Mayor Greenberg provides update on highest priorities

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August 5, 2025

Mayor Greenberg provides update on highest priorities

In each of his highest priority areas, Mayor Greenberg is getting it done.

 

Today Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg provided an update on his highest priorities, highlighting projects and accomplishments that have created a safer, stronger, and healthier Louisville.

“Since day one my administration has worked hard every day to lay the groundwork that will make Louisville safer, stronger, and healthier,” said Mayor Greenberg. “Now, we’re seeing amazing progress, and there’s positive momentum that you can see and feel in every single neighborhood.”

Over the last two and a half years Mayor Greenberg has taken bold action to lead Louisville in a new direction, all while providing stability and leadership during historic emergency events like flooding and severe weather.

Improving Public Safety

Mayor Greenberg and Chief Paul Humphrey

Pictured: Mayor Greenberg and LMPD Cheif Paul Humphrey

 

The city has implemented a variety of proactive and collaborative efforts to improve public safety, Mayor Greenberg’s highest priority. Violent crime is down across the board, with shootings and homicides down more than 30% in 2025.  

“This progress doesn’t just happen,” said Mayor Greenberg. “It’s been the result of tireless collaboration and innovation.” 

Throughout his administration Mayor Greenberg has stepped up the city’s efforts to collaborate with local, state, and federal partners to crack down on violent crime, including the Prohibited Firearms Possessors initiative to prosecute repeat gun offenders more thoroughly, the Gun Violence Task Force to get violent felons off the streets, and Critical Infrastructure Task Force to crack down on copper wire theft.  

 

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A Stronger City and Economy 

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Pictured: Mayor Greenberg attends groundbreaking of Russell Neighborhood’s new Walnut Street Park.

 

Under Mayor Greenberg’s leadership, Louisville is a premier destination to do business. The city saw nearly 5,000 new jobs in 2024, the most in the seven years, including the opening of the first new hospital in West Louisville in over 150 years. The momentum has continued in 2025 including the announcement of GE Appliances’ $500 million expansion that will bring production to Louisville from China and create 800 new jobs. 

“So much goes into making our city and our economy stronger now and in the future,” said Mayor Greenberg. “We’re attracting new development and hosting world-class events while making investments in housing, childcare, workforce development, and more.” 

 

This progress comes after the city convened business leaders from throughout the community to create Growing Louisville Together, a comprehensive plan for economic development, resulting in the launch of the Louisville Economic Development Alliance. 

Healthier Communities and Public Spaces

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Pictured: Mayor Greenberg crossing the finish line at the Kentucky Derby Half Marathon.

 

Parks and libraries have been a major focus since the first day of Mayor Greenberg’s administration, including when the city directed $25 million to improve Louisville’s parks and libraries. 

“Public amenities like parks and libraries are an important part of a safe and healthy community,” said Mayor Greenberg. “We started improving these public spaces early in my administration, and now we’re seeing results.” 

The city has opened new parks like Alberta O. Jones and Nick Rodman Legacy Park, with the New Walnut Street Park on the way later in 2025. Renovations and improvements have been made at parks throughout the city, like Elliott Park, and in the first half of 2025 the city hosted more openings and ribbon cuttings at parks than in any six-month period in Louisville’s history.

Thanks to these investments the city has also made progress building, rebuilding, and re-opening Library branches throughout the community, including opening the renovated Parkland Library 30 years after its closure. 

 

To see a full list of the progress being made on Mayor Greenberg’s highest priorities, visit his updated website.

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