District 2 Newsletter (November 15, 2019)

Barbara Shanklin

COUNCILWOMAN DR. BARBARA SHANKLIN


(502) 574-1102 / 601 West Jefferson Street City Hall, 1st Floor Louisville, KY 40202

Dr. Barbara Shanklin
District 2 Councilwoman
601 West Jefferson Street
City Hall, 1st Floor
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 574-1102
Barbara.Shanklin@louisvilleky.gov


Caleb Howard
Legislative Assistant
(502) 574-2787
Caleb.Howard@louisvilleky.gov


11/19/2019

Newburg Library

On the third Tuesday of each month, a Community Meeting is held to give residents an opportunity to be informed, discuss ideas and share. Be part of the change we want to see for our community. Join us at the new meeting time, 6:00PM when we meet with LMPD and 6:30PM to share with Councilwoman Dr. Barbara Shanklin.


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Speed Hump Sign

Is your neighborhood street facing speeding problems?  Do you and your neighbors desire to have speed humps installed?  Councilwoman Shanklin and the District 2 office want to help!

Vehicles speeding through neighborhood streets is an all too common problem facing many residents of the Louisville Metro area, resulting in dangerous conditions that affect adults and children alike.  District 2 is not immune to this issue, and your Council office would like to help.  Already this year three streets in the Newburg area (Ilex, Shasta, and Kilmer) have been outfitted with brand new speed humps, entirely paid for by Councilwoman Shanklin and her District 2 office. 

Still, the Councilwoman is not finished attempting to mitigate the speeding issues often negatively affecting D-2 neighborhoods.  If you and your neighbors have noticed a high number of speeders on your street and would like to be considered for speed hump installation, please contact the District 2 Council office at (502) 574-1102 or via email at either Barbara.Shanklin@louisvilleky.gov or Caleb.Howard@louisvilleky.gov.  Assuming that your street is eligible (must be Metro owned/must be long enough to support speed humps/etc.), after speaking with a representative from our office you will be asked to collect signatures (with individual addresses) from all of your neighbors that live on the street that is requesting the installation of speed humps.  At least 70% of all of the residents currently living on the street requesting speed humps must provide their signature/address in support in order for the street to be considered by Public Works.  Upon completion of this signature page, the original document must be given to Councilwoman Shanklin or Legislative Assistant Caleb Howard personally, or sent to our office at City Hall (601 W. Jefferson St., First Floor, 40202; ATTN: Caleb Howard).  As soon as the signature document is received, LA Howard will deliver it to Public Works, and that department will survey the street to determine whether or not speed humps will be appropriate to install--assuming Public Works signs off on the request, Councilwoman Shanklin will make the final determination with regards to moving forward with the installation or not.

In addition to the speed humps already constructed, both Brenda Drive and Cedrus Circle have recently submitted their signature paperwork and are currently being considered by Public Works.


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Having issues with high grass, illegal parking, street repairs, or other Code Enforcement concerns in the community?  Contact 311!

Metro311 Service Request Information

  • Submit a Service Request in the new system.
  • Only service requests for the past 30 days will be accessible in the new system.  If you need information on an older request, please call Metro 311 for status.
  • Anything submitted in the old reporting system (prior to June 19, 2019) will not show in the new system.  It is still being processed however. Please call Metro311 for status.
  • To receive email notifications of the status of your service request you must have an account and you must have included your email address when you created your account. You can create a new account and report a new issue with Metro 311 by following this link.
  • Not all issues you put a service request in for require you to login. Some issues may be submitted anonymously, such as reporting a pothole and property maintenance cases, for instance. But having an account will allow you to track the progress and status of the request.
  • The outlined or highlighted area on the map indicates the area which is serviced by Louisville Metro Government.
  • If you do not see a category which corresponds to your issue, please call Metro 311 at 311. 

Street Light

Report Street Light Outages to LG&E

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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LMPD reminder:  Please secure your property!

A reminder to lock your vehicle, and never leave valuables in plain sight. This includes any and all keys, key fobs and firearms. 

Police report that some drivers are making it easy for thieves by leaving their vehicle running. Please secure your property. 

LMPD suggests making a 9 p.m. routine, as seen below.

  • Remove valuables from your vehicle.
  • Lock your car.
  • Secure your weapons.
  • Close your garage.
  • Lock your doors and windows. 

Remember to report any suspicious behavior to LMPD’s non-emergency line at 574-7111. To speak to a call taker, press 5.


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Metro Emergency Repair Program

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 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 574-5850 or Jacqueline.Wilson-Rudy@louisvilleky.gov.


