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

Wanda Mitchell-Smith Legislative Assistant             (502) 574-3453                     Email Wanda


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 Audrey Champelli               Intern

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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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July 31 - West on Wednesday at Sweet Peaches 5pm

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Register HERE


Look Who's Pictured in District 4!

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Bates Memorial Church held its annual "Bates Extravaganza" last Saturday with food, rides, health information, and fun for all ages!

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Dare to Care teamed up with Kroger's to launch the Mobile Market bringing produce, meats, dairy, and a variety of grocery products to neighborhoods without grocery stores.

Credit, debit, and EBT accepted. 

 

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The West Chestnut Street Boy Scouts were recognized at the Metro Council meeting last Thursday, July 25th to work on their “Building A Better World Badge.”

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The LMPD 4th Division District Resource Officers brought Landmark Seniors to the Louisville Bats Game! They loaded & unloaded the bus, pushed chairs, tore tickets and took food orders.

 

Craig and Landreth sponsored "Hero's Remembered" shirts to honor all active duty officers lost since the merger. The proceeds go to the Louisville Metro Police Foundation Officer in Distress Fund. 

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Coach Janelle Jenkins stopped by to visit with Councilwoman Sexton Smith. Coach Jenkins is a math teacher at Newburg Middle School and coaches all three girls volleyball teams at Central High School.

Go Teams Go!

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Christy Brown and Kim Baker welcome one of Louisville Stoneware’s “saviors” to the grand opening of Old Forester’s Hall in Paristown Pointe.

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Lots of folks working together to make the Paristown Pointe Neighborhood a fantastic place to live, work and play!

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Legislative Assistant Wanda Mitchell-Smith and Councilwoman Sexton Smith team up working hard for District 4 every day!

 

Councilwomen Sexton Smith and Keisha Dorsey take a hard hat tour and sign the steel beam.

 

The Republic Bank YMCA located at 18th and Broadway is getting ready to open this Fall. Check out the sneak previews inside.

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Get ready to play basketball and many more activities in the new gym.

 

 

Take a closer look at the Olympic size pool inside. One pool for fun and one pool for laps.

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The Councilwoman visited with these future leaders at Urban Girls Rock as she talked about virtues and shared copies of her book - “Remarkable Women of Faith.”


August 3 - Back to School Bash at Olmsted North 11am

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August 3 - YMCA Family Fest and Open House 10am

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August 6 - National Night Out at Kroger 4pm-8pm

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August 6 - Interactive Homework Help Session 9:30am

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RSVP HERE!


Back to School Events and Free School Supplies

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August 9 - Louisville Skills Application Deadline

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August 9-11 - 9th Annual Molo Village Festival

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August 10 - Back to School Celebration

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August 13 - Gay Marriage Panel Discussion at Frazier

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August 17 - Taste of South Louisville 6pm-8:30pm

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Molo Village 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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Vision Russell Updates and Events

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Kentuckiana Builds Orientations

  • THURSDAY, AUG. 1 @ 10 AM & 5:30 PM
  • MONDAY, AUG. 5 @ 10AM & 5:30 PM
  • THURSDAY, AUG. 8 @ 10 AM & 5:30 PM
  • MONDAY, AUG.12 @ 10 AM & 5:30 PM
  • THURSDAY, AUG. 15 @ 10 AM & 5:30 PM 
  • MONDAY, AUG. 19 @ 10 AM & 5:30 PM
  • THURSDAY, AUG. 22 @ 10 AM & 5:30 PM
  • MONDAY, AUG. 26 @ 10 AM & 5:30 PM
  • THURSDAY, AUG. 29 @ 10 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. Click the following link to watch the class visit the Louisville City FC Stadium in Butchertown:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_KKxZp3wmg&feature=youtu.be

 

LCCC Youth Repertory Theater Troup & Tiny Tyke Theater Troupe Presents: Double Feature – The Best of Annie Jr. & Grease - August 2nd – August 4th - Actors Theatre Pamela Brown Auditorium, 316 W. Main Street

  • Friday, August 2nd @ 7pm 
  • Saturday, August 3rd @ 7pm
  • Sunday, August 4th @ 2pm & 7pm

The proceeds will help raise funds needed to complete the interior construction of The Grand Lyric Theatre, a 350-seating performing arts center in west Louisville at Old Walnut Street. Purchase tickets online at https://louisvilletickets.com/ or at the box office at 1300 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd. Monday thru Friday from 9am -5pm. For details call Erica D. Bledsaw at 502-583-8821.

