What's Happening in District 4

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Councilwoman Barbara Sexton Smith
601 West Jefferson Street
(502) 574-1104
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Christa Robinson

Legislative Assistant
(502) 574-3453
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The Fourth District includes the Downtown-Central Business District, and the neighborhoods of Butchertown, California, Germantown, Irish Hill, Meriwether, Original Highlands, Paristown Pointe, Phoenix Hill, Portland, Russell, Shelby Park and Smoketown.

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Get Connected!

Together we create a great, connected community!

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Smoketown Wellness Center

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Now accepting new patients!



Please call us at 502.242.7458 to schedule your child's appointment.


Hours of operation: Monday-Friday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Saturday appointments available.

 

We are located at 760 S Hancock Street.


Look Who's Pictured in District 4

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Louisville's Main Street was once home to 89 bourbon companies. The only one left standing today is Brown-Forman, and with the debut of its downtown Old Forester Distillery, it's back on Whiskey Row.
"Whiskey Row was the heart of bourbon making," says Campbell Brown, Old Forester president and fifth-generation Brown family member in the bourbon business. They've returned to the original building that the company occupied a century ago, welcoming visitors with an immersive distillery tour and experience.
The new $45 million, 70,000-square-foot distillery occupies 117 and 119 Main Street, where the company was originally headquartered until 1922.
In 1870, Old Forester became the first bourbon sold in sealed glass bottles for quality. Nearly 150 years later, the new standalone distillery is the first to assemble and char barrels in the same building where distillation takes place. From fermentation and cooperage all the way through to maturation and bottling, the entire scope of whiskey production is on display.
The Old Forester Distillery opened to the public on June 15. 


Welcome to District 4! 


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ACLU of Kentucky Executive Director Michael Aldridge was the Grand Marshal of the 2018 Kentuckiana Pride Parade. Thank you for your decades-long commitment to fairness and equality, Michael!


 
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The Kentuckiana Pride Festival is the largest LGBTQ+ event in Kentucky. Each year, an estimated 15,000 people celebrate the LGBTQ+ community with the  parade, vendor marketplace, food vendors, entertainment, and much more.


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Thank you to Portland Memorial Baptist Church, Shawnee Christian Care, numerous vendors, and the firefighters of Truck 4/ Engine 22 for making the grand reopening of French Plaza at the 9th Annual Community Festival such a success! 

 


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University of Louisville  President Neeli Bendapudi  and Christina Lee Brown announced the $5  million donation from the Owsley Brown II Family Foundation Tuesday for the continued work of the Envirome Institute which will focus on the intersection of health and the environment.
The Envirome Institute will take a ‘holistic approach’ to researching the relationships between humans, their communities, and the environment, according to a news release.
It will incorporate all disciplines within the university in addition to bringing the former Institute for Healthy Air, Water, and Soil under its wing.
The $5 million gift will allow UofL to create a visiting scholars program to bring in national and international leaders to share their expertise and collaborate with faculty, staff and students.
It also will support the work of up to five students conducting research within the institute or one of its member centers, and help to provide the public with information about how important it is to look at the entire environment when making health decisions, Bendapudi said.
Some of the other centers within the institute include the Diabetes and Obesity Center, the Center for Integrated Environmental Health Sciences, the American Heart Association Tobacco Regulation and Addiction Center, and the Superfund Research Center. Several others have been invited.

The institute is currently recruiting South Louisville residents for the Green Heart study, which involves planting trees and other greenery in neighborhoods to see how that will affect pollution and health


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Cedar Rapids City Council memebers'  Susie Weinacht and  Ashely Vanorny were at an event at the Ali Center as a part of the Welcoming America Global Network conference happening in Louisville this week.


Parkside Bikes opened its doors in June of 2009 as Louisville’s first used bicycle shop. The idea was simple, create a bike shop where quality bicycles were refurbished and sold at an affordable price. Ben wanted anyone to be able to walk into Parkside and ride a bike that would fit their riding style and budget.

