District 21 Newsletter October 30, 2019

District 21 E-News
Nicole George

Councilwoman Nicole George
601 West Jefferson Street
(502) 574-1121
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IN THIS ISSUE...

Image of the Issue

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Tuesday, November 5th is Election Day and Councilwoman George encourages everyone registered to exercise their voice!

The "Image of the Issue" is to spotlight that TARC will be offering Fare-Free Rides to Vote. Fare-free service will be offered along all TARC regular routes, helping customers get both to and from polling locations. Just board any of TARC’s 223 buses at their normal stops on November 5 and ask the driver: “May I Ride to Vote?” 

Reminders:

  • Polls are open from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM local time. If you are in line at 6:00 PM, you will be allowed to vote.
  • You can find your Jefferson County polling place and sample ballot at http://jeffersoncountyclerk.org/wheredoivote/
  • All voters must produce identification or be known by a precinct officer prior to voting.

Acceptable types of ID are personal acquaintance of precinct officer, driver’s license, Social Security card, county issued identification card approved in writing by the State Board of Elections, U.S. government-issued identification card, Kentucky state government-issued identification card with picture, credit card, or another form of ID containing both picture and signature.

Kentuckians who experience election irregularities or possible election law violations should call (800)-328-VOTE.


Daylight Savings Time Reminder: November 3rd

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Jobs & Economics

LMPD Traffic Guard Positions

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Tech Louisville Free Training

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Area Activities

2019 Louisville Sustainability Summit

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The summit will take place from 3 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 1, at the Louisville Zoo. Tickets are available to Louisville Sustainability Council members for $45, to the general public for $60, and to college students with an ID for $30.

More information and registration can be found on the Louisville Sustainability Council website: http://louisvillesustainabilitycouncil.org/2019-sustainability-summit

Paper Shredding & Drug Toss

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Brightside Tree Planting

Register Here

All volunteers present will be required to complete a waiver

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Little Loomhouse's 7th Annual Holiday in the Woods

Click here for more information

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Iroquois Library Events

Documentary Screening: A Journey of a Thousand Miles: Peacekeepers: Nov. 2 1-3 PM / Recommended for ages 16+

Documentary Screening: The Trials of Spring Nov. 9 1-3 PM

English Conversation Club: Saturdays 3-4:30 PM

For full list of event of events click here

Iroquois Ampitheater

Iroquois Amphitheater Events

Jack O'Lantern Spectacular: Now - November 3rd

For Tickets and To Learn More Click Here

Music Trifesta Community Meeting

Danny Wimmer Presents produces the Louisville Trifesta featuring Hometown Rising, Bourbon and Beyond, and Louder than Life. 

A community meeting is taking place on November 6, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm at the Kentucky Exposition Center, South Wing B, Room 101.

All gates will be open and there will be no charge for parking. 

CEO of Danny Wimmer Presents, Danny Hayes, will be available to hear feedback from the community regarding the three music festivals held this past September at the Kentucky Exposition Center. 

Light-up Louisville Decoration Making

November 6, November 11, and November 20

Beechmont Community Center 7-8pm

Get into the holiday spirit with the Light-up Louisville volunteer team! Join us for decoration making or decorating the volunteer tree in the City Hall rotunda. Check out the event schedule and sign-up here. Contact Sarah Flarsheim (sarah.flarsheim@louisvilleky.gov, 502-901-8191) for more information.

Center for Neighborhoods: Neighborhood Summit

To register, please click here.

Sign up to volunteer at the Summit and attend the event for free. For more information and to sign up, please click here.


Neighborhood Summit

Safety & Health

Halloween Safety Tips

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Upcoming Council on Your Corner

Block Watch Meetings

Forum Ave & School Way: Nov. 4

Francis Ave: Nov. 6

Cavelle Ave: Nov. 16

Dyer Ave & Tile Factory Ln: Nov. 16


Infrastructure

Council Office Appropriations

Public Garbage Cans

  • Replacement of four garbage cans along W Woodlawn Ave.

Click here to review public documents for this appropriation and here to watch the public comments.

  • Placement of a new trash can at the bus stop near S 3rd St and Gheens Ave. 