 

Explore Your Y! Family Fest & Open House - Saturday, August 3rd @ 10a-2p - Republic Bank Foundation YMCA, 1720 W. Broadway

Join us for a day of fun for the whole family with activities for the kids and tours of the Republic Bank Foundation YMCA, scheduled to open in early October 2019. Free T-Shirts for the first 150 kids!

 

National Night Out - Tuesday, August 6th @ 4pm – 8pm - Krogers 2710 West Broadway

Join over 38 million neighbors across 16,000 communities around the nation for the National Night Out, an annual community building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhood safer.

 

9th Annual Molo Village Festival - August 9th – 11th St Peters UCC § 1407 W. Jefferson

  • Friday, August 9th 8pm – 11pm (Jazz and Fish Fry Night with VT Revue Band)
  • Saturday, August 10th @ 12pm – 4pm (Youth Day with Free T-Shirts & Schools Supplies)
  • Sunday, Aug. 11th @ 11am – 2pm (St. Peters UCC Family Day)

Come out and enjoy these festivities.

 

Louisville Community Grocery Meetings - Tuesday, August 13th @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm - Joshua Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church, 426 S. 15th Street

The Louisville Community Grocery is working to establish an urban, community-owned grocery store. All are welcome meets every 2nd Tuesdays of the Month.  Join us and find out how you can help build a grocery store to serve Russell neighbors. https://loufoodcoop.com/community-meetings/

 

West Louisville Dream Team Community Meeting - Tuesday, August 13th @ 5:30 pm – 6:45 pm - NIA Center, 2900 W. Broadway, 3rd Floor Conference Room

Community meeting every 2nd Tuesday of the month. For additional information please call 502-487-4419 or visit website www.westlouisvilledirectory.com

 

Russell Neighborhood Association Meeting - Tuesday, August 27th @ 6:00 pm - Russell Vision Center, 2202 W. Jefferson Street

Come join Russell neighbors and stakeholders for their regular meeting, held on the fourth Tuesday of every month. For additional information please email:  msjackie6040@gmail.com

Please visit our website at www.VisionRussell.org for updates, events and much more! Click here to view the May 2019  issue of the Vision Russell Newsletter.


Property, Business, and Working Capital Loan Info!

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Louisville Metro Job Opportunities

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  • Temporary Facilities Maintenance Assistant 
  • Laboratory Technician II
  • Customer Relations Agent
  • Auto/Heavy Equipment Technician I (2nd shift)
  • PC Support Specialist I/II/III
  • Operator in Training

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


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/


Liquor License Application Notices

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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.

 

900 E. Main Street, Ste. 104

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 900 E. Main Street, Ste. 104, Louisville, KY. 40206.  The ad ran in The Courier Journal Wednesday, July 3, 2019.

Attached, please find an Addition to Existing License memo and Courier Journal Legal announcement for a Quota Retail Liquor by the Package license being applied for, located at 900 E. Market Street, Louisville, KY. 40206.  The ad ran in The Courier Journal Saturday, July 27, 2019.

 

1016 E. Washington Street

Attached, please find a New Location memo and Courier Journal Legal announcement for a Microbrewery, NQ4 Retail Malt Beverage by the Drink , Quota Retail Liquor by the Drink, and Sunday Liquor Drink license(s) being applied for, located at 1016 E. Washington Street, Louisville, KY. 40206.  The ad ran in The Courier Journal Wednesday, July 3, 2019.

