Over the last few years I have hosted a junk drop-off and recycling event that included shredding, electronics recycling, large item drop-off as well as a prescription drug take-back with LMPD. These events have been extremely popular each year with hundreds of people participating.

We have recycled literally tons of old electronics, and safely disposed of hundreds of pounds of prescription drugs. This also provides people an opportunity to clean-out their homes and prevented some who may otherwise dump things likes tires or old furniture illegally. I originally scheduled the event for this summer and unfortunately it had to be cancelled due to COVID-19 related concerns.

I fully intend to hold the junk drop-off as soon as it is realistically safe for both the workers and the general public to attend. My office has reached out to Metro Public Works to begin the process of planning for this event, hopefully later this fall. Please keep in mind that public health and safety must be a priority and could impact the timing of rescheduling the event.

When we are able to safely proceed, I will announce it in my regular e-newsletter and also send a postcard to all District 18 residents notifying you of all the details. Thanks for your understanding as we work together trying to balance keeping people safe while continuing to re-open.  

LOOK FOR AN ANNOUNCEMENT ON SEVERAL FREE SHREDDING EVENTS COMING SOON!

Residents and businesses continue to suffer from the economic shutdowns required by the pandemic. Two programs are helping tenants and businesses in Louisville.

The budget Metro Council passed in June designated up to $21.2 million in federal CARES funding for the Eviction Prevention COVID-19 Relief Fund. The fund is designed to prevent the anticipated wave of new eviction cases and aid low-to-moderate income households that are delinquent on rent payments as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The fund will pay for up to three months of rent for households facing COVID-related delinquencies. Individual households earning at or below 60 percent of the area median income ($45,840 annually for a family of four) are eligible to receive rental assistance. Individual households should CLICK HERE FOR INFORMATION ON HOW TO APPLY.

Our FY21 operating budget also includes up to $21.2 million in federal CARES funding for Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grants. The program will provide eligible businesses with grants up to $50,000 based on demonstrated impact from COVID-19. The Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grants program is designed to help prevent business closures caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and to preserve the hundreds of fun and funky businesses that make Louisville unique. Download a flier with information about the grant program