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

Christa Robinson

Legislative Assistant
(502) 574-3453
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Visit the District 4 Website

Committee Assignments:

Budget

Public Safety

Government Oversight

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The Fourth District includes the Downtown-Central Business District, and the neighborhoods of Butchertown, California, Germantown, Irish Hill, Meriwether - Fort Hill, Original Highlands, Paristown Pointe, Phoenix Hill, Portland, Russell, Shelby Park and Smoketown.


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In this issue...


Look Who's Pictured in District 4

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Carali's Rotisserie Chicken opened its  second location at 211 S. Fifth Street. For those who haven’t eaten at Carali’s Rotisserie Chicken, you're in for a real treat — it’s Peruvian. The chicken is hormone free and covered in Peruvian spices. Its is co-owned by Rafael Dapello and Carlos Arieta.

 

Welcome to District 4!


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Many thanks to Councilman Brandon Coan for organizing the 3rd Annual Planting O’ the Green. District 4 will be planting 46 trees in honor of the 46th Annual St.  Patrick’s Parade hosted by the Ancient Order of the Hibernians!


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The University of Louisville/ Yearlings Club Forum Series celebrated Women's History Month with its forum entitled #BlackGirlMagic Political Activism. Moderated by Dr. Sherri Wallace The panel included  The Mayor of Shively ,Beverly Chestur- Burton, Councilwomen Keisha Dorsey and Paula McCraney.


Thanks to the Shawnee Library Branch for hosting Cafe Louie. It was a packed house with fabulous conversation.

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Happy Birthday 

Tenoramentae Young!


March 14 - Know your Neighborhood Presentation @Prohibition 436 Baxter Ave 5:30pm

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March 15 & 16 - Making Dreams Come True 2019 Prom Dress & Tuxedo Give-Away

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March 16 - Spring Free Tree Giveaway Louisville Zoo 9am

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March 18 - Restorative Justice

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March 21 - Shelby Park Neighborhood Association Home Buyers Workshop 5:30pm

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March 24 - The Louisville Leopard Percussionist Big Gig The Brown Theatre 2pm

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April 2 - The Great Flood of 1937 Panel Discussion at Frazier Kentucky History Museum 6pm

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April 30 - Quiet Louisville Fourth Street Live Noon

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Repair Affair

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New Roots is now accepting orders and inquiries for the 2019 Fresh Stop Markets.

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Get ready, get fresh.

New Roots is now accepting orders and inquiries for the 2019 Fresh Stop Markets.

New Roots' Fresh Stop Markets are bi-weekly fresh food markets that "pop-up" at local churches, community centers and businesses in neighborhoods without farm-fresh food, where people who subscribe for organic, local produce can collect their shares (bags). New Roots is a grassroots nonprofit organization that supports the markets, volunteer leaders, farmers and fundraising that make it happen.

Here’s how it works: Community members purchase shares of 8-10 varieties of seasonal produce in advance, which comes from local farmers who provide fresh, delicious and organic items. Share prices are determined on an income-sliding scale, and everyone gets the same food regardless of what you pay. You then pick up your share at your neighborhood Fresh Stop Market every other week, at the market of your choice. Pop-up markets in seven different Louisville neighborhoods means fresh food is closer to home. Shareholders and volunteers regularly describe this movement of Fresh Food For All as life-changing.

Call 502.509.6770, or email info@newroots.org, to join a Fresh Stop Market in your community ahead of the June kick-offs. We double SNAP Benefits, and accept debit/credit. 

2019 Fresh Stop Markets are located in Berrytown, Shelby Park/Smoketown, Russell, Old Louisville, Hikes Point, Portland, and New Albany. Share prices are $6, $12, $25, or $40 based on your income and number of people in your household. Click here to see our PayMint scale

Contribute or volunteer to New Roots to support this life-saving work! Click here if you are an individual. Click here if you are a business.


Sign up NOW!!! OBAP Louisville ACE Academy

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OBAP's Aerospace Career Education (ACE) Academy provides middle and high school youth with exposure to opportunities in aerospace and aviation through week long summer camps.

Endorsed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), OBAP has served a leading role in establishing ACE Academies nationwide to introduce, educate and guide diverse students towards careers in aviation.

For more information Click here.


