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. She and her husband have two sons.

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Paula McCraney earned a bachelor's degree in business administration and management from Oklahoma State University and a graduate degree in education from Webster University. She is a married mother of two.

Paula is a former banker and the former director of public relations for the Jefferson County Clerk's Office. She also has experience in ministry, having preached her initial sermon. 

Paula has owned a boutique business for over the past 15 years. She is also a management consultant and previously worked as a banker.

Paula is currently a member of the Louisville Metro Council representing District 7. She was elected in 2018 and is currently serving her third term.

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2026 Kentucky Primary Election

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As of March 25, 2026, Paula Mccraney’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Public Services

Supported increasing funding for housing programs, including down-payment assitance and home repairs.

Supported securing funding for the Affordable Housing Trust Fund.

- Advocates for affordable housing.
- Supported increasing funding for housing programs, including down-payment assitance and home repairs.
- Supported securing funding for the Affordable Housing Trust Fund.

Housing & Urban Development

Supported securing funding for Westport Road and Herr Lane improvements.

Believes drainage and flooding should be addressed.

Worked with the Metropolitan Sewer District to address drainage issues across and partnered with Lyndon on sidewalk projects.

- Supported securing funding for Westport Road and Herr Lane improvements.
- Believes drainage and flooding should be addressed.
- Worked with the Metropolitan Sewer District to address drainage issues across and partnered with Lyndon on sidewalk projects.

Transportation & Infrastructure

For Candidate Paula McCraney on Issue public-safety: Supports the right to bear arms while advocating for the removal of illegal guns, prosecuting gang members, holding parents accountable for juvenile crimes, creating safe spaces and programs for youth, and implementing mental health responders for non-violent incidents.

Supports the right to possess firearms while advocating for the removal of illegal guns.

Wants to hold parents accountable for juvenile crimes.

Supports public safety investments, accountability, and crime prevention programs.

Believes public safety requires both effective policing and community trust.

- Supports the right to possess firearms while advocating for the removal of illegal guns.
- Wants to hold parents accountable for juvenile crimes.
- Supports public safety investments, accountability, and crime prevention programs.
- Believes public safety requires both effective policing and community trust.

Public Safety

Said, "creating safe places, after school programs, and recreational facilities for youth;"

Advocates for safe places, after-school programs, and recreational facilities for youth.

- Advocates for safe places, after-school programs, and recreational facilities for youth.

Education

Believes city contracts should be accessible to minority- and women-owned firms.

- Believes city contracts should be accessible to minority- and women-owned firms.

Economy

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Said, "Homelessness/Houselessness - Expanding the safe space project to remove homeless encampments from neighborhoods and streets; funding wrap-around services such as job training, mental health, and drug abuse programs to assist people experiencing homelessness."

Advocates for continued investment in District 7's transportation and infrastructure projects, securing funding for road improvements, drainage issues, sidewalk repairs, and street lighting.

For Candidate Paula McCraney on Issue Economy: Advocates for tax breaks to support small businesses, suggesting that lower taxes would encourage more people to start their own businesses.

Advocates for tax breaks to support small businesses, suggesting that lower taxes would encourage more people to start their own businesses.

As of March 25, 2026, Paula Mccraney did not have a website or any information online.

- Supports the right to possess firearms while advocating for the removal of illegal guns.
- Wants to hold parents accountable for juvenile crimes.

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- 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. 

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