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Budget Public Hearings - Tonight and May 20
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The Louisville Metro Council Budget Committee schedule includes two opportunities for the public to speak about the budget. Public hearings are scheduled for May 16 at 6:00 pm and May 20 at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall.
The May 16 public hearing will be open to all speakers on the budget.
On May 20 no external Agency applicants will be permitted to speak as the committee hopes to hear from the public about more general aspects of the budget.
Sign-up sheets for the May 16 and May 20 meetings will be available one hour prior to the public hearings.
Here are highlights of the 2020 Budget Hearing Schedule:
Louisville Forward, to include Economic Development, Develop Louisville, Codes & Regulations and the Affordable Housing Trust Fund - Monday, May 13 at 3:30 pm Louisville Fire – Tuesday, May 21 at 5:30 pm Safe & Healthy Neighborhoods – Wednesday, May 22 at 4:30 pm Louisville Free Public Library – Wednesday, May 29 at 3:30 pm Public Works and Assets – Wednesday, May 29 at 4:30 pm Emergency Services – Thursday, May 30 at 3:30 pm LMPD – Thursday, May 30 at 4:30 pm Public Health & Wellness – Monday, June 10 at 3:45 pm
For a complete schedule of meetings, current as of today, click here!
To view Mayor Fischer's Proposed 2019 - 2020 Mayor's Recommended Detail Budget Document, click here!
To view Mayor Fischer's Proposed 20-19 -2020 Mayor's Recommended Executive Budget Document, click here!
To view the Mayor's April 25th Budget Address to the Metro Council, click here!
All Metro Council Committee meetings are carried live on Metro TV, Spectrum Cable Channel 184 and UVERSE Channel 99. The meetings are also available online at the Metro Council home page at http://louisvilleky.gov/government/metro-council/metro-council-clerk by clicking on the “Watch Meetings Online” button.
An unforgettable day of Bluegrass music, food, craft vendors and youth activities in a scenic environment awaits those who visit Jefferson Memorial Forest for this year's Forest Fest. Each year Forest Fest is recognized for providing a great variety of bluegrass and Americana music; this year’s event will continue that tradition as six musical acts hit the stage! Admission is free with $10 parking.
Show kicks-off at 11 a.m. in the Forest’s Horine Section, 12304 Holsclaw Hill Road.
A variety of entertainment options for children, including:
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During the Day:
- live nature demonstrations and a
- climbing wall, will take place during the day
- Beginning at Noon until 5 PM:
- Workshops by performers will begin at 12:30 PM
- Artists from across the region will demonstrate their skills as part of a craft fair
- Food and Beverages will both be available for sale:
Contact the Welcome Center if you need additional directions 502-368-5404.
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Primary Election -
Tuesday, May 21
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Kentucky constitutional officers are on the ballot this year and the primary election is this Tuesday, May 21. There are contested primary elections for Democrats and Republicans.
Most of us in Kentucky can only vote on Election Day, from 6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., at the precinct where we are registered. To help make a plan to vote, you can check your registration, including your party, and find your polling location at https://vrsws.sos.ky.gov/vic/.
Voters who will be outside Jefferson County on Election Day are among those who can vote absentee. More information about voting absentee can be found here.
If you qualify to vote by absentee ballot, you can do that by voting in-house at the Jefferson County Clerk’s Election Center, at 701 West Ormsby Avenue, Suite 301.
In-house Voting Dates:
Monday – Friday, Now through May 20 from 8:30a.m. – 4:30p.m.
Saturday, May 18 from 9:00a.m. – 3:00p.m.
Exercise your right to vote!
FridayFest at Highview Park 2019
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Dog of the Week:
Do you prefer to sleep through the night? Are late-night potty trips not your thing? Adopt a mature adult like Roja, and avoid those pesky puppy problems! This 9-year-old Miniature Pinscher mix won’t mistake your cashmere sweater for a tennis ball. Roja is very friendly dog that would love having a fur sibling to keep him company. He’s up-to-date on vaccinations, neutered and microchipped. If you’re interested in adopting Roja, visit Animal House Adoption Center (3705 Manslick Rd.) Tuesday-Sunday 12-6pm. Send questions to animalservicesadoption@louisvilleky.gov, or call 502-473-PETS
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Cat of the Week:
Kittens are adorable but a lot of work, and can be rather immature. So why not adopt a senior shelter pet like Angel? Unlike a kitten, 9-year-old Calico just wants to relax with you, and maybe take a nap or two, or three. Angel’s adoption fee is waived for an approved adopter. She’s spayed, up-to-date on vaccinations and microchipped. To adopt Angel, visit Animal House Adoption Center, located at 3705 Manslick Rd., Tuesday-Sunday 12-6pm. For more info about Angel, call 502-473-PETS.
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BBB Hot Topics
for May
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- May is National Military Appreciation Month, so beware of scams targeting the military. Watch out for fake charities claiming to raise funds for military organizations, con artists posing as the Veterans Administration, and scammers offering “instant approval” loans with high interest rates and fees.
- Remember to “give wisely” when donating to charities. After last month’s fire at the Notre Dame Cathedral, many fundraising efforts have surfaced for rebuilding efforts. Before you give to a charity, make sure to research them first at Give.org
- Watch out for the “one ring” phone scam. Scammers are calling consumers, letting the phone ring once, and hoping you call back. If you call back the number on the caller ID, you may be calling an overseas number and be charged international fees.
- If you receive a call from Apple Support, don’t answer the phone! Scammers are spoofing the caller ID and telling people there is suspicious activity with their iCloud account or Apple ID information and ask to verify the information over the phone. This is a scam!
- A consumer told BBB she received a Facebook message saying she had won free KFC for life. The consumer contacted KFC directly, who told her this was a fake promotion and not affiliated with them in any way.
- When shopping online, make sure you are purchasing from legitimate websites. BBB recently reported a phony website that sold products for $14.95; however, consumers never received their purchases or refunds. Check out companies first at Give.org
- Did you get a warning on a computer pop-up window? If you call the number, scammers may try to tell you that your IP address has been hacked and being used for illegal activities and offer to fix the problem if you allow them remote access.
- If you are selling a vehicle online, watch out for fake buyers! Scammers are asking sellers to enter in their VIN on a certain website to pull a vehicle history report. The website asks for personal information and requires a fee. Don’t fall for it!
- Be cautious when looking up customer service numbers. A Louisville consumer needed a number for a company and called one that came up on Google. After explaining the problem, the “customer service representative” asked for a fee before they could fix the issue.
- While you may be a good citizen, you won’t receive a government grant for it. A local consumer was told she was eligible for over $14,000. All she had to do was give her debit card number over the phone so the funds could be put into her bank account.
For more consumer tips and information, call 1.800.388.2222 or visit bbb.org
Crime Maps -
Updated Daily
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CLICK HERE to view LMPD's interactive crime mapping tool.
If you see crime occurring, please contact the Louisville Metro Police Department. Call 911 for emergencies. Call 502-574-7111 for non-emergency related help or to find a towed vehicle.
Call 574-LMPD to report crime tips |