Vision Russell Updates and Events

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Kentuckiana Builds Orientations

March 14th, 18th, 21st, 25th, 28th, @ 10:00 am & 5:30 pm

Louisville Urban League, 1535 W. Broadway

Kentuckiana Builds is a 6-week training program that prepares you for a quality profession in fields like electrical, carpentry, pipefitting, plumbing, masonry, insulation and much more. For more information, please call 502-566-3371

 

Entrepreneurship 4 All Kick-Off Event

Thursday, March 14th @ 3:00-6:00 pm

Louisville Central Community Center, 1300 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

If you enjoyed the 2018 Be Your Own Boss Economic Summit, you don’t want to miss the E4All Louisville kickoff event! Louisville Central Community Center, Inc., Woodforest Bank, and partners will announce the application period for participants in the first E4All Louisville class. Come out and learn about how E4All Louisville can help entrepreneurs develop the mindset to take their businesses to the next level. This event will include networking opportunities, business coaching, a Shark Tank style pitching competition, prizes, and more! For more information call Patricia at (502)583-8821.  

 

Cure Violence at the YMCA Community Connection Event

Saturday, March 16th @ 11am – 1pm

Joshua, Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church, 436 S. 15th Street

WE WANT TO HEAR YOUR VOICE. We are hosting a community discussion forum to help curb the cycle of violence and incarceration in the Russell Neighborhood. Refreshments will be served.  For more information contact Andrea Goins, Cure Violence Site Manager, 502-242-2885.

 

West Louisville Dream Team Community Meeting

Thursday, March 21st @ 5:30 pm

NIA Center, 2900 W. Broadway, 2nd Floor Conference Room

For additional information please call 502-487-4419 or visit website www.westlouisvilledirectory.com

 

A Broadway Revue

Friday, March 22nd @ 7:00-9:00 pm

Louisville Central Community Center, 1300 West Muhammad Ali Blvd  

Don’t miss the Tiny Tykes and Youth Troupe perform in our “Best of Broadway Revue”! We’ll be performing songs from your favorite Broadway Musicals! For information, call (502)583-8821.


Notice of Action

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Notice of Action on a Federally Enforceable District Origin Operating Permit (FEDOOP)

            The Louisville Metro Air Pollution Control District (District) proposes to renew a FEDOOP operating permit for Advance Ready Mix Concrete Plants 1 & 2 (batch ready mix plant), 820 East Water Street and 201 North Clay Street, Louisville, KY 40202 in accordance with Regulation 2.17. This is a standard FEDOOP renewal. The 30-day public comment period starts on February 26, 2019, and ends on March 29, 2019. A public hearing may be scheduled if the District determines that there are germane, unresolved issues or substantial public interest, in accordance with Regulation 2.07.

Drafts of the permit and summary are available at the District office, 701 West Ormsby Avenue, Suite 303, Louisville, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, by calling Matt King at (502) 574-6000 or emailing airpermits@louisvilleky.gov or at the following website: http://www.louisvilleky.gov/APCD/docket. Copies of the application are available upon request. Written comments will be accepted at airpermits@louisvilleky.gov until midnight or at the District office until 5:00 p.m. on March 29, 2019.


New Way to Report Illegal Dumpers

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See Something Say Something!!!!

We all know that illegal dumping--putting waste on property that is not licensed as a disposal facility--is an eyesore that is expensive to clean up, diminishes quality of life, discourages economic development and even sends plastic debris into our waterways.

That's why people caught dumping along our city's alleys, sidewalks, fields and roadsides are subject to fines and impoundment of any vehicle used in the dumping. That's where citizens can help with the problem. If you witness illegal dumping while it's happening, report it.

We've developed a new online form you can use to tell us where it happened, describe the vehicle(s) involved, preferably with license plate number(s), and even upload pictures. Of course you can always call Metro Call 311 or 574-5000. For more information about illegal dumping, including a link to the reporting form, visit our illegal dumping webpage.


Get Recycle Coach Now

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Reminders at your fingertips

Clicking one of the links below to download Recycle Coach will keep you up to date on waste and recycling with the following features:

  • What Goes Where tells all Jefferson County residents how to dispose of specific items such as hazardous waste, electronics and more.
  • Personalized Collection Calendar has the collection schedules of Bulky Waste (junk), garbage, recycling, and yard waste for Urban Services District residents serviced by Louisville Metro.
  • Individual Reminders is the place to sign up to receive automated reminders when bulky waste and other collections are scheduled for a specific address in the Urban Services District residents serviced by Louisville Metro.
  • What Type of Recycler Are You? This is a five-minute quiz that lets you see how your recycling knowledge compares with others in Louisville.

