| Dear Neighbor,
We hope you've had a safe night of trick-or-treating and are ready for more opportunities for fun and community-building this weekend. Please take note of the best ways to dispose of those natural-made decorative items. Hint: put them out with your yard waste.
Also, please make a plan to VOTE ON TUESDAY. It is the General Election where we all have a chance to use our power to vote and select among candidates for several statewide offices. Governor/Lt. Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, Treasurer, Auditor, and Agriculture Commissioner are up for election on Nov. 5th. Make sure you know your polling place by clicking here. Some polling locations have changed this year, including for the City of Wellington, which now votes at Hawthorne Elementary School.
If you need more information on the candidates, please check out their respective websites or one of the many voter guides published by newspapers and organizations around our city and state. I hope to see you at the polls!
Have a safe weekend!
 Brent T. Ackerson
26th District Councilman
For Urban Services District residents - put them out with your Yard Waste on your regular pick-up date.
Is your jack-o-lantern looking a bit...withered? No need to put it in the trash! Instead, put pumpkins, gourds, and other natural fall decorations, like straw and corn, with yard waste on your regular yard waste collection day once you're done using them as seasonal decoration. Pumpkins must be free of candles and decoration other than coloring.
The natural material will be turned into compost and put back into our community. It will help make Louisville look good and prevent the material from taking up landfill space. This program applies to residents of the Urban Services District (old City of Louisville boundaries).Yard waste is collected on the same day as recycling. To find the waste collection dates for a particular address and learn about collection guidelines, use the Recycle Coach website.
Customers of other Jefferson County municipalities and of private haulers should check with them regarding pumpkin disposal.
Operation Brightside Community-wide Planting Day: Nov. 2nd
Are you interested in helping Brightside plant 150 trees this fall? Save the date now for our fall Community-Wide Planting Day on Saturday, November 2nd.
We will be planting along Gilmore Lane and volunteer registration will be opening next week so stay tuned for more information.
Just head to www.brightsideinc.org for more information.
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November 2, 2019
Kentucky Exposition Center (Lot W)
1030 Phillips Lane Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Louisville residents are invited to bring unneeded documents to be shredded and prescription drugs to be disposed of at a FREE event on November 2, 2019. The paper shredding and drug toss event is a joint operation of Louisville Metro Public Works and Louisville Metro Police. Businesses may not participate in this event. All paper materials will be shredded on site and recycled. Shredding services are donated by the Louisville Branch of Shred-It Louisville.
The drug toss is a drive-through event. In advance, black out all personal information on all medication containers that will be tossed. For safety reasons, sharp items, needles, lances, cosmetics, personal care or hygiene items cannot be accepted. Medication products should never be flushed down the toilet or drain, burned in the open or thrown in the trash because they can contaminate the environment if exposed to drinking and ground water.
The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) that helps low income residents of Jefferson County with their utility bills begins on Monday, Nov. 4, 2019.
LIHEAP is a federally funded, income-based program that provides financial help to low-income households in meeting the costs of heating their home. The LIHEAP Subsidy Component is a one-time assistance benefit, which is paid directly to the heating vendor. The LIHEAP Subsidy Component begins Monday, Nov. 4, and will operate through Dec. 13, 2019.
Applicants must be Louisville Metro/Jefferson County residents with a household income at or below 130 percent of the federal poverty guidelines. For the Subsidy Component of LIHEAP, residents can apply regardless of the status of their utility bills. Applicants must also provide the following documentation.
- Proof of all household income for the preceding month (Food Stamp award letter, Social Security Award letter, pay stubs, etc. or proof of $0 income. Note: Zero Income forms are available at the Office of Resilience and Community Services office at 701 W. Ormsby Ave., Suite 201 or by clicking here.
- Proof of Social Security number for each member of the household.
- Most current heating bill; or statement from your landlord if heating expenses are included in your rent; or statement from your utility company if you participate in a pre-pay electric program. Please bring the account number and name on the account for main heating fuel sources and electric.
LIHEAP applications will be completed at the time of the appointment at one of the six locations listed below.
- Northwest Neighborhood Place/Academy at Shawnee, 4018 W Market St., 40212
- South Central Neighborhood Place, 4255 Hazelwood Ave., 40215
- Neighborhood Place Ujima/Duvalle Education Center, 3610 Bohne Ave., 40211
- Neighborhood Place/Bridges of Hope, 1411 Algonquin Pkwy., 40210
- Newburg Community Center/East, 4810 Exeter Ave, 40218
- Southwest Government Center/Dixie Highway location. 7219 Dixie Highway, 40258
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 Early absentee voting has begun
Sample ballots for Jefferson County:
http://jeffersoncountyclerk.org/wheredoivote/
Early In-House Absentee Voting
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.
You will need to provide one of these identifications to vote In-Person Absentee:
Driver’s license, Social Security card, U.S. or Kentucky government-issued identification card, credit card, or any ID with both picture and signature.
In-house Absentee Voting at 701 West Ormsby:
Now to Nov. 4 Monday-Friday 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Oct. 26 and Nov. 2 Saturdays, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Mailed in Absentee Ballots
APPLICATION for an absentee ballot must be requested, complete and returned to Jefferson County Election Center office no later than close-of-business seven days (Tuesday, October 29, 2019) before the election to receive a ballot.