Check out the beautiful murals when you ride by!

 

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You've heard of a BED and BREAKFAST lodging well stop in and check out the new Bed and BIKE! Eight rooms available for overnight lodging and each come with a bike!

 

Welcome to NULU at 822 E. Market Street, in District 4!


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Councilwoman Sexton Smith joined fellow Councilwoman Barbara Shanklin at a liquor store protest at the corner of Poplar Level Road and Indian Trail.

Tonight! Impound Lot Relocation Public Meeting 1301 Story Avenue 6pm

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Louisville Metro Government is planning a public meeting from 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 21, at Butchertown Pizza Hall (1301 Story Avenue, second floor) to share community input and next steps in its effort to relocate the Louisville Metro Police vehicle impound lot.

Located for decades at 1478 Frankfort Ave. in Butchertown, the impound lot is the main temporary storage area for motor vehicles that have been impounded by LMPD and other agencies, and is a longer-term storage area for motor vehicles being held as evidence in a legal proceeding. Although technical capacity is 1,800 vehicles, the lot frequently stores in excess of 2,000 vehicles.

The city announced plans to seek a new location earlier this year, citing space issues, as well as the impound lot’s negative impact on nearby Beargrass Creek and the Beargrass Creek Greenway Trail. The site, a former landfill, is also located in a flood plain and is partially impacted by a high-tension power line crossing it.

At that time, the city also issued a Public Request for Information, seeking properties that fit the city’s search criteria for size, location, and other physical and operational requirements. The city received seven responses to that RFI but none met the search criteria.

LMPD Lt. Col. Robert Schroeder said the city is continuing to look for a long-term solution, and noted that properties will be evaluated as they become available. In the meantime, the city is making improvements at the existing site and in its procedures to address the space and environmental concerns at that site.

In an effort to ensure a transparent process, the city is posting online the comments received in the community engagement process, which included tours and three public meetings, and information about the RFI responses.

That material can be found at: https://louisvilleky.gov/government/louisville-forward/impound-lot-relocation-rfi


2018 Cultural Pass

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Are you looking for FREE, kid-friendly summer activities? Sign your child(ren) up for the 2018 Cultural Pass presented by Churchill Downs! With a pass, you can enjoy free admission for your kid(s) and an accompanying adult to 46 world-class arts and cultural institutions. You can visit places like the Louisville Science Center, Speed Art Museum, Louisville Zoo, and more! The pass is valid from June 1 – August 11. Pick up your pass at any Louisville Free Public Library location. Visit www.fundforthearts.org/culturalpass for details.


Summer Youth TARC Pass On Sale

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Getting to jobs, the movies, learning activities, and other fun events around Louisville is affordable for young people with the TARC Summer Youth Pass.

The pass costs $30 and is available to anyone 6 - 19 years old. With the pass, youths can take unlimited TARC rides on all routes from June 1 - Aug. 31.

By taking public transportation, young people gain self-confidence and independence, important skills for lifelong success. All TARC buses are equipped with bicycle racks, free Wi-Fi and are ADA accessible.

The pass can be ordered from TARC’s website, www.ridetarc.org, or purchased at the following locations:

  • Union Station, 1000 W. Broadway
  • Nia Center, 2900 W. Broadway
  • All Fifth Third Banks
  • Louisville Free Public Library, 3rd & York

To order by mail, send a check or money order for $30 with your name, address, and phone number to SUMMER YOUTH PASS; c/o TARC cashier; 1000 W. Broadway; Louisville, KY  40203.


Summer Waterfront Park Events

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Tuesdays This Summer Visual Arts with ArtsBridge at Western Library 3pm

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Financial Literacy Workshops

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KMAC Museum Summer Camps

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KMAC Summer Art Camps

CONNECT YOUR SON OR DAUGHTER TO ART

There are still spots available in our Blackacre Art in Nature Camp from June 25-29! Middle school campers will explore nature at Blackacre State Nature Preserve And Historic Homestead and create inspired multimedia pieces under the guidance of a professional artist.
               