Get Recycle Coach now at Google Play or at the App Store.


Clearing the Air 2019 APCD Workshop Series

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Louisville’s Air Pollution Control District (APCD) is hosting the 2019 APCD Workshop Series. Are you curious about the air you breathe, what’s in it, and how it’s protected? Plan to attend a free monthly workshop to get an in-depth look at how APCD keeps the air clean.

All meetings will be held at the Louisville Free Public Library, 301 York Street, from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.

  • March 18
  • April 15
  • May 20
  • June 17
  • July 15
  • August 19
  • September 16
  • October 21
  • November 18

For more information, please visit www.louisvilleky.gov/APCD or call 574-6000.


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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The public comment period is 30 days after the announcement is printed in the Courier Journal. If you chose to voice your opinion, letters must be mailed to:                       Alcohol Beverage Control Board

1003 Twilight Drive

Frankfort, KY 40601

 

New Location 209 E. Main St.

Attached, please find a New Location memo and Courier Journal Legal announcement for a Quota Retail Liquor by the Drink, NQ4 Retail Malt Beverage by the Drink, and Supplemental Bar license(s) being applied for, located at 209 E. Main Street, Louisville, KY. 40202. The ad ran in The Courier Journal Saturday, February 16, 2019.

New Location 114 W. Main Street

Attached, please find a New Location memo and Courier Journal Legal announcement for a Quota Retail Liquor by the Package and NQ Retail Malt Beverage by the Package license(s) being applied for, located at 114 W. Main Street, Louisville, KY. 40202. The ad ran in The Courier Journal Saturday, February 16, 2019.

New Location 717 E. Market Street

Attached, please find a New Location memo and Courier Journal Legal announcement for an NQ4 Retail Malt Beverage by the Drink, Quota Retail Liquor by the Drink, and Sunday Liquor Drink license(s) being applied for, located at 717 E. Market Street, Louisville, KY. 40202. The ad ran in The Courier Journal Wednesday, February 27, 2019.

New Location 900-906 E. Main Street Ste. 101

Attached, please find a New Location memo and Courier Journal Legal announcement for an NQ2 Restaurant Retail Drink, Sunday Liquor Drink, and Caterer's license(s) being applied for, located at 900-906 E. Main Street, Ste. 101, Louisville, KY. 40206. The ad ran in The Courier Journal Friday, March 1, 2019.

Addition to License 700 E. Market St.

Attached, please find an Addition/Change to License memo and Courier Journal Legal announcement for a Quota Retail Liquor by the Drink, NQ4 Retail Malt Beverage by the Drink, Supplemental Bar, Sunday Liquor Drink, and 4 a.m. Extended Hours license(s) being applied for, located at 700 E. Market Street, Louisville, KY. 40202. The ad ran in The Courier Journal Wednesday, March 6, 2019.

New Location / Addition to Application 114 W. Main Street

Attached, please find a New Location memo/Addition to Previous Announcement memo and Courier Journal Legal advertisement for a Quota Retail Liquor by the Drink license being applied for, located at 114 West Main Street, Louisville, KY. 40202.  The ad ran in The Courier Journal Wednesday ,March 13, 2019.


Tax Preparation Appointments Available

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Louisville Metro Community Services - Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) Appointment Scheduler

Households with incomes below $64,000 are eligible for participation in this program.Please note that the IRS does not allow our program to prepare returns that include farm income, income from rental properties or businesses or self-employment income that includes depreciation or that includes expenses for other employees of the business.

List of Documents to bring for your appointment

There are two ways that you can take advantage of the free tax services:

  1. Self-File: Click here to access free versions of Turbo Tax or My Free Taxes (H&R Block's product) and click on the Free Online Tax Filing tab which is located near the top of the page. Prepare and e-file your own return. Assistance, if needed, is provided through an 800 number.
  2. Traditional VITA Service: You schedule an appointment using this site and work with a certified volunteer that will assist you in preparing your return, review it with you and efile it for you when finished.