Online: https://www.jeffersoncountyclerk.org/AbsAppRequest
Email: Absentee@JeffersonCountyClerk.org
The actual ballot is mailed to the voter and must be returned via mail (you have to pay for the postage) to County Clerk's Office, and must be in the County Clerk's office by Election Day, Tuesday Nov. 5 (not postmarked on that day). NOTE the ballot has specific requirements of where to sign, fold, etc. Read VERY carefully.
If your name is not on polling rolls:
Request an immediate hearing to onsite Election Judge. He/she can call Election Center if your eligibility to vote is not resolved. If the any decision can be immediately appealed to a circuit judge.
Emergency Medical Ballots:
If you become sick or are in the hospital, you can request a paper absentee ballot from Tuesday, Oct. 22 to Tuesday, Nov. 5. Call Jefferson County Board of Election office (502.574.6100) to get an Emergency Medical Ballot. Someone will need to notarize your application for a ballot, then someone needs take that application to the Board of Elections to get your ballot; then after you fill out your ballot, a person has to take your ballot back to the Board of Elections before 6 PM on Election Day!
For more information:
Jefferson County Election Center
Tel: 502.574.6100 Fax: 502.574.5014 Elections@JeffersonCountyClerk.org
Kentucky Board of Elections
Tel: 502-573-7100 Fax: 502-573-4369 http://elect.ky.gov/
If you believe that your right to vote has been violated, contact any of the following:
County Clerk/Board of Elections (502) 574.6100
State Board of Elections (502) 573-7100
Attorney General’s Election Fraud Hotline (800) 328-8683
Louisville Branch NAACP (502) 776-7608
Louisville Metro residents not mulching autumn leaves into their lawns or using curbside collection will have the option to dispose of them at one of three drop-off sites beginning November 5.
Metro Public Works is offering a free leaf drop-off service November 5 through November 30. Drop-off will not be available on November 28 and 29 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Only loose leaves will be accepted. Containers used to bring leaves to the drop-off sites must be disposed of off-site by residents.
Leaf drop off sites:
Public Works Yard
10500 Lower River Road (enter from Bethany Lane)
Tuesday – Saturday
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Public Works East District Operations Center
595 Hubbards Lane
Tuesday – Saturday
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Public Works Waste Reduction Center
636 Meriwether Avenue
Tuesday – Friday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
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The Louisville Free Public Library and Kentucky Shakespeare are once again partnering to bring free, family-friendly two-actor performances of Shakespeare classics to the Library. This year, two actors will bring Shakespeare’s most famous play to life, as Hamlet uncovers a web of deceit and corruption in his quest to avenge his father’s death. The audience will engage with professional actors from Kentucky Shakespeare in this fast-paced, one-hour production that highlights self-worth, relationship dynamics, the consequences of acting on vengeance, and finding help in times of isolation and vulnerability. This live performance will tour ten LFPL locations in November and December.
The tour, made possible through a grant from Metro Louisville, kicks off on Saturday, November 2 at the St. Matthews Library (2 p.m.). Ages six and up are welcome. The full schedule of performances is listed below and is also available at LFPL.org/KyShakespeare. #LFPLShakespeare
Shakespeare in the Libraries Performance Schedule
November 2 | St. Matthews Library, 2 p.m.
November 6 | Bon Air Library, 6:30 p.m.
November 9 | South Central Regional Library, 3 p.m.
November 14 | Northeast Regional Library, 6:30 p.m.
November 16| Shawnee Library, 2 p.m.
November 21 | Highlands/Shelby Park Library, 3:30 p.m.
December 4 | Jeffersontown Library, 7 p.m.
December 7 | Iroquois Library, 1 p.m.
December 14 | Southwest Regional Library, 2 p.m.
December 19 | Western Library, 6 p.m.
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TreesLouisville is a nonprofit organization focused on restoring urban tree canopy in Louisville. They are partnering with the Arbor Day Foundation to provide 1,500 free trees to Louisville residents.
Louisville loses around 54,000 trees annually and this is one way we can help restore our depleted canopy.
To participate go to arborday.org/treeslouisville, type in your address, and choose your tree! Trees will either be shipped to your home or you can pick up a larger tree at one of our two events.
- Pickup event is scheduled for November 9, 10am-2pm at Americana Community Center 4801 Southside Dr, Louisville, KY 40214.
This is the second of four seasonal Community Canopy programs. Last winter 870 free trees were delivered to residents of Louisville and the goal is to provide more than 3,500 free trees over the next two years.
The following species are available: American Sycamore, Black Tupelo, Serviceberry, Redbud, Kentucky Coffeetree, Overcup Oak, Shadblow Serviceberry, Swamp White Oak, Sweetbay Magnolia, and Tulip Poplar.
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St. Matthews Library
Tuesday, December 4, 2019 @ 6:30 PM
3940 Grandview Ave.
Property: 3911 Taylorsville Rd. 40220
Meeting Type: Zoning Variance
Meeting Date: October 28, 2019 @ 1pm
Meeting Location: 514 West Liberty St. 40202
 Are you the kind of park visitor who enjoys taking the path less traveled? Olmsted Parks Conservancy is in the middle of a trail study to learn how we can better control soil erosion and improve our natural trails in Cherokee, Iroquois and Seneca – making the escape into nature better for both the park and the visitor. We want to know, how do you use the natural trails? Whether you run, hike, bike, or walk your dog on the trails in our Olmsted Parks, you can help us with our study by filling out this 15 minute survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/OlmstedParksTrails.
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! |
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 |