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION!

 KMAC Summer Camp Schedule  From June 11 – July 27

June 18 – 22: Sculptacular: Sculpture and Clay Camp ages 8-11
June 25 – 29: Blackacre: Art-in- Nature Camp ages 11-14
July 9 – 13: Sculptacular: Sculpture and Clay Camp ages 5-8
July 16 - 20: Art Exploration: Mixed Media Camp ages 5-8
July 23 - 27: Art Exploration: Mixed Media Camp ages 8-11

(NOTE: June 11 - 15: Sculptacular: Sculpture and Clay Camp ages SOLD OUT)

Sculptacular: Sculpture and Clay Camp:
Get your hands messy with this 3D camp! Campers will be introduced to sculpture artists and artworks and be inspired to create their own pieces of art. They will use a variety of clay techniques such as slab building, coil building, glazing techniques, and more. They will also work through engineering skills needed to sculpt with paper, wire, wood, and found objects.


Art Exploration: Mixed Media Camp:
Experiment and explore the world of Art! Campers will be introduced to an array of media, such as fiber, paint, wood, dyes, paper, and printmaking. They will see how artists use different materials and techniques to get their Big Idea out into the world.


Blackacre: Art-in- Nature Camp
Blackacre State Nature Preserve provides a peaceful and inspiring place for young artists to wonder, discover, and create. Middle school students will use a variety of media to compose and create in-depth art projects with local artists. Campers will also explore the great outdoors through taking nature walks, playing games, and creating earthworks.


Game Time at Western Library Mondays in June 4pm

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June 21- Nachand Trabue Book Release and Signing Mixer Manhattan On Broadway 5:30pm

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June 22- Prince's Graffiti Bridge Western Library 2pm

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June 23- Dream Express Bookmobile Western Library 1pm

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June 23 - Summer Fun: A Brief History of Louisville's Forgotten Theme Parks Western Library 3pm

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SAVE THE DATE! July 21- Western Library Block Party 10am

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Farmers Market Fourth Street Live Wednesdays 11am-2pm

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Vision Russell Updates

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Vision Russell Updates

and Events 



 

 

Kindergarten Readiness Playgroup

Fridays in June and July, 10:30am – 12:00pm

Chestnut Street YMCA, 930 W. Chestnut St.

Join Play Cousins for the Summer Kindergarten Readiness Play Group series for children aged 3-5 years old (younger siblings welcome). Each playgroup session will feature storytime, learning activities, a craft and snack. To RSVP, please text or call (502) 509-7548 or email PlayCousinsCollective@gmail.com

 

Visual Arts for Kids Class

Tuesdays through August 28th, 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Western Library, 604 S. 10th St.

Each ArtsBridge Visual Arts Class will allow students the opportunity to express themselves with a variety of arts media including scribble and doodling, spontaneous expression, painting, cartooning and working as a team to create a group drawing. Students will learn life skills such as conflict resolution, problem solving, goal setting, positive thinking, and develop increased confidence and self-esteem through visual arts expression.

 

The Dream Express Bookmobile

Saturday, June 23rd, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Western Library, 604 S. 10th St.

The Dream Express Bookmobile will be visiting Western Branch Library to give free books to children! The Dream Express is a mobile library filled with exciting books for children of all ages. Call (502) 574-1779 for any questions.

 

Habitat for Humanity’s Russell Love Your Neighborhood Event

Saturday, June 23rd, 8:30 am – 3:30 pm

Byck Elementary, 2328 Cedar St.

