Louisville residents have one issue on their ballot. 2A would clarify that the Louisville City Council is the authority regarding urban renewal district decisions instead of the Council-appointed Louisville Revitalization Commission. It would also require a fiscal analysis before any tax-increment financing plan could be approved, plus other ethics and oversight protocols.
This one has people confused, dismissive and some really fired up. The site PreserveLouisville.org is the source for all things pro-2A.
This one is tough because the arguments are apples to oranges - maybe. If you listen to pro-2A folks, the LRC and their authority is way beyond what a non-elected Board should have regarding millions of dollars and redevelopment decisions that will change the look of old town. Anti-2A folks have a message that 2A is redundant; Council oversight and approval of the LRC's decisions is already the case.
The rationale for 2A is based on distrust of the LRC's motives, members and accountability. After asking around, I see two ways to make your vote - you can wade into the morass of detail and conflicting assertions and get convinced by whoever screams the loudest and gets to you last. Or, you can choose which premise of government you ultimately want to drive your votes: healthy skepticism and distrust? Vote yes on 2A. Efficient government process with knowledgeable people making decisions with Council oversight? Vote no on 2A.
One caveat - if you voted for current Councilors who are opposed to 2A, have they done anything else to violate your trust in their judgement? If not, maybe they know more details as to why 2A isn't a good idea. Again - either trust or distrust will be your motivating factor.
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