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Councilwoman Barbara Sexton Smith
601 West Jefferson Street
(502) 574-1104
Email Barbara

 

Committee Assignments: 

  • Budget
  • Public Safety
  • Government Oversight

Wanda Mitchell-Smith

Wanda Mitchell-Smith Legislative Assistant             (502) 574-3453                     Email Wanda


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 Audrey Champelli               Intern

Email Audrey


District LMPD links

1st Division Information

2nd Division Information

4th Division Information

5th Divison Information


The Fourth District includes:

  • Downtown
  • Central Business District
  • NuLu Business District

Neighborhoods:

  • Paristown Pointe
  • Phoenix Hill
  • Shelby Park
  • Smoketown

and portions of these neighborhoods:

  • Butchertown
  • California
  • Germantown
  • Irish Hill
  • Meriwether Fort Hill
  • Original Highlands
  • Portland
  • Russell
  • Schnitzelburg

In this issue...


TARC Voting

Make a Plan to Vote! Early Voting has Begun!

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Election Day is November 3 and it’s time to make a plan to vote.

To ensure all votes are counted, absentee ballots are required to be postmarked by Election Day, November 3, and received by November 6. Individuals who don’t want to return their ballots through the mail may place them in secure drop-off boxes, which will be located at every early voting site (see below locations). Ballots may also be dropped off at the Jefferson County Clerk’s Office at 701 West Ormsby Avenue, every weekday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, now through Election Day.

To make sure your vote is counted, it is very important to follow all instructions, including signature and envelope rules.  Information about how to complete your absentee ballot is in this video.

Once you request a mail-in ballot, you will not be allowed to vote in person unless you fail to receive your mail-in ballot by October 28, 2020. To check the status of your absentee ballot, please visit https://vrsws.sos.ky.gov/vic/. If you have any questions, please call the Jefferson County Clerk’s Office at 502-574-6100.

EARLY IN-PERSON VOTING:

  • Every Monday-Saturday until Election Day, from 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM, there will be in-person early voting. There will be four sites for early voting.
  • Early voting is not absentee voting – anyone can vote early for any reason.

EARLY VOTING AND ABSENTEE BALLOT DROP-OFF BOX LOCATIONS:

  • Kentucky Exposition Center, Fairgrounds North Wing - 937 Phillips Lane DATE: October 13th through November 2nd TIME: Monday through Saturday - 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ELECTION DAY: Tuesday, November 3rd - 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Free Parking)
  • KFC YUM! Center – Foyer, Main & 2nd Streets DATE: October 13th through November 2nd TIME: Monday through Saturday - 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ELECTION DAY: Tuesday, November 3rd - 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Free Parking)
  • Kentucky Center for African American Heritage, 1701 West Muhammad Ali Blvd DATE: October 13th through November 2nd TIME: Monday through Saturday - 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ELECTION DAY: Tuesday, November 3rd - 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Free Parking)
  • Louisville Marriott East Hotel Commonwealth Ballroom, 1903 Embassy Square Blvd DATE: October 13th through November 2nd TIME: Monday through Saturday - 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ELECTION DAY: Tuesday, November 3rd - 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Free Parking)

ELECTION DAY VOTING:

There will be twenty polling places on Election Day, all open from 6 am to 6 pm.  They include the four early voting sites referenced below and 16 other locations. Any registered voter can vote at any of them.

  • KFC Yum! Center, Main & 2nd Street
  • St. Matthews Community Center, 210 Ten Pin Lane
  • Waggener High School, 330 S. Hubbards Lane
  • Ballard High School, 6000 Brownsboro Road
  • Meyzeek Middle School, 828 S. Jackson Street
  • Seneca High School, 3510 Goldsmith Lane

The complete Jefferson County Election Plan is here.


100 Days Give Every Day

Give Every Day

As you know, September 23, 2020 marked the beginning of the last 100 days of 2020. Join many others and me to build up our city a little bit each day between now and 2021. Let's make every day count. Use your imagination! Become a Give Every Day Champion!

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#GiveEveryDayLouisville is looking for 100 pet photos. Can we do it? Share your pet’s smile. Say cheese please! 😊

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.


Parkland Food Mart

#GiveEveryDayLouisville Champions join Tammy as she opens new Parkland Neighborhood Food Mart with Councilwoman Green and Rev. Charles Elliot and Tamika Jackson from Parkland Business and Development Association.


Be sure to like and follow the Louisville Metro District 4 Facebook page for lots of fun pictures and updates. Get Connected!

 

Post a picture of your Give Every Day action on Facebook with the hashtag #GiveEveryDayLouisville for a chance to be featured on our page!

