District 12 eNewsletter - October 27, 2020

District 12
Rick Blackwell

Councilman Rick Blackwell
601 West Jefferson Street
(502) 574-1112
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Liz McQuillen
Legislative Aide
(502) 574-1112
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Celebrate Halloween Safely! Tips from KY Dept of Health

Halloween COVID Safety

Watch HAMLET from Kentucky Shakespeare Online for FREE!

Hamlet

Kentucky Shakespeare’s 2020 annual spring parks tour 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 and LG&E. The production is now available at this link for District 12 residents to view, and it has also been delivered to district schools for viewing. 

Link to view: https://youtu.be/X9apT_MIdh0

Sponsored by: LG&E and KU Foundation

ABOUT THE PRODUCTION: 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. 

The 90-minute video will be available for viewing through the end of December.


2020 Jack O' Lantern Spectacular DRIVE-THRU Now Open

Pumpkin Snake

Louisville's Best Halloween Event IS DRIVE-THRU FOR 2020!

October 1 - November 1, 2020

Iroquois Park 

For more information click here


2020 Virtual Landlord Symposium - October 28

Landlord Symposium

Louisville Metro Office of Resilience and Community Services (RCS) is proud to host the 2020 Landlord Symposium with rental housing owners, landlords and property managers in Louisville/Jefferson County.  This virtual symposium is part of the RCS Housing & Support division’s effort to better serve and connect with landlords as RCS recognizes landlords are crucial partners necessary for housing low income families with housing vouchers

To register for this free, virtual convening, click here

Landlords & property managers, please complete a brief survey here

Conference agenda
Feature topics at the 2020 Landlord Symposium include: 1) Partnership Pays - Landlord & Property Owner Programs; 2) No Vacancies - Inspection Readiness & Eviction Prevention; 3) Second Chance - Managing Prior Evictions; and 4) Home Sweet Home - Supporting the Homeless through Housing.

For a full conference agenda, click here.


Trunk or Treat - October 30th at Harbor House

Trunk or Treat

LMAS Pets of the Week - Big Fella & Juniper

big fella

Big Fella is ready to leave behind the bachelor life and be part of a family. The approximately 1-year-old Staffordshire Terrier is friendly with new people, super sweet, and enjoys attention. Big Fella’s adoption fee is waived for an approved adopter, thanks to the Pay It Forward Program. He weighs about 65lbs. Big Fella needs a cat-free home; child and cat testing are available by request. Meet or adopt Big Fella at Animal House Adopter Center (3516 Newburg Road), open 12-6pm daily. For more info about Big Fella, send an email to animalservicesadoption@louisvilleky.gov.

juniper

Looking for a friend with excellent conversational skills? Juniper loves to talk. The one-year-old, snow white beauty also happens to be a  very sweet cat, who loves to lay beside you, get her hair brushed and plenty of treats. Juniper’s adoption fee is waived for an approved adopter, thanks to the Pay It Forward Program. She’s already spayed, microchipped and up-to-date on vaccinations. Juniper needs a calm home but doesn’t mind other cats or dogs. Testing is available by request. To meet or adopter Juniper, visit Animal House Adoption Center, located at 3516 Newburg Road, from 12-6pm, Monday-Saturday. Walk-ins welcome. For more info about Juniper, call 502-473-PETS.


2020 General Election: Polling Locations from Jefferson County Clerk

NOTICE: This list is unconfirmed and pending approval by the Governor, Secretary of State and State Board of Elections. Please check again before October 13th to confirm your selection. Click here for PDF version.

Early Voting & Election Day

Drop-off boxes will be available at all voting locations during voting hours

Kentucky Exposition Center
DATE: October 13th through November 2nd
ADDRESS: 937 Phillips Lane ~ Fairgrounds North Wing
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
DATE: October 13th through November 2nd
ADDRESS: Main & 2nd Streets
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
DATE: October 13th through November 2nd
ADDRESS: 1701 West Muhammad Ali Blvd
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
DATE: October 13th through November 2nd
ADDRESS: 1903 Embassy Square Blvd. ~ Commonwealth Ballroom 
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 Only Voting Locations

Tuesday, November 3rd (6 a.m. to 6 p.m.)

