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Do you have a question about Louisville Metro Government, a concern for your neighborhood, or is there an important issue facing our community you’d like to share? Please join us for “Coffee With Your Councilwoman” this Saturday, February 18th at 9:30am at First String Family Sports Grill, 5921 New Cut Road. Coffee will be complimentary and breakfast may be purchased at a reasonable price. My staff and I will be on hand to listen to your concerns and update you on projects and initiatives in District 13 and throughout the city. |
I encourage you to stop in for a cup of coffee and to say hello. Please call my office at 574-1113 with questions or to learn more.
 Don’t miss this free job fair for young adults (16-21) hosted by KentuckianaWorks! It will feature job training, education, internships, and volunteer opportunities. Attendees should dress for an interview and bring an ID and copies of resumes. FREE PARKING at the 4th Street Live garage (425 S. 5th Street) and 6th & Main garage (120 S. 6th Street). For more information, contact KentuckianaWorks at 502-574-2500 or visit www.kentuckianaworks.org.
At last Thursday’s Metro Council Meeting, we heard the first reading of an ordinance that would change how landmarks are designated in Louisville. This ordinance would change signature requirements and place final approval of a local landmark with Metro Council. Currently, 200 signatures are required to have a structure declared a landmark. The proposed amendments to the ordinance would require that over half of the signatures be from residents who own property within a mile of the proposed landmark. This would give residents actually living near the proposed landmark a say in the designation of the property. This community input is vital since these local residents will be most affected by the designation of the property – as it may affect their homes’ values, safety in their communities, and economic development in their neighborhoods.
These proposed changes came about because of controversial landmark designations, such as the debate over the landmarking of the South End’s Colonial Gardens. Myself and many of my colleagues are supporting this ordinance so that community members, rather than just the members of the Landmarks Commission, can have an equal say in what is happening in their neighborhoods. Allowing Metro Council to have a final say in approving historic landmarks will help provide oversight over the Landmarks Commission.
Metro Council will continue to discuss this issue in committee this week and make adjustments to the proposed ordinance. I will continue to keep my constituents updated on this issue as we progress. There will be two public meetings where citizens can add their input and we will let you know the dates and locations as soon as they are planned. Feel free to call my office with your thoughts at 574-1113.
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The Ahrens Trade High School Alumni Association will be awarding two $1000 scholarships to graduating seniors this spring. The applicants MUST be a child, grandchild or great-grandchild of an Ahrens Alumni (either living or deceased), and will be attending a college, university or vocational school after graduation. There are no specific GPA requirements, although the GPA will be taken into consideration along with other criteria. |
Should you have any questions, please contact Scholarship Chairperson, Valeria A. Martin, at 502-724-6064. The application and guidelines are available at www.ahrensalumni.org and the deadline for submission is April 1, 2012.
 Shayla Weppler, an 8th grade student at St. Nicholas, read her prize-winning essay in honor of veterans' service and sacrifice.
 Councilwoman Welch joined Congressman John Yarmuth as he collected Valentines made by St. Nicholas Academy students to distribute to veteran patients at the VA Hospital.
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