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Louisville Metro Council District 23 · Nov 3, 2026

Jeff Hudson

Candidate for Metro Council District 23 (incumbent)

25 candidates · 13 seats12 sourced positions

Jeff Hudson, the incumbent, is running for Louisville Metro Council District 23 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Ainsley Jones.

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Metro Council member for District 23 since 2023 and chair of the Public Works Committee. A Realtor and former mechanical engineer and program manager at GE Appliances.

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www.hudson4council.com

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Where Jeff Hudson stands: positions on the record

Data centers1 sourced position
Safe Haven Law1 sourced position
Budget1 sourced position
Public safety2 sourced positions

  • 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

  • Cites starting a jiu-jitsu training program for LMPD officers and introducing an anti-human trafficking ordinance.

    “I introduced the Anti-Human Trafficking Ordinance that will literally save hundreds of lives with implementation starting this year.”

    Own statementCourier Journal · Apr 16, 2026

LG&E gas franchise1 sourced position
Police1 sourced position

  • Campaign site supports more officers in neighborhoods and better pay to keep officers on duty.

    “Support more officers in our neighborhoods and better pay to keep our officers on duty.”

    Own statementBallotpedia

Taxes1 sourced position

  • Campaign site says he opposes new taxes when Metro Government could be more efficient.

    “Opposes new taxes when there is room for a more efficent Metro Government.”

    Own statementBallotpedia

Procurement1 sourced position

  • Wants to streamline Metro procurement, saying contractors inflate quotes because the process is onerous.

    “It is ridiculous that a Metro Parks Bathroom should cost over $500,000.”

    Own statementCourier Journal · Apr 16, 2026

Government accountability1 sourced position

  • Said Metro hiring and procurement lack transparency and called for a full, independent audit of those departments.

    “I would like to see a full and independent audit of these departments conducted.”

    Own statementCourier Journal · Apr 16, 2026

Roads1 sourced position

  • Says long-stalled District 23 road projects, including the Beulah Church Road widening, began during his term.

    “Projects like the Beulah Church Rd widening, Fegenbush Ln/Beulah Church Rd Intersection, Cooper Chapel Rd Connector, Hall Place Blvd, Cedar Creek Rd, have all begun during the 3 years since I took office.”

    Own statementCourier Journal · Apr 16, 2026

Past candidacy1 sourced position

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