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Councilwoman Barbara Sexton Smith
601 West Jefferson Street
(502) 574-1104
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Committee Assignments: 

  • Budget
  • Public Safety
  • Government Oversight

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 Audrey Champelli               Intern

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4th Division Information

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Shop Local this Holiday Season

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...


2020 Safe and Distanced Holiday Events

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The COVID-19 pandemic of 2020 has changed all of us forever. As we enter the holiday season my hope is each of you will embrace the challenges we face and take positive action to make someone smile and enjoy yourself for at least a little while.

Here Comes Santa Claus! Instead of having people come downtown for the annual Light Up countdown and an appearance by Santa out into the community. Click HERE to learn more

Here are the details for other fun holiday events:


Sop Local this Holiday Season

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Downtown shopping is fun, safe and exciting. Come join us and discover unique gift ideas from many retailers. The options are endless. Visit NuLu, Historic West Main Street and 4th Street Live! Then drive around to see how many more local retailers are waiting for you to stop by. 

After you finish your shopping you can order curbside pick-up from one of our fabulous downtown restaurants. Please help support our downtown businesses - We need YOU!

Many local businesses have either online or curbside service, or both, so you can shop locally while keeping you and your family safe. The Louisville Independent Business Alliance has created an online, multi-vendor eCommerce site at www.ShopLocalLou.com. Sign up to be notified when it goes live. 


Fete De Noel Winter Holiday Festival in Paristown

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Enjoy $2 off ice skating November 25-January 3: PARISTOWN.COM/FETEDENOEL


100 Days Give Every Day

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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!


Click HERE to see 100 ideas and links to many organizations for you to consider helping. This link also measures the community's progress every day.


Bikes

 

The excitement is building every day with more Give Every Day Champions donating bikes for kids for the holidays. Thank you Robbi Brown and Richard Pickeran!



Give Every Day Champion Markham French takes a break from painting his desk to help clean up West Louisville. 

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Give Every Day Champions at “The Greatest Clean-Up” in West Louisville. 

Thank you!


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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Bless the Block 2020

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Interested in joining Center For Neighborhoods in sponsoring Bless the Block? View the sponsor packet here, and fill out the sponsor form here.

Interested in volunteering a day to sort, assemble, and deliver "blessings" to the West End? Corporate and volunteer teams can contact taylor@change-today.org. Volunteers are needed Dec 6-12.


55K Commencement and Virtual Summit

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Click HERE to Register


One Love Louisville Virtual Ambassador Institute

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PeaceCasters Youth Influencers Virtual Camp

Youth Influencers Camp

Register now while spots are still open by clicking right HERE


KY Science Center Community Access Membership

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Little Hands Little Feet Gun Safety - Free Gun Locks

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Board 4 Change Inc. is a 501 (c) 3 Non-profit organization dedicated to teaching gun safety. It is an advocate and supporter of common-sense gun safety measures. Board 4 Change Inc. teaches parents the proper ways to secure and store guns in their homes, teaches parents and children how to foster a climate of non-violent and conflict resolution in their homes, schools and their community. The Board 4 Change Inc. supports innovative efforts to promote positive youth development.

Click HERE to learn more


Don't Forget to Turn on Your Porchlights!

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Request for Proposal Notice - Community Grocery

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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

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Fair Housing Ordinance Approved

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Louisville’s Fair Housing Ordinance was improved on November 19, when Metro Council added legal sources of income, including disability payments and a range of housing vouchers, to the list of characteristics landlords cannot use to reject potential renters. The ordinance also added homeless and veteran status, as well as arrest history and some criminal convictions, excluding violent and sexual crimes, to the fair housing ordinance. 

The ordinance received 24 "yes" votes, with one member voting present and one abstaining.

As the Metropolitan Housing Coalition noted in support of the ordinance, “Access to housing is fundamental to our health and well being.  Without safe and stable housing, we experience greater physical and mental health problems, increased academic disruptions, fewer employment opportunities, and increased incidence of family separation.”  

More information about the ordinance is in this WFPL report, click here to read.


LDC Reform Workshop Sessions

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A broad review of Louisville’s Land Development Code (LDC) is underway, with the next round of public engagement sessions coming up. There will be four meetings from December 5th to December 15th in the form of workshops with presentations from national and local experts.  The public will also have the opportunity to ask questions, make comments and offer suggestions. 

Saturday, Dec. 5, at 10 a.m. Housing Workshop #1: National housing experts from the Urban Institute (Urban) will discuss a broad range of housing-related topics. The intention for this meeting is to address ‘big picture’ issues and trends in the housing market and discuss Plan 2040. Linkhttps://louisvilleky.webex.com/louisvilleky/j.php?MTID=e919c41507bad74b8f306ccc11dda8c5d Password: Housing1 Join By Phone: +1-415-655-0001 Access Code: 172 930 4185

Tuesday, Dec. 8, at 6 p.m. Housing Workshop #2: Urban will give an overview of the Land Development Code Diagnosis findings and the Housing Needs Assessment and lead discussion about Missing Middle Housing. Linkhttps://louisvilleky.webex.com/louisvilleky/j.php?MTID=ec2099039b2307bd75c313b7752093bd5 Password: Housing2 Join by Phone: US Toll: +1-415-655-0001 Access Code: 172 376 1771

