Louisville Metro Council District 5 · Nov 3, 2026

Ray “Sir Friendly” Barker

Candidate for Metro Council District 5

25 candidates · 13 seats6 sourced positions

Ray “Sir Friendly” Barker is running for Louisville Metro Council District 5 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Donna Lyvette Purvis.

Voter registration deadline · Mon, Oct 5, 2026

Today

Retired Louisville police officer with 20 years of service and a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. He founded the after-school program Sir Friendly C Inc.

Where Ray “Sir Friendly” Barker stands: positions on the record

Housing2 sourced positions

Would propose some form of rent control for Louisville.
“If we implement rent control in our city we will see neighborhood stabilization, reduction of crime, reduced strain on social service agencies, and reduced homelessness.”
Own statementCourier Journal · Apr 16, 2026
Would change the Affordable Housing Trust Fund so a large percentage goes toward home ownership and the rest toward income-based rental development.
“Having a trust fund that gives money to developers to build apartments that are not affordable to the average citizen is questionable at best.”
Own statementCourier Journal · Apr 16, 2026

Budget1 sourced position

Would advocate more money for social services and nonprofits, naming food, rental, utility and prescription drug assistance.
“I will advocate for more money for social services and nonprofits that provide needed services.”
Own statementCourier Journal · Apr 16, 2026

Public safety1 sourced position

Lists reducing crime in District 5, programs for mentally ill residents and homelessness, and better communication between the community and police.
Own statementRay Barker Metro Council (campaign site)

Development1 sourced position

Proposes an on/off ramp at 34th and Broadway connected to Highway 264 to open up West Broadway for economic development.
Own statementRay Barker Metro Council (campaign site)

Taxes1 sourced position

Would seek a full annual accounting of what Metro collects in the Urban Service Tax and how it is spent.
“I will work with my colleagues to offer a full accounting annually on what Metro receives in the Urban Service Tax”
Own statementCourier Journal · Apr 16, 2026

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