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The Home Rule Charter is the document under which the City of Louisville operates. The charter was adopted by Louisville residents as follows:

  • APPROVED AND ADOPTED BY THE HOME RULE CHARTER COMMISSION ON AUGUST 20, 2001
  • SUBMITTED TO THE CITY COUNCIL ON AUGUST 21, 2001
  • APPROVED BY THE REGISTERED ELECTORS NOVEMBER 6, 2001
  • AMENDMENTS APPROVED BY THE REGISTERED ELECTORS NOVEMBER 2, 2004
  • AMENDMENTS APPROVED BY THE REGISTERED ELECTORS NOVEMBER 3, 2009 

The Home Rules charter is available to for review at the following locations:

  • On the web - Home Rule Charter
  • City Clerk's Office, 749 Main Street
  • Public Library, Reference Section, 951 Spruce Street

If you have any questions about the Charter or the Home Rule process, please contact the City Clerk's Office at 303.335.4571.
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