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Louisville Metro Council District 21 · Nov 3, 2026

Lonnie Joseph

Candidate for Metro Council District 21

25 candidates · 13 seats5 sourced positions

Lonnie Joseph is running for Louisville Metro Council District 21 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Betsy Ruhe.

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Manufacturing manager and president of the Wilder Park Neighborhood Association. He also serves as president of the LMPD 4th Division police advisory board.

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www.lonniejoseph.com

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Where Lonnie Joseph stands: positions on the record

Public safety1 sourced position

  • Named safety as the district's biggest issue and said he is working to establish neighborhood block watches in Wilder Park.

    “Safety is the biggest issue facing my district at this time.”

    Own statementCourier Journal · Apr 16, 2026

Police & courts1 sourced position

  • Would prioritize giving authority back to the police department and holding judges accountable for their decisions.

    “I think giving back the authority to the Police Department is a high priority and holding judges accountable based on the decisions they make.”

    Own statementCourier Journal · Apr 16, 2026

Youth crime1 sourced position

  • Wants more accountability on the juvenile crime rate.

    “I also would like to see more accountability with our juvenile crime rate.”

    Own statementCourier Journal · Apr 16, 2026

Budget1 sourced position

  • Would make public safety in neighborhoods and schools his top budget priority, along with infrastructure, jobs and housing affordability.

    “Public Safety in all of the neighborhoods and the schools would be my top priority, along with infrastructure, jobs, and housing affordability”

    Own statementCourier Journal · Apr 16, 2026

Spending1 sourced position

  • Would advocate for spending less on government.

    “I think spending less on government would be a big thing I would advocate on.”

    Own statementCourier Journal · Apr 16, 2026

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