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On Tuesday, September 9th the twelve Republican members of the Metro Council held a press event to outline more than a dozen legislative and policy proposals for improving safety within Louisville Metro.
“While all of the measures below are very important, two of them are especially important to me:
1.) Having transparency of judge's release records is crucial! Many young criminals are being released too early, and they go right back to their life of violence, drug trafficking, and car thievery. The public needs to be able to have this information!
2.) It is important to me to eliminate street solicitation. It is unsafe, becoming more predatory and is unsightly for those visiting our city! “ - Councilwoman Marilyn Parker, District 18
Policies Addressed as part of the Safer Louisville Plan:
- Adding State police patrols on Jefferson County Interstate Roadways
- Eliminating streetside solicitation
- Funding a pilot program to place streetlights in 2 high crime areas.
- Cracking down on illegal ATV use
- Seeking a timely reopening of the Juvenile Justice Center
- Calling for the planning and development of a New Jail to improve worker and inmate safety.
- Funding programs to increase number of Traffic Feedback Signs, Flock Cameras and Real Time Video Cameras deployed within Metro.
- Supporting efforts to increase transparency and create a “scorecard” for better awareness on Judicial and Prosecutorial decisions especially involving violent criminals.
- Funding for construction of a new First Responder Training Facility
Minority Caucus Members also took a moment to recognize that September is Law Enforcement Appreciation Month. The special recognition was started in 2023 through a resolution establishing the month that was passed by a unanimous vote of the Louisville Metro Council.
“We owe so much to the officers who serve us and put their lives on the line to make our community safer. Law Enforcement Appreciation Month was established to help raise awareness by encouraging residents of businesses within Louisville Metro to take a moment to show their appreciation through acts of kindness and words of encouragement.” – Councilman Dan Seum, District 13
Progress on these policies will take time. We will keep you informed through this newsletter when possible. A complete copy of the policy proposals discussed as part of the Minority Caucus’ Safer Louisville Plan can be found at Learn more about the Safer Louisville Proposal
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