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Last Thursday the Louisville Metro Council took up the resolution calling for a vote of no-confidence in the Mayor. This resolution outlined the scandals at Louisville Metro Animal Services, the many youths sexually abused through the Explorer program, the abuses of overtime, the refusal to be transparent in the facts surrounding the death of Breonna Taylor, and the failure to protect our city when riots broke out. The resolution documented the fact that our city's murder rate has doubled, and we have now surpassed the record number of homicides in our city, all while still having three and a half months left in the year. Our resolution had bipartisan support; it was based on facts that were proven through testimony both in the Metro Council but also in the various courts of law that have dealt with the victims on these scandals.
Our resolution not only stated that the Metro Council had lost confidence in the mayor, but it also asked the Mayor to resign. This resolution was non-binding but would have made it clear that it is the opinion of the Metro Council that new leadership was needed to begin the process of healing and restoring our city.
During the debate, Councilman Markus Winkler and several members of the Majority on the Metro Council introduced a weakened amendment to our resolution. The amendment removed the language that requested the mayor's resignation and introduced goals for addressing our issues such as transparency and representation within Metro Government. Amending the language to the weaker version of the resolution passed 14-11, I voted against weakening the resolution.
Following that vote, I had to make the decision to either support the watered-down version or vote against the entire resolution. I was a co-sponsor of the original version calling for the Mayor's resignation and had voted for this version in committee. Ultimately, I decided to vote against the water-down version brought forth by the Mayor's apologists which passed 21-4.
I hope my colleagues on the Council were sincere in their statements to begin holding the Mayor accountable for actions by his administration, otherwise the resolution is nothing more than a hollowed threat.
As Census-takers begin visiting non-responding Louisville Metro households, you are urged to complete the 2020 Census.
You can also call 1-844-330-2020 to complete the survey over the phone. The census website is here.
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Census Takers in our neighborhood
The Louisville Census Complete Count Committee and community leaders are urging residents to complete the Census before Sept. 30, and notes that Census Takers are visiting every household that has not already responded. In certain areas, the Census Bureau is also calling households, reminding them to respond. Census Takers will have a valid ID badge with their photograph, a U.S. Department of Commerce watermark, and an expiration date. Census workers may also carry Census Bureau bags and other equipment with the Census Bureau logo.
 Things you can do now to help get ready for the election:
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Absentee Ballots - Want to vote absentee in the November election because you are concerned about contracting or spreading COVID-19? The portal to request an absentee ballot is now open and can be requested through the website GoVoteKY.com.
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Registration - Also, you can register, change your registration or just check to make sure you are registered at GoVoteKY.com. The deadline to register online to vote in the 2020 General Election is October 5, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. local time.
- Consider being a poll worker! - The Jefferson County Clerk is seeking both Democrats and Republicans to fill positions on November 3, in order to have more polling locations open for people who will vote in person. More information is here
Cast your ballot - There are three ways for Kentucky voters to cast their ballot for this November’s election:
- In person early before Election Day beginning (Oct.13–Nov. 2)
- In person on Election Day (Nov. 3)
- By absentee ballot (return by mail or ballot dropbox)
Visit Kentucky's Voter Information Portal to register to vote, request a mail-in ballot, find a ballot drop-box, find early voting locations, and access additional information about the upcoming election.
 The Louisville Zoo will still host its popular Halloween event "Boo at the Zoo" this year, with some changes due to COVID-19.
"Boo at the Zoo" will start Oct. 1, and continue every Thursday through Sunday night through Oct. 31. Halloween guests will enter the zoo at their reserved times between 5 and 10 p.m.
Everyone is encouraged to wear costumes, and all guests over 5 must wear a mask to go down the route. The zoo will not be handing out individual pieces of candy, but will pass out small sealed treat bags.
The zoo said socially distanced photo opportunities will still be available with costumed characters.
Member tickets are on sale now for $6, while non-members can purchase tickets starting Wednesday, Sept. 16 at 10 a.m. Non-members can purchase tickets for $12.50. Children aged two and under do not require a ticket.
Tickets will cover the cost of Boo at the Zoo admission, parking, Spooktacular Carousel, “not-so itsy bitsy” Spider House and the Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollow attraction.
 Get out and enjoy this SAFE drive-thru-only Halloween experience at Iroquois Park October 1, 2020 thru November 1, 2020
For more information visit www.jackolanternlouisville.com.
These sites are continuously updated. For the latest up to date information on COVID-19 please visit the following:
Louisville Metro - What You Need to Know about Coronavirus
and kycovid19.ky.gov
Many businesses and local organizations are taking steps to help during this crisis. These include stores opening only for seniors and those most vulnerable at certain times of the day, free digital access for certain households, and waiving delivery fees for orders from independently owned restaurants.
This site is updated regularly. COVID-19 Response.
Small Business Resources COVID-19 (updated frequently)
https://louisvilleky.gov/government/louisville-forward/small-business-resources-covid-19
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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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Click Here to view LMPD's interactive crime mapping tool.
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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