LegisGo
Sign In
Louisville Metro CouncilO-285-26Passed

This ordinance amends Louisville Metro Code Chapters 97 and 115 to expand and enhance the Louisville Metro Government's authority to ensure roadway safety and cleanliness. It includes technical corrections and was recommended for approval by the Public Safety Committee before passing. The legislation aims to improve public safety and maintenance standards on roadways within Louisville Metro.

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LOUISVILLE METRO CODE OF ORDINANCE CHAPTERS 97 AND 115 TO EXPAND AND ENHANCE THE ABILITY OF THE LOUISVILLE METRO GOVERNMENT TO ENSURE THE SAFETY AND CLEANLINESS OF ROADWAYS.

Introduced 9/21/2026Public Safety CommitteeOrdinance
→ Passed 10/15/2026

What it does

  • 1Amendments to Chapter 97 related to roadway safety enforcement
  • 2Amendments to Chapter 115 related to roadway cleanliness and maintenance
  • 3Technical corrections made to § 115.456

This ordinance amends Louisville Metro Code Chapters 97 and 115 to expand and enhance the Louisville Metro Government's authority to ensure roadway safety and cleanliness. It includes technical corrections and was recommended for approval by the Public Safety Committee before passing. The legislation aims to improve public safety and maintenance standards on roadways within Louisville Metro.

Affects
Louisville Metro GovernmentLouisville Metro Police DepartmentPublic Works Department

Activity timeline

4 of 4
  • Status changed
    Impact 50

    O-285-26: Consent Agenda → Passed

  • Status changed
    Impact 30

    O-285-26: Agenda Ready → Consent Agenda

  • Status changed
    Impact 30

    O-285-26: New Business → Agenda Ready

  • Action
    Impact 15

    O-285-26 introduced (Ordinance)

Legislative history

10/15/2026
Metro Council
[Clerk's Note: Technical corrections were made to this Ordinance in § 115.456.]
10/7/2026
Public Safety Committee
A motion was made by Committee Member Parrish-Wright, seconded by Committee Member Bratcher, that this Ordinance be recommended for approval. Wesley Sydnor, Public Works, gave a presentation (see attached). The following also spoke to this item: - Council Member Bast - Chair Seum - Committee Member Joseph - Vice Chair Hawkins - Corey Robinson, Louisville Metro Police Department - Committee Member Parrish-Wright - Robbie Howard, Jefferson County Attorney's Office - Committee Member Mulvey-Woolridge - Committee Member Ruhe - Deputy Mayor Nicole George, Mayor's Office The following requested to be a co-sponsor: - Committee Member Joseph - Committee Member Parrish-Wright - Committee Member Ruhe - Committee Member Reed - Vice Chair Hawkins - Committee Member Mulvey-Woolridge - Chair Seum The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to the Consent Calendar:
9/24/2026
Metro Council
Referred without comment

Share

Get alerts when O-285-26 changes

LegisGo tracks every amendment, substitute, and vote on Metro Council legislation. Free to sign up. Alerts are instant or in a daily digest.

How it works →

No credit card. Nashville Metro Council coverage is free during launch.