Your District 21 Team:

Metro Councilman

Dan Johnson
601 W. Jefferson Street
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 574-1121
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Legislative Assistant

Bryan Mathews
(502) 574-3090
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Administrative Clerk

Barbara Nichols
(502) 574-3090
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LMPD Crime Map Tool Find where crime is happening in your neighborhood!   Use LMPD's Crime Mapping Tool by clicking HERE.

Black History Award Honoree

Yvette Livers

Yvette Livers, Executive Director for South Louisville Community Ministries since 2014, was honored as the District 21 Black History Award Honoree. “I am proud to have this opportunity to acknowledge Mrs. Livers' body of accomplishments and her ongoing work for South Louisville,”  stated CM Dan Johnson at Thursday's Metro Council award ceremony.

Yvette states, “My personal motto is Make a Difference Every Day.” 

She is a graduate of the University of Louisville, is a licensed social worker and has been in upper management with the Girl Scouts of the USA.  She is a member of the Suburban Rotary Club (formerly Okolona/South Louisville Rotary Club) and Beechmont Women’s Club. 

Mrs. Livers was honored for her work on the Minority Health Commission addressing the issues for African Americans, starting the Women’s Fund in Zanesville, Ohio, working with African American Churches to establish youth programs and ensure compliance with various laws/regulations and for providing opportunities for African-American Youth and Adults to volunteer at the ministries to increase their involvement in South Louisville.  

Yvette works with a great staff team to advance the mission of the ministry by increasing the funds for the emergency assistance services for the agency and is committed to the vision of South Louisville Community Ministries —

“A community where all neighbors can thrive."

COMMUNITY NEWS & EVENTS

Doing Our Part from the HEART Campaign

Doing Our Part From the Heart is a donation drive to provide daily odds and ins that we take for granted and provide them for the brave service men and women who are still serving our country in some of the most dangerous spots in the world by helping ease their tour of duty in a special way.  Joining Flood, as sponsors of the 2016 campaign are the Okolona Business Association, the Okolona Fire Department, Republic Bank, Scheller’s Fitness and Cycling and Jackson- Hewitt Tax Service.  The campaign runs through the end of March.

 If you cannot donate items and wish to make cash contribution to help cover the cost of shipping, Republic Bank continues its partnership by setting up an account to accept all monetary donations to cover postage for the items going overseas.  Every package cost $16.75 to send.  Make sure to note on the check “From the Heart” account.

For more information about the 2016 “Doing Our Part from the Heart” Campaign, contact Councilwoman Flood’s office at 574-1124.  You can visit “Doing our Part from the Heart” on Facebook.

LMPD Youth Police Advisory Council Seeking Applicants The Louisville Metro Police Department is seeking high school students to participate in the 3rd session of Chief Conrad’s Youth Police Advisory Council.  Applications were distributed to every high school with Metro Louisville, and we’d like to invite your assistance in furthering the interest.

About the Program:

YPAC members meet every other month with Chief Conrad to discuss crime, safety, and the LMPD.  The exact dates for this session are listed on the applications.  Chief Conrad hosts the council meetings with a hot meal and agenda packed with stimulating discussion points to get input from the youth regarding their perceptions.  This information often leads to new initiatives, policy considerations, and educational outreach efforts for teens throughout the city.  Students are invited on optional tours to see how LMPD operates behind the scenes, including Churchill Downs, the Firearms Training Center, Metro Safe, and other areas.

Applicant Qualifications:

• High school students who reside or attend school in Louisville
• Well-mannered and respectful, with a willingness to state opinions and responsible objections in a group environment
• Self-motivated and able accomplish tasks without supervision
• Community oriented
• Able to attend at least five of the six required meetings over a 12 months

Student Benefits:

The meeting times and other optional activities can count as service hours for schools.  Active participants can receive letters of recommendation from Chief Conrad for colleges, or other requested purposes. YPAC members overwhelming enjoy the program and cite examples of other opportunities they were exposed to because of this experience.

We are seeking a diverse pool of great applicants who come from various backgrounds, regardless of their knowledge or involvement with Metro Government. Although the application deadline is February 26, however an extension may be granted if they simply call or email me.  Submission instructions are on the application. Request an application by calling 574-2134 or email jessie.browning@louisvilleky.gov

Financial Empowerment Summit Join us for this year’s Financial Empowerment Summit where you will walk away with new information, knowledge, and resources so you can better the financial success of yourself and your clients.  Hosted by Bellarmine University...the agenda will be one you will not want to miss.   Topics & Strategies for Building and Protecting Assets When: March 2, 2016, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Where: Amelia Brown Frazier Convocation Hall, Bellarmine University RSVP Here.

Last Chance to Sign-up for Beechmont Youth Sports Leagues this Sunday Spring Baseball/Softball/T-ball  Sunday Feb. 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

Little Loomhouse Celebrates  "National Womens History Month" “Telling Our Stories through Art” Artists’ Reception.  In recognition of Women’s History Month, several women have been invited to share their artistic visions in an exhibit, Free and open to the public.   Saturday March 5th 11:00am-4:00pm.  The exhibition will be on display through April 2nd at the Little Loomhouse 328 Kenwood Hill RD. Go to www.littleloomhouse.org or call 502-367-4792 for details.

Little Loomhouse Spring Break Nature, Fiber, Art Camp for Ages 6-12 years

April 4 – 8  Monday - Friday 9:00am - 4:00pm

Set in the beauty of our historic cabins on Kenwood Hill, campers will experience drawing, printing, and various forms of textile art including weaving on Little Looms!

Bring a sack lunch and drink each day, snacks will be provided.

•  Full Day for Full Week: $200, all supplies included
• Half Day for Full Week: $125, all supplies included
• One Day: $45, all supplies included
• One Half Day: $25, all supplies included

 You must pre-register for this Camp! Call 502-367-4792 to register. Scholarships for full week sign-ups are available.

Click Here for Listing of all our 2016 summer camps.  328 Kenwood Hill Rd.

We're looking for Americana Ambassadors!

Americana is in the process of forming a young professional board (and young can mean 40, y'all) to help with community engagement, events, and telling Americana's story. We aren't looking for people to simply tweet at an event or bring their friends to a fundraiser. We need your brainpower, creativity, and compassion to help get the word out about the work Americana is doing. We won't ask you to overcommit, you'll have an opportunity to work and get to know the Board of Directors, and it should be fun (really). Here's more information and here is where you apply.