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Last night the Louisville Metro Council passed Ordinance O-213-20, which we entitled “Breonna’s Law”. The ordinance, which I co-sponsored, had broad bi-partisan support and is another of the many changes the Metro Council is making to correct policies that led to the death of Ms. Breonna Taylor.
Breonna’s Law gained the support of all 26 members of the Louisville Metro Council, which signals that it has enough support to override a Mayoral Veto and ensures that it will become law, effective immediately. The ordinance will 1) Ban the use of no-knock search warrants, 2) clearly defines no-knock warrants to prevent someone from using other similar techniques such as “quick-knocks” to serve a warrant and 3) Requires the use of body cameras five minutes prior the conduct of a warrant until at least five minutes after the warrant has been served.
The Metro Council’s efforts to ban no-knock warrants was started prior to the first protests but gained strength as members of the Metro Council spent time researching the topic and hearing from a variety of experts on the matter.
This ordinance was the latest action taken by the Metro Council to call into question the lack of transparency by LMPD under the direction of Mayor Greg Fischer and former LMPD Chief Steve Conrad. A few weeks ago, the Metro Council unanimously passed a resolution calling for the releasing of information such as 911 calls and transcripts related to the night in which Ms. Taylor was killed. The Metro Council has also challenged the department and its leadership following scandals involving the Explorer Program and overtime abuse.
It is our hope, that changes like these, as well as efforts undertaken in the upcoming budget will help to restore trust in the many good LMPD officers who are true public servants, focused on making our community a safe and just place to live.
We held our last budget hearing on Wednesday. Now after hearing from dozens of departments over more than 50 hours of hearings, we begin the process of making adjustments and building towards a budget that will represent all of the community’s interests and needs. The biggest issue we face is the fact that our revenue for the conclusion of this fiscal year as well as next year will be in flux due to the closing down of our economy and the uncertainty of business in the year ahead.
My focus has been on maintaining current programs, especially those that address health, safety and infrastructure such as paving. These same priorities are shared by many of my colleagues as we scrutinize new spending proposals while also being told of the need for big cuts if revenue from either taxes or through Federal Assistance doesn’t materialize.
An example of concerns that I have with the budget is the fact that the Mayor has only allocated $5 million for paving our streets. According to the department for Public Works, such a reduction would put us 3-4 years behind on our 10-year plan for addressing needed street paving. Over the past five years the Metro Council has increased paving spending from under $3 million to over $18 million annually. Restoring this funding as well as needed improvements to maintenance at other Metro owned properties and rights-of-way are top priorities.
On the other hand, the Mayor despite calling this a “continuation budget” has added new programs to the budget that will likely require recurring annual contributions from Metro Government. These programs, while worthy of consideration, need to be held for the time being, until we can get a better understanding of our current financial position due to COVID-19.
Thank you for taking the time to read this update. The final vote on the budget is scheduled for Thursday, June 25th. I will be sure to send out a final recap of the budget in the days following its passage.
Request your absentee ballot before June 15, 2020 at GoVoteKY.com
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ABSENTEE BY MAIL OR DROP-OFF
Request your ballot before June 15th at GoVoteKY.com or by contacting the Jefferson County Clerk at 574-6100. You will receive a ballot in the mail. That ballot must be returned and postmarked in the mail by June 23, 2020.
IN PERSON JUNE 8 - JUNE 22 - BY APPOINTMENT ONLY AT THE ELECTION CENTER (If you are unable to vote by mail)
Registered voters can make an appointment to vote in person at 701 West Ormsby Ave., STE 301, Louisville, KY 40203 prior to June 23rd (Election Day) by calling the Jefferson County Clerk at 574-6100.
IN PERSON JUNE 15 – JUNE 22 AT THE KENTUCKY FAIR & EXPOSITION CENTER - NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY (If you are unable to vote by mail or on June 23) Registered voters can vote in person at the Kentucky Fair & Exposition Center, 937 Phillips Ln., Louisville, KY 40209. Voting hours the week of June 15th – 22nd are from 8:30am to 4:30pm. Parking will be free and the facility is accessible for those with disabilities.