Here is a list of sites where you can make an appointment:

  • Louisville Urban League: 1535 West Broadway,
          Through Thursday from Noon until 8PM and Saturdays 9AM until 3PM.
  • Salt and Light Community Development: 3025 Gerald Drive,
          Monday and Tuesday from 5PM until 9PM
  • Sun Valley Community Center: 6505 Bethany Lane,
          Tuesday from 10AM until 7PM, Wednesday from 10AM until 4PM and Saturday from 9AM until 1PM
  • United Crescent Hill Ministries: 150 State Street,
          Friday from 9AM until 3PM
  • Wesley House Community Services: 5114 Preston Highway,
          Monday and Tuesday from 10AM until 3PM

Here is a list of sites where Walk- in services are available:

  • Bates Community Development Corp ~ 1228 Jackson St ,
          Monday Noon until 7PM, Thursday 10AM to 4PM, Saturday from 10AM until 3PM
  • Sun Valley Community Center ~ 6505 Bethany Lane , 
          Thursday 9AM until 7PM
  • Portland Promise Center ~1831 Baird St ,
          Friday 7PM until 9:30PM, Saturday 9AM until 3PM and Sunday from 3PM until 7PM

Within minutes of making your appointment, you should receive a confirmation email with a calendar appointment attached to the email. In addition, you will also receive a phone reminder the day before your appointment.

Appointments can be changed or canceled at any time on this website. You can also make or cancel an appointment at any time (24/7) using our automated phone system by dialing (502) 305-0005 and following the instructions.


Join a Louisville Metro Board or Commission

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Interested in serving on a board or commission?

By being a a part if a board or commission you will offer your time and your talents to improve the quality of life in our community.

To learrn more about applications please visit 

https://louisvilleky.gov/government/mayor-greg-fischer/boards-and-commissions-list

 

Board Vacancies

AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST FUND BOARD

AIR POLLUTION CONTROL DISTRICT BOARD

BI-STATE BRIDGE AUTHORITY

BRIGHTSIDE, INC.

BUILDING CODE BOARD OF APPEALS

CEMETERY BOARD

CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD

COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP ADMINISTERING BOARD

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PREVENTION COORDINATING COUNCIL (DVPCC)

DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT REVIEW OVERLAY BOARD

DOWNTOWN MANAGEMENT DISTRICT

ETHICS COMMISSION

FRIENDS OF METRO ANIMAL SERVICES (FOMAS)

HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION ADVOCACY BOARD

KENTUCKIANAWORKS GREATER LOUISVILLE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD

LANDMARKS COMMISSION

LOUISVILLE FILM ADVISORY COMMISSION

LOUISVILLE REGIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY BOARD

MEDICAL CENTER COMMISSION OF JEFFERSON COUNTY

MENTAL HEALTH DIVERSION BOARD

NULU REVIEW OVERLAY DISTRICT COMMITTEE (ADVISORY)

POLICE MERIT BOARD

REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

RIVERPORT AUTHORITY

RIVERSIDE - THE FARNSLEY-MOREMEN LANDING

SCIENCE CENTER BOARD OF DIRECTORS

SMOKETOWN NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN

TAX APPEALS BOARD

URBAN SERVICES DISTRICT BOARD

WATERWORKS

ZOO FOUNDATION BOARD


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The Landbank Authority launches new Last Look properties!

The Landbank Authority launches new Last Look properties for February!

Last Look Properties

Properties are sold for $1 on a first come, first serve basis. Minimum proof of rehab funds are required and more information can be found via our website here. Please share these updates with your colleagues and networks and as always contact us if you have any questions or concerns.


Notice of Planning & Design Public Meetings

For basic details for all of below case/s please visit http://www.louisvilleky.gov/PlanningDesign/.  Click on “Search Case Information” link on the left navigation bar.  Then select the “home” tab and select the type of case and enter the above case number. 

You can also click on the image below to go to the application page, although the page may be slow to load.

For specific case information please call or email the listed case manager.  If you have any questions please contact Planning & Design directly at 574-6230.

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Notice of Application for Demolition Permit of Historic Structure

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New Security Features added to Identification Cards

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The New KY Drivers License: Get Ready for Changes

 CLICK HERE for more information https://drive.ky.gov/confidentKY/Pages/default.aspx

 


Need help? Check out LouieConnect.com

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Check out LouieConnect

 

 


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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 

Meriwether- Fort Hill - Shelby Traditional Elementary 735 Ziegler Street The fourth Tuesday of the month Call Jess (270) 227-9123

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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