Louisville Metro Council District 11 · Nov 3, 2026
Kevin Kramer
Candidate for Metro Council District 11 (incumbent)
Kevin Kramer, the incumbent, is running for Louisville Metro Council District 11 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Melina Hettiaratchi.
Voter registration deadline · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayA retired teacher who taught for 36 years, the last 28 at Mercy Academy. He has served on Metro Council since the inaugural council elected in 2002, chairs its Budget Committee, and was elected President of the National League of Cities in November 2025.
Where Kevin Kramer 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
Budget2 sourced positions
Voted yes on the fiscal year 2026-2027 operating budget (passed 22-3, June 2026).
Council voteLouisville Metro Council · Jun 25, 2026
as reported by LPM
As Budget Committee chair, said the $1.1 billion budget approved in June 2026 combined the priorities of council members and the mayor.
“There are 26 members on this council, all of whom have ideas about what we should, as a government, be doing”
Own statementLPM · 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
Roads1 sourced position
as reported by Ballotpedia
At a 2014 debate, said Louisville roads were in desperate need of repair after years of deferred maintenance.
“We have roads that are in desperate need of repair.”
Forum answerBallotpedia
Minimum wage1 sourced position
as reported by Ballotpedia
At a 2014 debate, opposed a Louisville-only minimum wage, saying it would not play well when trying to attract companies to the city.
“If you’re the only city east of the Rocky Mountains that’s considered a minimum wage for your city, that doesn’t play well when say you want a company to move into town.”
Forum answerBallotpedia
Past candidacy1 sourced position
Ran for Louisville Metro Council District 11 in 2022 as a Republican candidate (won).
Own statementJefferson County Clerk · Nov 8, 2022
What Kevin Kramer said vs. how Kevin Kramer voted
Budget
In their words
As Budget Committee chair, said the $1.1 billion budget approved in June 2026 combined the priorities of council members and the mayor.
Jun 25, 2026 ·as reported by LPM ·LPM · Jun 25, 2026
On the record
Voted yes on the fiscal year 2026-2027 operating budget (passed 22-3, June 2026).
Jun 25, 2026 ·Louisville Metro Council · Jun 25, 2026
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