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The Old Medical School located on Chestnut Street near 1st Street has been transformed into a beautiful, welcoming addition to our Ronald McDonald House.
Leland Woodmansee was on hand for the ribbon cutting and shared stories of having an office for many years in this space.
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Many thanks to Hal Hedley for leading the way and to the volunteers and investors who spent years making this dream come true. The enhanced Ronald McDonald House can now host more families whilst their children are receiving world renown care in Louisville.
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Congratulations Victoria Russell for being named a “Daughter of Greatness” by the Muhammad Ali Center! Your story is inspiring and the life lessons you shared instilled hope in our hearts.
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Victoria’s identical twin sister came to town from Chicago for the celebration. Councilwoman Sexton Smith and Ms. Elmer Lucille Allen joined the fun as previous “Daughters of Greatness.”
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Victoria talked about the importance of bringing your whole self to whatever you do everyday. At one point in her career she worked as a server in the hospitality industry during the evening whilst working a full time day job - she never meets a stranger.
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Former baseball player turned artist - Richard Sullivan unveiled the original watercolor artwork for the official 2020 Woodford Reserve bottle. Stop by Louisville Stoneware in Metro District 4 to see it up close.
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Messer Construction turned the keys over to the owners of LouCity and the Lynn Family Stadium and Coach Hackworth called it the “Cathedral of all Stadiums!”
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Thank you Mark and Cindy Lynn and Vincenzo for your leadership and belief in our community. You live your values everyday for all of us to see.
Councilwoman took a tour and discovered the fabulous locker rooms and training facility for our team - soon to be two teams when the women get here in 2021!
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Louisville Parks and Recreation is offering free lifeguard training to those who are willing to work at two Metro-owned outdoor pools and the Mary T. Meagher Aquatic Center for the summer 2020 season.
The next training class begins Sunday, March 1, at Mary T., located at 201 Reservoir Avenue near the Crescent Hill Reservoir within Crescent Hill Park. Lifeguards must be 16 years of age and be able to fulfill prerequisites relating to swimming, diving, and water treading skills prior to successful completion of the course.
Training for lifeguards not employed by Louisville Parks and Recreation is available for $200/per person. For more information, call 502-897-9949. The department is looking for at least 15 lifeguards for the upcoming season.
Starting pay for lifeguards is $10.50 per hour. In addition, Louisville Parks and Recreation is also seeking swim instructors with the opportunity for more pay.
To learn more about what’s expected of Louisville Parks and Recreation lifeguards, click here
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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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In the process of developing a five-year Consolidated Plan, Louisville Metro Government is hosting public meetings regarding the investment of Louisville’s federal entitlement grants from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Such grants address community needs through affordable housing, community development, public services and more. Four meetings are scheduled for the next several weeks
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If you'd like to apply for a 30% Senior Citizen Discount of the amount billed for sanitary sewer service and the EPA Consent Decree Surcharge, please print, complete and return the form. You must be able to provide documentation verifying:
- you are the legal title/leaseholder/renter of the property
- you are 65 years of age or older
- your household gross income is $35,000 or less per year.
Click HERE for the form.
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From January 20 - March 27, yard waste will be collected on your normal day BY REQUEST ONLY. Call 311 or 574-5000 to request yard waste collection. Regular yard waste collection will resume the week of March 30. (Residents with private waste haulers should contact their company about yard waste collection.) |
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My office is partnering with the Louisville Asset Building Coalition (LABC) to provide FREE tax preparation services again in 2020. The service is FREE if you earned $66,000 Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) or less in 2019 or if you qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). Call the appointment line to see if you qualify and make your appointment! Appointments at United Crescent Hill Ministries, 150 S. State Street, will be available on Fridays through April 10 between 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Please call the appointment line at 502-305-0005 to make an appointment and please share this with anyone you think may be eligible. Click here to view brochure. If you have any issues making appointments, please contact my assistant at 574-3908. Click here to view the flyer.
AARP Tax-Aide has a mission to serve any person who comes through the door, with special attention to those 60 years of age or older. Assistance will be available at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 2822 Frankfort Avenue, from 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. every Wednesday through April 15.
For more information and a full AARP schedule, please visit www.aarp-tax-aide-lou.org or call 502-394-3443.
Do you instead file your own taxes? Through the LABC website, there are two options to self-file online. The “Intuit Turbo Tax Freedom Edition” is available if you have $33,000 or less in income. The software has a well-designed interview process that guides you through the process of making decisions about your filing status, inputting your income and making decisions about deductions and tax credits for which you may qualify. The other option is “H&R Block My Free Taxes”, which is available if you make $66,000 or less. This program is developed by H&R Block and uses an interview process. Please visit https://labcservices.org/index.php/free-tax-help/do-you-qualify, for more information.
