 Today is day #91. As you know, September 23, 2020 marked the beginning of the last 100 days of 2020. I'm working together with Councilman Brandon Coan (D-8) to make the most of our final days in office. As we continue to work to make lasting, policy-based changes, we have also made a to-do list (with the help of Councilwoman Nicole George (D-21)) to build up our city a little bit each day between now and 2021 – and we need your help to get it done. Use your imagination! Become a Give Every Day Champion!
Some recent Give Every Day Champions were the folks at MSD for cleaning out community catch basins! Thank you!
Click HERE to see ideas for ways you can help your community and become a Give Every Day Champion as we finish out 2020 together.
Election Day – November 3 - is forty days away and time is running out to register and make a plan to vote.
REGISTER:
The deadline to register to vote is October 5 at 4:00 p.m. local time. Register, check or change your registration at GoVoteKY.com.
ABSENTEE VOTING:
Now through October 9, individuals concerned about contracting or spreading the coronavirus may request an absentee ballot via an online portal at GoVoteKY.com. The process is very simple and fast. Ballots are now being mailed to registered voters who requested them through the portal. To ensure all votes are counted, absentee ballots are required to be postmarked by Election Day, November 3, and received by November 6. For those concerned about postal delays, Individuals who don’t want to return their ballots through the mail may place them in secure drop-off boxes. The current plan is for five of them, with the closest one to District 9 at the KFC YUM! Center.
EARLY IN-PERSON VOTING:
- Beginning Oct. 13, three weeks before the election, every Monday-Saturday until Election Day, from 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM, there will be in-person early voting. Jefferson County Clerk Bobbie Holsclaw has proposed four sites for early voting, with the closest one to District 9 being the KFC YUM! Center downtown. The plan must be approved by state officials and there is a push underway to have more sites.
- Early voting is not absentee voting – anyone can vote early for any reason.
ELECTION DAY VOTING:
There will be polling places on Election Day, but the number and locations is still to be finalized. Clerk Holsclaw has proposed eight polling sites in the entire county, with none in District 9 and none within the Watterson Expressway, east of I-65. The closest ones are the KFC YUM! Center and Ballard High School. State officials will determine if more must be added.
The proposed Jefferson County plan, still not approved by the state, is here.
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 Don't Forget: Register for the 2020 Convening on Healthy Food Access! Registration is live for this year's all-virtual Convening on Healthy Food Access, to be hosted October 6-7, 2020 by The Food Trust, Reinvestment Fund and PolicyLink.
As a past convening attendee, you have early access to registration. Starting tomorrow, the registration link will be shared with a broader group, so we encourage you to register now to ensure you don't miss out.
As we first announced last week, this year's convening will feature can't-miss keynotes by two prominent figures in the healthy food access movement: Oakland, CA Congresswoman Barbara Lee and Dr. Ashanté M. Reese.
Registration closes next Thursday, October 1, and spots are limited — register today to participate in two days of learning, advocacy and networking with fellow healthy food access practitioners. If this message has crossed paths with your registration, we look forward to seeing you there!
If you have any questions, need registration fee assistance, or would like to learn about sponsorship opportunities, please contact convening@thefoodtrust.org.
Dasha Barbour's Southern Bistro inside the Old Walnut Street Business Plaza located at 1300 West Muhammad Ali Blvd Louisville, KY 40203 will be re-opening its doors. The restaurant will open with new hours as listed below:
Monday - Thursday CLOSED
Friday - Saturday 12:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Sunday 12:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Dasha Barbour's specializes in made to order southern plates that make you question if your grandmother was in the kitchen, sure to leave you full and satisfied. We invite you to come out and support Dasha Barbour's reopening by coming in and grabbing a plate of delicious down home southern cooking that we know you have been missing.
 
Calling all neighbors! Get your nominations in today for the 2020 Neighborhood Summit awards!
Nominate your neighbors to be honored for the good work they are doing in community. Awards include: Neighborhood Leadership, Neighborhood Association, Collaborative Partner Agency, Public Official, and the Grady Clay Award. Awardees will be announced at our virtual Neighborhood Summit on Saturday, November 14th. Nominations are being accepted from September 26 - October 26 online at www.centerforneighborhoods.org/summit-awards
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 Log in and Enjoy!
As you know, we don’t typically use amplification for our voices in opera. However, this season’s Amplify Your Voice initiative is allowing us to use our art form and our virtual “stage” to boost the voices of our community during this pandemic-induced hiatus. We’re exploring music and story along three different themes: Family, Justice and Faith.
