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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...


Happy Veterans Day - Nov. 11

Happy Veterans Day

Click HERE to see more than 15 ways you can honor our veterans in the coming week.


American Red Cross Blood Drive

The Kentucky Center for African American Heritage and the American Red Cross are hosting an upcoming blood drive. Please Join our lifesaving mission and schedule an appointment today!

ARC Blood Drive

Drive Details:

  • Site: Kentucky Center for African American Heritage
  • Address: 1701 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd. 40205
  • Room Name: YUM! - Toyota Education Center
  • Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2020
  • Time: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Program leader name: Hope Walker (502) 583-4100

Click HERE to make an appointment

Fellow Vets, this is NABVETS first community Blood Drive. Let's make it a big success. The need for blood is constant and only volunteer donors can fulfill that need for patients in our community. Nationwide, someone needs a unit of blood every 2 to 3 seconds and most of us will need blood in our lifetime. Thank you for supporting the American Red Cross blood program!

Download the Red Cross Blood Donor App on the App Store, Google Play, or text BLOODAPP to 90999 to schedule appointments, view your blood type and results of your mini-physical, and track your donations.


Downtown Traffic Alert

New Traffic Alert

DOWNTOWN TRAFFIC ALERT
Traffic expected around Market Street 

Market Street is completely shut-down between 2nd Street and 4th Street by the Kentucky International Convention Center. Traffic is expected at the closure and around the immediate area. 


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!


GiveEveryDay DerbyCityHatters

 

 

Olivia Griffin opens the new Riot Cafe and HATS by Griffin on 4th Street. Check out this Give Every Day Louisville Champion and support local businesses!

 

LG&E lights the way as Give Every Day Champions replacing or repairing on average 52 burned out streetlights each day! #GiveEveryDayLouisville

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Give Every Day Louisville Champions are opening new businesses all over town! Congratulations Marcus Withers for opening The Palm Room Lounge on West Jefferson Street.

 

 

Louisville Central Community Center on 4th Street handing out coats as Give Every Day Champions. Almost 100 in one day! #GiveEveryDayLouisville

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GiveEveryDayMobileMart

 

 

The Mobile Market making 100+ stops in the neighborhoods thanks to Kroger and Dare to Care. Give Every Day Louisville Champions!


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.


GiveEveryDaySmiles

Goal: 100,000 smiles - Keep those smiles coming and lift someone’s spirits. The added benefit is it makes you feel and look better. #GiveEveryDayLouisville


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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Waste Tire Collection Event

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Take advantage of this opportunity to properly dispose of unwanted tires. Any Kentucky resident is eligible to participate in this event EXCEPT tire retailers, scrap/salvage yards, and recycling facilities. Check out this short video about the event.  

November 5, 6, 7, 2020
Thursday & Friday, 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Saturday, 7 a.m. - 1 p.m.
1030 Phillips Lane, across from KY Exposition Center

Tires must be separated by type prior to arrival

Not Accepted:

  • Foam filled
  • Calcium filled
  • Off road construction
  • Rubber tracks
  • Solid tires with or without press on rims
  • Any tires generated outside of KY
  • Tires from tire retailers, scrap/salvage yards, and recycling businesses

Accepted:

  • Tires on or off rim
  • Truck, light truck, and passenger
  • Tractor and farm implement
  • Bicycle, motorcycle, golf cart, ATV

Questions? Call Pete Flood at 574-3290 or email pete.flood@louisvilleky.gov.

https://louisvilleky.gov/government/public-works/waste-tire-collection-event


Fall Farmer's Market at 18th and Magazine

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JCPS Meal Pickup Schedule Changes

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Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) meal sites will undergo several scheduling changes in November in observance of holidays:

  • The new evening pick-up time will be 3 - 5 p.m. instead of 4 - 6 p.m. at the eight sites currently offering evening meal distribution:
    • Butler Traditional High School
    • Carrithers Middle School
    • Eastern High School
    • Greathouse Shryock Traditional Elementary School
    • Male High School
    • Seneca High School
    • Valley High School
    • Westport Middle School
  • Roosevelt-Perry Elementary School will resume evening pick up on Tuesday, Nov. 10.
  • Farnsley Elementary School will no longer offer evening meals.

On Thursday, Nov. 19, JCPS Nutritional Services will distribute a special Thanksgiving meal and on Tuesday, Nov. 24, families will receive five of each meal for every child to cover them for the holiday break.

Since Sept. 1, the 130 meal sites at schools across the district have served an average of 16,800 children each Tuesday and Thursday. The number of children served has steadily increased each week. 

Click here for a list of schools distributing meals from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday.


JCPS 360 Student and Family Support Center

JCPS 360 Flyer

Western Library Socially Distant Services

Western Library Services Flyer

2020 Neighborhood Summit

2020 Neighborhood Summit

Ticket sales for the 2020 Neighborhood Summit are underway.  This year's summit will be completely virtual and will take place on Saturday, November 14, beginning at 9 am.

The summit, sponsored by the Center for Neighborhoods, is a day-long conference that showcases community building success stories and celebrates neighborhood development across the Louisville community. Through interactive workshops, engaging keynote speakers, a regional vendor fair, and networking breakouts, Neighborhood Summit attendees learn about community achievements, make valuable connections, and come away inspired. The keynote speaker this year will be Jim King, the President of Fahe – a nationally recognized organization membership of 50+ community-based organizations serving Appalachia.

