Metro Council Member, District 16· 2017-01-01 to 2029-01-01 (month-level start: 2017-01 per Legistar OfficeRecord (Metro Council); month-level end: 2029-01 per Legistar OfficeRecord term end the preceding Dec 31)
Scott W. Reed
Louisville
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 16
- Total speaking time
- 21:20
- Avg per meeting
- 1:20
- Segments
- 368
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Top issues during term (20)(Business Jobs)
Massage Therapy Ordinance Backlash
Small massage businesses report over $6,000 a month in new compliance costs; one salon owner says she may drop massage services entirely.
Nonprofit Sector Economic Impact
Federal changes could shrink city tax revenue and force the city and nonprofits to backfill services.
Local Incentives for Block by Block (Mydatt Services)
Local incentives will go to a company now operating in over 200 cities.
Local incentives for Block by Block downtown jobs
Local incentives will go to a company now operating in over 200 cities.
TARC Board appointment
TARC's funding struggles could affect service levels riders depend on.
Medvantx, Inc. Local Incentives
The city would give up 1% of local occupational wage assessments on the new jobs as an incentive, in exchange for 122 new positions and $26.9 million in investment.
Workforce Development Update
$300,000 proposed for the SummerWorks program.
Downtown Development District update
Involves transfer of twelve publicly owned parcels and industrial revenue bond financing.
R.C. Bigelow local incentives
Local incentives are pledged under the state KBI framework; specific local cost not stated in the record.
Secondary Metals Recycling Law Update (O-173-26)
Modest compliance costs for scrap recyclers, who must capture more seller information and photos.
Downtown Management District 2027 budget
About $4.5 million, mostly from property assessments within the district plus metro, tourism and Humana contributions.
Local job incentives for KPFF, Inc.
Forgone local tax revenue in exchange for job creation commitments, amount not stated.
SummerWorks youth jobs underfunded
The city already puts about $1.3 million a year into SummerWorks; adding 100 kids would cost roughly $300,000 more.
Titan Refinancing at Airport Industrial Center
Over $4 million in private property improvements at the site, with potential expansion jobs still up for grabs.
Honorary street naming for Harry Johnson Jr.
The cost is just the honorary sign — no tax impact.
Internet exchange point proposal for Louisville
Supporters say a local exchange point would lower internet costs and attract tech research dollars; no direct city spending is proposed.
Riverport Authority state grant request
A $1,178,295 grant request with an unspecified local match if awarded.
Infant daycare proposed in St. Matthews
Group production and tourism economic impact
Over 600,000 room nights booked across 109 events, supporting hotel revenue and the assessment base.
Funding for new and expanded transportation services
Up to $3 million from district funds over 2027–2028.
Decisions during term (0)
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Voting record (0)(Business Jobs)
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