The Appropriations Committee of the Louisville Metro Council met on July 22, 2026, at 3:00 PM in Council Chambers and virtually. Chair Jonathan Joseph (R-12) presided. A quorum was present with 6 members (Joseph, Shanklin, Herndon, Lyninger, Seum Jr., Winkler) and Vice Chair Parker excused. The committee reviewed 17 funding appropriations from Neighborhood Development Funds (NDF) and Capital Infrastructure Funds (CIF), approving all but one item. Several ordinances were advanced to the Metro Council consent calendar or old business for the July 30, 2026 meeting.
No public testimony was given. Only council members and legislative assistants spoke on behalf of the appropriations.
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