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Metro District 4 represents a great connected community hosting several neighborhoods, schools, businesses and beautiful artwork. Scroll through these photos and meet some District 4 Leaders.
Congratulations to the Schnitzelburg Neighborhood Association for receiving 2019 “Neighborhood of the Year” award from the Center for Neighborhoods. Job well done!
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A well known leader in the Paristown Pointe Neighborhood is Joann Robinson. She instills pride in the community by keeping the history of this area alive through stories, artwork, banners, decorative trash receptacles and more. Joann welcomed Blake-Anthony Johnson, Education Director for our Louisville Orchestra to the brand new performance venue - Old Forester Hall.
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Another long time neighborhood leader is former Alderman Steve Magre who serves the Germantown Paristown Neighborhood Association. Steve works tirelessly on safety issues with LMPD and Louisville Fire & Rescue. He focuses on infrastructure and traffic patterns putting safety first.
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You can see Jackie Floyd on any given day walking in District 4 talking with folks to find out what they want for their neighborhood.
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Stop by Logan Street Market and meet Mike and Medora Safai. They started with a coffee roasting business in LaGrange and grew into a full service market with groceries, demonstration kitchen, beer, wine, bar, seafood, spices, cheese, and much more.
There’s a children’s play area, shopping, commercial bakery and a farmer’s market as well as treats for pets!
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As president of the Shelby Park Neighborhood Association, Chip Rogalinski is a tireless leader determined to reduce crime, build housing, attract businesses and connect neighbors. He’s all smiles here at the new Logan Street Market bringing groceries back to Shelby Park.
Schnitzelburg Neighborhood Association President Ron Bolton stopped for a chat with State Representative Nima Kulkarni. Working together we build stronger neighborhoods and connect more people.
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Butchertown is hopping under the leadership of neighborhood president Nick Johnson. Throughout the year he and others can be seen on Saturday mornings cleaning and picking up trash. They organize the annual Butchertown Art Fair and Porktoberfest. This is home for our LouCity football team and new stadium.
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Andy Blieden is known to many as “Mayor of Butchertown.” He’s the key executive of Butchertown Market and had been in the real estate business since he was first licensed in 1980. Andy finds buildings in great locations that are in gross disrepair and brings them back to their original splendor whilst helping businesses reach their highest potential. Featured here with co-owner of Butchertown Grocery Bakery.
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The Central Business District is located in District 4 and serves as the economic engine for our Commonwealth of Kentucky. Amy and Steve Trager are shining examples of volunteer leadership and Steve continues to lead his family business as CEO of Republic Bank.
Many of our hospitals are located in the District 4 Medical Campus. Thousands of people count of our medical teams during time of crisis and preventive care. As President of Norton Healthcare, Russ Cox takes time to volunteer as a competitor in the annual “Man Enough to be a Girl Scout!”
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Business and neighborhood leaders worked together with Metro Parks and raised the money to renovate the run down Story Avenue Park located in Metro District 9 right across the street from District 4. The neighborhood children were thrilled with the new playground and wide-open spaces.
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It takes strong leadership and innovative visionaries to attract more than 16 million visitors each year! Meet Amanda Duffy president of National Women’s Soccer League and Karen Williams president of Louisville Tourism. Louisville is bringing back professional sports thanks to their leadership.
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It takes strategic philanthropic leadership to make our city great. Many thanks to Cindy and Mark Lynn and their multigenerational family. Thanks to them we have two amazing soccer stadiums and much more. Thank you!
Everyone’s a leader if you choose to be. Coaches, fans and friends step up every day to do what needs to be done. District 4 is grateful for each of you!
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NuLu is best known for its art galleries, specialty stores, antique shops and a growing number of local, upscale restaurants.
The term “NuLu” is a portmanteau meaning “New Louisville”. As home to the greenest commercial building in Kentucky, many historic restoration projects, as well as several restaurants offering organic and locally sourced ingredients, NuLu has emerged with a culture of sustainability. Come visit in the East Market Street area.
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Kristy Ashby and team are making great progress connecting neighbors in the Phoenix Hill Neighborhood. The first annual Ice Cream Social was a huge success and they are preparing to work on a new ten year plan along with Butchertown Neighborhood and NuLu. Thank you!
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Stop by Distillery Commons on Lexington Road in District 4 and meet the owners of one of our newest businesses. You’ll get fit, healthy and live longer when you team up with “One Body Solutions!”
The world famous Louisville Leopards have landed in District 4 in their new home in Smoketown on 2nd Street near Breckinridge Street. Hats off to the founder - Diane Downs!
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District 4 is home to many amazing schools being led by dedicated leaders. Stop by LPAS - Lincoln Performing Arts School on East Main Street and meet principal Susan French-Epps.
