Dear Neighbor,
After three months of proposals, investigations, negotiations, and contemplations, Tuesday is the scheduled vote on the FY20 budget, which starts July 1st of this year.
I have tried to be a clear with you and all citizens of the 26th District about my views on the budget, the process, and what we should be prioritizing in the face of significant budget cuts due to several factors, including increased pension obligations mandated from Frankfort, the heavy debt load carried by Metro Government, rising personnel and healthcare costs, and other issues that we should have planned better to address.
No matter what, there will be cuts to city services. Some have already taken effect despite the money being appropriated for the remainder of the current fiscal year. While we Citizens, frontline city workers, and public safety advocates, are all feeling the sting of the cuts - some regrettably more so than others - there has yet to be any middle or upper management cuts announced in any department and certainly no staffing cuts in the Mayor's office. That is not good government. When a business sees fundamental shifts or lower-than-expected revenues, management must answer for that failure. Clearly, that is not the mantra for this Mayor.
There is still time to let my office, all members of Metro Council, and the Mayor and his staff who are lobbying for their version of the budget, know how you feel about this. At least in this office on this side of 6th Street, we will hear your concerns and do what we can to address them. Sometimes those outcomes aren't pretty or painless, but we will do what we can to make life better for you and your family.
Thanks,
Brent T. Ackerson 26th District Councilman
Louisville Metro Government's Department of Economic Development, Develop Louisville and the local banking community want to hear from you. Interested in taking on more rehabs but having trouble financing your projects? Attend the small developer live survey. Please attend this event from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. at 1619 Flux Art + Activism, 1619 W. Main Street. Bring your charged cell phone to complete the survey during the event.
Join families from around Louisville Metro for the monthly Waterfront Wednesday concerts happening NOW on the final wednesdays of June, July, August, and September. These events are free and open to the public. Vendors will have food and beverages to sell along with other wares.
For more information, visit WFPK.org
The Louisville Waterfront Fourth celebration will feature free musical entertainment, family activities, a patriotic installation of 15,000 US flags, festival cuisine, and a Zambelli fireworks display from a barge on the Ohio River.
FAMILY FUN: The family-friendly Louisville Waterfront Fourth celebration will open at 5pm with a variety of activities produced by popular arts and cultural attractions in the Catfish Louie Kids Area. The activities will be nestled in the shade of the trees near the Children’s Playground and will appeal to a variety of interests – Science, Music, Art and Nature! There will also be a large area devoted to engaging with our community helpers. Families can meet our first responders, fire fighters and police officers who will have special equipment on display.
Celebrate the Fourth with music, fireworks and family fun!
Featuring FREE concerts with performances by The Zach Longoria Project, James Lindsey & Company, Joslyn & the Sweet Compression, and The Spinsters Union of Louisville.
The Catfish Louie Kids’ Area (5-9pm) will feature pony rides; a petting farm; putt putt sponsored by the Louisville Downtown Partnership; and music, art, and other activities.
Fireworks by Zambelli! (10pm)
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Every year, Independence Day brings hundreds of visitors to the parks - and with that heavy traffic comes a lot of extra litter. On Friday, July 5 and Saturday, July 6, Louisville Parks and Recreation will host the first-ever “Pick-up the Parks” Days. The event will function as a do-it yourself volunteer project for individuals, families, neighborhood groups and organizations. Louisville Parks and Recreation encourages anyone and everyone to stop by their neighborhood park or one of the suggested parks to check for litter.
Any litter collected can be left in a tied off bag next to any trash can in the park.
Need gloves or trash bags? Those cleaning up the parks can pick up supplies from any of these locations during operating hours starting June 24th:
- Joe Creason Park, 1297 Trevilian Way, 40213
- Newburg Community Center, 4810 Exeter Avenue
- Portland Community Center, 640 N. 27th Street
- Berrytown Community Center,1300 Heafer Road
For large groups, please contact Volunteer Coordinator Sarah Flarsheim at (502) 574-7275 ahead of the clean-up to ensure there are enough supplies.
Recommended parks for clean-ups. Parks has identified high-traffic parks that might need a little bit of extra attention after the holiday. Those parks are listed below, but those wanting to chip in can clean up any park in the city.
Win prizes! Share your #LitterFreeLou photos! Be sure to post clean-up photos to social media using the hashtag #LitterFreeLou and tag @loukyparks. Those posting photos will be entered into the Park Prize Raffle. It’s that easy! Have Questions? Contact the Volunteer Coordinator Sarah Flarsheim. Email sarah.flarsheim@louisvilleky.gov or call/text (502) 574-7275.
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Schedule:
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7:30pm: The public is invited to gather at the KFC Yum! Center Plaza, 2nd & Main Streets
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8:00pm: March to the Lincoln Memorial (a distance of approximately 1 mile)
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8:30pm: The celebration at the Lincoln Memorial begins
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9:15pm: The event will conclude with a beautiful sunset over the Ohio River
Umbrellas are permitted, tents are not permitted. Food, beverages, and crafts will be available for purchase at the Lincoln Memorial beginning at 7:30pm.
TARC will provide a free circulating shuttle at 15 minute intervals from 8:15-9:45pm between the Lincoln Memorial, the Green Parking Lot (adjacent to the Great Lawn), and Yum! Plaza at 2nd & Main. Shuttle stops are indicated by a red t on the route map below (printable version here). Parking is also available at locations indicated on the map. (Please note that the Wharf Parking Lot is paid parking.)
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St. Matthews Area Ministries (St. MAM) needs your help in stocking their shelves. Donations may be dropped off Monday – Friday between 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. The St. MAM entrance is under the carport on the backside of Beechwood Baptist Church, 201 Biltmore Road, next to the playground.
