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About Khalil Batshon - LouisvilleKY.gov

Khalil Batshon is originally from southwest Louisville, Kentucky. He earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from Sullivan University. He lives with his wife and their three children.

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Khalil currently works as a small business owner in the food and catering industry. He is the owner of Khalil’s Catering. He previously owned and operated Khalil’s Restaurant.

Khalil Batshon - Ballotpedia

Khalil currently serves as a member of the Louisville Metro Council for Kentucky, District 25. He was first elected in 2022 and is serving his first term.

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

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Khalil Batshon will be the first Palestinian-American on Metro Council

Supports long-term planning and oversight of land use and development.

Advocates for more equitable distribution of city resources across neighborhoods.

- Supports long-term planning and oversight of land use and development.
- Advocates for more equitable distribution of city resources across neighborhoods.

Housing & Urban Development

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For Candidate Khalil Batshon on Issue public-safety:  
Advocates for greater support to the Louisville Metro Police Department to enhance safety in the city.

Advocates for greater support to law enforcement.

Supports increasing police staffing and addressing officer shortages.

- Advocates for greater support to law enforcement.
- Supports increasing police staffing and addressing officer shortages.

Public Safety

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Supports limiting predatory lending practices to protect hardworking families from exploitative financial traps.

Supports limiting predatory lending practices to protect consumers.

Supports policies that promote small business growth and local economic development.

- Supports limiting predatory lending practices to protect consumers.
- Supports policies that promote small business growth and local economic development.

Economy

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Supports developing a long-term master plan for Louisville's growth and opportunities.

For Candidate Khalil Batshon on Issue public-safety: Commits to holding the mayor accountable for fostering a better working relationship with the Metro Council to enhance city safety and vibrancy.

- 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. 