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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Wanda Mitchell-Smith

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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.

In this issue...


Get Connected!

Together we create a great, connected community!

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Report a Litterer!

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Get directly involved in making Louisville a more litter-free community through the Report-A-Litterer program aimed at motorists who throw fast-food wrappers, cigarette butts, soda bottles or any type of litter out their car window. 

Click Here to Report!


Look Who's Pictured in District 4!

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Ladies of Promise cut the ribbon on their newly-renovated facility at 2133 W. Market Street. Aileen Bryant Wales and Darryl Wales were joined by Mayor Greg Fischer, Councilwoman Sexton Smith, and Chip Hancock of Republic Bank for an inspirational testimony by a young woman whose life was saved because of this place. A multimillion dollar gift was given in her honor.

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University of Louisville's recent study revealed there are 30,000 low-income housing units needed to house families making $25,000 or less in our community. They also estimate another 400 beds in shelters are needed on any given night.

Recommendations from the study included expanding the number and locations of low-barrier shelters.

The folks pictured here have dedicated their lives to helping those experiencing homelessness.

Thank you!

Click HERE for more information

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ASEZ is all about "saving the Earth from A to Z." These folks are making a difference every day and so can you.

You can see their volunteer work in action cleaning our city in the Phoenix Hill neighborhood on Sunday, June 23rd from 10:30am to 12:30pm.

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Hundreds of people marched from the Presbyterian USA headquarters to Jefferson Square Park as leaders shared the vision to eliminate cash bail. Thousands of people sit in jail for many days, weeks, and months because they cannot afford minimal payment to be released.

In many cases, this ruins someone's life causing them to lose their home, job, transportation, and families.

End cash bail now!

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Tony Parrot of MSD and Jo Haas of the Kentucky Science Center announced a new partnership to showcase the Ohio River Wastewater Tunnel. 

The tunnel is 200 feet underneath the Ohio River and will reach 4 miles upon its completion. The Bumblebee is drilling its way up river now. 

Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee, we've got the Greatest Of All Time, it's MSD!

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The Rotary Club of Louisville always has great speakers and surprise guests. Mr. Butler, a 1970 graduate, played football at Thomas Jefferson High School and loved telling the stories. 

Charlie Farnsley greeted Dorothy Butler Gilliam during her quick stop at Rotary. She was the first black, female reporter at the Washington Post. Her book is a must read.

Trailblazer: A Pioneering Journalist's Fight

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Vault in the 'Ville was an amazing event at 4th Street Live! with competitors from all over the country vaulting to heights you cannot begin to imagine.

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If you watched Louisville's annual pride parade last Friday, you may have seen Councilwoman Barbara Sexton Smith getting photographed on the Kroger float.

The festivities continued on Saturday with the Pride Festival at Waterfront Park. 

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Councilwoman Sexton Smith happened to see Josh Floyd as she was handing out cupcakes on her monthly Cake Walk Connection near the Highlands. They first met three years ago on another sidewalk in the Phoenix Hill neighborhood when she was walking District 4.

Josh has an incredible spirit and an amazing talent for entertaining. He can be seen all around town bringing delight and smiles to everyone's face.

Josh, thanks for all you do!

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Rosalind Streeter of Sister Cities and Mayor Marc Bondy from the Town of LaSalle, Ontario signed the official Memorandum of Friendship during our Metro Council meeting.

Councilwoman Sexton Smith presented a proclamation signed by Metro Council members.

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Another great Kids' Fest with LMPD 4th Division and Family Scholar House. Louisville Fire & Rescue were on hand to teach the kids fire safety while others learned how to "grow up great." 


June 19 - West On Wednesday 12pm-2pm

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Menu:
Mattie's Famous Smoked Chicken Wings, Fried Chicken, Love Soul BBQ Rib, Green Beans , Collard Greens, Mac and Cheese, Sweet Potatoes, Banana Pudding, and Mattie’s Famous Sweet Tea & Lemonade
Event ticket cost: $12 per person
Click here to register

June 22 - "Show Some Love" Fundraiser 9am-5pm

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June 22 - Western Library Block Party 10am-3pm

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June 22 - Hughlett Temple Youth Festival 9:30-5:00

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June 23 - ASEZ street cleanup 10:30am-12:30pm

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June 23 - Rain Barrels: Waterwise Gardening 2-3:30pm

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June 23 - Meriwether Fort Hill Summer Fest 11am-3pm

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June 23 - HCM Summer Sampler Schedule

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June 25 - Bridging the Divide at Frazier Museum 6pm-7pm

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June 27 - Phoenix Hill Ice Cream Social 6:30pm-8pm

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June 28-30 Hispanic/Latinx Minor League Baseball Games

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June 29 - Russell Summer Family Festival 10am-3pm

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Summer Swim Options in Louisville!

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Chef Space Now Offering Hourly Rates

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Molo Village Events/Services at St. Peter's United Church

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Senior Nutrition - 9am-1pm Monday through Thursday, 1407 W. Jefferson St.

