 A sincere THANK YOU to each and every veteran for serving our great country and protecting our freedoms.
This Veteran's Day, Wednesday, November 11th we celebrate you, your service and sacrifice for every American. Thank you.
 Councilman David Yates & Local Entertainer Dusty Leigh are asking all citizens, businesses, associations, unions and organizations to contribute Turkeys & Donations to feed families in need this holiday season!
Donate by contacting Councilman David Yates' office directly at David.Yates@louisvilleky.gov or 574-1125!
Thank you for your generosity!
 Councilman David Yates is the new KY State Senator Elect for District 37, the seat Senator Perry Clark currently represents. David has strongly represented our community by investing in infrastructure, economic development and public safety.
On January 5, 2021 Yates will assume his new role within the Kentucky General Assembly leaving District 25's Council seat vacant. The Louisville Metro Council will have 30 days upon the vacancy to appoint the replacement to fill the seat for the balance of the term.
Eligible candidates will need to submit their applications to the Louisville Metro Council for consideration upon the official vacancy of the seat.
Congratulations David! We know you will continue to honorably represent our community now on the State level!
WAVE 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGO6BERFoL0&feature=emb_title
 A divided Louisville Metro Council approved the city's controversial police union contract, 16 to 10, despite the misgivings of opponents and some supporters.
Opponents, mostly Democrats, questioned the contract's accountability and transparency, especially with regard to officer discipline and investigations.
Democrats and Republicans who voted in favor said they did so because of the dire need to recruit quality officers. The contract provides raises across the board for officers, but the base salary for starting officers increases from about $35,000 to $45,000.
“We got a problem. We have a police force that has had many problems in the past, that has lost a lot of the public's trust, but they've also lost their own internal morale and they are quitting in droves," said David Yates, D-25th District, chairman of the labor committee, who voted to approve the contract. "And we've got to have a strong ready, willing, capable police force to serve our community.
"And so I think that if we bend them over a barrel and constantly work to try to get the best bargain, necessarily, we won't get the best officers."
The three-year contract is retroactive to July 1, 2018 — the expiration date on the last contract — and is in effect through June 30, 2021. The only provision that's retroactive is officer pay, which is to July 1 of this year.
https://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/politics/metro-government/2020/11/05/louisville-metro-council-vote-river-city-fraternal-order-police-contract/6173035002/
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Congratulations to the Holy Cross High School boys cross country for their fourth straight Class A state championship this past Saturday. The Cougars finished with 61 points, with seniors Josh Meiman and DK Schnieders finishing first and second respectively and senior Jackson Gawarecki rounding out the top five.
You can read the full story on their championship win here.
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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.
Accepted:
- Tires on or off rim
- Truck, light truck, and passenger
- Tractor and farm implement
- Bicycle, motorcycle, golf cart, ATV
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
Questions? Call Pete Flood at 574-3290 or email pete.flood@louisvilleky.gov.
https://louisvilleky.gov/government/public-works/waste-tire-collection-event
 Mowing over leaves to mulch them back into your lawn is a great option for reducing waste. Mulching not only returns vital nutrients to the soil, but experts say that it can help your grass grow even better the following year!
Of course, residents with yard waste collection can also set them out in containers or paper bags. And all Louisville Metro residents will have the option to dispose of them for free at one of three drop-off sites beginning Tuesday, November 10.
Metro Public Works is offering a free leaf drop-off service November 10 through December 12. Drop-off will not be available on November 26 and 27 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Only loose leaves will be accepted. Containers used to bring leaves to the drop-off sites must be disposed of off-site by residents.
Leaf drop off sites:
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Public Works Yard - 10500 Lower River Road (enter from Bethany Lane) Tuesday – Saturday - 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
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Public Works East District Operations Center - 595 North Hubbards Lane Tuesday – Saturday - 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
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Waste Reduction Center - 636 Meriwether Avenue Tuesday – Friday - 9 a.m. – 5 p.m & Saturday: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Eviction Prevention Assistance for households
How to apply:
Jefferson County residents who meet the below eligibility requirements can call an automated scheduler at 502-977-6636 or visit online at EvictionPRevention.itfrontdesk.com.
Eligibility:
- Jefferson County residency
- Must have a pending court eviction, or a past due notice from landlord
- Household income up to 80% AMI (Area Median Income) within the previous 30 days (see more details here.)
- The assistance is necessary to avoid eviction
- Reasonable prospect that the household will be able to resume payments within a reasonable period of time
- Households facing COVID-related delinquencies
The Mayor also noted that landlords of federal, state or locally subsidized multi-family or single family units (i.e., LIHTC, CDBG, HOME Louisville Affordable Housing Trust Fund, Louisville CARES or to tenants that receive Section 8) may also apply on behalf of multiple tenants, which streamlines the application process by eliminating the need for income verification. This portion of the program is administered by Louisville Metro Office of Housing, part of Develop Louisville.
How to apply:
Landlords in Jefferson County meeting eligibility may apply for assistance on behalf of their tenants by visiting https://louisvilleky.gov/government/develop-louisville/eviction-prevention
To be eligible, the landlord must:
- Be currently registered on the Rental Registry.
- Have no outstanding code violations for the property for which rent is being paid.
- Waive all late fees, fines, and penalties.
- Forgo evictions for assisted tenants for 60 days after assistance is provided.
- Provide pre-COVID-19 rent rolls to document delinquency rates before and after the pandemic.
Also today, the Mayor extended thanks to members of the Louisville’s Eviction Prevention Task Force, a collaboration of stakeholders representing the public, private and nonprofit sectors working to reduce Louisville’s eviction rate. The Task force recently launched a website called StopMyEviction.org that has a multitude of eviction prevention resources and services in one location.
Visit www.stopmyeviction.org for the following information and services, including:
- Rental assistance and resources for tenants who are behind on their rent
- Help coordinating assistance when facing an eviction
- Support from a Task Force coordinator who will review requests on an online form and respond within 48 hours
The Legal Aid Society, part of the Eviction Prevention Task Force, provides legal assistance to tenants facing eviction in order to prevent homelessness. Legal Aid lawyers represent tenants in court to help avoid an eviction and maintain stability. To apply for Legal Aid’s assistance visit www.yourlegalaid.org or call (502) 584-1254.
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 New Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) flood maps become effective February 26, 2021. At that time, any related flood insurance requirements will also take effect. The new preliminary FEMA maps remove approximately 1,400 properties from floodplain maps and add 1,100 new properties to the maps. Flood insurance is still recommended even if your property is removed from the mapped floodplain, as the flood risk is only reduced, not removed. Check with your insurance agent to determine the right amount of flood coverage needed. Note that your lender still retains the right to require flood insurance if they feel it is necessary.
If you live in an area newly affected by a flood risk map change, review your options with your insurance agent as policies purchased 30 days before the effective map date may be eligible for a lower-cost flood insurance policy. Buildings newly mapped into the floodplain may be eligible for a lower premium during the first 12 months after a map change. Buying an insurance policy before the new flood map goes into effect will save more money. Your insurance agent can give you more information on how to save.
To see the new floodplain maps or check your property’s status please visit: https://www.lojic.org/preliminary-firms
For flood insurance questions, contact your insurance agent.
MSD Floodplain staff can answer your questions about floodplain mapping. You may contact them at 502.540.6000 or floodpermits@louisvillemsd.org.
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