Paula McCraney
Paula McCraney (Democratic Party) is a member of the Louisville City Council in Kentucky, representing District 7. She assumed office in 2019. Her current term ends on January 4, 2027.
McCraney (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Louisville City Council to represent District 7 in Kentucky. She won in the general election on November 8, 2022.
McCraney completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Paula McCraney was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She earned a bachelor's degree from Oklahoma State University in 1982 and a graduate degree from Webster University in 2008. Her career experience includes working as a management and strategic planning consultant.[1]
Elections
2022
See also: City elections in Louisville, Kentucky (2022)
General election
General election for Louisville Metro Council District 7
Incumbent Paula McCraney defeated Michael Parrino and Chris Thieneman in the general election for Louisville Metro Council District 7 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Paula McCraney (D)  | 53.9 | 7,589 |
| Michael Parrino (R) | 40.3 | 5,669 | ||
 | Chris Thieneman (Independent) | 5.7 | 801 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 8 | ||
| Total votes: 14,067 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Paula McCraney advanced from the Democratic primary for Louisville Metro Council District 7.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Michael Parrino advanced from the Republican primary for Louisville Metro Council District 7.
2018
General election
General election for Louisville Metro Council District 7
Paula McCraney defeated Kent Hall in the general election for Louisville Metro Council District 7 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Paula McCraney (D) | 53.9 | 7,883 |
 | Kent Hall (R) | 46.1 | 6,739 | |
| Total votes: 14,622 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Louisville Metro Council District 7
Paula McCraney defeated S. Lynn O'Neil in the Democratic primary for Louisville Metro Council District 7 on May 22, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Paula McCraney | 68.6 | 2,182 |
| S. Lynn O'Neil | 31.4 | 998 | ||
| Total votes: 3,180 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Louisville Metro Council District 7
Kent Hall advanced from the Republican primary for Louisville Metro Council District 7 on May 22, 2018.
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Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Paula McCraney completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by McCraney's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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Councilwoman McCraney co-sponsored Breonna’s Law, which outlawed No-Knock Warrants and regulated police body cameras. She sponsored the Animal Abuse and Domestic Violence ordinance and is known as the Civilian Review and Accountability Board architect.
Her advocacy for affordable housing and participation on the ARP Housing Task Force resulted in the funding of $40 million for the Affordable Housing Trust Fund; $32 million for permanent supportive housing with wrap-around services; $7.5 million for renovation of affordable housing units; $1.5 million for outdoor safe space operations, and $8 million for down payment assistance and home repair. Paula earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Oklahoma State University, a Master’s degree in Business from Webster University, and is a doctoral student at Spalding University. She is a graduate of Focus Louisville, Leadership Louisville, Bingham Fellows, and Leadership Kentucky. In addition, she owns P Mc & Associates Consulting and The Traveling Boutique.
- I want to continue advocating for District 7 and seeing our projects to fruition. I’ve secured $100,000 in the Louisville Metro budget to improve portions of Westport Road, worked with a State Representative to secure $350,000 for Herr Lane improvements $250,000 for a traffic study near the VA Medical Center. Additionally, I have worked closely with MSD to resolve several District 7 drainage issues, arranged for the repair of numerous sidewalks, installation of several streetlights, and posting of street signage, partnered with the City of Lyndon to provide $60,000 toward a sidewalk project along Ormsby and LaGrange Rd., and formed a professional working relationship with VA Medical Center to provide weekly updates regarding on-site work. I
- I am a former banker who understands the city budget and the needs of the community. I listen to constituents, and I scrutinize every aspect of the budget to fight hard and legislate thoughtfully to create a balanced budget that works for all. I am a former director of public relations for the Jefferson County Clerk's Office, so I understand the power of the vote and will always respect the constituents I serve and thoughtfully honor their vote and confidence in me. I’m known on the Council as someone who is always prepared for Committee and Council discussions or debates, and am a conscientious legislature who has sponsored essential legislation that makes Louisville a better place to live, work, play, and raise a family.
- Commitment to the community, advocacy, and hard work has earned me the endorsements from Better Schools Kentucky (JCTA), Greater Louisville Central Labor Council, Louisville Professional Firefighters Local 345, Laborers International Union of North America – AFL-CIO, The Political Women’s Council, and Teamsters Local Union 783. Elected officials do not earn these types of endorsements if they are not doing the job voters expected them to do when they voted them into office. These endorsements are only the beginning of the support that will be expressed for my re-election candidacy. My re-election will guarantee that District 7 and Louisville Metro will have a strong, proven voice and advocate on their side.
Public Safety - The right to bear arms while removing illegal guns off the streets; cracking down and prosecuting gang members to the fullest extent of the law; holding parents of juveniles accountable for violent crimes committed by their children; creating safe places, after school programs, and recreational facilities for youth; advocating for a crime prevention and root cause commission to develop a strategic plan to combat crime and support the police force; and supporting the implementation of mental health responders for non-violent crimes by people with mental health issues.
Housing - the 30,000+ shortage and affordability
Drainage issues in District 7
Infrastructure - Road improvements, traffic improvements, traffic congestion
Smart economic development in my densely populated District
Me: How many brothers and sisters do you have?
Husband: Three
Note: As I was incrementally introduced to the family, I met a sister, later another sister and a brother, then another brother and another sister and brother.
Me: I thought you had three brothers and sisters?
Husband: I do. I have three brothers and I have three sisters.
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Noteworthy events
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On March 28, 2020, Paula McCraney tested positive for COVID-19.[2] COVID-19, also known as coronavirus disease 2019, is the disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The first confirmed case of the disease in the United States was announced on January 21, 2020. For more on responses to the coronavirus outbreak, click here.
See also
2022 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on May 13, 2022
- ↑ WFPL, "District 7 Metro Council Member Tests Positive For Coronavirus," March 28, 2020
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