Louisville Metro Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Craig Greenberg
Candidate for Metro Mayor (incumbent)
Craig Greenberg, the incumbent, is running for mayor of Louisville in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Shameka L. Parrish-Wright.
Voter registration deadline · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayMayor of Louisville since January 2023. Before taking office he was an attorney who helped launch and lead 21c Museum Hotels, and he is a co-owner of Ohio Valley Wrestling.
- Endorsed by
- Gov. Andy Beshear, Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman, Rep. Morgan McGarvey, the Greater Louisville Central Labor Council and more than 20 local labor unions; named a “Gun Sense Candidate” by Moms Demand Action; and others. Ballotpedia
- Campaign website
- www.greenbergformayor.com
Where Craig Greenberg stands: positions on the record
Data centers2 sourced positions
Said he proposed a ban on hyperscale data centers in Jefferson County plus strict regulations to protect ratepayers and neighborhoods, and urged Metro Council to pass them.
“I came out very clear. I proposed a ban on hyperscale data centers in Jefferson County.”
Forum answerWDRB/WAVE · Oct 1, 2026
His administration proposed data center zoning rules that would ban hyperscale data centers larger than half a million square feet from being built in Jefferson County.
Own statementLPM · Aug 13, 2026
Police budget1 sourced position
His FY2027 budget proposal raised the LMPD budget about 6%, from $246 million to $260 million, mostly for raises and salaries.
Own statementLPM · Apr 23, 2026
Public safety1 sourced position
Said LMPD needs over 200 more officers to be fully authorized and that officers should be the best paid; pledged to keep supporting LMPD.
“I think it’s important that we continue to support LMPD. Right now, we need over 200 more officers to become a fully authorized force.”
Forum answerWDRB/WAVE · Oct 1, 2026
Housing1 sourced position
Proposed $15 million for the Affordable Housing Trust Fund in his FY2027 budget, which LPM said would be the largest annual contribution in the fund’s history.
Own statementLPM · Apr 23, 2026
Immigration1 sourced position
In July 2025 he changed city policy so the jail holds people accused of crimes for 48 hours beyond release on federal immigration detainers, after a U.S. Justice Department letter.
“I have been assured by the U.S. Department of Justice that, if we reinstate the 48-hour detainers for inmates who’ve been arrested for crimes, Louisville will be taken off the federal sanctuary city list,”
Own statementLPM · Jul 22, 2025
Homelessness1 sourced position
Said the city reduced homelessness by 20% in one year and that the city is building more affordable housing.
“We’ve reduced homelessness by 20% in just one year, and we’re building more affordable housing so more families have a safe, quality foundation for life.”
Forum answerSpectrum News 1 · Sep 30, 2026
Youth violence1 sourced position
Pointed to youth programs at libraries, community centers, partner groups and the Office of Violence Prevention, and said the city will keep supporting youth.
“We are going to continue to support our youth in many ways.”
Forum answerWDRB/WAVE · Oct 1, 2026
Past candidacy1 sourced position
Ran for Mayor of Louisville in 2022 as a Democratic candidate (won).
Own statementJefferson County Clerk · Nov 8, 2022
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