Mayor Greenberg Addresses Snow Crisis and 2026 Legislative Agenda

Mayor Greenberg Pledges Neighborhood Snow Removal

Today, Tuesday, January 27, 2026, Mayor Craig Greenberg is prioritizing the city’s emergency response as Louisville remains under an extreme cold warning following a major winter storm. The storm, which impacted the region over the last three days, left behind between six and thirteen inches of snow and significant ice accumulation. In a statement today, Mayor Greenberg pledged that city plows would move beyond primary arteries to focus on neighborhood streets to ensure residents can safely navigate side roads and access essential services.

Winter Weather Disrupts Government Operations

The severe weather has led to several changes in official government schedules today. The Louisville Metro Revenue Commission has announced it is closed for in-person services, shifting operations to phone and online support to protect staff and the public from the freezing temperatures. Additionally, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Customer Service departments and various regional offices in Harrison and Clark counties are closed or operating with significant delays. Despite these interruptions, the Louisville Urban Services District confirmed that garbage collection is currently running as scheduled, though residents are advised to expect potential delays in high-impact zones.

Council Sessions and 2026 Legislative Priorities

On the legislative front, the Louisville Metro Council’s Committee on Committees is scheduled to meet at 4:00 PM today. Chaired by Council President Brent Ackerson, this session is vital for the administration’s transition into the new year, focusing on the assignment of new business and coordinating the legislative calendar following the recent weather-related disruptions. The council is also beginning to review the 2026 General Assembly Agenda, which serves as the city’s roadmap for state-level advocacy.

Focus on Public Safety and Infrastructure

The Mayor’s political focus for the current session remains centered on public safety and downtown revitalization. Key items on the 2026 agenda include:

• Downtown Revitalization: Requests for additional state funding to support the Community Care Campus and the Convention Center Corridor to drive economic growth.
• Public Safety Reform: Advocating for local autonomy to legislate gun safety solutions and banning firearm conversion devices.
• Infrastructure and Housing: Expanding landbank boards and creating a revolving loan fund to accelerate affordable housing development.
• Sustainability: Building on the recent appointment of a new Executive Director for the Office of Sustainability to secure record green economic investments.

As the city manages the immediate impacts of the winter storm, these long-term political objectives remain at the forefront of the Mayor's and the Metro Council's sessions today.