Metro Council - THIS IS CONSIDERED A SPECIAL MEETING, January 8, 2026
Approved: Election of Metro Council President, 21-5 (Ackerson-Ruiz)
What happened
On January 8, 2026, Louisville approved Election of Metro Council President (21-5).
The Louisville Metro Council held its organizational meeting for 2026, electing Brent Ackerson as Council President with 21 votes (Betsy Ruiz received 5 votes) and unanimously reappointing Sonia Howard as Metro Council Clerk.
- Jurisdiction
- Louisville, KY
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- January 8, 2026
- Decisions
- 2 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Approved, 21-5 (Ackerson-Ruiz)
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Election of Metro Council President
Brent Ackerson elected as 2026 Metro Council President, defeating Betsy Ruiz.
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Key Decisions (2)
Election of Metro Council President
Election of Metro Council Clerk
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Detailed District Development Plan - 6803 Beulah Church Road
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