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First Annual Sickle Cell Anniversary Day

Sickle Cell Day

Register for the Louisville City-Wide Earth Walk

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Click HERE to learn more


Louisville Beer Week 2020

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Louisville Beer Week 2020 is presented by the newly-established Louisville Ale Trail and will recognize the resilience of brewery owners and employees during COVID-19 with brewery collaborations and the launch of the new Louisville Ale Trail Passport during the week of October 23 - October 30.

Louisville Beer Week’s theme this year is “resilience.” Despite statewide and citywide shutdown requirements due to COVID-19 and curfews, and subsequent financial burdens, throughout 2020, brewery owners and employees were able to pivot to package sales, patio seating, and curbside pickup. Despite all uncertainties, the local beer scene has also managed to grow - with the addition of multiple new breweries opening since March.

Visit https://www.louisvillealetrail.com/ for more information and to purchase tickets


Monthly Pop-up Drop-off Event

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Pop-Up Drop-Offs are free recycling and large item disposal events for residents of Jefferson County. These events will pop up around the county once per month, from March through November. Use the Recycle Coach app to receive notifications about future events or view them on the app calendar. (Download the app in the Apple Store or Google Play.) Or check the Pop-Up Drop-Off website for updates. 

Saturday, October 24, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Metro Fleet Services, 3515 Newburg Road.

 

ACCEPTED ITEMS

  • Electronics (up to 3 items) - recycled
  • Metal & appliances (no refrigerators or any items containing coolant) - recycled
  • Passenger tires (up to 4) - recycled
  • Household recyclables (follow curbside rules) - recycled
  • Yard waste (follow curbside rules) - composted
  • Large household items - landfill
  • Paper shredding - recycled
  • Prescription medication - disposed properly
 

NOT ACCEPTED

  • Garbage, loose debris
  • Concrete, bricks, rocks
  • Construction materials
  • Refrigerators or items containing coolant
  • Paint
  • Batteries
  • Tree trunks
  • Light bulbs
  • Boats
  • Hot tubs
  • Household hazardous waste
  • Items from businesses
  • Items on trailers greater than 10 feet in length

COVID-19 POLICIES

  • Staff will wear personal protective equipment, including face coverings, and will stay at least 6 feet away from citizens.
  • Citizens should remain in their vehicle if possible and must wear a face covering if exiting their vehicle.

Fall Farmer's Market at 18th and Magazine

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Surveys for LMPD Top to Bottom Review

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Hillard Heintze, the Chicago-based company conducting the top-to-bottom review of the Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD) has released two anonymous surveys aimed at gathering perspectives from community members and LMPD employees. They are accessible today through Tuesday, October 27 at 11:45 p.m., EDT. 

The community survey, which will be open to all Louisville residents, seeks to understand the broader community’s perspective on the role of police personnel, police management and community relations in the city of Louisville. Residents will be asked about the relationship between the LMPD and the Louisville community. 

The LMPD employee survey will measure the employees’ attitudes, opinions and experiences. Consultants at Hillard Heintze will manage the intake and analysis of all survey data. The city will not collect, view or retain any of the survey data

The community can participate in the survey by visiting: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LMPDcommunitysurvey

Residents who have questions or want to weigh in further about the ongoing review of LMPD can email Hillard Heintze at LMKY@hillardheintze.com.


Share your Input on the Land Development Code

LDC Request for Input Flyer

APCD Clearing the Air Virtual Workshop

APCD Clearing the Air Workshop

Click HERE to Register


Quinn Chapel Stabilization Bid Process Webinar

Quinn Chapel Webinar Flyer

Click HERE to Register


2020 Landlord Symposium

2020 Landlord Symposium

Shelby Park Neighborhood Cleanup

Shelby Cleanup

Neighborhood Summit Award Nominations Now Open

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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


Nominate a Community Champion

Amazon Community Champions

2020 has been a year we’ll never forget. Help us recognize and honor those who’ve had a special impact on your life this year. Behind-the-scenes or on the frontlines, help us say “Thank You” to those who’ve gone above and beyond – the Community Champions

Nominate people who have done their part in assisting our community in any way, shape or form. Think of those who have made a genuine impact on either your life or the community at large. On our website, there are a variety of category suggestions. You can choose any person or individual at a business who works bravely in healthcare, delivery service, retail, or they can even be a loving parent! You can nominate more than one.

Submissions close on November 6, 2020. The winners will receive a $500 Amazon Gift Card, as well as gifts from the Kentucky Derby Festival and recognition as an Official Kentucky Derby Festival Community Champion.

