2026 Kentucky General Election

About Donna Purvis - LouisvilleKY.gov

Donna Purvis holds a bachelors from Indiana Wesleyan University and a masters from Spalding University.



Donna is a Councilmember. She works at Louisville Metro Council representing District 5, where she has been since 2019.

Louisville Metro Councilwoman Donna Purvis faces calls to resign

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Donna currently owns and operates a water restoration company providing mitigation services to homeowners affected by flooding.

Donna Purvis - Ballotpedia

Donna is a Councilmember. representing District 5, where she has been since 2019.

Supports updating local licensing requirements to align with state law, requiring proof of state certification for Metro license applications and renewals.

- Supports updating local licensing requirements to align with state law, requiring proof of state certification for Metro license applications and renewals.

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As of August 12, 2026, Donna Purvis did not have a website or any information online.

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Ray Barker is a husband, father, and grandfather. He is a lifelong member of Green Street Baptist Church. Ray is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps.

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Retired LMPD officer 'Sir Friendly C' has Louisville street named in ...

Ray is a retired police officer and a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He previously ran an after-school program called Sir Friendly C Inc. for 20 years, which focused on preventing youth drug use and gang violence. He also served as a motivational speaker for churches, organizations, and schools. Ray currently serves on the Executive Kentucky Lottery Board and works with the organization Man Up.

Primary election 2022: Metro Council District 5

Ray previously ran for District 43 of the Kentucky House of Representatives in 2016 but was disqualified from the race for failing to meet filing requirements. He also ran for Louisville Metro Council District 5 in 2022 but did not win.

Will create a safe fun space in West Louisville for the youth .

Advocates to create new programs and initiatives to revitalize the community and strengthen the perception of West Louisville .

- Will create a safe fun space in West Louisville for the youth .
- Advocates to create new programs and initiatives to revitalize the community and strengthen the perception of West Louisville .

As of August 12, 2026, Ray Barker’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Wants to install an on/off ramp at 34th Street and Broadway to connect to Highway 264.

- Wants to install an on/off ramp at 34th Street and Broadway to connect to Highway 264.

Wants to develop programs that address mental illness in the community.

Wants to improve communication between the community and the police.

Wants to bridge the lines of communication between the community and the police.

- Wants to reduce crime in District 5.
- Wants to develop programs that address mental illness in the community.
- Wants to address homelessness.
- Wants to improve communication between the community and the police.
- Wants to bridge the lines of communication between the community and the police.

Ray Barker

- City council members make up the legislative body of the city's government and are responsible for the public's health, safety, and welfare. Its legislative duties include enacting ordinances, levying taxes, and adopting a budget. 
- The city council has the authority to investigate all activities of the city government and its employees. 
- City councils in Kentucky typically have between 6 and 12 council members. They serve two-year terms except in Louisville and Lexington where some members serve four-year terms. 
- Council members can be elected to represent a single district or the city at-large. Elections take place in even-numbered years. 

Passes laws and regulations for your city.

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