Louisville Metro Council · Nov 3, 2026
Brent Ackerson
Metro Council member, District 26; Council PresidentLouisville Metro Council · Sep 10, 2026
Brent Ackerson (Metro Council member, District 26) is not on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot and will stay on the Louisville Metro Council after the election.
Louisville Metro Council member for District 26.
Where Brent Ackerson stands: positions on the record
Data centers1 sourced position
Voted no on extending the data center moratorium from 180 to 365 days (failed 10-15) and yes on the six-month moratorium (passed 24-1), August 2026.
Council voteLouisville Metro Council · Aug 13, 2026
Safe Haven Law1 sourced position
Voted no on the Safe Haven Law ordinance (failed 2-21, June 2026).
Council voteLouisville Metro Council · Jun 11, 2026
Budget1 sourced position
Voted yes on the fiscal year 2026-2027 operating budget (passed 22-3, June 2026).
Council voteLouisville Metro Council · Jun 25, 2026
Public safety1 sourced position
Voted yes on the ordinance on criminal activity nuisances and in-person security at late-night businesses (passed 20-2, July 2026).
Council voteLouisville Metro Council · Jul 30, 2026
LG&E gas franchise1 sourced position
Voted yes on renewing the gas franchise with Louisville Gas & Electric (passed 18-3, with 4 voting present, August 2026).
Council voteLouisville Metro Council · Aug 13, 2026
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