A Record of Results

Housing & Homelessness

Through her advocacy and participation on the ARP Housing Task Force, Dr. McCraney helped secure over $80 million in housing investments:

• $40 million for the Affordable Housing Trust Fund to expand and protect affordable housing options across Louisville.
• $32 million for permanent supportive housing with wrap-around services for residents experiencing homelessness or housing instability.
• $7.5 million for renovation of affordable housing units to keep existing homes safe, livable, and affordable.
• $1.5 million for outdoor safe space operations to move people out of unsafe encampments and connect them to services.
• $8 million for down-payment assistance and home repair to help families buy homes and maintain their properties.

District 7 Infrastructure

• Secured $100,000 in the Metro budget to improve portions of Westport Road in District 7.
• Partnered with state representatives to bring in $350,000 for Herr Lane improvements and $250,000 for a traffic study near the new VA Medical Center.
• Collaborated with MSD to resolve multiple drainage issues across District 7, reducing neighborhood flooding.
• Arranged repairs to sidewalks, added new streetlights, and improved street signage to make walking and driving safer.
• Partnered with the City of Lyndon to provide $60,000 toward a sidewalk project along Ormsby and LaGrange Road.

Government Accountability & Equity

• Serves on key Metro Council committees—including Budget and Government Oversight & Audit—where she scrutinizes spending, asks hard questions, and ensures taxpayer dollars are used effectively.
• Co-chairs the Metro Council Women's Caucus, elevating women's voices and priorities in Louisville city government.
• Serves on the Equity in Contracting and Procurement Task Force, working to ensure fair access to city contracts for minority- and women-owned businesses.
• Serves on the Juneteenth Jubilee Commission, helping guide Louisville's recognition of Juneteenth and related equity initiatives.

Leadership & Recognition

• Represents more than 30,000 residents in eastern Jefferson County, including multiple suburban cities and neighborhoods in District 7.
• Served as Majority Caucus Chair and President Pro-Tem (2023-2024), demonstrating leadership and the trust of her colleagues.
• Known on the Council as a prepared, data-driven legislator who consistently sponsors and supports measures to improve quality of life in Louisville.
• Recognized by The Kentucky Gazette (2022) as a Notable Woman in Kentucky Politics and Government.