Last Saturday, on the city-wide Brightside Clean-Up day, leaders in the California neighborhood met Councilman James and his staff at California Leisure Park (at the corner of West Kentucky and Dixie Highway) to help restore this beautiful greenspace. During the day, these volunteers helped remove garbage and debris, cut weeds and brush, and trimmed and mulched the trees.
Special thanks to the California neighborhood residents for taking charge on this project as well as all the teams of volunteers that took part in Brightside Day throughout the 6th District and Metro Louisville. We'll keep everyone updated on future opportunities to keep our neighborhoods moving in the right direction.
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Volunteers help in mulching the trees at California Leisure park (above). Councilman James with long-time California clean-up leader Jane Grady (left). For more pictures of the project, visit Councilman James Facebook page.
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 This week's District Six Spotlight is on Robert Phillips, a resident of the Puritan Apartments in Old Louisville.
Originally a native of Illinois, Robert has lived in Louisville since 2001. In that time, he has developed a love for this city, a place he describes as "city-slick, but country-cool". Robert's main focus in the neighborhood is on issues that affect seniors and the youth. He regularly communicates with local law enforcement and city officials to help keep the streets around Old Louisville as safe and hospitable as possible. In addition, Robert has been at the forefront of volunteers looking to get the word out about important projects and events that benefit the residents of District Six.
I would personally like to thank Robert for the passion he shows everyday in keeping his neighborhood a nice place to live and visit. I am very grateful you are here in District Six and I look forward to working with you more in the months to come!
This past Thursday, residents living at the Baptist Towers independent living center were invited to spend the evening at City Hall. Those who attended were given an exclusive tour of City Hall and the Metro Council before heading to the Mayor's office to spend some time with Mayor Fischer. Afterwards, they sat in on the Metro Council's bi-weekly meeting and were honored by Councilman James at the proceedings. Thanks to those individuals who made the trip to City Hall and participated in the activities and to Mayor Fischer for spending time with residents of District Six.
The next step in the process of renovating and improving the Oak Street corridor is taking place on Thursday, November 3rd at the Old Louisville Information Center (1340 South Fourth St) in Central Park. There, a public forum is being help to elicit neighborhood feedback on the aesthetic and practical elements of the proposed streetscape blueprint. Councilman James, the project developer, and the members of the Oak Street Task Force strongly encourage residents of Old Louisville to attend this forum and make their opinions heard.
WHAT: Open meeting to get neighborhood's input on upcoming renovation of 4th and Oak Streetscape
WHERE: The Old Louisville Information Center in Central Park
WHEN: Thursday, November 3rd @ 6 PM
For Oak Street Task Force meeting minutes, electronic copies of the handouts, and the updated blueprint of the proposed renovations, visit the Oak Street Task Force page on Councilman James' metro website.
On Thursday, October 20th, my staff and I spent the morning visiting with residents of Baptist Towers. They shared some breakfast snacks and refreshments and talked about how to improve the quality of life for the District's seniors. Thank you to Deloris Ezell at the Baptist Towers for helping coordinate the event. I look forward to seeing all of you again soon!
 On Tuesday, Councilman David James joined representatives from the Center for neighborhoods to visit the South Louisville Community Center. There, Councilman James discussed the importance of creating neighborhood associations in South Louisville and spoke to residents of Park Hill about improving their community.
The Floral Terrace edition of Dish with David is happening this Saturday, October 29th, at 612 Floral Terrace Court. Please stop if you have time and join the conversation about what can be done to make sure the full potential of the neighborhood is realized. We only ask that you bring a side dish and folding chair if possible.
WHAT: Cookout and conversation with Councilman James
WHERE: 612 Floral Terrace Court
WHEN: Saturday, October 29th @ 2 PM
Metro Louisville Press Release – One of Metro Louisville’s most treasured neighborhoods gets into the Halloween spirit this weekend with the return of the Old Louisville Victorian Ghost Walk. Costumed guides and storytellers aim to entertain participants with ghostly tales of the neighborhood’s most haunted historic residences.
“Ghost stories are truly a part of the culture here in Old Louisville,” says Councilman David James of the Sixth District. “Fun events like the Ghost Walk help display what makes Old Louisville a unique and interesting place to live and visit.”
The Old Louisville Victorian Ghost Walk gets under on Friday, October 28th and runs every night through Halloween on Monday, October 31st. The tours depart every 15 minutes from Central Park between 7:00 and 9:00 PM.
“Although the Victorian Ghost Walk only runs a few nights a year, weekly ghost tours are offered year round from our Visitors Center in Old Louisville,” says James, who volunteered to guide the tours on the night of Saturday, October 29th. “I encourage anyone interested to come out and enjoy learning about one of America’s most haunted neighborhoods.”
The Ghost Walk is sponsored by the West St. Catherine Street Neighborhood Association and the Old Louisville Neighborhood Council. Tickets cost $25 or $20 in advance. All money raised will go to the upkeep, restoration and promotion of the Old Louisville Neighborhood. To learn more about the Old Louisville Victorian Ghost Walk, simple go to: http://oldlouisville.org/ghostwalk/ or you can call 502-635-5244.
Old Louisville's set-out period for the last junk pick-up for this year is scheduled for the weekend of November 4th-6th. Junk should be placed at your regular garbage collection point by the evening of Sunday, November 6th. Metro Solid Waste Management will pick it up sometime during the week of November 7th.
For more informaton on what the city will pick up or any further questions, please call our office at 574-1106 or visit Metro Solid Waste's website.
Click on the Facebook icon at the bottom of this newsletter to follow Councilman James’ new Facebook page
Visit http://mapit.louisvilleky.gov/ and type in your address to find out when your junk pick-up date is as well as street cleanings and additional information.
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