Many operas explore the topics of families’ love, loss, joy and pain. Our artists, who were contracted to sing for you this season on the mainstage, will combine the stories you share with the repertoire we love. Your stories, shared anonymously, will inspire the creation of short musical mini-dramas presented as short videos. Photographs, videos and other images you share will help inform time period, context, and visual elements for the series.
We are currently seeking submissions for:
- Stories about your family, your family history, or your hopes for the future
- Photos or videos of your family (historical or recent), of special family heirlooms or belongings, or of you (or a family member) recounting your story
If you prefer to email us your materials instead of filling out this form, please send your materials to email@kyopera.org.
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Metro Council has approved revisions to the Residential Parking Permit Program that will ease current regulations regarding the establishment of Residential Parking Zones (RPZ), designated areas where parking is restricted to individuals with residential parking permits during certain hours.
The Residential Parking Permit Program, which is managed by the Parking Authority of River City (PARC), aims to provide parking relief to residents who live in areas that are highly trafficked by visitors. PARC recommended that the city amend the ordinance. The only existing RPZ is in Old Louisville.
The changes will:
- Restrict RPZs to the Urban Services District.
- Allow RPZs to be two or more contiguous blocks on local streets. Previous regulations required 10 or more contiguous blocks.
- Require a study demonstrating that at least 75% of the curb spaces in the proposed RPZ are full during peak periods under normal conditions. The prior ordinance required 90% of spaces be filled.
These changes are consistent with the Plan 2040 Comprehensive Plan and complement amendments to the Land Development Code’s parking regulations – reducing minimum parking requirements - that were recommended for approval by the Louisville Metro Planning Commission and approved by Metro Council on Sept. 17.
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We know that filling out your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) can be a challenge. We are here to help!
We are hosting a weekly webinar every Wednesday in October to help you with your FAFSA. The webinar will cover everything you need to know about filling out the application and give you an opportunity to ask one of our expert staff members any questions you have.
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Our manufacturing training will help prepare you for a better career with good pay. The Manufacturing Training and Employment Connection (M-TEC) is a free, in-depth 3-week program where you can earn multiple certifications valued by manufacturing employers. Get credentials in high demand:
- Safety Training Certificate
- OSHA 10 Card
- Forklift Certificate
- Lean Manufacturing Certificate
Graduates will get to attend their own private virtual hiring event with top local employers. Although this training is free, there are a limited number of available spots in our next class, which runs from October 12-30.
Participants must be available for online group instruction Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. - Noon in addition to soft skills training. There will also be an in-person forklift training during the third week of the course.
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Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED/equivalence certificate
- Previous building maintenance experience preferred
- Criminal background/drug testing performed
Complete this form for pre-screening and registration by October 22 at 11:59 p.m. to be considered for this opportunity.
 Click HERE to register and HERE to listen to program graduates
 120 S. Floyd Street: Quota Retail Liquor by the Drink, Quota Retail Liquor by the Package, NQ4 Retail Malt Beverage by the Drink, NQ Retail Malt Beverage by the Package, Sunday Liquor Drink, Supplemental Bars, and 2 a.m. Extended Hours license(s) The ad ran in The Courier Journal Friday, September 4, 2020.
1020 E. Washington Street: NQ Retail Malt Beverage by the Package license The ad ran in The Courier Journal Friday, September 4, 2020.
200 E. Market Street: Quota Retail Liquor by the Package, NQ Retail Malt Beverage by the Package, and Sampling license(s) The ad ran in The Courier Journal Friday, September 11, 2020.
640 Barret Avenue: Alcoholic Beverage/Addition to License memo and Quota Retail Liquor by the Package, NQ Retail Malt Beverage by the Package, and 2 a.m. Extended Sales Hours license(s) The ad ran in The Courier Journal Saturday, September 12, 2020.
120 S. 10th Street: Transitional Distilled Spirits and Wine and NQ Retail Malt Beverage by the Package license(s) The ad ran in The Courier Journal Wednesday, September 16, 2020.
614 Baxter Avenue: Quota Retail Liquor by the Drink and NQ Retail Malt Beverage by the Package license(s) The ad ran in The Courier Journal Wednesday, September 23, 2020.
 the following properties are listed or potentially eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places
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509 Cooper Street: The Office of Planning and Design has received a demolition permit application for this property (case no.BLD-WRE-20-00219). The requested demolition permit may be issued on or after the following date: 10/1/2020
Click HERE for more information
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1231 W. Jefferson Street (Rear Addition ONLY): The Office of Planning and Design has received a demolition permit application for this property (case no. BLD-WRE-20-00207). The requested demolition permit may be issued on or after the following date: 10/1/2020
Click HERE for more information
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926 E. Gray Street: The Office of Planning and Design has received a demolition permit application for this property (case no. BLD-WRE-20-00229). The requested demolition permit may be issued on or after the following date: 10/1/2020
Click HERE for more information
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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
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Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grants
Saving Jobs • Providing Relief • Restoring Businesses
The application will open for Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grants on Wednesday, July 1, 2020, and more details will be provided on that date. Applicants must have a business located within Louisville/Jefferson County. At least 50 percent of the funds will be spent in low-to-moderate income census tracts.
