St. Matthews

What St. Matthews does

The City of St. Matthews is a sixth-class municipal government incorporated in 1950 in Jefferson County, Kentucky, serving approximately 17,500 residents within the Louisville metropolitan area. It operates as a public entity with regulatory authority over local policing, zoning, code enforcement, sanitation, permitting, and taxation, with governance provided by an elected mayor (Richard J. Tonini) and eight-member city council.

The city delivers services across police protection (a 42-officer department with patrol, investigations, SWAT, and a narcotics squad), public works (snow treatment, leaf collection, street and sidewalk maintenance, tree planting, graffiti removal), sanitation via a Rumpke contract, parks and recreation (five parks plus pavilions and ball fields), library services through the Eline Library, and tax/permit administration. Supporting technology infrastructure includes the Reach Alert emergency notification system, online business license and occupational tax filing portals (JotForm integration), an OpenGov online payment system, and standard police technology (body cameras, license plate readers, mobile data terminals, NCIC integration).

Revenue is generated through a hybrid municipal model: recurring occupational tax (0.75% rate), property taxes, subscription sanitation fees, and one-time fees for business licenses, building/sign/special event permits, and alcohol beverage control licenses. Service distribution is entirely direct-to-consumer via City Hall, the police department, public works field operations, and self-service online portals, with no intermediaries. Community outreach is supported by a monthly newsletter delivered to 7,000 households, the Reach Alert system, LENsAlert emergency notifications, and a Facebook page.

Name

St. Matthews

Legal name

City of St. Matthews

Website

https://stmatthewsky.gov

Company type

Public

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The City of St. Matthews is a sixth-class municipal government in Jefferson County, Kentucky, serving approximately 17,500 residents with police, public works, sanitation, parks, library, permitting, and tax services funded by occupational and property taxes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities (922), Police Protection (92212), Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213)

SIC

Sanitary Services (4950), Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services (4900)

akta.pro primary industry

Mayor/City Manager & General Administration (BPAIACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

City Clerk/Records, Elections & Civic Engagement (BPAIACAB), Community Safety Administration (Fire/EMS, Emergency Management) (BPAIACAL), Public Works Departments (Streets, Bridges, Stormwater, Fleet, Maintenance) (BPAIALAD), Public Works & Municipal Infrastructure (Streets, Stormwater, Facilities) (BPAIACAF)

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Police protection services
• Public works infrastructure
• Business licensing permits
• Parks recreation programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Louisville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Occupational Tax: The city collects occupational taxes from businesses operating within city limits. The current occupational tax rate is .0075 (0.75%). Revenue funds police department, property tax discounts, and various city expenses.
2. Property Tax / Real Estate Tax: Property taxes collected from residential and commercial real estate within city limits.
3. Business Licenses and Permits: Fees collected for business licenses, building permits, sign permits, special event permits, golf cart/ATV permits, and various other municipal permits.
4. Sanitation Services: Sanitation and waste disposal services provided through Rumpke, with fees charged to residents for trash collection, recycling, and junk disposal.
5. Alcohol Beverage Control Licenses: Licensing fees for alcohol beverage control for businesses serving alcohol within the city.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The City of St. Matthews is a municipal government providing public safety (police department with 40+ sworn officers, patrol, investigations, SWAT), public works infrastructure (snow treatment, street maintenance, leaf collection, tree planting), sanitation services via Rumpke, parks and recreation facilities, library services, code enforcement, permitting and licensing, tax collection, and community events for approximately 17,500 residents in Louisville, Kentucky.

