Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Louisville public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
4 issues in taxes budget with critical priority
FY 2026-27 Operating Budget
The council locked in next year's property tax rate. Your rate actually drops slightly — your bill goes up only because home values are up, and the total take is capped at a 4% increase by state law.
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 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 2026-2027 Recommended Executive Budget
First readings of the operating and capital budget ordinances, plus Tourism and TARC budgets, set up the coming year's spending.