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Open Coffee After Hours
Thursdays @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm - 1619 Flux Art + Activism, 1619 West Main Street
Join us for Louisville's Open Coffee After Hours, an informal meet up that serves as a great way to take the pulse of the startup community. We are open and inclusive (invite your friends!) Whether you're a business founder, small business owner, or provide support/services to founders/owners, we encourage you to come to Open Coffee. You will participate in a positive dialogue to support one another and help Louisville's startup ecosystem grow.
- 5:30 p.m. Open Networking
- 6:30 p.m. Ask/Give
Feel free to stop in for 15 minutes or come the entire time. To register for this free event click on the following link: https://opencoffeeafterhours.eventbrite.com
LCCC Community Information Breakfast
Wednesday, March 4th @ 8am – 8:59am - Louisville Central Community Center, 1300 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
Join us as we host our semi-annual community breakfast. Our speaker will be Kevin E. Fields, Sr., President and CEO at LCCC. This event is an ideal opportunity for friends of LCCC to introduce new acquaintances, friends, prospective donors and volunteers to the mission and vision of LCCC. To register for this free event: CLICK HERE
2019 Annual Report Meeting & Dr. Lyman T. Johnson Awards
Thursday, March 19th @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm - Louisville Central Community Centers, 1300 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd.
Please join LCCC Board of Directors and staff as we honor Jane Godchaux Emke, Outstanding Community Volunteer, the recipient of the 2019 Lyman T. Johnson Distinguished Leadership Award.
To RSVP for this event call 502-583-8821 or CLICK HERE
C.A.T.S Children About the Stage & Art Show
Friday, March 20th @ 7:00 pm - Central High School Auditorium, 1130 West Chestnut
Come enjoy performances from LCCC’s Kids Art Academy Tiny Tykes and Youth Repertory Troupes. This concert recital will showcase the pride of LCCC getting in touch with their Triple Threat; acting, singing, and dancing, complete with a side of piano and original art created by the youth. To get tickets for the event CLICK HERE
Celebrating Black History in Music
Saturday, February 29th @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm - Christ Temple Church, 723 S. 45th Street
The music of Florence Price is experiencing a renaissance of new appreciation in concert halls across America, but as a black woman in the early 20th century, she was frequently overlooked by publishers and performers. Featuring Price's Symphony No. 3, this concert celebrates the past and current contributions of black composers to the canon of great American symphonic music. Other works will include Liquify by composer Michael Abels (film score composer for Us and Get Out) and works by Haitian American composer Julio Racine.
For more information click on the following link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/celebrating-black-history-in-music-registration-54657631447
HOUSING INFORMATION
Section 8 Homeownership Program
Let the Housing Authority help you buy a home!
- Feb. 27 at 5:30 p.m. (Wiggins/Neighborhood Place - 1411 Algonquin Pkwy)
The Louisville Metro Housing Authority’s Homeownership Program allows eligible Section 8 or Public Housing residents to use their housing subsidy toward a mortgage payment instead of for rent. Come to an orientation to learn the eligibility requirements and how to get started. Adults only, please. You do not need to register. You can also hear the schedule by calling: (502) 569-6060 ext. 6960
Homeownership Purchase & Repair and Rental Repair Programs
The Russell Homeownership Incentive Program is an exciting opportunity to be a homeowner in a neighborhood rich with history. Incentives are being offered for individuals and families who already live in Russell and are ready to purchase a home, and to those looking to move into the neighborhood. If you meet the following criteria, this program is for you!
- Interested in being a homeowner and residing in the Russell Homeownership Incentive Area
- Committed to keeping the house as your primary residence for five years.
- Excited about making up to $24,999 in qualified improvements to your home. Participants must be approved prior to repairs being made and any cost over $24,999 will be the responsibility of the homeowner and paid in full prior to Louisville Metro Government (LMG) paying the remaining cost.
- Willing to complete homeownership counseling, if a first-time homebuyer.
- Willing to conduct a lead inspection on the property if it was built prior to 1978. LMG can help provide contact information of qualified companies.
The Russell Home Repair program is about revitalizing single-family homes by providing funding for repairs that assist with the stabilization of the home. The homeowner must reside in the Russell Neighborhood and live in the home for more than one year. To qualify, homeowner must also meet income requirements and be current on property taxes and mortgage payments. Repairs that may be addressed in the home includes: Electrical, Heating Systems and Air Conditioning, Plumbing, Roof Repair, Elimination of exterior code violations, etc.