Take a drive to JCPS Roosevelt-Perry Elementary School on West Broadway and meet principal Kimberly Marshall. They just launched an after-school violin program. YES - we have arts in our schools!
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Many thanks to our JCPS Board Chair Diane Porter for representing many schools in Metro District 4. Joined here by Nay Trabue, Executive Director of Bates Community Development Corporation in Smoketown. Two amazing women!
If you ever wondered who is transforming Central High School - it’s principal Raymond Green. His vision is big and bold and the students are embracing the challenge. Stop by and check out their amazing Hall of Fame on West Chestnut Street.
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Congressman John Yarmuth joined Councilwoman Sexton Smith at the Kentucky Center for African American Heritage for a beautiful celebration honoring our veterans.
Thank you Shedrick Jones for your leadership of the five-state area of National Association of Black Veterans.
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We are the land of the free and the brave because many men and women stepped up to serve our country in the Armed Forces. We lift you up and honor you for your unwavering commitment and leadership.
Councilwoman’s father wore this overcoat as a cadet in 1943 during WWII.
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Showtimes:
November 14 – 16, 7:30pm • Sun. (Nov. 17), 3:00pm
Ticket Prices:
General Admission - $20 • Faculty/Staff $15; UofL Students $10 • Students $15
Join us for Nutcracker Family Storytimes at these library locations:
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Main Library, Monday, November 18, 6:30 p.m.
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Northeast Regional Library, Wednesday, November 20, 6:30 p.m.
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South Central Regional Library, Monday, November 25, 6:30 p.m.
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Southwest Regional Library, Monday, December 2, 6:30 p.m.
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St. Matthews Library, Tuesday, December 3, 6:30 p.m.
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Iroquois Library, Wednesday, December 4, 6:30 p.m.
Nutcracker Family Storytimes are free and open to the public. For more information, visit LFPL.org/Nutcracker.
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This program, which is offered at no cost to participants, includes classroom and online learning as well as mentorship with an experienced tech pro. Participants will earn their Google IT Support Professional Certificate - a valuable industry credential.
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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
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Kentuckiana Builds Orientations - Louisville Urban League, 1535 W. Broadway
- MONDAY, NOV. 18 @ 10 AM & 5:30 PM
- THURSDAY, NOV. 21 @ 10 AM & 5:30 PM
- MONDAY, NOV. 25 @ 10 AM & 5:30 PM
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 (Football Club) Stadium in Butchertown: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_KKxZp3wmg&feature=youtu.be
Focus Community Meeting - Thursday, November 21st @ 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.
One Love Louisville Ambassador Institute - Saturday, November 23rd @ 9:30a – 2:30p - Spalding University - Republic Bank Academic Center, Room 300, 981 S. 3rd Street
The Office for Safe and Healthy Neighborhoods’ One Love Louisville Ambassador Institute is a one-day training designed to provide extended knowledge and skills for community members to make a difference in their neighborhoods. Training content will include Conflict Resolution, Mental Health 101, Suicide Prevention, Community Organizing and the Public Health Approach to Violence Prevention. Breakfast and lunch will be served. To RSVP for this event CLICK HERE or Email: Maryam.ahmed@louisvilleky.gov.
Russell Neighborhood Association Meeting - Tuesday, November 26th @ 6:00 pm - Location: To Be Determined
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.
- Automation Controls Specialist
- Automation Controls Specialist / Grade 17
- Engineering Technician II / Grade 15 - MS4 Program
- Equity & Compliance Officer Grade 26
- Floodwall Maintenance Electrician I / Grade U26
- Maintenance Electrician I (subject to shift)
- Maintenance Electrician I / Grade U26 - 2 positions
- MSD Chief Financial Officer & Secretary/Treasurer Grade 31
- Training Specialist - Treatment Ops / Grade 14
For detailed position descriptions, pay information, and to apply please visit our website: http://www.louisvillemsd.org/Careers
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712 Brent Street
Attached, please find an Alcoholic Beverage License memo and Courier Journal Legal announcement for an ABC Caterer's license being applied for, located at 712 Brent Street, Louisville, KY. 40204. The ad ran in The Courier Journal Saturday, October 19, 2019.
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:
- 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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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.
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If you see a streetlight out in your neighborhood (or anywhere in Louisville), please note the address and report it to LG&E for repair. Click here to fill out the online form to report broken or malfunctioning streetlights. We always recommend adding your contact information to the request, so a technician who has questions can contact you. LG&E makes repairs during the day. Make sure you follow up if the streetlight hasn’t been repaired within seven (7) days.
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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 - 604 S. 10th Street at Western Library, (502) 389-7004 or email Jackie Floyd, 4th Tuesday every month @ 6:00pm
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
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
Property Valuation Administrator (PVA): (502) 574-4016
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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