Early Essentials for Infants & Toddlers – baby wash, baby wipes, lotion, diaper cream, diapers (all sizes) and pull-ups.
Personal Hygiene & Nonfood Items – body soap, denture cleaner, depends, household cleaning products, paper towels, shampoo, toilet paper, toothpaste and toothbrushes.
For more information on St. MAM and how to get involved, please click here
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This week MetroCall switched to a new Metro311 reporting system for the general public. You can now report issues, track issues, view past issues, comment on issues, and more from one site. Please visit http://iframe.publicstuff.com/.
To report a new issue, follow these steps:
- Visit http://iframe.publicstuff.com/
- For City, type in Louisville and select “Louisville Jefferson County Metro Government”
- Program developers suggest you now “sign up” for an account in top right corner. This will allow the system to track all requests. You can also choose not to sign up, which will let you make service requests anonymously.
- To report an issue, select the issue or type something into the search box. Then select issue.
- Next fill out the series of questions. You can enter an actual address or drag and drop the pin on the map to the location. Please be sure to check the address to ensure it’s a valid address.
- Include all details in the description and click submit.
Play around with the new system to become familiar with all the great features. You can now track other people’s service requests and the system will keep them in your account. Please let our office know if you have any issues.
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Join us in Old Louisville’s Central Park May 29-August 4, 2019 for the 59th season of your free Kentucky Shakespeare Festival.
The season features 7 different productions – a comedy, history, and tragedy in our main stage series plus productions from guest companies and our Globe Players high school student troupe. Food trucks open at 6:30pm, Kids’ Globe with free activities for youth is open 7:00pm-8:00pm, bar opens at 7:00pm, pre-show at 7:15pm, and show starts at 8:00pm. Perfect for the whole family – including adults, children, and pets. As always, performances are free and no tickets are required for entry.
2019 SEASON DATES
AS YOU LIKE IT June 20
HENRY IV, PART TWO June 20, 21, 22, 23; July 14, 16, 19
THE TRAGEDY OF KING LEAR June 27, 28, 29, 30; July 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7; July 10, 12, 18, 21
Globe Players High School Theatre Training Program presents TWELFTH NIGHT July 24-27
Cincinnati Shakespeare presents ROMEO AND JULIET July 28 and 30
Louisville Ballet presents CLEOPATRA: QUEEN OF KINGS July 31-August 4
LATE NIGHT SHAKES with the Louisville Improvisors Saturdays 6/22, 7/6, 7/20
Olmsted Parks Conservancy hosts park restoration volunteer opportunities in Seneca Park on Tuesdays from 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. Tasks may include invasive plant removal, mulching, painting or general park beautification. Gloves, tools and guidance provided. Dress for the weather and working outdoors. Limited space is available. Please register online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/volunteer-event-seneca-park-tickets-56123409629
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If you see a street light out in your neighborhood (or anywhere in Louisville), LG&E has provided a link you can use to report the issue. Click here to let them know! |
The New KY Drivers License: Get Ready for Changes
For low-income families in Louisville, the City may provide home repairs in dire emergency situations. If you or someone you know has need for this assistance, please contact their office directly. Learn more from the program's website here.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
- Must be owner occupied for at least one year.
- Not available on rental property.
- Must meet income guidelines (See Intake staff)
- May receive assistance once in a five year period.
- Louisville-Jefferson County residents only
TYPES OF REPAIRS
- Furnace Repair or replacement (October-April only)
- A/C Unit- Repair or replacement (Requires medical statement, Available May-Sept. only)
- Electrical repairs/upgrades.
- Water Line repairs/replacement.
- Sewer Line repairs/replacement.
- Water Heater repair/replacement, Gas or Electric.
- Gas Line leaks.
For further information contact Jackie Wilson-Rudy at 502-574-5850 or Jacqueline.Wilson-rudy@louisvilleky.gov
Get involved in Louisville Metro government and governance by joining one of the 80+ boards and commissions that oversee and advise public officials on how to best move our city forward. Here are just a few of the boards that are looking for additional members. Click here or on their name to learn more.
AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST FUND BOARD
AIR POLLUTION CONTROL DISTRICT BOARD
BI-STATE BRIDGE AUTHORITY
BOARD OF HEALTH
BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT
CITIZENS COMMISSION ON POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY (CCPA)
COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP ADMINISTERING BOARD
CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION BOARD
DEPUTY SHERIFF MERIT BOARD
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PREVENTION COORDINATING COUNCIL (DVPCC)
DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT REVIEW OVERLAY BOARD
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
METROPOLITAN BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
MSD
NULU REVIEW OVERLAY DISTRICT COMMITTEE (ADVISORY)
PARC (PARKING AUTHORITY OF RIVER CITY, INC.)
POLICE MERIT BOARD
REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
RIVERPORT AUTHORITY
RIVERSIDE - THE FARNSLEY-MOREMEN LANDING
SCIENCE CENTER BOARD OF DIRECTORS
SMOKETOWN NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN
SUBURBAN FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES: BUECHEL
SUBURBAN FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES: JEFFERSONTOWN
SUBURBAN FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES: ST. MATTHEWS
TAX APPEALS BOARD
URBAN RENEWAL COMMISSION
URBAN SERVICES DISTRICT BOARD
WASTE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT 109 BOARD
WATERWORKS
ZOO FOUNDATION BOARD
The Louisville Free Public Library has much more to offer than just books you can check out. They offer free internet access, books on tape, CDs, DVDs, and many classes and events for kids, teens, and adults. Click the photo or name to see what programs are available:
2816 Del Rio Place 40220 (502) 574-1795
3940 Grandview Ave. 40207 (502) 574-1771
4800 Exeter Ave. 40218 (502) 479-6160 |