Volunteers are needed for a variety of home preservation and beautification projects to make the Russell neighborhood an even better place to work, live and visit. From making external home repairs, to street clean-ups, to painting flower pots- volunteers of all skill levels and ages are appreciated. Volunteers will meet at the Byck Elementary School, 2328 Cedar Street, at 9:00 a.m. before moving to their project sites. Registration starts at 8:30 a.m. Lunch will be provided at noon. Habitat for Humanity’s “Love Your Neighborhood” initiative focuses on community development and repair through partnerships with homeowners and community groups. This initiative strengthens and uplifts the dynamic between individual pride, community engagement and neighborhood livability by creating a safer and healthier environment for our neighbors all across Louisville. To view a video of what volunteers completed last September in Russell click here. If you’d like to volunteer, please visit this link to register: http://bit.ly/habitatlyn

 

Russell Fresh Stop Market

Saturday, June 23rd, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

426 S. 15th St. (Joshua Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church)

Are you searching for farm-fresh, affordable food? On Saturday, June 23rd, New Roots and community partners will welcome everyone to the Russell Fresh Stop Market. Fresh Stop Markets (FSM) are run by leaders in a grassroots food justice movement that operates from the belief that fresh food is a basic human right. FSMs are volunteer, community-driven farm-fresh food markets that pop up bi-weekly at local churches and community centers in fresh food insecure neighborhoods.

“Shareholders” agree to cooperate and pay ahead of time, on a sliding scale, for ten varieties of seasonal, local, organic produce that can then be picked up every other Saturday between 10:00 am and 12:00 noon, at Joshua Tabernacle, 426 S 15th St, Louisville, KY 40203. This cooperation and financial commitment ensures that farmers don’t face the same degree of risk as with traditional farmers’ markets. The sliding scale means food is affordable and everyone is included. WIC participants pay $6.25, those at or below 185% federal poverty guidelines pay $12.50, others pay $26, and those who would like to invest in the community pay $41. Payments must be received the Friday before the FSM. Everyone gets the same food! At every Market a chef hosts a cooking demonstration, offering samples and recipes for the very same vegetables and fruits that shareholders bring home. There is a diverse, family reunion atmosphere. Please go to https://newroots.org/fresh-stop-markets for more information on the sliding scale, to place an order and to see all of the 18 Market locations in Louisville, Lexington and Southern Indiana. Families on SNAP please call 502-509-6770 to place your order. You can also email info@newroots.org for more information.

 

Russell Neighborhood Association Meeting

Tuesday, June 26th, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Oak and Acorn Intergenerational Center, 631 S 28th St.

For more information, please contact Mr. Jeffrey Thompson at Mrjtthompson2000@yahoo.com or Ms. Jackie Floyd at Jackief@centerforneighborhoods.org

 

Popup Playdate with Play Cousins

Friday, June 29th, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Elliot Park, 630 S. 28th St.

Come join Play Cousins for a pop-up playdate at Elliot Square Park. There will be yard games, story time, snacks and a lot of fun! This is a great opportunity for you and your child to meet new friends and neighbors. For more information call (502) 759-8231 or email PlayCousinsCollective@gmail.com

 

Community Grocery Store Meeting

Tuesday, July 10th, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Joshua Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church, 426 S. 15th St.

Is access to fresh food important to you? If so, join the next Louisville Cooperative Grocery Community

Meeting on Tuesday, July 10th. Feel free to bring a dish to share. Child care will be available (thank you to Play Cousins). To learn more, visit https://loufoodcoop.com

 

Reimage 9th Street Open House

July 10th, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Louisville Urban League, 1535 W Broadway

Now that a draft Reimage 9th Street Corridor Plan is complete, Louisville Metro Government is looking for additional citizen feedback on the proposed plans. Join Louisville Metro government representatives at the Louisville Urban League on Tuesday, July 10th to discuss this plan and provide your feedback. An additional topic for discussion at the open house will be the realignment of 18th Street at Broadway, which is expected to begin construction in August. A public comment form is also available until July 30 at https://louisvilleky.gov/government/advanced-planning/reimagine-9th-street.

 

JCPS Summer Food Service Program Kicks Off Free Breakfast and Lunch Program

Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) has kicked off its Summer Food Service Program, offering free nutritionally balanced meals to children and teens to help prevent the nutritional ‘summer slide’. The free breakfasts and lunches are available Monday through Friday at 127 sites throughout the summer.