Click here to register or visit the Center’s website www.centerforneighborhoods.org/neighborhood-summit  for more information. Registration is $10 but, as in the past, scholarships are available to those who need it. Please contact the Center at (502) 589-0343 to know more about how to receive a scholarship


Shelby Park Neighborhood Cleanup

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Louisville Loop Cleanup and Tree Planting

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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

Beecher Terrace Recreational Amenities Survey

Beecher Terrance Survey

As part of the Russell/Beecher Terrace Choice Neighborhoods Implementation grant, Louisville Metro Housing Authority and the Louisville Metro Government will recreate or enhance significant recreational amenities on and near Beecher Terrace. These include:

  • Replacing Old Walnut Street Park;
  • Preserving the historic Baxter Community Center building;
  • Improving Baxter Square Park; and
  • Providing new recreational activities

 Since we are currently unable to hold in-person design workshops because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the planning team has developed a survey to help better understand what uses members of the community would like to see at the new Beecher Terrace. 

The survey will be open until November 162020.

To learn more about this project and/or to take the survey, please visit https://www.engagetheteam.com/BeecherTerrace.


One Love Louisville Virtual Networking Night

Virtual Networking

How to Dispose of Unused Medicines

Drug Disposal Guidelines Flyer

Kentuckiana Works Job Seeker Update

Job Seeker Update

Job opportunities at Hughes Environmental

Industrial Cleaning Technician - Job ID: 1148655673

  • Full-time permanent position at $13-$17/hr
  • High school diploma/GED or equivalent preferred
  • Regular Operator (Class D) driving license preferred

Commercial Air Duct Cleaning Technician - Job ID: 1150667043

  • Full-time permanent position at $16-$18/hr
  • Regular Operator (Class D) driving license preferred

Client Report (Data Entry) - Job ID: 1160117953

  • Part-time position at $12/hr 

Benefits:

  • Paid holidays, paid time off, sick and medical leave
  • 401K
  • Dental, Health, Life, Health savings and Vision insurance

Sign on bonus! Individuals will get a $500 signing on bonus! $150 upon hire and another $350 to be paid after you complete 90 days of service.

Apply through Focus Career by using the Job ID number to search for the specific positions.

Click HERE to register/apply


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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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.


Board of Zoning Adjustment Meeting Notices

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944 Brent Street - Case No. 20-VARIANCE-0088 - VARIANCE to allow a principal structure to encroach into the required side yard setback on an infill lot and a private yard area to be less than the required 20% of the area of a lot.

912 East Jefferson Street - Case No. 20-VARIANCE-0146 - VARIANCE for a new single-family residential structure to encroach into the side yard setbacks.

317 South Wenzel Street - Case No. 20-VARIANCE-0145 - VARIANCE for a new single-family residential structure to encroach into the side yard setback.

930 E. Jefferson Street - Case No. 20-VARIANCE-0144 - VARIANCE for a new single-family residential structure to encroach into the side yard setbacks.

934 E. Jefferson Street - Case No. 20-VARIANCE-0143 - VARIANCE for a new single-family residential structure to encroach into the side yard setbacks.

1001 E. Liberty Street - Case No. 20-VARIANCE-0142 - VARIANCE for a new single-family residential structure to encroach into the side yard setback.

718 Camp Street - Case No. 20-VARIANCE-0131 - VARIANCE for a second story addition to an existing structure to encroach into the side yard setback.


Scam Alert from Governor Andy Beshear

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As Kentucky families continue to battle COVID-19 and Thanksgiving and Christmas draw near, Governor Andy Beshear is warning families to watch out for scammers who try to take advantage of generous Kentuckians.

The Governor is taking action to help protect Team Kentucky by publishing a Charitable Giving Guide that advises how to verify legitimate charities and avoid charity scams, which can increase during the Christmas season and as the tax season draws to an end.

To sign up for alerts from the Governor’s office visit, https://governor.ky.gov.

For more information about charity scams, or to report charity fraud, call 1-888-432-9257, or visit https://secure.kentucky.gov/formservices/AttorneyGeneral/ScamReport


2020 LIHEAP Subsidy and Utility Assistance

LIHEAP Subsidy Assistance Information Flyer

Louisville Urban League Rental Assistance Program

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Utility Bill Assistance

Utility Bills

Help is available for people who need assistance with utility bills. Louisville Metro Office of Resilience and Community Services is accepting applications for the annual Subsidy Component of the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) now through December 11, 2020, or until funds are depleted.

The Subsidy Component is designed to help low-income residents offset home heating costs based on a household’s income and primary fuel type, providing a one-time payment to the utility vendor. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, income eligibility has been increased to 150 percent of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. 

Appointments are also being accepted for the new Healthy at Home Utility Assistance Fund designed to assist people in danger of losing their natural gas, water, wastewater, or electricity.  Households who have an income up to 200% of the Federal Poverty Line and have been economically impacted due to COVID-19 can apply. Households can receive assistance for the minimum needed to alleviate the water and wastewater crisis up to $500. Households can reapply until they reach the maximum benefit. 

Jefferson County residents meeting eligibility can call the automated scheduler at 502-991-8391 or visit online at louisvilleky.cascheduler.com.

More information is here.


COVID-19 Resources, Testing, Helpline, and Links


Red Zone Reduction Recommendation

Red Zone Reduction

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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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