This man was recently caught on camera dumping in the alley between Parthenia Avenue and Georgetown. If you know who he is please call Solid Waste Compliance Enforcement at 502-574-8455. Help us prosecute him so he can pay for the trash he has left in our neighborhood. Thank you for your help!

Yard Waste Collection Suspended

Yard waste collection is now on a seasonal shutdown with yard waste routes suspended until March 12. This does not affect garbage or recycling collections. Due to low volumes of yard waste in the winter, the seasonal suspension is annual now from early January until mid-March. During the suspension period, citizens should not put yard waste out for collection. Thank you for your cooperation.

LIHEAP Crisis Program Now Open

LIHEAP is accepting applications through March 30th or until available funds have been expended, whichever comes first. This year’s Crisis Program features expanded eligibility for past due amounts in addition to those that have received a disconnect notice. Residents wishing to apply must make an appointment utilizing the automated appointment system. Schedule appointments by phone at 502-991-8391 or online at louisvilleky.cascheduler.com. The toll-free service is available twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program

Louisville Asset Building Coalition's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance, or VITA, and AARP Tax Aide programs provide trained, IRS-certified volunteers to offer free tax services at more than 20 sites across the city to individuals and families who earned less than $64,000 in 2017. Appointments are recommended. For further information, sites or appointments call (502) 305-0005 or go to https://louisvillekyvita.cascheduler.com.

YMCA Safe Place "Together 4 Teen Tour"

Wednesday, January 31st
Noon to 1 P.M.
YMCA Safe Place Building, 2400 Crittenden Drive
YMCA Safe Place is holding a "Together 4 Teen Tour". This tour showcases our community's only 24-hour shelter for homeless & runaway teens and other programs focused on young people in crisis! A lite lunch will be provided.

LWC Eastern Parkway Project Update

The next phase of LWC work is between East Burnett Ave and Poplar Level Rd. The west bound lanes of Eastern Parkway are closed and the road will operate as two lanes. Lydia Street will be closed at Eastern Parkway. We expect to work in this area until mid-February. For further details or updates go to www.LouisvilleWater.com/EasternPkwyProject

Take the Louisville Parks Foundation Survey

The Louisville Parks Foundation invites you to participate in a quick survey about our parks.
Your feedback is very important and will be used to determine priorities for developing services for the community. The Louisville Parks Foundation’s Vision is a City of Parks where everyone has the opportunity to Give. Plant. Play. Click here to take the survey. If you need more information about Louisville Parks Foundation, please visit lpfky.org or contact info@louisvilleparksfoundation.org.

REAL IDs/Kentucky Voluntary Travel IDs

Kentucky has been granted an extension for Federal REAL ID/Driver’s License compliance. This information is on the driver’s license website, DriveJefferson.com, and OCCC website, JeffersonKyCourtClerk.com.
To view the Kentucky REAL ID extension approval letter, click here.
For the flyer from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, click here.
For the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s REAL ID page, click here.

"Treebate" - buy a tree, earn a rebate

TreesLouisville, in partnership with the Louisville Metro Division of Community Forestry, is currently running a Tree Rebate Program as an incentive for homeowners to plant more trees.

The Tree Rebate Program is open to all residents of Jefferson County. Through the program, participants can earn a rebate of 40 percent (up to $80) on the purchase of a shade tree. Rebates will be awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis until funds run out. For full details, visit treeslouisville.org/rebate.

"Grass-Roots News" - a New Digital Online Magizine

A new online website & mobile phone monthly magazine about diversity in our community is now available. Grass-Roots.news is a monthly magazine with information about people of color: African Americans, Bosnians, Cubans, Jews and Muslims who want to communicate their own story through the many diverse voices of their community leaders. For more information please contact Adolfo (Ben) Ruiz, Publisher at www.Grass-Roots.news

Metro Haz Bin Expanding it's Schedule

The Household Hazardous Materials drop-off service, or Haz Bin, is expanding to Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. starting February 13th. Haz Bin, located at 7501 Grade Lane, is available to all residents of Louisville/Jefferson County. It provides a safe and convenient way to dispose of unwanted household hazardous materials which are not accepted in household garbage collection or recycling centers. For additional information click on Learn more.

Discounted Recycle Carts Available!

Councilwoman Butler is participating in the discounted recycle cart program with Solid Waste. District 15 residents benefit! The 95-gallon and 65-gallon recycling carts are available for District 15 residents for only $25 -- this is a 50% discount off the cost. To order your recycle cart call Solid Waste Management (SWMS) at 574-3571 or download the form here:
https://louisvilleky.gov/sites/default/files/public_works/pdf_files/3-8-17_garbageandrecyclingcart_recyclingbin_95-65.pdf Then mail in the completed form and $25 to SWMS at:
Louisville Metro Solid Waste Management
Attn: Collection Division
600 Meriwether Avenue
Louisville, KY 40217-1146

Job News USA - Louisville Job Fair

Wednesday, January 31
10 A.M. to 2 P.M.
Ramada Hotel & Conference Center
9700 Bluegrass Parkway

The Louisville Job Fair, sponsored by Kelly Services and Spectrum is holding an event. Over 55 top companies are expected to attend! Attendees are encouraged to arrive early, pre-register, bring plenty of resumes, and be ready to interview on-the-spot.

✔ FREE Parking
✔ FREE Admission for Jobseekers

Kentucky Kingdom & Hurricane Bay Now Hiring for the 2018 Season

Kentucky Kingdom and Hurricane Bay are hiring for the upcoming park season. There are 1,400 positions in several departments, including rides, food service, retail, public safety, and guest services. Kentucky Kingdom lifeguards must be at least 16 years-old and ride operators must be at least 18. There are a limited number of positions open for applicants who are 15. For further information or applications click here.

2018 African American Read-In

Notice of Public Meeting for 3735 Lentz Ave

"FREE" Tax Aid at the Iroquois Library

Parent's Night Out at the Louisville Nature Center - February 16

SLCM "Families Helping Families" Dinner

Report Potholes

COUNCILWOMAN MARIANNE BUTLER
District 15
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Office: 502-574-1115 or 502-574-3918

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