Click here to review public documents for this appropriation and here to watch the public comments.

Sidewalk Projects

  • Phillips Lane: Partners include the State Fair Board and Louisville Tourism

Click here to review public documents for this appropriation and here to watch the public comments.

Speed Reduction:

  • Speed Humps: Homestead Dr, Downes Lane, and Meridale Ave

Click here to review public documents for these appropriations and here to watch the public comments.

  • Striping and Markings: Gheens Ave

Click here to review public documents for this appropriation and here to watch the public comments.


Beautification

Help Keep Catch Basins Clean

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Recycling Tip from Solid Waste Management

Caps and Lids - On or Off?

Residents often wonder whether or not lids should be attached to containers when recycling. The answer to this depends on what they're made of: 

Plastic Containers: Lids on! If possible, squeeze the air out of the container and attach the lid before recycling. 

Glass Containers: Lids off! It's helpful to keep the different material types separate. You can recycle metal lids and glass containers separately.  

Paper Cartons: Lids off! Yes, there is a plastic spout on most paper cartons these days - you don't have to remove that. It will get removed during the pulping process at the paper mills. But you might as well help out the process by removing and discarding the plastic cap. This cap is small and will likely fall through the machinery at the facility where all the material is sorted (see photo). Save for repurposing or recycle through a special collection of plastic caps only (some schools collect and have a bench made). Otherwise, you can discard in the trash.

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Photo of "leftovers" on the floor of the recycling facility. Small items may not make it through the recovery process because they easily fall through the sorting screens and machinery.

Have more questions about recycling in Louisville? Visit our website or contact Karen Maynard

Trees Louisville

Apply for Tree Rebate

Purchase a shade tree and receive 40% off the purchase price (up to $80)! Click here to learn more about the Trees Louisville tree rebate program

Program sponsored by TreesLouisville and the Louisville Metro Division of Community Forestry


Ways to Contribute

Early In-House Absentee Voting

Now - Nov. 4: Monday-Friday Hours: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Nov. 2: Saturday Hours: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Registered voters in Jefferson County who will be absent from Jefferson County on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019 can vote their ballot early at Election Center, 701 West Ormsby Avenue, Room 301 (near 7th and Oak Streets).

Other people who can vote early include: a woman in her last trimester of pregnancy, a person or their spouse who is scheduled to have surgery on Election Day and those people because of age, illness or disability are not able to go to the polls.

Election Day is Tuesday, November 5. Polling hours are 6AM to 6PM.

You can find your Jefferson County polling place and sample ballot at http://jeffersoncountyclerk.org/wheredoivote/

Coat-A-Kid Program

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Beechmont Community Center Winter Break Programming

Beechmont is already planning for the holidays and their awesome winter break activities that will run from December 23rd to January 3rd. Volunteers can assist with programming, teach a class, help with the holiday party, or help chaperone fieldtrips. Contact Tonya Cowden (tonya.cowden@louisvilleky.gov, 502-361-5484) for more info or to sign-up.

Hosparus Holiday Hero Volunteers

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Neighborhood Associations and Groups

City/Neighborhood meetings: 

  • Beechmont Neighborhood Association: Meets 3rd Monday @ 7:00 pm, Iroquois Library with Chili Supper before starting at 6pm.
  • Iroquois Neighborhood Association: Meets 3rd Tuesday @ 7:00pm, DeSales High School
  • Preston Park Neighborhood Association: Meets the last Wednesday @ 6:30 pm, Wesley House
  • Lynnview City Council: Meet 2nd Tuesday @ 6:00pm, 1241 Gilmore Ln
  • Airport Neighbors Alliance: November 16th @ 10am, Audubon Park City Hall
  • LRAA Board Meeting: November 20 @3pm, 700 Administration Drive
  • Community Noise Forum - Nov 25 @6pm, 700 Administration Drive

City of Lynnview Satellite Office

We will be available the 3rd Wednesday of each month at Lynnview City Hall (1241 Gilmore Ln. 40213) from 9am-3pm. 

Note: The District 21 office uses this time to address issues in the area in addition to being at Lynnview City Hall. You may want to call ahead (502-966-4086) to make sure we will be in the office before you stop in.