Mondays - Book Mobile, Art Therapy, Bible Study Computer Classes (Based on Weekly Rotation)

Wednesdays - Exercise: Movement & Music, Silver Sneakers Aerobics, yoga (based on weekly rotation)

Thursdays - Pass the Trash game with prizes

The Louisville Metro Department of Community Services Senior Nutrition Program provides lunches at this location to people 60 years or older upon reservation (call 574-MEAL). Donations are invited and encouraged.

Recovery - Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1407 W. Jefferson St.

Tuesdays 6pm-7pm - The Bridge 15th & Jefferson, CHRIST CHURCH UNITED METHODIST - Gather at St. Peter's United Church of Christ, 1407 W. Jefferson St. for a relaxed time to worship God while focusing on recovery, grace, forgiveness and love! All are invited!

Tuesdays 8pm-9pm - FRESH START - Gather at St. Peter's United Church of Christ, 1407 W. Jefferson St. for the Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) 12-step free recovery treatment program for people suffering from alcohol addiction! All are invited!

Thursdays 7pm-8pm - ANONYMITY HOME GROUP - Gather at St. Peter's United Church of Christ, 1407 W. Jefferson St. for a combined Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) 12-step free recovery treatment program or a recovery program based on Christian principals! Rotation of program based on home group. All are invited!

Reentry - Mondays 7/1/19 through 9/23/19, 1407 W. Jefferson St.

You may begin the program any time during the 12 weeks. However, attendance is mandatory for both Sessions of Boot Camp in order to receive 30-day credit toward time served. Attendance is also mandatory for all 12 sessions to receive a 12-week certificate and recommendation to the parole board.

Week 1: Introduction pre-survey - Ferguson // Reading Comprehension - Fitzgerald

Week 2: Math Review - Fitzgerald // Management/Budgeting - Fitzgerald

Contact: (502) 583-5544, molovillage@att.net, wanda_molo@att.net


Dare to Care Food Pantries Saturdays at 9am

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What's going on in the Russell Neighborhood

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Book Rich Environments (BRE) Program

Louisville Metro Housing Authority (LMHA) will partner with the Louisville Free Public Library, Friends of the Library, and local literacy partners to distribute over 14,000 brand-new books to underserved children ages 0 to 18. If your organization is interested in distributing books to your clients, at an event, through a literacy program, or other means, please fill out the request form CLICK HERE on our LMHA website. For more information please contact Pam Bischoff atbischoff@lmha1.org or call 502-569-3554.

 

Opportunity Corner and Russell Community Garden Survey

Opportunity Corner and the Russell community green space and garden will be located at the corner of 18th Street and Magazine Street to provide Russell residents with educational opportunities and space to grow, harvest, process and prepare healthy food within their neighborhood. We appreciate any and all input from the Russell neighborhood on this project and invite you to take the following survey https://forms.gle/hhw3rEbej4cgEMBh7.

 

Western Library Block Party: Saturday, June 22nd @ 10am – 3pm - Western Library, 604 S. 10th Street

Join Western Library’s Block Party for fun and community activities.  Take advantage of FREE blood pressure checks, cancer and stroke prevention programs, mammogram checks, and smoking cessation programs! For more information please call 502-574-1779. 

 

Small Developer Live Survey - Real Estate Development Finance - Monday, June 24th @ 5:30pm – 7pm: 1619 Flux Art + Activism, 1619 W. Main Street

Interested in taking on more rehabs but having trouble financing your projects? Louisville Metro Government’s Dept. of Economic Development, Develop Louisville and the local banking community want to hear from you. Refreshments will be served. Bring your charged cell phone and complete the survey during the event.

 

Focus Community Meeting - Thursday, June 27th @ 6:30 – 7:30 pm: Joshua Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church, 426 S. 15th Street

Focus Community Meeting for Delores Pre-School Tutoring Service in the Russell Community. All community residents and leaders are invited to attend. For additional information please email deloresbutler1240@gmail.com.

 

Family Summer Festival – Russell Neighborhood (BRE Event) - Saturday, June 29th @ 10am – 4pm

For additional information contact Maryam Ahmed mnaryam.ahmed@louisvilleky.gov or Cassandra Webb cassandra.webb@citiesunited.org.

 

20th Annual George “G.G.” Johnson Scholarship Golf Scramble - Saturday, June 29th @ 11:30 - Lunch and Silent Auction - Shotgun Start @ 1pm: Shawnee Golf Course, 460 Northwestern Parkway

The George “G.G.” Johnson Scholarship Scramble pairs youth golfers with corporate and community adult threesomes for an 18-hole scramble.  Proceeds from the event support the Urban Youth Golf Program College Scholarship Fund and other Louisville Urban League programs. For more information about the program or to learn more about sponsorship opportunities call (502) 826-5204 or visit us atwww.thefirstteelouisville.org.

 
Please visit our website at www.VisionRussell.org for updates, events and much more!

Protect yourself from mosquitoes this summer!

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Home Repair Programs Available!

