Lisa4LouKY Issues

Issues

Louisville doesn’t need more studies—it needs real solutions. Dr. Lisa M. Holliday Harris is running to fix what matters most.

Every department, every dollar, and every decision must demonstrate measurable impact at the neighborhood level.

Public Safety

We will restore safety by investing in people, not just policing—deploying community-based Safety Hubs and mentorship programs to prevent crime before it starts.

Executive Actions (Day 1–30)

  • Issue Executive Order creating the Neighborhood Safety Cabinet (LMPD, Public Health, Parks, Community Services)
  • Reprogram discretionary funds within Public Safety budget toward community-based interventions
  • Direct LMPD to establish geographic beat accountability metrics

Budget Authority

  • Submit amended budget reallocating funds from surveillance/consulting to:
    • Community Safety Hubs
    • Recruitment incentives for local officers
  • Utilize Capital Infrastructure Fund (CIF) for neighborhood-based safety facilities

Legislative Actions

  • Introduce ordinance enabling stipended community safety personnel (civilian roles compliant with KRS)
  • Establish reporting requirements to Metro Council Public Safety Committee

Departments Engaged

  • LMPD
  • Office of Safe & Healthy Neighborhoods
  • Parks & Recreation

Housing & Families

Nearly 4,000 children lack stable housing. Lisa’s 4:00 PM Promise ensures every child has a safe place to go—fast.

Executive Actions (Day 1–15)

  • Declare a Housing State of Emergency under mayoral authority
  • Direct Louisville Metro Housing & Community Development and Landbank Authority to:
    • Identify all vacant, city-controlled properties
    • Initiate expedited disposition protocols

Administrative Mechanism

  • Implement 90-day adaptive reuse protocol via emergency procurement authority
  • Assign interdepartmental task force (Codes, Inspections, Legal)

Budget Authority

  • Redirect housing-related discretionary and federal pass-through funds (HOME, CDBG)
  • Create Family Stabilization line item in budget amendment

Legislative Actions

  • Introduce ordinance to:
    • Expand Landbank authority for rapid conveyance
    • Establish performance requirements for housing funds

Departments Engaged

  • Develop Louisville
  • Louisville Metro Housing Authority (LMHA)
  • Codes & Regulations

Economic Growth

Small businesses are being choked by red tape. The Rowan Street Rule will cut fees and guarantee faster permits so our neighborhoods can thrive.

Executive Actions (Day 1–45)

  • Issue Administrative Regulation establishing:
    • 60-Day Permit Guarantee (tracked through Codes & Develop Louisville)
  • Direct all permitting departments to adopt unified digital workflow system

Budget Authority

  • Reallocate economic development incentives toward:
    • Neighborhood-based micro-grants
    • Small business technical assistance

Legislative Actions

  • Introduce Rowan Street Rule Ordinance:
    • Temporary fee waivers for qualifying small businesses
    • Regulatory offset requirements

Regulatory Authority

  • Utilize mayoral oversight of Codes & Regulations to:
    • Streamline inspections
    • Reduce redundant approvals

Departments Engaged

  • Develop Louisville
  • Codes & Regulations
  • Office of Economic Development

Accountable Government

Your tax dollars should deliver results. Lisa will audit spending, eliminate waste, and ensure every dollar serves the people—not bureaucracy.

Executive Actions (Day 1)

  • Issue Executive Order initiating a Zero-Based Budget Review
  • Establish Mayor’s Office of Performance & Accountability

Administrative Mechanism

  • Require all departments to:
    • Submit outcome-based budget justifications
    • Publish quarterly performance metrics

Budget Authority

  • Tie departmental funding to:
    • Measurable service delivery outcomes
    • District-level equity benchmarks

Legislative Actions

  • Introduce ordinance creating:
    • Public Transparency Dashboard
    • Enhanced Inspector General authority

Departments Engaged

  • Office of Management & Budget (OMB)
  • Internal Audit
  • Metro Technology Services

Infrastructure & Transit

From potholes to broken transit, basic services are failing. We will prioritize roads, fix transit gaps, and invest where need is greatest.

Executive Actions (Day 1–60)

  • Direct Public Works to initiate Citywide Infrastructure Equity Audit
  • Launch Pothole Response Initiative with district-level reporting

Transit Strategy

  • Coordinate with TARC (independent authority) through:
    • Intergovernmental agreements
    • Targeted subsidy programs for high-need routes

Budget Authority

  • Reprioritize Capital Infrastructure Fund (CIF):
    • Allocate based on need-based pavement index
  • Redirect discretionary funds toward:
    • Last-mile transit solutions

Legislative Actions

  • Introduce ordinance requiring:
    • Annual Infrastructure Equity Report
    • District-level capital allocation transparency

Departments Engaged

  • Public Works
  • Metro Planning & Design
  • TARC (coordination)

It’s time to fix Louisville—together.