Purpose of the Fund
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. For more information click on the following link: https://louisvilleky.gov/government/louisville-forward/small-business-covid-19-relief-grants
Click on the following links to learn more about these supportive services.
Energy and Utility Assistance
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Cooling funds are available until October 31, or until funds are depleted. Applicants must be Jefferson County residents whose household makes 60% or less of the Kentucky State Median Income. Click the above link or call 502.991.8391 to begin.
MSD Wastewater Rate Assistance
Eligible applicants can receive a 10% reduction on MSD charges through July 31, 2021. Discount applies to MSD wastewater service charges, wastewater volume charges and consent decree surcharges. Total household income must be at or below 150% of the poverty line and with supporting documentation.
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Rental Assistance
Funds are available to households making up to 80% of Area Median Income limits. Please click link to see chart for qualifications. Anyone with a pending court eviction or a past due notice from their landlord is encouraged to apply.
Louisville Water Outstanding Debt Assistance
The Louisville water company has not suspended water service for late payments since the onset of the pandemic. However, with over 12,000 late accounts, the Louisville Water Company has implemented Drops of Kindness, a catered payment solution that takes into account customer hardships, as well as pairs them with community resources that can provide assistance. To learn more, click on the above link. Call 502.583.6610 to get started with a customer care representative.
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Discover, analyze and download data from COVID-19 in Jefferson County KY. Download in CSV, KML, Zip, GeoJSON, GeoTIFF or PNG. Find API links for GeoServices, WMS, and WFS. Analyze with charts and thematic maps. Take the next step and create storymaps and webmaps.
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 Who should get tested for COVID-19?
- Anyone who has symptoms: fever, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, chills, muscle pain, headache, new loss of taste or smell, vomiting or diarrhea, sore throat, congestion or runny nose. Contact your healthcare provider about scheduling a test.
- Testing for people who do not have symptoms (asymptomatic) including:
- Persons without symptoms who have been in close contact with someone who has tested positive. Consider getting tested during your 14-day quarantine if you do not develop symptoms.
- Healthcare facility workers, workers in congregate living settings, and first responders without symptoms.
- Residents in long-term care facilities or other congregate living settings, including prisons and shelters, without symptoms
- People without symptoms who have been in large gatherings where social distancing was difficult, and you do not know if you were in close contact with a positive case.
For more information on the process and testing sites, please click here.
COVID-19 Testing Expansion
Gov. Beshear reminded Kentuckians to take advantage of the state’s partnership with Kroger, which has brought free drive-through testing across the commonwealth. Information on how to register at more than 200 sites throughout the commonwealth can be found here.
More Information
Read about other key updates, actions and information from Gov. Beshear and his administration at governor.ky.gov, kycovid19.ky.gov and the Governor’s official social media accounts Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.
Kentuckians can also access translated COVID-19 information and daily summaries of the Governor’s news conference at tinyurl.com/kygovespanol (Spanish) and tinyurl.com/kygovtranslations (more than 20 additional languages).
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Safety Reporting Hotline
Gov. Beshear reminded Kentuckians that the COVID-19 reporting hotline is available to help keep everyone safe.
People who witness dangerous non-compliance with coronavirus mandates, including requirements for mask wearing, social distancing and sanitation, at Kentucky businesses are encouraged to call the COVID-19 reporting hotline at 833-KY SAFER (833-597-2337).
Labor Cabinet personnel will monitor the hotline from 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. EDT. To file a complaint online, click here
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Councilwoman Sexton Smith has created a special information page about the COVID 19 virus and its impact on Louisville Metro. To get information on basic needs, food distribution, small business assistance from local, statewide and JCPS programs designed to keep you safe and give assistance during this crisis,
HELP WITH UNEMPLOYMENT AND SMALL BUSINESSES
NEED HELP OR WANT TO HELP OTHERS?
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 - For more information contact Shannon Musselman at sphiggins69@me.com
Phoenix Hill - 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) 574-6380.
TARC: (502) 585-1234
PARC: (502) 569-6222
Legal Aid: (502) 584-1254
IPL (Code Enforcement): (502) 574-3321
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
Congressman John Yarmuth: (502) 582-5129
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