Louisville Metro Council District 25 · Nov 3, 2026
Khalil “Charlie” Batshon
Candidate for Metro Council District 25 (incumbent)
Khalil “Charlie” Batshon, the incumbent, is running for Louisville Metro Council District 25 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, unopposed.
Voter registration deadline · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayMetro Council member for District 25 since January 2023 and chair of the Parks & Sustainability Committee. Owner and operator of Khalil's Restaurant, Bar, and Catering on Dixie Highway since 2012.
- Campaign website
- khalilforcouncil.com
Where Khalil “Charlie” Batshon 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 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
Says he has focused on public safety, advocating for policies that give law enforcement the tools and support they need.
“advocating for policies that give law enforcement the tools and support they need to keep our neighborhoods safe.”
Own statementKhalil Batshon campaign site
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
Economic development1 sourced position
Lists establishing a $3 million South End Development Fund, including $1 million to attract anchor restaurants on Dixie Highway.
“Established a $3 million South End Development Fund, including $1 million dedicated specifically to attracting anchor restaurants along Dixie Highway.”
Own statementKhalil Batshon campaign site
Housing & zoning1 sourced position
Lists restricting transitional housing from single-family neighborhoods and R5a/R5b zoning districts.
“Successfully restricted transitional housing from single-family neighborhoods and R5a/R5b zoning districts, protecting neighborhood integrity.”
Own statementKhalil Batshon campaign site
Recovery residences1 sourced position
Lists starting stronger oversight policies for recovery residences.
“Initiated stronger oversight policies for recovery residences to hold accountable operators exploiting vulnerable residents.”
Own statementKhalil Batshon campaign site
Predatory lending1 sourced position
Lists enacting stronger zoning laws to curb predatory lending practices.
“Enacted stronger zoning laws to curb predatory lending practices, protecting residents from financial harm.”
Own statementKhalil Batshon campaign site
First responders1 sourced position
Lists securing $6 million toward land and planning for a Metro-owned first responders training facility in Southwest Louisville.
Own statementKhalil Batshon campaign site
Past candidacy1 sourced position
Ran for Louisville Metro Council District 25 in 2022 as a Republican candidate (won).
Own statementJefferson County Clerk · Nov 8, 2022
What Khalil “Charlie” Batshon said vs. how Khalil “Charlie” Batshon voted
Public safety
In their words
Says he has focused on public safety, advocating for policies that give law enforcement the tools and support they need.
On the record
Voted yes on the ordinance on criminal activity nuisances and in-person security at late-night businesses (passed 20-2, July 2026).
Jul 30, 2026 ·Louisville Metro Council · Jul 30, 2026
Also running for Metro Council District 25
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