The program operates at open sites—which serve meals to any child on a first-come, first-served basis—and at certain camps and summer programs. Participants can also get a meal at the JCPS Bus Stop Café, a converted school bus that travels to sites where young people typically gather, such as parks and pools. The program is open to anyone age 18 or under, regardless of whether they attend a JCPS school.

Families can find a site near them by texting “FOOD” to 877877, checking the school menu section of the JCPS mobile app or by visiting JCPS.Nutrislice.com/Meal-Locations.

 

Cultural Pass

Attention Families: Are you looking for FREE, kid-friendly summer activities? Then make plans to sign your child(ren) up for the Cultural Pass presented by Churchill Downs! With this pass, you enjoy one-time free admission with your kid(s) to 46 world-class arts and cultural institutions. You can visit places like the Louisville Science Center, Speed Art Museum, Louisville Zoo, and more! Participants between the ages of 0-21 are eligible for a Cultural Pass.  Passes are good from June, 2018 through August 11, 2018. Pick up your pass at any Louisville Free Public Library location. Children and families will be able to track their progress online via the LFPL Cultural Pass website. Kids can also win prizes! For more information, visit: https://fundforthearts.org/culturalpass/


MSD Road Closures

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The above map shows the section in orange being closed, now to August 7. The intersection of Lexington Road and Baxter Avenue, shown in red, will be closed from now to August 7.

The construction is to install a new sanitary sewer line that will connect to the Waterway Protection Tunnel. The new line will capture nine sewer overflow points that currently discharge to Beargrass Creek. The Waterway Protection Tunnel will prevent millions of gallons of sewage from entering Beargrass Creek and the Ohio River. During excessive rainfall, the tunnel will store sewage and storm water for treatment until system capacity is available.

Sign up to receive regular updates on the project at LouisvilleMSD.org/tunnel/newsletter or call 502-587-0603. The MSD project manager is Jacob Mathis, jacob.mathis@louisvillemsd.org or 540-6500.


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"Reimagine 9th Street” draft plan available for public comment

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After a series of community engagement events and stakeholder meetings, Louisville Metro Government (LMG), working in concert with consultant Gehl Architects since 2017, has completed a draft plan to “Reimagine 9th Street” from the Ohio River to Broadway.

Reimagining the corridor aims to implement goals of Vision Louisville, to pursue a MOVE Louisville priority project and to create an attractive, vibrant, and safe connection between west Louisville and downtown.

To draft this plan, LMG sought feedback and comment through numerous events held at TARC, Baxter Community Center, Frazier History Museum, Over the 9, Louisville Metro Housing Authority’s Avenue Plaza, and the Western branch of the Louisville Free Public Library. Now that a draft is complete, LMG is looking for additional citizen feedback on the proposed plan. LMG representatives will attend the following events to further engage with citizens:

  • Shawnee CommUNITY Festival, June 16 from 12-4 p.m. (232 Amy Avenue)
  • Metro Council District 5 meeting, July 16 at 6 p.m. (Yearlings Club, 4309 W Broadway)
  • Bates Memorial Church Extravaganza, July 28 at 12-5 p.m. (Shelby Park, 600 E. Oak)

An open house also will be held on July 10 from 6-8 p.m. at the Louisville Urban League (1535 W Broadway). A public comment form is also available until July 30 at https://louisvilleky.gov/government/advanced-planning/reimagine-9th-street. An additional topic for discussion at the open house will be the realignment of 18th Street at Broadway, which is expected to begin construction in August.

The conceptual plan, and subsequent infrastructure investments, are among many significant investments planned in and around the Ninth Street corridor, including the Choice Neighborhoods Initiative, which will revitalize the Russell neighborhood and transform Beecher Terrace into a mixed-use, mixed-income and multi-generational community.

