What is Metro Council?

The Louisville Metro Council is the legislative branch of the consolidated city-county government in Louisville, Kentucky (known as Louisville Metro). It was created in 2003 when the city of Louisville and Jefferson County merged. The Metro Council is responsible for passing laws, setting budgets, and overseeing policies that affect the local government and residents of the city. It plays a critical role in shaping the city's direction on issues such as public safety, housing, transportation, and economic development.

The Council is composed of 26 members, each representing a specific district within Louisville Metro. Members are elected to four-year terms, and the Council is led by a president, who is chosen by the council members annually. 

What is a Metro Council Meeting?

Metro Council meetings are meetings of all 26 Council Members to consider and vote on legislation, resolutions, budgets, and policies. These meetings are open to the public.

They are typically held twice a month on Thursday nights, however, this schedule does have breaks. See the Metro Council calendar for exact dates.

There is an opportunity in each meeting for Council Members to recognize citizens with proclamations for their service and/or good deeds.

There is also an opportunity for citizens to address the Council. There is a limit of ten citizen addresses speaking to the Council for three minutes each. There is also a limit of three speakers on any given topic. To sign up to speak, click here.