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LIHEAP registration available for eligible residents 

The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) that helps low income residents of Jefferson County with their utility bills began on November 4.

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, November 4, and will operate through December 13.

Residents wishing to apply must schedule an appointment utilizing the automated appointment system. The appointment system is currently open and is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Schedule an appointment by phone at 991-8391 or online at louisvilleky.cascheduler.com

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 Avenue, 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 these six locations: 

  • Northwest Neighborhood Place/Academy at Shawnee, 4018 W Market Street
  • South Central Neighborhood Place, 4255 Hazelwood Avenue
  • Neighborhood Place Ujima/Duvalle Education Center, 3610 Bohne Avenue
  • Neighborhood Place/Bridges of Hope, 1411 Algonquin Parkway
  • Newburg Community Center/East, 4810 Exeter Avenue
  • Southwest Government Center/Dixie Highway location. 7219 Dixie Highway

Individuals who are unable to apply for this program in person may send a representative on their behalf with a note including the applicant’s signature and phone number. Residents who are homebound and who are unable to send a representative may call 780-7937.

Callers who require more information can contact Metro311 by simply dialing 311 or 574-5000, email metro.311@louisvilleky.gov, visit the website’s online customer service at https://louisvilleky.gov/government/metro311 tweet @LouMetro311, or download the free Mobile 311 app from the website. Residents can also call Metro United Way’s 2-1-1 help referral service.

LIHEAP is made possible by the United States Department of Health and Human Services and is a pass through grant from the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, which contracts with Community Action Agencies across the state. Louisville Metro Office of Resilience and Community Services (RCS) serves as the administering agency of the Louisville Metro Community Action Agency. For more information about RCS, visit our website: http://www.louisvilleky.gov/government/community-services or call 574-1157 or Community Action Kentucky at 800-456-3452. 


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Upcoming Neighborhood Place workshops for November

November 18 and 25, Kentucky Health Career Center Outreach at two locations. A KentuckianaWorks Health Career Center professional will provide valuable information to help increase your occupation potential including training funds for in-demand occupations; resources for individuals seeking advance healthcare careers; resume writing, career assessments; interview planning; computer essentials, work-based learning opportunities and more. Call 595-4003 for more information.

  • November 25, First Neighborhood Place, 1503 Rangeland Road (T.J. Middle School in the W.D. Bruce Building – door #24), 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • November 18, NorthWest Neighborhood Place, 4018 W. Market Street at the Academy of Shawnee, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

November 19 and 26, National Processing Center (NPC) Hiring Events at multiple locations. National Processing Center (NPC) is the U.S. Census Bureau's primary center for mail processing, survey processing, data capture, imaging/scanning and warehouse operations. A U.S. Census Bureau’s representative will be available to share information about the hundreds of entry-level office and warehouse clerks employment opportunities for the Jeffersonville location. NPC recently increased the starting hourly pay rate for entry level clerks to $14.54 per hour!

  • November 19, South Central Neighborhood Place, 4255 Hazelwood Avenue, 1 to 3 p.m. Call 363-1483 for more information.
  • November 19, Ujima Neighborhood Place, 3610 Bohne Avenue, 10 a.m. to noon. Call 313-4635 for more information.
  • November 26, South Jefferson Neighborhood Place – Fairdale, 1000 Neighborhood Place, 1 to 3 p.m. Call 363-1483 for more information.

November 15, Energy Management Workshops at three locations. Project Warm's free workshops help families take control of their energy usage and learn "do-it-yourself" energy-saving tips. FREE Supplies will be distributed at the end of the workshop such as roll of clear plastic, tape, caulk/foam to seal gaps and air leaks around windows and doors. Call 636-9276 for more information.

  • November 15, First Neighborhood Place, 1503 Rangeland Road, side of Thomas Jefferson Middle School, door #16, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Call 313-4728 or 313-4700 for registration.
  • November 21, South Central Neighborhood Place, 4255 Hazelwood Avenue, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

November 20, Car Seat Safety Class at NorthWest Neighborhood Place, 4018 West Market Street at the Academy at Shawnee, 12 to 1 p.m. Proper use of car seats helps keep children safe. However, with so many different seats on the market, many parents find this overwhelming. If you are expectant parents or if you have a young child(ren), join this informative class hosted by the Healthy Start program to learn how to properly install a car seat in your car to ensure vehicle safety for your child(ren). Call 574-6661 for more information.