 

1001 Logan Street

Attached, please find a New Location memo and Courier Journal Legal announcement for a Microbrewery license being applied for, located at 1001 Logan Street, Louisville, KY. 40204.  The ad ran in The Courier Journal Saturday, July 6, 2019.

 

319 E. Market Street

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 4 a.m. Extended Hours license(s) being applied for, located at 319 E. Market Street, Louisville, KY. 40202.  The ad ran in The Courier Journal Saturday, July 27, 2019.

 

OWNERSHIP CHANGE: 1001 W. Broadway

Attached, please find a Change in Ownership memo and Courier Journal Legal announcement for a Quota Retail Liquor by the Package, NQ Retail Malt Beverage by the Package, and 2 a.m. Extended Package Sales Hours license(s) being applied for, located at 1001 W. Broadway, Louisville, KY. 40203.  The ad ran in The Courier Journal Friday, July 19, 2019.


Historic Structure Demolition Notices

Notice of Application for Demolition Permit of Historic Structure The Office of Planning and Design has received a demolition permit application for the properties listed below:

 

2213 W. Madison St.

Case Number: BLD-WR-19-00014 - This property is listed or potentially eligible for listing in The National Register of Historic Places. The requested demolition permit may be issued on or after the following date provided that the application meets the development or deed restriction requirements of the LMCO (150.110): 8/15/19


Upcoming Public Meetings

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Applications for Conditional Use Permits

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Louisville Community Grocery is Launching!

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The Louisville Community Grocery meets every second Tuesday from 5:30 to 7:30 at Joshua Tabernacle, 426 S 15th St. We are looking for neighbors to let us know what you need in a grocery store and to get involved to get the store opened. Food is provided; bring a dish to share if you are able.

Find out more at https://loufoodcoop.com/

If you live in Russell, Portland, Smoketown or Shelby Park, Please take our survey: https://loufoodcoop.com/updates/

Join us for upcoming 2019 meetings:  August 13, September 10, October 8, November 12, December 10


Check Out the New Metro 311

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MetroCall has 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 visithttp://iframe.publicstuff.com/.

To report a new issue, follow these steps:

  1. Visit http://iframe.publicstuff.com/
  2. For City, type in Louisville and select “Louisville Jefferson County Metro Government”
  3. 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.  
  4. To report an issue, select the issue or type something into the search box. Then select issue.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.


Be Adivsed: Yard Waste Pickup

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Please be advised due to equipment issues Louisville Metro Solid Waste Management and Services has fallen behind on Yard Waste Collection.      

As it stands, and until such time equipment is made available, they will be working an estimated  3-4 days behind schedule.   

The SWMS Management Team is very much aware of this situation and is diligently working to get it all matters resolved in a timely fashion. Thank you for your understanding.


Final Budget Available

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The approved operating budget ordinance can be found here - https://louisvilleky.gov/government/metro-council/services/most-requested-ordinances

The Mayor presented his budget plan, the Community responded, and we rolled up our sleeves doing the work we were elected to do. No one got everything they wanted and not everything got funded. I voted for the budget because it maintained a focus on public safety by putting LMPD trained Officers on the street sooner than expected and we continued to fund affordable housing in addition to the $41 million provided during the past four years. We responded to the many concerns related to homelessness by providing $1 million for sheltering and services. This will help provide for pets, partners and possessions in homeless circumstances. Complex challenges require common sense solutions and it is our responsibility to provide safer neighborhoods and better services for all. This includes basic needs for food, clothing and shelter.

And yes, we fought for swimming pools and libraries to make sure no one gets left behind. Not our children, not our seniors, not anyone.

There’s room for everyone to help our community be as good as we say it is. We need businesses, healthcare, education, nonprofit and interfaith communities to reimagine their roles and create common sense solutions. Together – we hold the answer. We can do this, YES we can!

Councilwoman Barbara Sexton Smith


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!


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

Metro311: 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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