Melina Hettiaratchi is Sri Lankan-American. She is a family lawyer.

Melina Hettiaratchi is Sri Lankan-American. 

Melina is a family law attorney. She previously worked as an educator. 

Melina is a practicing attorney serving as a Senior Associate Attorney at Helmers+Associates in Louisville. She specializes in family law and special education advocacy. She previously worked as an educator. 

Melina previously ran for Louisville Metro Council member in 2026.

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Supports enhancing public services to create safer neighborhoods, smarter development, improved public transit, and stronger support for small businesses and mental health services.

- Supports enhancing public services to create safer neighborhoods, smarter development, improved public transit, and stronger support for small businesses and mental health services.

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Transportation & Infrastructure

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Believes that children have a fundamental right to a free, high-quality public education that is entirely shielded from political influence or privatization efforts by major institutions.

- Believes that children have a fundamental right to a free, high-quality public education that is entirely shielded from political influence or privatization efforts by major institutions.

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- 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. 