Metro Council 2016 Committee Assignments

I am honored to serve this year on the following 2016 Louisville Metro Council Committees:  

• Chair of the Committee on Government Accountability & Ethics
• Committee on Health, Education & Housing 
• Committee in Intergovernmental Affairs

Do You Know a Student Interested in Serving as a Metro Council Page? 

Each year Metro Council members are assigned two Metro Council meetings to provide a student page from their district the opportunity to observe how a governing body works while participating in the process. 

If you know a student who lives in District 13 or attends school in District 13 and would be interested in serving this year, contact our office at 502-574-1113 or email Vicki.Welch@louisvilleky.gov.

The dates for District 13 are:

February 25, 2016

September 8, 2016

Louisville Zoo Needs Seasonal Workers

The Louisville Zoo is looking for seasonal workers and will host a job fair on Jan. 30. 

The fair will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Zoo's Gheens Room and will showcase what positions will be open and offer you chances to apply. 

The Zoo needs people for seasonal positions in Admissions, Education, Guest Services, Membership and Rides and Attractions.  Applicants should be outgoing, highly motivated individuals who enjoy working with the public and will provide outstanding customer service.

Training will be offered for those hired.  To learn more Click Here!

Pet License Fee Increase

Effective February 1, licensing your pets with LMAS will be a little more expensive.  

A one year license for an altered dog or cat will be $10; a three year license will be $27.  

The biggest increase will be for unaltered pets which will increase to $60 a year.  For further information, click here. 

The Valley Woman's Club Annual All You Can Eat Soup Supper

Friday, February 5, 2016 

from 5:00 - 7:00 PM at Sun Valley Community Center on Bethany Lane.  We will also have a White Elephant and Bake Sale.  Menu:  All you can eat of a variety of soups, cornbread/crackers, assorted desserts, coffee or tea.  Tickets are $6.00 for Adults and $4.00 for kids 6 and under.  The proceeds from the supper will benefit our Scholarship Fund

Beechmont Youth Sports Sign-ups

Spring Baseball/Softball/T-ball sign ups will be 

• Sunday January 31 
• February 7, 14, 21 and 28
• 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. 
• You can signup at our complex the Beechmont Sports Complex on Rochester Dr. off Southside Drive

For more information or direction go to our Web Page

Yard Waste Collection to Resume Monday February 1

 –Yard waste collection will resume in the urban services district of Louisville Metro (the former City of Louisville boundaries) on Monday February 1. It had been suspended for two weeks due to snow removal and recovery operations

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance

           It is a free program staffed by volunteers who help low income families receive all the tax refunds they are qualified for and its success has returned millions to the local economy in Metro Louisville.  The program is funded in part by several members of the Metro Council.

•  Available to persons making $55,000 or less.
• Sun Valley Community Center is located at 6505 Bethany Lane. 
• Now until April 18, 2016

The Hours of operations are as follows:

• Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:30am to 6:00pm
• Wednesdays 9:30am to 4:00pm
• Fridays through February only :30am to 4:00pm
• Saturdays 9:30am to 12:00pm

Participants bring:

• Social Security card and photo ID.
• W-2’s and 1099 from an employer
• 1099’s for interest, dividends state tax refund or other income if applicable
• 1095 for health insurance
• 1098 for education credit with detailed information
• Appropriate information for direct deposit

Other Locations:

Americana Community Center 4801 Southside Drive 

• Fridays 5:00pm to 9:00pm
• Saturdays 9:00am to 3:00pm
• Appointment only: (502) 366-7813 

Wesley House Community Svcs. 

• 5114 Preston Highway
• Monday, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays
• 9:00am to 3:00pm 
• Appointment only: (502) 968-8231 

To learn more about that free service or any other offered, go to: www.labcservices.org.

Learn about RiverLink Tolling System

Tolling isn’t expected to begin until late this year, but now is the time for residents to learn more about RiverLink. RiverLink is the new, all-electronic tolling system making the Louisville – Southern Indiana Ohio River Bridges Project possible.

RiverLink open house events are planned for most Tuesdays and Thursdays in February and March. All open houses are scheduled for 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.

The new Abraham Lincoln Bridge, the improved Kennedy Bridge and the new East End bridge will be tolled. Initial toll rates range from $1 to $12, depending on the size of the vehicle, whether a transponder is used and how often a driver crosses a tolled bridge.

• Tues., Feb. 9 – Newburg Community Center, 4810 Exeter Ave.
• Thurs., Feb 11 – Douglass Community Center, 2305 Douglass Blvd.
• Tues., Feb 16 – Shively Community Center, 1902 Park Rd.
• Thurs., Feb 18 – Spalding University, 901 S 4th Street

All open house events are free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. For directions or further information, call 502-891-2529 or email riverlinkopenhouses@gmail.com.

Adult Education Scholarships

Did you know that Community Services sponsors Adult Education Scholarships which provide tuition assistance for income-eligible residents attending a 2-year or 4-year degree program?

Eligibility Requirements Include:

• Jefferson County resident with a household income within 125% of the federal poverty guidelines
• Expected GED or college degree conferment on or before June 30, 2016
• Cumulative GPA of 2.3 or higher

How to apply Please contact 502-574-5050 to inquire