Several bills being considered by the Kentucky General Assembly would affect the way Metro Government is operated. House Bill 202 has many provisions. Here are some: (Read the entire bill by clicking here.) 
   Governor will appoint individuals to fill vacancies of Council due to death, resignation or removal, currently Metro Council fills vacancies.
   Governor will fill Mayoral vacancies, currently Metro Council appoints.
   Mayor is limited to two terms beginning January 1, 2019, may not serve more than two consecutive terms, and is prohibited from running for election or being appointed Mayor for at least four years, currently term limits are three terms.
House Bill 246 (read the full bill here) would change the rules for solid waste in Louisville. Currently, we make compost from yard waste, instead of sending it to the landfill.  The Frankfort legislation would reverse the ban on plastic bags for yard waste, even though yard waste in plastic bags cannot be composted.  Here are ways to make your voice heard in Frankfort:
   Call or write your legislators to let them know your views on important issues.  (The link lets your locate your representatives and gives you contact information.) Call the toll-free legislative message line (1-800-372-7181) to leave a message for any legislator or group of legislators.  Be ready to say you support or oppose a bill, by number, and ask that your message be conveyed to your representative and leadership in the House or Senate. 

If you're 16 to 21 years old, you can get a quality job this summer through Summerworks. It's an opportunity to earn a paycheck, but even more importantly, you'll get valuable business experience that could shape your future education and career. You might even land a summer job that ties in with what you are already learning in school. We work to cultivate Louisville’s young talent by preparing and connecting youth to summer jobs and other work-based learning opportunities. Our vision is that all Louisville young adults possess the skills and attributes that lead to lifelong career success. Youth signup deadline is May 1st. Go to summerworks.org/sign-up to apply. 

With spring around the corner don't forget to sign up to receive an automatic notice, via text or email, when their street is scheduled to be swept by Metro Public Works. The notices are meant to alert residents in advance that they must find alternate parking on street sweeping day. No parking is allowed on affected streets during street sweeping. To sign up now click on https://louisvilleky.gov/city-services/mylouisville  For further information on this story click on https://louisvilleky.gov/news/street-sweeping-alert-system-launched

Develop Louisville, a department of Louisville Metro Government, will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, February 28, 2017 beginning at 6:00 p.m. at Western Library, 604 S. 10th Street. The focus of the hearing will be the use of U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) entitlement grant funds for the next fiscal year (July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018).  Entitlement grant funding includes Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships, Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA).  These grant funds are used to provide decent, affordable housing, ensure suitable living environments, and expand economic opportunities, principally for low and moderate income persons.  Read more.

A new Rental Registry for all rental property in Metro Louisville is now up and running online following the passage of an ordinance in September by the Louisville Metro Council. Councilwoman Marianne Butler was the primary sponsor. Effective March 1, 2017, all property located in Louisville Metro and occupied or offered for occupancy in exchange for money or any other consideration must be registered with Louisville Metro Government. Failure to register is subject to a fine up to $100 per day per housing unit. Registration must include the rental unit street address along with current contact information of the owner and managing operator. New owners must register within thirty days of any ownership transfer. Any change in contact information must be updated on the registry within thirty days of said change. Registration requires an account with Develop Louisville. Click the links below to establish an account and access the registry, or to get detailed information and instructions on registry requirements. It is important to remember, all rental property must be registered by March 1, 2017. Get Started Below:

Easy to follow "how to" registry information   (PDF file)

Set up your  Develop Louisville Account now

https://louisvilleky.gov/government/codes-regulations/rental-registry

The Crisis Phase of LIHEAP is available currently through March 31, or until available funds have been expended. Residents wishing to apply must make an appointment in advance utilizing the new, automated appointment system. The toll free service is now available twenty four hours a day, seven days a week. The caller can follow the prompts to get the information needed and/or to schedule an appointment if available.  The system provides a confirmation number indicating that an appointment was successfully scheduled. Scheduling an appointment by phone call 502-991-8391 or on-line www.louisvilleky.cascheduler.com. 

The South Louisville Business Association has for several years donated a $500.00 scholarship to high school seniors that are pursuing a college degree next year. Detailed information for our Scholars Program is available on our website: http://www.slba-lou.org under our Community tab. The program competition is available to high school senior students who either attend school within our business area or live in our business area but may attend a different school. The areas covered by our Business Association are listed on our website under the About tab. The South Louisville Area Business Association Scholars Program Application must be turned in by March 31, 2017 (Attn: Scholarship Chairman) for evaluation and selections. If you require further information or have additional questions, feel free to contact Kelly Cooper, Administrative Assistant kcooper@keyesarchitects.com at any time.