   A reflection upon 2019 brings a barrage of thoughts to mind. My first year as your Councilman has certainly been a roller coaster year with looking for additional revenue, working on balancing a budget that required numerous cuts to an already lean government, meeting more constituents at neighborhood meetings, participating in numerous cleanups to keep our area litter free, which is a never ending battle and welcoming new economic development venues to the area.
   From a customer service point of view, the office assisted 2,797 residents with a concern resulting in referrals to other governmental agencies for results. Over 800 of these 2,797 were to report dumping! We followed back up with over 660 individuals for updates. *Please – if you see someone dumping and can get a photo of the license plate easily or have cameras on your home that caught someone dumping, share that information with Solid Waste or LMPD. Dumping is expensive for government to clean up, by getting a license plate, we are able to impound the vehicle, place a fine on the person as well as the bill for the cleanup. The car remains impounded until all fees are paid – and there is a fee for impounding and storing the vehicle as well. Help us keep our neighborhoods clean!*
   Council was able to work with Mayor Fischer and ensure that garbage and recycling pickup will remain weekly. Previously, if there was a holiday they were just skipped that day. However several Holidays were changed to "no pick up" that week. This is a public health issue and weekly service has been restored.
   In the spring we saw the opening of O’Reilly’s Auto Parts and Thornton's at the corner of Bluegrass and Taylor Boulevard. This Thornton’s continues to be one of the busiest in the community. Across the street from Thornton's, we were able to keep the drug store – the former Rite Aid is now a Walgreens.
   New restaurants opened at Colonial Gardens across from Iroquois Park. These restaurants offer more options for individuals going to the amphitheater for a show or attending the Jack-o-Lantern Spectacular.
   With the completion of the Water Company work along Eastern Parkway, several streets in the St. Joe neighborhood were paved. Also in St. Joe's we have the development of the "Swiss Village" a residential community at the old Swiss Hall site. The Zanzabar has improved their parking lot by paving, stripping and has added shrubbery.
   Investment in our parks continues with a special project at Wyandotte Park the result of public/private partnerships. Louisville Parks Foundation, LG&E, Churchill Downs and Metro Government contributed to bring soccer fields to Wyandotte park. Nearly every time I go by there children of all ages are playing together.
   Other important items from the year, the expansion at Churchill Downs to offer an equine hospital and quarantine facility for races horses brings year round jobs. Catholic Charities locating their headquarters along 4th Street helps with the University Corridor Plan implementation and brings full time jobs to our community. The announcement of Churchill Downs to build a hotel on their property solidifies their commitment to the community. Nearly 300 year round jobs will be in place upon competition.

Thank you for your support this year and I look forward to a great 2020.

Cloverleaf Neighborhood Association Meeting

Monday, January 27th

7 P.M.

Gutermuth Elementary School, 1500 Sanders Lane.

Hiring Event at South Central Neighborhood Place

Tuesday, January 28th
10 A.M. to Noon
4255 Hazelwood Ave

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. For additional information call 485-7130.

Winter Yard Waste Schedule

Yard waste will be collected on your normal day BY REQUEST ONLY through March 27th!. Call 311 or 574-5000 to request yard waste collection. Regular yard waste collection will resume the week of March 30.

Loose Leaf Drop-Off's

Metro is accepting loose leaf drop-off's until January 31st. Containers used to bring leaves to the drop-off sites must be disposed of off-site by residents.

DROP OFF LOCATIONS Tuesday-Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Waste Reduction Center will close at 3 p.m. on Saturdays through January 31st.

East District Recycling Center 595 N. Hubbards Lane

Public Works Yard 10500 Lower River Road (enter from Bethany Lane)

Shawnee Park 4501 W. Broadway (by Little League baseball field in rear of park)

Waste Reduction Center 636 Meriwether Avenue

LIHEAP

The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) begins Jan. 6 and runs through March 31, or until available funds have been expended.

To apply, residents must schedule an appointment utilizing the automated appointment system. Beginning Dec. 30, 2019, appointments can be scheduled by phone by calling 502-991-8391 or online at louisvilleky.cascheduler.com. The toll-free service is currently open and is available twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.

Individuals who require more information can contact Metro311 by simply dialing 311 or (502) 574-5000, email metro.311@louisvilleky.gov, visit the website’s On-line 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.

Take the Louisville Parks Foundation Survey

Each year the Parks Foundation reach out to the community to help guide their decision making over the next year (and beyond). The information you provide will help them allocate funding and develop project focus for the coming year. You will also be entered into a drawing for a Louisville Jack O' Lantern Spectacular Prize Package, including 4 tickets and swag.

Click the link below to take the annual parks survey!

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WFPYH7H

Metro Golf Passes on Sale Now!

Louisville Metro golf passes are on sale NOW. For just $500 per year, you can have unlimited play at any of the fantastic Metro owned golf courses. This is one opportunity you don't want to pass up!

You can download the application here or fill it out in person at the Joe Creason Park Golf Desk. Let's make 2020 the year for GOLF!

Discounted Recycle Carts Available

Councilman Triplett is participating in the discounted recycle cart program with Solid Waste. District 15 residents benefit! The 95-gallon and 65-gallon recycling carts are available for District 15 residents for only $25 -- this is a 50% discount. Due to the change in KY tax code, we must now charge sales tax on the value of the item - therefore the total for the cart is $28 - $25 for the cart and $3.00 for tax. To order your recycle cart call Solid Waste Management (SWMS) at 574-3571 or download the form here:

https://louisvilleky.gov/sites/default/files/solid_waste/pdf_files/2019-2020_recycling_cart_discount_order_form.pdf

Then mail in the completed form and $28 to SWMS at: Louisville Metro Solid Waste Management Attn: Collection Division 600 Meriwether Avenue Louisville, KY 40217-1146 No partial payments accepted!

ABC Notification

Legal announcement for an NQ2 Restaurant Retail Drink and Sunday Liquor Drink license(s) being applied for by:

Las Margaritas of KY, LLC. DBA/ Las Margaritas Mexican Restaurant 307 Central Ave.

The ad ran in The Courier Journal Friday, January 17, 2020. For further information click on:,new location or ownership change.pdf

Local Series: Urban Homesteading

Pet Licensing Fees Waived in January

4th Annual YMCA Black Achievers Awards Celebration

Get Your Taxes Prepared for FREE!

Green Heart's Tree Canvassing

We are currently canvassing in Beechmont, Wilder Park, Wyandotte, and Oakdale on Wednesday through Friday from 3 to 6 PM, and Saturday and Sunday from 11 AM to 6 PM.

The Miracle League of Louisville

Raiderwolves Corner - Iroquois High School Happenings!

*Admission is $7 per Adult and Kids, 12 and under are FREE!*

For further information on Iroquois High School and events go to one of the following: IHS - Facebook https://www.facebook.com/IroquoisHighSchoolJCPS/ IHS Boys Basketball - https://www.facebook.com/IroquoisRaidersBasketball/ IHS Band - https://www.facebook.com/IROQUOISHSBANDS/

COUNCILMAN KEVIN TRIPLETT
District 15
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Office: 502-574-1115 or 502-574-3918

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