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Paula McCraney
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Biography
Paula McCraney has served on the Louisville Metro Council, representing District 7, since 2019. She previously held leadership roles including president pro tempore and Majority Caucus chairwoman, and in January 2025, she changed her party affiliation to independent. McCraney's professional background includes work as a management and strategic planning consultant, and she is also an entrepreneur.
Top Priorities
- Public Safety: Focus on community policing, crime prevention, youth programs, and supporting mental health responders.
- Housing: Addressing the shortage of affordable housing, funding supportive housing, and expanding services for people experiencing homelessness.
- Infrastructure and Economic Development: Improving roads, traffic, and drainage, alongside promoting smart economic development and supporting small businesses.