November 21, The Greatest Louisville Smoke Out at Parkhill Community Center, 1703 S. 13th Street, 5 to 7 p.m. The event focuses on connecting the community to promote smoking cessation and to answer questions about the quitline, medications and health services, and one-on-one coaching. Features health screenings, a cooking demonstration, free food, door prizes, photo booth, games, vendors and photo booth. Transportation assistance may be available Sponsored in part by the Shawnee Healthcare Center, Bridges of Hope Neighborhood Place and other community partners. For more information, call Celine at 341-0694 and inquire about possible transportation assistance by November 14.

About Neighborhood Place Louisville’s Neighborhood Place -- a partnership of Louisville Metro Government (including the Office of Resilience and Community Services, and Public Health and Wellness), Jefferson County Public Schools, Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services and Centerstone -- provides community-based centers which bring together health care, education, employment and social services at seven locations across the community. To find a Neighborhood Place in your neighborhood, please call Metro Call at 311.


Leaves

Wondering what to do with fall leaves?

Mowing over leaves to mulch them back into your lawn is a great option for reducing waste and it adds nutrients back into your soil. Residents with yard waste collection can also set them out in paper bags or containers. And all Louisville Metro residents will have the option to dispose of them for free 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; 9am. – 3pm.

Public Works East District Operations Center; 595 Hubbards Lane.  Tuesday – Saturday; 9am. – 3pm.

Public Works Waste Reduction Center; 636 Meriwether Avenue.  Tuesday – Friday; 9am. – 5pm.  Saturday:  9am. – 3pm.


Food Pantry

Food Pantry open in District 2

Open every 2nd Monday of the month -- 10am - 12pm

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  • Serving households in the 40213, 40218 & 40219 Zip Codes Only
  • First Come, First Served Basis
  • Picture ID & proof of residency required!

Sponsored By: 

Peace Presbyterian Church

4210 East Indian Trail

Louisville, KY  40213


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Upcoming Events at Newburg Library!

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Saturday, November 16, 2019
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Tuesday, November 19, 2019
02:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Wednesday, November 20, 2019
06:00 PM - 07:30 PM
Thursday, November 21, 2019
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Saturday, November 23, 2019
02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Tuesday, November 26, 2019
02:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Wednesday, November 27, 2019
06:00 PM - 07:30 PM

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Want a Good Career in Tech?

Our new free training can help you start.

Tech Louisville is a new training by KentuckianaWorks that will prepare participants to start a career as an IT Support professional.

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.

Tech Louisville is for any Louisville resident age 18 or older who wants to start a career in IT Support, regardless of previous tech experience.

Ready to get started?  Enrollment is already underway, and space is limited!  Priority admission will be extended to residents of the Russel, Portland, Phoenix Hill, Smoketown, Shelby Park, and South Central Louisville neighborhoods.

Apply HERE!


LouieConnect

LouieConnect

Louisville non-profits have launched a new website to help connect people in need of food, shelter, and more.  Metro United Way and the Family Scholar House partnered to create LouieConnect, modeling it on a similar site created in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.  When someone uses LouieConnect, the web-based app asks for basic information and then lists applicable resources nearby — from food pantries to shelters to career centers to financial literacy programs.


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***Important Metro Services Phone Numbers***

 

  • Air Pollution: (502) 574-6000
  • Animal Services: (502) 363-6609 or (502) 361-1318
  • Brightside: (502) 574-2613
  • Community Services & Revitalization: (502) 574-4377
  • Congressman John Yarmuth: (502) 582-5129
  • IPL (Code Enforcement): (502) 574-3321
  • Legal Aid Society: (502) 584-1254
  • LMPD 6th Division: (502) 574-2187
  • LMPD Anonymous Tipline: (502) 574-LMPD (5673)
  • LMPD: (Non Emergency): (502) 574-7111 or (502) 574-2111
  • Louisville Forward/Economic Development: (502) 574-4140
  • Master Commissioner Jefferson Circuit Court (Foreclosure Sales): (502) 753-       4888
  • Mayor Greg Fischer: (502) 574-2003
  • Metro311: 311 or (502) 574-5000
  • Metro Parks: (502) 456-8100
  • Metropolitan Sewer District (MSD): (502) 540-6000
  • Metro Safe: (502) 572-3460 or (502) 574-7111
  • PARC: (502) 569-6222
  • Planning & Design Services: (502) 574-6230
  • Property Valuation Administrator (PVA): (502) 574-4016
  • Public Works: (502) 574-5810
  • Solid Waste Management (SWMS): (502) 574-3571
  • TARC: (502) 585-1234
  • Vacant & Public Property Administration: (502) 574-4016
  • Your State Representative or State Senatorhttp://www.lrc.ky.gov