Product overview

The City of St. Matthews is a municipal government providing public services to approximately 17,500 residents in Louisville, Kentucky. The city's product and service portfolio consists of public safety (police department with patrol, investigations, SWAT, and community policing), public infrastructure (public works, snow removal, road maintenance), community services (parks, library, recreation programs), regulatory services (permits, code enforcement, zoning), and financial services (tax collection). Key digital services include the Reach Alert notification system for emergency communications and online permit applications. The city has recently updated its brand identity for The Arterburn event venue and maintains various community partnership programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• 40 sworn police officers serving 17,500 residents with expanded narcotics and violent crime focus
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Independence BankcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Community partner in St. MAM Community Partnership Program, collecting physical donations for the food pantry year-round. Sponsoring Freedom Fest 2026 celebrating 250-year anniversary of US founding, with proceeds benefiting St. Matthews Fire Department Benevolence Fund and Police Foundation 31.
• St. Matthews Area Ministries (STMAM)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 202654-year-old nonprofit providing essential community services including food pantry operations. Has formalized community partnerships with four inaugural partners to expand support network and ensure continued mission of helping neighbors in need.
• Ken Combs Running StoreminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Community partner in St. MAM program providing prizes for summer coloring contest including grand prize of sneakers from Ken Combs Running Store.
• St Matthews BaseballminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Youth recreational organization partnering with St. MAM Community Partnership Program to collect physical donations and support community initiatives.
• Tin Roof Louisville St. MatthewsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Local restaurant partnering with St. MAM Community Partnership Program to collect physical donations for food pantry and spread community awareness.
• Louisville Paving CompanycoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2026Contractor for Chenoweth Lane construction project spanning from railroad tracks north to Brownsboro Road. Currently conducting public works infrastructure improvements.
• Chamber of St. MatthewscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Chamber of St. Matthews collaborates with the city on community events, economic development, and business support. CEO Virginia Hart regularly attends council meetings and coordinates initiatives including Freedom Fest and Love the Hungry food packaging events.
• RumpkecoreOthersThe city's sanitation service provider for trash collection, recycling, and junk disposal. Coordinates holiday service schedules and weather-related service adjustments with the city.
• Louisville Water CompanycoreOthersWater service provider for city residents referenced in public works resources and service information.
• Metropolitan Sewer District (MSD)coreOthersMunicipal sewer services partner referenced in public works and utility sections of city services.
• LG&E (Louisville Gas & Electric)coreOthersElectric and gas service provider for the city, referenced in public works resources and providing residential rebates for energy-efficient products.
• Kentucky League of CitiesminorOthersStatewide municipal membership organization providing advocacy, resources, and networking for Kentucky cities.
• Jefferson County League of CitiesminorOthersLocal membership organization for Jefferson County cities facilitating intergovernmental cooperation.
• OutLoud LouisvilleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity arts organization presenting programs at St. Matthews Library including Instrument Petting Zoo for hands-on musical exploration.
• Louisville Metro Police DepartmentcoreOthersAdjacent law enforcement agency providing mutual aid and sharing training resources. Police Chief Barry Wilkerson previously served 27 years with LMPD and JCPD.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• City of Anchorage, Kentucky: Small incorporated city in eastern Jefferson County with similar local governance structure and service portfolio. Comparable in operating model (own police, public works, codes) and resident demographics to St. Matthews.
• City of Graymoor-Devondale: Small incorporated suburban city in Jefferson County operating a parallel set of municipal services (own police, public works, sanitation, code enforcement) for a comparable residential population within the Louisville metro.
• City of Jeffersontown: Adjacent incorporated suburban city in Jefferson County, KY of comparable scale and household income profile. Operates its own police department, public works, code enforcement, occupational tax, and parks — making it the closest operating peer to St. Matthews within the Louisville metro.
• City of Middletown, Kentucky: Small incorporated suburban city in Jefferson County providing comparable municipal services including a dedicated police department, sanitation coordination, public works, permits, and parks — competing for residents and commercial activity in the same eastern Louisville corridor.
• City of Bellemeade: Small incorporated city in Jefferson County providing comparable municipal services including police protection, street maintenance, sanitation coordination, and code enforcement to a similarly sized residential population.
• City of Douglass Hills: Small incorporated suburban city in eastern Jefferson County with a comparable resident profile and service portfolio. Operates its own police and public works while contracting for utilities — closely paralleling St. Matthews' delivery model.
• City of Lyndon: Adjacent suburban community in Jefferson County offering comparable municipal services to a similar resident base within the Louisville metro's eastern corridor. Functionally analogous in scale and service mix to St. Matthews.
• City of Indian Hills: Small incorporated city in Jefferson County providing municipal services including police, public works, and sanitation to a comparable suburban population — directly comparable in operational scale and governance model.
• City of Hurstbourne: Small incorporated suburban city in Jefferson County serving a similarly sized residential and commercial base. Provides parallel municipal services (police, public works, code enforcement, sanitation contracting) within the same competitive labor and retail market.

Broad incumbents

• Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government: The consolidated metro government of Louisville and Jefferson County, which provides overlapping public safety, public works, permitting, sanitation, and health services countywide. Represents a large incumbent whose policy and consolidation decisions directly affect St. Matthews' independent municipal authority and service delivery.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/citystmatthews
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/peoples-judith-b-phd

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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