Louisville Metro Council District 7 · Nov 3, 2026
Paula McCraney
Candidate for Metro Council District 7 (incumbent)
Paula McCraney, the incumbent, is running for Louisville Metro Council District 7 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Catherine “Cat” Timmerman.
Voter registration deadline · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayHas represented District 7 on Metro Council since winning election in 2018. A former banker who owns P Mc & Associates, a management consulting firm; she served as Council President Pro-Tem and Majority Caucus Chair in 2023 and 2024.
- Campaign website
- reelectmccraney.com
Where Paula McCraney stands: positions on the record
Data centers2 sourced positions
Voted yes 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
Praised the council Planning & Zoning Committee's approval of a 180-day moratorium on new hyperscale data centers, saying it allows time to update the Land Development Code.
“This moratorium is not about opposing technology or innovation. To the contrary, it is about responsible governance.”
Own statementLouisvilleKY.gov · Aug 4, 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
Her campaign site lists paying LMPD and first responders competitive wages, filling police vacancies, and investing in Cure Violence and Group Violence Intervention.
“Pay LMPD and all first responders competitive wages”
Own statementBallotpedia
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
Budget and taxes1 sourced position
Lists fiscally responsible budgets with no new taxes among her top legislative priorities.
“Ensuring Fiscally Responsible Budgets - No New Taxes”
Own statementBallotpedia
Housing1 sourced position
Says she secured $40 million for the Affordable Housing Trust Fund and $32 million for permanent supportive housing, and that people experiencing homelessness need services, not just enforcement.
“People experiencing homelessness need services, not just enforcement”
Own statementRe-elect Dr. Paula McCraney
Roads1 sourced position
Lists widening Herr Lane, improving traffic flow on Westport Road, and funding road, sidewalk and signage improvements among her priorities.
“Widening Herr Lane and Expanding Turn Lanes on Herr Lane”
Own statementBallotpedia
Past candidacy1 sourced position
Ran for Louisville Metro Council District 7 in 2022 as a Democratic candidate (won).
Own statementJefferson County Clerk · Nov 8, 2022
What Paula McCraney said vs. how Paula McCraney voted
Public safety
In their words
Her campaign site lists paying LMPD and first responders competitive wages, filling police vacancies, and investing in Cure Violence and Group Violence Intervention.
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
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