Roberto Roldan
City Politics and Government ReporterRoberto Roldan is LPM's City Politics and Government Reporter. His coverage focuses on a wide range of topics, including public policy, community initiatives and holding Louisville Metro Government accountable. Before joining WFPL, Roldan covered Richmond (Va.) City Hall for VPM. He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of South Florida and a master’s from Aberystwyth University in Wales.
Email Roberto at rroldan@lpm.org.
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Former Louisville Metro Police Department detective Brett Hankison was convicted of violating Breonna Taylor’s civil rights in a federal trial last year. -
Louisville Metro Government took the first step this week toward hiring an independent monitor to oversee its local police reform effort. -
A new referral tool from the Louisville nonprofit St. John Center can be an alternative to calling 911 or Metro311 on people experiencing homelessness. -
Louisville police cleared the Kentucky Exposition Center and Kentucky Kingdom Sunday following reports of an “active aggressor.” -
Louisville officials created $3 million development funds for East, West and South End neighborhoods. How will that money be used? -
Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg’s comments on the city’s mask ban come after a group of masked white supremacists marched through downtown over Independence Day weekend. -
Kentucky is joining the U.S. Department of Justice and several other states in suing a Texas-based company over collusion claims. -
Louisville Metro’s 2026 budget, with new investments in police, parks and affordable housing, kicks in July 1. -
Louisville Metro wants to know what residents want from an independent monitor, which will track the city’s progress in implementing police reforms. -
Louisville Metro Council passed a final version of the city’s 2026 budget Thursday night.
