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Councilwoman

Donna Purvis

donna.purvis@louisvilleky.gov


City Hall Office

601 West Jefferson Street

Louisville, Kentucky 40202

(502) 574-1105


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Phone Numbers of Interest

Metro Call: 311 or 574-5000

Air Pollution: 574-6000

Animal Services: 363-6609 or 361-1318

Economic Development: 574-4140

Planning & Design Services: 574-6230

Community Services & Revitalization: 574-4377

Public Works: 574-5810

TARC: 585-1234

PARC: 569-6222

Legal Aid: 584-1254

IPL (Code Enforcement): 574-3321

Congressman John Yarmuth: 582-5129

Solid Waste Management (SWMS): 574-3571

Metro Parks: 456-8100

Metro Police: (Non Emergency)574-7111 or 574-2111

LMPD 1st Division:  574-7167

LMPD 2nd Division: 574-2478

Anonymous Tipline:574-LMPD (5673)

Metro Safe: 572-3460 or 574-7111

Master Commissioner Jefferson Circuit Court (Foreclosure Sales): 753-4888

 


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In This Issue...


Letter from Councilwoman Purvis

Hello District 5!

Happy Juneteenth! I hope this newsletter finds everyone in good health, spirits, and love of your community. It was one hundred and fifty-five (155) years ago that the slaves were set free after Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation.  Even though African Americans were set free, we were in still in bondage of hate and injustice.  Throughout the years, we have made many positive contributions to the American society, but often times we are challenged and discounted by hatred.  So, let’s continue to move forward in the spirit of freedom and equality! 

My point of view on local current events:

I know these last three months have been trying times for us here in Louisville with COVID-19 and the painful loss of Breonna Taylor and David McAtee.

In regards to COVID-19’s affect on the African American community, testing was made available to serve the majority of this vulnerable population in Shawnee Park for three weeks.  The goal was simply to save lives since this is a community that has a lot of underlining conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, and high blood pressure.  These ailments combined with the coronavirus can be very threatening, leading to being severely ill, or death.  The testing site was able to provide testing to 6760 people during the time period from April to May.  However, I urge everyone to continue practicing safe habits by wearing a mask and keeping your distance, CO-VID 19 is not over! 

A very unfortunate situation occurred on the early morning of March 13, 2020.  The life of Breonna Taylor was lost as a result of carelessness!  This loss has caused a lot of pain to her family as well as the community.  As public servants, we must safe- guard all citizens by protecting their welfare.  Ms. Taylor’s history showed that she made many sacrifices herself as an EMT as well as caring for the sick through nursing.  It definitely appears that she put others’ needs before her own as a public servant and a nurse.  It is our duty to provide her family with justice in her untimely death and this is one of the reasons that I strongly support banning ‘No Knock Warrants’ which will be known as the ‘Breonna’s Law’.  This was our first step in justice for Breonna Taylor, and as of today June 19, 2020, Officer Brett Hankison has been relieved of his duty from the Louisville Metro Police Department for deadly force used to take Breonna’s life.

David McAtee, affectionately known as ‘YaYa’, lost his life on the morning of June 1st at his place of business.  This took place after a stressful weekend of protesting and rioting in regards to justice being seeked for Breonna Taylor.  There are a few things that I am questioning in regards to this gentleman losing his life though.  They are as follows: 

  1. Who called the police and for what reason?
  2. What commanding officer made the decision to send the national guard?
  3. Before or while shooting, did they identify themselves as the police?
  4. Who shot first?

Another painful loss that I feel we owe the family concrete evidence of what and why this happened.

I asked that you pray for our city and that we can find peaceful solutions to the disturbances that we have endured in these last few weeks.  God bless, and trust that I will continue to be your voice and do all I can to seek justice to and for the injustice!

Did you know…..

If you discover sewage back up in your basement or bathrooms, you can contact MSD at 540-6000 to have them access your line for damages.

Election day here in Kentucky is June 23rd, with the polls open from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm at Freedom Hall.  Please exercise your rights by voting.  You also have up to that day to get your absentee ballot post marked to be counted in the votes.

The Census Bureau is hiring part time temporary Census takers. All Census Taker jobs will be non-contact, that is the worker will not be doing any in person interviews, but will only be responsible for leaving a Census form on the door of non-respondents. To find out more information, please go to 2020census.gov/jobs.

Speaking of census, your community benefits the most when the census counts everyone. When you respond to the census, you help your community gets its fair share of the more than $675 billion per year in federal funds spent on schools, hospitals, roads, public works and other vital programs. You can complete this information by mail, phone, or online. 

The Louisville Urban League (LUL) is moving forward with its’ plan to complete the sports and learning complex.  Sadiqa Reynolds, executive director of the LUL, has put a lot of time and energy in making sure that this community is gifted with this state-of-the-art facility.  With the completion date set for December 2020, we can look forward enjoying track and field events by 2021. 

 


Community Resources

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Urban League Project moving forward!

Community Action Kentucky (CAP) - (Office Locations) Services include various educational courses and Job Readiness Financial Literacy courses.

KentuckianaWorks Services include high-demand job training, one-on-one career counseling, career development workshops, career search resources, access to computers, phones and faxes for job searches.

Kentucky Career Center The Kentucky Career Center offers information on unemployment benefits & claims as well as many services for job seekers.

Louisville Urban League Assists clients, primarily African Americans and individuals of low to moderate income, prepare for and find employment.  Services include counseling & placement services, training & development, pre-screening & referral services and outreach programs.

Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs    This site includes information about education and training benefits available to veterans through the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Veterans Express   Kentucky Career Center offices have Local Veterans Employment representatives and Disabled Veteran outreach specialists to assist veterans with their employment and training needs.

Center for Accessible Living (CAL)   CAL offers training on disability issues and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), ADA compliance, building and product accessibility, reasonable accommodation certification, American Sign Language interpreters, recruitment, career development, a Job Hunt Club and much more. (See all services)

Goodwill Industries of Kentucky   Goodwill provides jobs, job training, and employment counseling for people who face barriers to finding and keeping a job, including people with disabilities, recipients of public assistance, and people with limited education or work history.

Job Corps Job Corps is a free education and training program that helps young people learn a career, earn a high school diploma or GED, and find and keep a good job. For eligible youth at least 16 years of age.  For more information, call (800) 733-JOBS where an operator will refer you to the admissions counselor closest to where you live, and mail you an information packet.

Kentucky Office for the Blind   Services include: braille instruction, orientation and mobility, assistive technology, adult education, career development, life skills, personal development

Kentucky Office of Vocational Rehabilitation   Programs and services offered include counseling & guidance, vocational & other training services, interpreter & note taking services, rehabilitation technology, job placement and supported employment.