Today, governments are shaping their budgets for the upcoming fiscal year.

Last night, Louisville's mayor unveiled a more than $1 billion spending plan for the city.

Our June Lefler was there and has this report.

As Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg wraps his first term and campaigns for another.

He says now is the time to see investments through, not roll them back.

The choice is whether we meet this moment with hesitation or with purpose.

This budget chooses purpose all once again without raising taxes.

Federal funding has dwindled for some programs.

Last year, when federal funding cuts threatened meals for 900 of our seniors.

I found funding to keep the meals being delivered.

That federal funding still has not yet been restored.

So with this budget, you're stepping up again to make sure some of our most vulnerable seniors continue to receive the meals they depend on.

Early in his term, Greenberg committed to expand pre-K education with thrive by five.

So every child walks into kindergarten ready to thrive.

So no parent or grandparent has to choose between opportunity for themselves or opportunity for their child.

The budget ramps up construction of libraries, parks, public pools, and community centers throughout the city.

The city's largest greenspace will also get a makeover.

So just imagine the benefits that will create with our focus on improving Jefferson Memorial Forest, the largest city managed urban forest in the entire country.

We're going to build one of the community's favorite parts of the plan the longest canopy walk in the country.

Private dollars and city bonds are supporting many projects.

State dollars will also go directly to Louisville's downtown.

The Commonwealth of Kentucky has made clear that they believe that downtown Louisville is a key economic engine for our local economy and the entire Commonwealth.

Greenberg proposes a 6% increase for police funding.

He says investment must continue while progress is being made.

In 2025, we saw fewer shootings than at any year in the past decade, down 40% in the time that I've been mayor.

Homicides, robberies, carjacking, street racing and takeovers are all down to.

Council members of both parties like what they hear.

The highlights were very impressive.

The mayor touched pretty much every part of the city.

And to be able to, not raise taxes spoke volumes.

I am most impressed by the mayor's highlight of infrastructure investments, and that includes things like parks, libraries, roads, etc.. Those are the things that hopefully will be enjoyed by people 48 years from now.

The full council will hash out the budget with community input by July 1st.

For Kentucky Edition, I'm Jen Lefler.

Many thanks June.

Some are pushing Louisville to increase local property taxes through though with resistance.

Jefferson County Public School superintendent and advocates for the parks would like a ballot measure asking voters for a tax increase.

Republicans on Metro Council aren't on board as of now.