Louisville Wet/Dry Referendum (April 2010)

A Louisville Wet/Dry Referendum measure was on the April 6, 2010 ballot in the Parkland neighborhood of Louisville, which is in Jefferson County.

This measure was approved meaning that the entire area is allowed to sell alcohol.

• YES 89 a
  
• NO 41

The area that voted on this issue was split, half was wet and the other was dry. This measure sought to make a decision on the entire area, either wet or dry for everyone. Those in the wet area, especially grocery and liquor stores, did not want to go dry because alcohol sales form an integral part of their business. It was also believed that if the entire are went wet more businesses would be willing to develop in the now dry area. A move had also been made to stop the vote so the area could remain split.

Some residents were upset that they were being forced to pick sides, the measure was brought about by a former council member who does not live in the area but believed that residents wanted the issue to be resolved. But questions about the petition process showed that many residents did not know what they were signing or were misled in the information provided.