Click HERE to Submit your Nomination


JCPS 360 Student and Family Support Center

JCPS 360 Flyer

Jack O' Lantern Spectacular Begins

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The Louisville Parks Foundation's Jack O' Lantern Spectacular will run now until November 1. This year the event will be a drive-thru event, but that won't change the pumpkin magic. Don't miss out on over 5000+ carved pumpkins and help support the parks! To purchase tickets, please visit https://www.jackolanternlouisville.com/.


Children About the Stage by Kids Arts Academy

Children About the Stage Flyer

Tips for Celebrating Halloween Safely

Halloween Covid Precautions

Shakespeare in the Parking Lot - Macbeth

Shakespeare in the Parking Lot

Running Now through the 31st

On Select Nights Wednesday through Sunday

Time: 8:00PM // Run-Time: 65 minutes (No intermission) // Rating: PG-13

Location: 1297 Trevilian Way, Louisville, KY 40213 (Across From the Louisville Zoo)

Tickets: $25, plus $3.19 processing fee per car

  • one ticket per vehicle
  • advance purchase required
  • tickets not available at the event

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  • Vehicle must have working FM-radio to listen to production (tuning info provided upon arrival)
  • SUVs/vans will be required to park in the third row for sight lines.
  • Audience members are expected to remain inside their vehicle during the production, unless they need to use the portable restroom facility.

Shakespeare Virtual Tour - Hamlet

Hamlet in the Park Virtual Tour Flyer

Kentucky Shakespeare's 2020 annual spring parks your was canceled due to COVID-19 but was remounted for one performance only, filmed on the Central Park stage in August, made possible by Louisville Metro Council Members. The production is now available at this link for District 4 residents to view, and it has also been delivered to district schools or viewing. With a small cast, compact sets, and simple tour costumes, the story of the Danish prince set on the path of revenge by his father's ghost comes to life in an intimate performance style.

Crystian Wiltshire plays the title role in this production, He's joined by the talented ensemble cast of Jon Becraft, Jennice Butler, Gregory Maupin, Tesse McShane, Mollie Murk, Tyler Rosenblatt, and Tyler Tate. Associate Artistic Director Amy Attaway directs.

Link to view: http://youtu.be/xxONAKU6OF8 The 90-minute video will be available for viewing through the end of December


KY Science Center ONE WORLD exhibit by Air Cargo

KY Science Center Air Exhibit

Get an inside look at the Boeing 747-8F, UPS’s newest aircraft and how it flies STEAM jobs into Louisville and Worldport – UPS’s international air hub in Louisville. In ONE WORLD by Air Cargo, you can fly in a flight simulator, load an actual cargo container, design a flight map, and see a scale model Boeing 747-8F. Click here for full exhibit details.

Purchase Admission Tickets Here

KY Science Center air Exhibit Photos

Whether this is your first visit to Kentucky Science Center or your 100th, it's always a new and exciting adventure! With more than 50,000 square feet of exhibits, there's plenty to see, while still allowing for social distancing. Click here for our COVID-19 protocols.


Kentuckiana Builds - Careers in Construction

Get a Good Paying Career in Construction

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE


Enroll in Online Manufacturing Training

Careers in Manufacturing Flyer

Complete this online form to enroll

or call (502) 276-9711 ext. 4001.


Register for access to Career Edge

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Register for Career Edge and stay informed on the latest virtual job fairs and career resources!

Click HERE to Register for Career Edge


Apply to enroll with the Kentucky Youth Career Center

KY Youth Career Center Update

Click HERE to register and HERE to hear from program graduates


Liquor License Applications

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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.

411 W. Chestnut Street: Quota Retail Liquor by the Package, NQ Retail Malt Beverage by the Package, and Caterer's license(s) The ad ran in The Courier Journal Friday, October 9, 2020.


New Directions Free Home Repair Assistance

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Louisville Urban League Rental Assistance Program

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COVID-19 Resources, Testing, Helpline, and Links


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.

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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.

Rental Assistance

Please click the link to see a chart for qualifications. Anyone with a pending court eviction or a past due notice from their landlord is encouraged to apply.  

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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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Jefferson County COVID-19 Data Dashboard

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COVID-19 in Jefferson County KY

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.

Louisville COVID-19 Testing Sites

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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 Information from Governor Beshear

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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.govkycovid19.ky.gov and the Governor’s official social media accounts FacebookTwitter 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).


COVID-19 Safety Reporting Hotline

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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


How To Prevent COVID-19

UPDATE!

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,

CLICK HERE


COVID-19 - Important Links

HELP WITH UNEMPLOYMENT AND SMALL BUSINESSES

NEED HELP OR WANT TO HELP OTHERS?


Neighborhood Associations

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


Important Numbers

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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