The Department of Veterans Affairs has released the draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Louisville VA hospital relocation project which is proposed on Brownsboro road. 

The release of the EIS last Friday opened up a 45-day public comment period on the report. In the release the VA also announced that two public meetings that will be held on Nov. 15 near the proposed Brownsboro site at Christ Church United Methodist (4614 Brownsboro Road). The first open house will begin at 12:00PM with the public meetingto take place from 12:30 -2:00PM. The second public open house begins at 6:00PM followed by the public meeting form 6:30-8:00PM.

You can offer your thoughts on the draft EIS by submitting comments orally, electronically or by regular mail. Oral comments may be presented at one of the two public meetings. Written comments may also be submitted through December 12, 2016, online at www.Louisville-EIS.com, by email to LouisvilleReplacementHospitalComments@va.gov or by regular mail to Robley Rex VAMC, Replacement VAMC Activation Team Office (Attn: Judy Willaims), 800 Zorn Ave. 

If you have any questions please call Councilwoman Leet's office at 574-1107. Public Meeting details should be released this week.

KET is hosting a prescreening of Kentucky Veterans of the Vietnam War: In Their Own Words on November 7 at the Kentucky Science Center.  A social will begin at 6:30 PM followed by a flag folding ceremony, missing man table reciting and display and then a 45 minute screening. Kentucky Veterans of the Vietnam War was produced by KET and includes interviews of 65 Vietnam veterans across Kentucky.  If it were not for KET, these stories would not have been documented and preserved for generations to come.

This event not only honors veterans of the Vietnam War but celebrates the service of all the men and women who have served our nation.  It is also an  important time to recognize that the United States is still at war, especially given that we are currently engaged in the Battle for Mosul and the defeat of ISIS in Iraq.

The program is free but please make a reservation by calling 502-589-3538.

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has issued the final report on the corridor study for Chenoweth Lane. The report recommends that both sidewalk improvements and drainage improvements be made throughout the area.

The study, which can be found by clicking here, recommends the installation of curbs and gutters along Chenoweth Lane from the railroad tracks to Massie Avenue. Many of the residents who opposed the widening of Chenoweth lane or the addition of left turn lanes will be happy to knowthat the study does not recommend Chenoweth Lane for three-lane widening or bike lanes. The study also doesn't recommend the addition of left-turn lanes at any of intersections along the corridor.

The study calls for preserving the current character of the neighborhood along Chenoweth Lane from Massie to Brownsboro Road. The project will now move to Phase I of design. As we continue to get more information regarding the project we will update you here or in our biweekly eNews.

Speeding in residential areas and school zones is the most common citizen concern reported to Councilwoman Leet's office. We recognize that is a danger to pedestrians, bicyclists and children. Unfortunately the fatality rate in residential zones due to car accidents is nearly 3 times the rate on highways.

District 7 does have its own SMART Radar Machine that can be deployed through out the district. If you would like to see the SMART Machine on your street please email erin.hinson@louisvilleky.gov. We will need permission of a property owner to place the SMART Machine in their front yard. 

1. Never leave anything of value in your vehicle; this includes laptops, purses, GPS devices and even loose change.  Lock valuables in the trunk.
2. Never leave your vehicle running, and always lock your car doors.
3. Remove garage door openers from vehicles usually parked outside.
4. Do not leave spare keys in your vehicle.
5. Do not leave your vehicle windows open.
6. Park your vehicle in busy, well-lighted areas.
7.  Never leave a firearm unsecured in your vehicle.
8. Immediately report any suspicious person, or vehicle to (502) 574-7111.