Ballard High School: 6000 Brownsboro Road 

Carter Duvalle Elementary School : 3600 Bohne Avenue

Crosby Middle School: 303 Gatehouse Lane  

Fairdale High School: 1001 Fairdale Road 

Fern Creek HighSchool: 9115 Fern Creek Road 

Iroquois High School: 4615 Taylor Boulevard

Jeffersontown High School: 9600 Old Six Mile Lane 

Meyzeek Middle School: 828 S. Jackson Street

Seneca High School: 3510 Goldsmith Lane

Shawnee High School: 4001 Herman Street 

Southern High School : 8620 Preston Highway

St. Matthews Community Center: 310 Ten Pin Lane

Thomas Jefferson Middle School: 1501 Rangeland Road  

Valley High School: 10200 Dixie Highway 

Waggener High School: 330 S. Hubbards Lane

Western High School: 2501 Rockford Lane

Visit the Jefferson County Clerk's Office for the most current information here.


Louisville Metro Health Covid-19 Hotline

COVID HOTLINE

The COVID-19 Helpline - 502-912-8598 is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by our contact tracing team. There are bilingual staff available (at least 18 languages spoken) as well as translation services available.

This is the best number and quickest way to get answers and assistance if you or someone you know:

  • Have tested positive and have not heard from us yet
  • Are waiting for a test result and not sure what to do
  • Were in close contact with someone who tested positive and aren’t sure what to do
  • Have questions about safely isolating or quarantining
  • Have questions about contact tracing

For more information, visit the Louisville Metro Public Health website here.


Covid-19 Relief Fund: Eviction Prevention

eviction assistance

LIHEAP Summer Cooling - Enrollment Ends October 31

LIHEAP

Louisville Metro Office of Resilience and Community Services joins with Community Action Agencies across the state to begin accepting applications for the new Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Cooling Program. Designed to help offset the cost of higher electric bills due to rising temperatures, the program is the network’s latest resource to help families during the COVID-19 public health crisis. Applications will be accepted now through October 31, 2020, or until funds are depleted.

The LIHEAP Summer Cooling Program is separated into two components, Subsidy and Crisis, to assist with electric cost. Eligible households can apply for one or both components and participation in prior LIHEAP programs will not affect a household’s eligibility. Households must meet eligibility requirements, with a household income at or below 60% of the Kentucky median income.

The Subsidy component provides households one-time benefit ranging from $50 to $200 depending on income levels and housing category. The Crisis component is available to eligible households who demonstrate a home energy crisis situation. Crisis benefits will cover the minimum needed to alleviate the crisis not to exceed $600. Households can reapply each time they experience a crisis situation until they reached their maximum benefit.

Modified service delivery for LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program) All six LIHEAP offices remain closed for walk-in clients in an effort to help stem the spread of COVID-19.  Residents can still apply for LIHEAP by utilizing secure drop boxes in front of seven locations.

Jefferson County residents wishing to apply must schedule an appointment utilizing the automated appointment system.  Appointments can be scheduled by phone by calling 502-991-8391 or online at louisvilleky.cascheduler.com. The toll-free service is currently open and is available twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.

LIHEAP required documentation, along with the downloadable LIHEAP Family Profile form and the Remote Processing form, should be dropped off at the LIHEAP site you select, on the day of your appointment.

For more descriptions about the drop box locations, income eligibility and other instructions, call the automated LIHEAP information line at 991-8391 or visit www.louisvilleky.cascheduler.com.  Residents may also visit https://louisvilleky.gov/LIHEAP for more details.


District 12 Planning & Design Notification - 7304 Dixie Highway CUP Application for Community Service Facility

7304 Dixie

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