The Russell Rental Rehab program is a partnership with landlords/owners of Russell properties that will assist with increasing the supply of long-term affordable, safe and sanitary rental units for low- and moderate-income residents.
For more information about these programs, contact the Office of Housing at 502-574-5850. For assistance with completing the application, you can visit our office at 444 S. 5th S., 5th Floor.
https://louisvilleky.gov/government/housing/homeowner-resources
933 Franklin Street
Attached, please find an Alcoholic Beverage License memo and Courier Journal Legal announcement for a Microbrewery license being applied for, located at 933 Franklin Street, Louisville, KY. 40206. The ad ran in The Courier Journal Saturday, February 1, 2020.
101 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd.
Attached, please find an Alcoholic Beverage License memo and Courier Journal Legal announcement for an NQ2 Retail Drink, Sunday Liquor Drink, Hotel-in-Room, and NQ Retail Malt Beverage Package license(s) being applied for, located at 101 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd., Louisville, KY. 40202. The ad ran in The Courier Journal Friday, February 7, 2020.
1001 East Kentucky Street
Attached, please find an Alcoholic Beverage License memo and Courier Journal Legal announcement for a Quota Retail Liquor by the Package and NQ Retail Malt Beverage by the Package license(s) being applied for, located at 1001 East Kentucky Street, Louisville, KY. 40204. The ad ran in The Courier Journal Wednesday, February 12, 2020.
Beginning Monday, February 24, 2020, the Waste Reduction Center will be temporarily closed for maintenance. Below is a list of private waste collection vendors to use (for a fee) while our Center is closed.
Waste Management of Kentucky
2673 Outer Loop, 40219
502-966-0272
Hours: Monday - Friday, 5:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Saturday, 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. Please note: If unloading by hand you need to be inside an hour before closing time.
Rumpke
1101 W Oak St, 40210 - 800-828-8171
Hours: Monday - Friday, 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Republic
4446 Poplar Level Road, 40213 - 502-634-2900
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tire Shredding
1001 Ulrich Avenue, 40219 - 502-968-0635
Hours: Monday - Friday, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Smith Creek (2 locations)
Accepts yard waste only: Brush, leaves, trees, grasses; loose or in paper/compostable bags. Does NOT accept trash, dirt, rock, glass, metal, brick, pavers, railroad ties, telephone poles, fabric weed barrier.
4574 Melton Avenue, 40213, 5918 Haunz Lane, 40241 - 502-377-9026
Hours: Monday - Friday, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Ralph Ave
Accepts construction and demolition material only.
3400 Vogt Avenue, 40211 - 502-819-6475 (Ralph Ave & River Road Shingles)
Hours: Monday - Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
River Road Shingles
Accepts shingles.
5918 Haunz Lane, 40241 - 502-819-6475 (Ralph Ave & River Road Shingles)
Hours: Monday - Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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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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Join a Board or Commission
If you are interested in volunteering for one of Louisville Metro Government's Boards and Commissions, now is the time to start. By being a part of a board or commission, you will offer your time and your talents to improve the quality of life in our community.
There are approximately 100 boards and commissions with many areas of interest, including business and economic development, land planning, parks and recreation, public health and public safety.
To learn more about applications, please visit https://louisvilleky.gov/government/mayor-greg-fischer/interested-serving-board-or-commission
VACANCIES - Louisville Metro Boards and Commissions
- Metropolitan Business Development Corporation
- Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board
- Bardstown Road Overlay District
- Building Code Board of Appeals
- Cemetery Board
- Civil Service Board
- Code Enforcement Board
- Community Action Partnership
- Jefferson County Public Law Library
- Deputy Sheriff Merit Board
- Downtown Development Review Overlay Board
- Downtown Management District
- Ethics Commission
- Fire Protection Districts (Fairdale, Harrods Creek, Highview, Lake Dreamland, Lyndon, Middletown, Okolona, St. Matthews & Worthington)
- Hazard Materials Ordinance Appeals & Overseers Board
- Housing Authority Board
- Human Relations Commission Advocacy Board
- Human Relations Commission Enforcement Board
- Kentuckiana Works
- Landmarks
- Library Advisory Commission
- Louisville Arena Authority, Inc.
- Louisville Public Media
- Merit Board
- Medical Center Commission of Jefferson County
- PARC Board of Commissioners
- Police Merit Board
- Redevelopment Authority
- Science Center
- Urban Renewal Commission
- Vacant Property Review Commission
- Waterworks
- Zoo Foundation Board
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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 - Jeff St Baptist Community at 800 E Liberty St. 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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