IN PERSON ON TUESDAY, JUNE 23
Registered voters can vote in person at the Kentucky Fair & Exposition Center, 937 Phillips Ln., Louisville, KY 40209. Parking will be free and the facility is accessible for those with disabilities. Persons can drop off their mail-in ballot at a special drop off located at the KFEC.
The Developer, Manslick Development is holding a virtual neighborhood meeting for at Major Preliminary Subdivision for the property at 5704 E. Manslick Rd.
Meeting Date: June 15, 2020
Time: 6:00pm
Please join from your computer, tablet or smartphone at: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/614403605
You can also dial in using your phone
United States (toll free); 1-877-568-4106
United States: (646)-749-3129
Access code: 243-048-573 #
(Please note the revised call in number and access code. The meeting information was updated to provide a toll-free number option)
The subject site is 7.07 acres, zoned R-4. The applicant is proposing a 24-lot single family detached subdivision on a new public cul-de-sac that has access from E. Manslick Rd. No change in zoning is required.
 For a PDF of entire meeting notice packet including all virtual meeting participation information, plans and contact information visit:
Virtual Neighborhood Meeting - Manslick.pdf
Property: 6600 and 6702 Cooper Chapel Road
Case: 20-ZONEPA-0033
The Developer, LDG Development, LLC, has filed for a pre-application review to change the zoning for a portion of the above referenced property for the proposed construct an apartment complex.
Under the current Order of the office of the Governor of Kentucky, we are unable to hold an in-person meeting. However, under the current Planning Commission By-laws, we have obtained approval to conduct a virtual neighborhood meeting. Accordingly, we are inviting nearby property owners and neighborhood group representatives to an online neighborhood meeting to discuss the proposal as indicated below.
TO JOIN WEBEX MEETING:
https://dinsmore.webex.com/dinsmore/j.php?MTID=m11a0b586613fccbf03d1ebb9af22d782
Meeting number (access code): 129 532 5524
Meeting password: 5ygHUupxn32
Date: June 23, 2020
Time: 6:00 p.m.
If you would like to attend only via phone, you may do so by calling 1-415-655-0002 and entering the access code (129 532 5524).
If you would like us to email you a calendar invite to provide easier access, please contact Sheri Werling at Sheri.Werling@dinsmore.com or 502-540- 2535. We will also provide a copy of the materials presented at the meeting via email upon request. In preparation of the meeting, please be advised of the following:
Summary of Project
The property is currently zoned PRD (Planned Residential Development District) and R-4 (Single Family Residential), consisting of approximately 17 acres. The request is to change the zoning to R-7 (Residential Multi-Family District) to allow for the construction of twelve apartment buildings, with an overall total of 288 units.
The apartment buildings are proposed to be approximately 38' in height.
Storm water will be managed through a lake detention area as depicted in the attached plans. MSD approval will be required as the proposal moves through the process.
The proposed development will have two entrance/exits off of Cooper Chapel Road, one one aligned with Lantana Drive.
 For a PDF of entire meeting notice packet including all virtual meeting participation information, plans and contact information visit:
6600 Cooper Chapel_20-ZONEPA-0033_neighborhood notice.pdf
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Mayor Fischer is encouraging Louisville residents to participate in a survey to share their priorities for our next chief of police. Specifically, residents are asked to share:
- The three most important qualities or skills they would like to see in the next police chief
- Suggestions for improving police services
- What a new chief must accomplish immediately and over the next 2-3 years
In addition to conducting the survey, the firm leading the search will hold listening sessions over the next month with various focus groups across the community. This information will be used to conduct a national search and create a list of qualified candidates. The entire process is expected to take four to six months.
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Always Remember to Lock Your Car and Remove All Valuables, it's the Easiest Way to Prevent Crime
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If you see crime occurring, please contact the Louisville Metro Police Department. Call 911 for emergencies. Call 502-574-7111 for non-emergency related help or to find a towed vehicle.
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