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Down Payment Assistance Program

available to any homebuyer purchasing a home in Louisville Metro. You do not have to be a first time homebuyer to qualify; however, all homebuyers must be credit and income qualified. All applicants must attend homeownership-counseling classes from a HUD certified counseling agency and obtain the required certificate to apply for the program.

Call Our Office! We Want to Help!

444 S. 5th St. #500 Louisville, KY 40202

(502) 574-5850 -- (502) 574-3749

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Survey Opportunity for African Americans ages 18-29

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Youth Development Workers' Needs Assesment

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"Love in the Street" Self-Guided Tour Information

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Your tour begins at 4th and Broadway, near the southeast corner of Kindred Square. Next to the brick arch, you will find a poem:

  • Juliana Hermann, My New Kentucky Home

Continue north on 4th Street past Kindred Square, where you will find five more poems:

  • Samantha Plappert, Street Walking
  • Virginia Johnson, I Was Birthed in this City
  • Lucy Plappert, Lucy’s Dream / How To Conquer
  • Rukya Sayidali, They’ll Never Understand
  • Andy Aliaga-Mendoza, Two Love Lines

Continue through the speed bump and experience three more poems before you get to Chestnut Street.

  • Robin Garner, I Fell in Love…
  • Mackenzie Berry, All This Sloppy Love & Grit(s)
  • Lance Newman, Swallowed By Red

At Chestnut Street, cross 4th and head south along the other side of the block. Three more poems await!

  • Dan Trabue, With Each Stone
  • Alazhia Mobley, You Have to Push the Clouds
  • Christopher deRome, Pinholes

Continue through the speed bump and keep looking for nine more poems.

  • Sharon P.S. Marx, CityHeart
  • Ann V. DeVilbiss, Street Perennial
  • Shane Wood, Through Closed Eyes
  • Matthew Thomas Keith, Love Poem for Louisville
  • Charmae Cuff, Land of the Free
  • Dominique Brown, Sunrise
  • Rachel Spivey, My Home My Heart
  • Andy McLeroy, You Know Me So Well
  • Lashell Carter, We Are Beautiful

This concludes your tour of Love in the Street! for more information, visit https://louisvilleky.gov/government/public-art


HCM is Seeking Volunteers!

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HCM is seeking volunteers to pick-up donated food from local vendors and bring back to our Food Pantry on a weekly basis. Driving and lifting required.
Drop-off Location:
HCM's Main Campus
1228 E. Breckinridge St.
(at the corner of Barret Ave.)
For details, contact:
Program Director, Danah Smith:
Phone: (502) 451-3695 x213
Food Pantry Coordinator, Tiffany Murphy:
Phone: (502) 451-3695 x260

Calling All Contractors!

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Louisville Metro Job Opportunities

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  • Utility Trainee (2 positions)
  • Records Technician/Records Analyst I/Records Analyst II
  • Automation Controls Specialist
  • Sharepoint Analyst II
  • Temporary Facilities Maintenance Assistant 
  • Laboratory Technician II

For detailed position descriptions, pay information, and to apply please visit our website: http://www.louisvillemsd.org/Careers


The Landbank Authority - Last Look properties for sale

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Properties are sold for $1 on a first come, first serve basis.  Minimum proof of rehab/demo 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.

Things YOU should 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/

Codes and Regs

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.

731 Brent Street

Attached, please find a New Location memo and Courier Journal Legal announcement for a Quota Retail Liquor by the Package license being applied for, located at 731 Brent Street, Louisville, KY. 40204.  The ad ran in The Courier Journal Saturday, June 8, 2019.

 

712 Brent Street

Attached, please find a New Location memo and Courier Journal Legal announcement for an NQ2 Restaurant Retail Drink and Sunday Liquor Drink license(s) being applied for, located at 712 Brent Street, Louisville, KY. 40204.  The ad ran in The Courier Journal Saturday, June 8, 2019.

 

901 E. Liberty Street

Attached, please find an Addition to Existing License memo and Courier Journal Legal announcement for a 2 a.m. Extended Drink Hours license being applied for, located at 901 E. Liberty St., Louisville, KY. 40204.  The ad ran in The Courier Journal Friday, June 14, 2019.


APCD Notice of Action on a FEDOOP

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APCD Notice of Public Hearing June 19

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Upcoming Public Meetings

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The attached invitation is being forwarded to you on behalf of the applicant for the development proposal described.  This is for an informational meeting the applicant is required to conduct before a formal application can be made with Louisville Metro Planning and Design Services for this development proposal.


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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 driddle121@yahoo.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 last Thursday of the month at (502) 389-7004 or email  Jackie Floyd 

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

Shelby Park - 600 E. Oak Street 417-5336 Shelby Park on Facebook 2nd Thursday @ 6:00 pm 

Smoketown - 325 E. Kentucky Street 836-7661 666@webberconsulting.org 3rd Monday @ 6:30 pm

South Fourth Street - Jim Reskin, President

Meriwether Fort Hill Neighborhood Association - 3rd Tuesday at 6:30 at Shelby Traditional. Jess Brown 270-227-9123


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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