Eviction prevention help
Mayor Fischer (pictured with Marilyn Harris, Director of the Office of Housing) announced Wednesday that Louisville Metro Government has removed the income requirement for all of its eviction prevention assistance programs in an effort to streamline the application process for all applicants. The income requirement has been replaced with a maximum cap on monthly rental assistance.
“We’re making this change to streamline the intake process to get help to our residents facing eviction more quickly. So many tenants have accumulated rent debt due to previous COVID-19-related unemployment, and while some may have regained employment, they still might never be able to get caught up on their rent payments and stabilize their household without assistance,” the Mayor said.
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 COVID-19 status: Red
Dr. Sarah Moyer, the city’s Chief Health Strategist, said this week that Louisville has uncontrolled spread of COVID-19, and Louisville’s alert status has been elevated to “red.” Mayor Fischer and Louisville Metro Public Health & Wellness leaders urge all residents to practice social distancing, wear masks, and avoid crowds to contain the virus. Learn more about the city's response to COVID-19, including testing locations, at louisvilleky.gov/covid19
Speaking with Chief Gentry
On a new episode of his podcast, the Mayor speaks with LMPD Chief Yvette Gentry about public safety, community relations, the top-to-bottom review of the department, steps taken in response to the Breonna Taylor case, the transition to a permanent Chief, and her career as a police officer. Listen.
Please help
Mayor Fischer urges residents to provide their perspectives in an anonymous survey for the top-to-bottom review of the Louisville Metro Police Department. Hillard Heintze, the Chicago-based company conducting the review, is also gathering input from LMPD employees. Community members can complete the survey here or by calling (312) 869-8500.
Boost for Russell businesses
Today, the Mayor joined Louisville Central Community Centers for the ribbon cutting of Old Walnut Plaza, a 20,000 square-foot business incubator in Russell that is now home to several Black-owned businesses.
Thank you, Animal Services
On Wednesday, the Mayor visited the Harshaw Family Foundation Animal Shelter on Newburg Road to thank the Louisville Metro Animal Services team and to celebrate the first anniversary of the new shelter’s opening. He noted that Animal Services has completed more than 1,800 adoptions this year despite the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Digital inclusion
On Sunday, Mayor Fischer visited Lynn Family Stadium to thank Chastity Dotson and the nonprofit 300 for 300 for providing laptops to young women of color in the community.
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