12
Total speaking time: 24:05
Avg per meeting: 2:00
Segments: 419

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Top issues during term (1)(Housing)

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Accessory dwelling unit affordability conditions

Rent for the ADU will be capped at federal affordability limits for a two-bedroom in the 40229 ZIP code.

Decisions during term (8)

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tabledNov 3, 2026

Voting record (0)(Housing)

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Barbara Shanklin

Top issues during term (1)(Housing)

Accessory dwelling unit affordability conditions

Decisions during term (8)

Neighborhood Housing text amendment postponed (O-301-26, Case 26-LDC-0001)

Regular: Equity, Community Affairs, Housing, Health, and Education Committee - October 21, 2026

Reappointment of Larnelle Harris to the Housing Authority Board

Reappointment of Meredith Allard to the Housing Authority Board

Reappointment of John Rippy to the Housing Authority Board

2817 W 6th Street transitional housing citation upheld, fine discharged

26-LDC-0001 Neighborhood Housing text amendment — recommended approval

Case 26-LDC-0001 — Neighborhood Housing LDC Text Amendment continued to September 17

Voting record (0)(Housing)