Other projects include a Waterfront Park expansion to 15th Street; westward extension of River Road; Dixie Highway Bus Rapid Transit (which will run along this stretch of Ninth Street); an arts and cultural district along Muhammad Ali Boulevard led by Louisville Central Community Centers; installation of The Louisville Knot, a public art piece that will activate the underutilized area underneath the I-64 ramp at 9th and Main streets; and stabilization of Quinn Chapel through a national grant. Plus, the soon-to-be realigned intersection at 18th and Broadway will serve as a hub for commercial activity, with Passport Health Plan’s campus, a new YMCA, and investment from OneWest. The Louisville Urban League’s track and field facility at 30th Street and Muhammad Ali Boulevard also represents a catalytic investment in west Louisville.

“It’s well past time for the physical and psychological divide at 9th Street to end,” said Mayor Greg Fischer. “Our team, with the help of hundreds of residents and community stakeholders, is working on many projects to bring our community closer. I’m excited about the possibilities of now reimagining what this major corridor can be.”

As part of its study, the consultant team at Gehl reviewed existing conditions of the Ninth Street corridor. They found difficult conditions to cross Ninth due to few and far between crosswalks, speeding traffic and underutilized right of way and public space.

Fischer notes that many of those challenges were intentional when the street was built, designed to divide African American neighborhoods from the rest of the city. “We need to be just as intentional about removing them,” he said.

Despite the challenges, the study found many people are walking and biking along and across Ninth Street, and enjoying green space at Old Walnut Street Park. Gehl has suggested three options for creating a safer and more connected corridor, each focusing on pedestrian safety, multi-modal connectivity to encourage walking and cycling along with vehicular traffic and creative green spaces with places to sit and relax. All three options will be shared publicly to gather community input before a final selection is made.

Fischer’s FY19 budget proposes $180,000 to begin formal design, and LMG is actively seeking to fund implementation, which could begin in 2020 with completion in 2022.

To view the Ninth Street Corridor Plan in its entirety and to provide a public comment on the plan, please visit https://louisvilleky.gov/government/advanced-planning/reimagine-9th-street


TARC Needs Drivers

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TARC is currently advertising for both full time and part time coach operators.  Here is information from the TARC website.  Please help share it with anyone who might be interested:

The Transit Authority of River City (TARC) is the major public transportation provider to Jefferson, Oldham and Bullitt Counties in Kentucky, Clark & Floyd Counties in Southern Indiana and is currently seeking FULL-TIME Coach Operators and PART-TIME Coach Operators (up to 25 hours per week).

TARC is a 24/7 operation. Interested applicants should be available to work all shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays.

Minimum Requirements include; High School Diploma or GED and 21 years of age and no felonies or misdemeanor convictions in the past 5 years. A valid driver’s license, excellent driving record for previous 3 years and ability to obtain Commercial Drivers License (CDL). Must perform successfully on test(s).

Selected applicants must successfully complete an eight-week (40 hr week) training program to become a Coach Operator. The hourly rate of pay during the training period is $12.00. 

Upon successful completion of the training program the hourly rate of pay increases to $16.56 with periodic increases in pay. Current top operator pay is $23.90 per hour.

TARC offers the following benefits for Full-Time Team Members:

  • Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Short-Term Disability Plan
  • Participation in County Employee Retirement System (CERS)
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Sick and Vacation
  • Tuition Assistance

TARC offers the following benefits for Part-Time Team Members:

  • Participation in County Employee Retirement System (CERS)

Qualified applicants should apply in person at:

1000 West Broadway

Louisville, KY 40203

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (M-F)

Email is careers@ridetarc.org

Telephone is (502) 585-1234


District 4 Discounted Recycle Bins

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Councilwoman Sexton Smith is participating in the discounted recycle cart program with Solid Waste. District 4 residents benefit! The 95-gallon and 65-gallon recycling carts are available for District 4 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 Christa Robinson at (502)574-1104.

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


Louisville Bats Nights

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The Louisville Bats are once again hosting Louisville Metro Government Nights. Community Involvement vouchers are available for groups and organizations doing good works in the community. Tickets are available on the following Monday nights:  July 2 and September 3.  

