Louisville Metro Council District 11 · Nov 3, 2026

Melina Hettiaratchi

Candidate for Metro Council District 11

25 candidates · 13 seats4 sourced positions

Melina Hettiaratchi is running for Louisville Metro Council District 11 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Kevin Kramer.

Voter registration deadline · Mon, Oct 5, 2026

Today

A family law attorney and former teacher. She co-chairs Mental Health Lou and the Louisville Bar Association’s Family Law Section.

Where Melina Hettiaratchi stands: positions on the record

Budget and development1 sourced position

Her campaign says she will prioritize community input in budgeting, development and neighborhood decisions.
“She’ll prioritize real community input in budgeting, development, and neighborhood decisions.”
Own statementMelina Hettiaratchi for Louisville Metro Council District 11 (campaign home page)

Families1 sourced position

Says too many families fall through the cracks, especially those connected to foster care and juvenile courts, and that the city needs leaders willing to fix those systems.
“I’m running for Metro Council because too many families are still falling through the cracks, especially those connected to our foster care and juvenile court systems.”
Own statementMelina Hettiaratchi for Louisville Metro Council District 11 (campaign home page)

Health and parks1 sourced position

Her campaign says she will work to improve access to mental health services, parks, walkability and community wellness.
“Melina will work to improve access to mental health services, parks, walkability, and community wellness.”
Own statementMelina Hettiaratchi for Louisville Metro Council District 11 (campaign home page)

Schools and childcare1 sourced position

Her campaign says she will push for better resources and stronger school and childcare support for families.
“Melina will push for better resources, stronger school and childcare support, and systems that keep families from falling through the cracks.”
Own statementMelina Hettiaratchi for Louisville Metro Council District 11 (campaign home page)

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