Louisville Metro Council District 1 · Nov 3, 2026
Tammy Hawkins
Candidate for Metro Council District 1 (incumbent)
Tammy Hawkins, the incumbent, is running for Louisville Metro Council District 1 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against JaRee Gardner.
Voter registration deadline · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayDistrict 1 Metro Council member since 2023, serving in 2026 as Majority Caucus Chair and President Pro-Tem. She is a business owner and previously worked ten years as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
- Campaign website
- www.tammyhawkinsfordistrict1.com
Where Tammy Hawkins stands: positions on the record
Data centers4 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
Questioned whether proposed data center rules would concentrate facilities in south and west Louisville, and asked how residents can give input before final decisions.
“We're asking if the regulations will result in a disproportionate concentration of facilities in south and in west Louisville”
Own statementLPM · Aug 13, 2026
Said her office is reviewing a proposed data center on Kramer Lane in District 1 and has serious concerns about another data center in her district.
“I am committed to the residents of District 1, and I will not allow District 1 residents to be caught off guard by decisions that could impact the quality of life.”
Own statementSpectrum News 1 · Aug 14, 2026
as reported by WHAS11
At the Planning and Zoning Committee, asked if there was a way to mimic Woodford County, which banned data centers completely.
“The recommendations coming over from the planning commission they acknowledged daycares, nurseries, but they never acknowledge community - the people that live near data centers”
Forum answerWHAS11
Safe Haven Law1 sourced position
Voted present 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 safety1 sourced position
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
LG&E gas franchise1 sourced position
Voted present 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
Past candidacy1 sourced position
Ran for Metro Council District 1 in 2022 as a Democratic candidate (won).
Own statementJefferson County Clerk
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