To request tickets, please contact Jessica Adell at jadell@batsbaseball.com. Please include your Metro Council District, contact name, mailing address, daytime phone and number of tickets requested


Know what’s below, call 811 before you dig

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Hosparus Needs Volunteers

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Things You Need To Know!

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Louisville-Jefferson County Metro Government

Department of Codes and Regulations
Department of Planning and Design Services
444 S. 5th Street
Louisville,KY 40202
502.574.6230
http://www.louisvilleky.gov/PlanningDesign/


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Calendar of Events

June 21- 6pm Impound Lot Public Meeting Butchertown Pizza Hall 1301 Story Avenue, second floor

June 23- Dream Express Bookmobile Western Library 1pm 604 S. 10th Street

June 23 - Summer Fun: A Brief History of Louisville's Forgotten Theme Parks Western Library 3pm 604 S. 10th Street

June 23- Habitat for Humanity’s Russell Love Your Neighborhood Event Byck Elementary, 2328 Cedar St.


June 23- Russell Fresh Stop Market, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm 426 S. 15th St. (Joshua Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church)


June 26th Russell Neighborhood Association Meeting- 6:00 pm Oak and Acorn Intergenerational Center, 631 S 28th St.


Neighborhood Associations

Butchertown   butchertownpres@gmail.com 1st Tuesday @ 6:00 pm 

Germantown Paristown 1094 E. Kentucky St. 396-4836 judithmagrem28@gmail.com 3rd Monday @ 6:00 pm

Irish Hill Neighborhood Association For more information info@irishhillneighbors.org 

Original Highlands 1228 E. Breckenridge St 287-3938 cwoo59@aol.com 3rd Monday @ 6:00 pm 

Paristown Pointe 1228 E. Breckinridge  St 502-587-1595 jorobinson854@icloud.com 2nd Tuesday @6:30 pm

Phoenix Hill 451 Baxter Avene 583-7133 phoenixhillna@gmail.com 4th Monday @ 5:30 pm 

Portland Now 2503 Montgomery St. 438-0189 larry.stoess@gmail.com 1st Tuesday @ 6:30 pm 

Russell Neighborhood -6pm  631 S 28th St. The fourth Tuesday of the month at (502) 489-7004 or email  Jackie Floyd 

Schnitzelburg Area Community Council  St Elizabeth's 1020 E Burnett Schnitzelburg.org

Shelby Park 600 E. Oak Street  charles.rogalinski@ky.gov Shelby Park on Facebook 2nd Thursday @ 6:00 pm 

Smoketown 620 Lampton  836-7661 666@webberconsulting.org 3rd Monday @ 6:30 pm

South Fourth Street- Jim Reskin, President jreskin5@gmail.com


Important Numbers

Metro Call: 311 or (502) 574-5000
Air Pollution: (502) 574-6000
Animal Services: (502) 363-6609 or (502) 361-1318
Louisville Forward/Economic Development: (502) 574-4140
Planning & Design Services: (502) 574-6230
Community Services & Revitalization: (502) 574-4377
Public Works: (502) 574-5810
TARC: (502) 585-1234
PARC: (502) 569-6222
Legal Aid: (502) 584-1254
IPL (Code Enforcement): (502) 574-3321
Congressman John Yarmuth: (502) 582-5129
Solid Waste Management (SWMS): (502) 574-3571
Metro Parks: (502) 456-8100
Metro Police: (Non Emergency) (502) 574-7111 or (502) 574-2111
LMPD 1st Division: (502) 574-7167
LMPD 2nd Division: (502) 574-2478
LMPD 4th Division: (502) 574-7010
LMPD 5th Division: (502) 574-7636
Anonymous Tipline: (502) 574-LMPD (5673)
Metro Safe: (502) 572-3460 or (502) 574-7111
Vacant & Public Property Administration: (502) 574-4016
Brightside: (502) 574-2613
Master Commissioner Jefferson Circuit Court (Foreclosure Sales): (502) 753-4888

Your State Representative or State Senator: http://www.lrc.ky.gov 


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