Saturday, Dec. 12, at 10 a.m.  Environmental Justice Workshop: Urban, Develop Louisville, APCD and community representatives will present on and lead discussion around topics such as environmental justice issues in Louisville, Brownfields, and land use approaches to environmental justice. Linkhttps://louisvilleky.webex.com/louisvilleky/j.php?MTID=e6b6dfc9407b3b596cc338fface719783 Password: EJ1212 Join By Phone: +1-415-655-0001 Access Code: 172 740 5234

Tuesday, Dec. 15, at 6 p.m. Process and Education Workshop: Meeting topics will range from general application procedures and processes, Land Development Code content, public noticing requirements, capital improvement plans, educational outreach programs, and more. Linkhttps://louisvilleky.webex.com/louisvilleky/j.php?MTID=eefdd235fcbc1de305334f303bd5fe10e Password: PE1215 Join By Phone: +1-415-655-0001 Access Code: 172 733 5253

For more information and to watch past sessions, please visit https://louisvilleky.gov/ldcreform.


Louisville Financial Navigators

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In partnership with national nonprofit organization the Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund (CFE Fund), Louisville Metro Government announced the launch of a free Financial Navigators program to help residents navigate critical financial issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Financial Navigators is available remotely to provide guidance over the phone to help residents access available programs and services to manage income disruptions and other financial concerns.  These experts help residents one-on-one to triage personal financial issues, identify immediate action steps to manage expenses and maximize income, and make referrals to other relevant community resources such as the Eviction Prevention Program, LIHEAP, Healthy at Home, and others.  Louisville Metro Government and Bank On Louisville is offering these services in partnership with Louisville Housing and Opportunities Micro-Enterprise Community Development Loan Fund, Inc. (LHOME).

Residents can access these free, remote services by completing the online form here or calling (502) 657-6624 to sign up. The navigator will then send a short service agreement and call the client to begin their personal session. Organizations across Louisville can also refer clients directly to an expert.

Each session will last approximately 30 minutes. After the session, the Financial Navigator will send a follow-up email outlining next steps and referrals.


Western Library Socially Distant Services

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How to Dispose of Unused Medicines

Drug Disposal Guidelines Flyer

Kentuckiana Works Job Seeker Update

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Click HERE to register/apply


Enroll in Online Manufacturing Training

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Complete this online form to enroll

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


Apply to enroll with the Kentucky Youth Career Center

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Click HERE to register and HERE to hear from program graduates


Contribute to the Smoketown Neighborhood Plan

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In-take form: https://forms.gle/xW3ofjsRT37g7Mqw6


Keep Streets and Gutters Clear

Clean Up Leaves

Even though it may save you time, it is against Louisville Metro Ordinance to blow leaves from your yard into the street. Louisville Metro Code 97.071 prohibits blowing leaves, grass clippings or other material into the public right-of-way. That’s important to keep the streets and gutters open and safe.

Instead of blowing your leaves or other debris into the street, please utilize the free leaf drop-off that is going on now through December 12. If you live in the Urban Service District (USD), residents can set out leaves in containers or paper bags for collection during normal yard waste collection. For reminders on yard waste guidelines, please click here.


Leaf Drop-Off Through December 12

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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 have the option to dispose of them for free at one of three drop-off sites now 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:

  • Public Works Yard, 10500 Lower River Road (enter from Bethany Lane) Tuesday – Saturday from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
  • Public Works East District Operations Center, 595 North Hubbards Lane Tuesday – Saturday from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
  • Waste Reduction Center, 636 Meriwether Avenue Tuesday – Friday from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Liquor License Applications

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227 E. Market Street: NQ4 Retail Malt Beverage by the Drink, Quota Retail Liquor Drink, Supplemental Bar, and Sunday Liquor Drink license(s) The ad ran in the Courier Journal Friday, November 27, 2020.

216 S. Shelby Street: NQ4 Retail Malt Beverage by the Drink, NQ Retail Malt Beverage by the Package, Quota Retail Liquor by the Drink, Quota Retail Liquor by the Package, and Sunday Liquor Drink license(s) The ad ran in The Courier Journal Wednesday, December 2, 2020.


Board of Zoning Adjustment Meeting Notices

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Landmarks Hearing - Lexington Road & Payne Street

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A demolition permit was requested for a rickhouse located at the corner of Lexington Road and Payne Street, Case No. BLD-WRE-20-00194. More information about the demolition permit application is available here.  The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The Irish Hill Neighborhood Association circulated a petition “requesting that the Louisville Metro Historic Landmarks and Preservation Districts Commission conduct a study and hold a public hearing to determine if Nelson Distillery Warehouse (NDW), 100 Distillery Commons Dr. should be established as an Individual Local Landmark.” That designation would require that the demolition of the building be additionally reviewed and approved by the Landmarks Commission in a public hearing. This review, as well as the Designation hearing, would include a review of potential economic hardship.  

On Thursday, December 17, 2020, the Historic Landmarks and Preservation Districts Commission will hold a public hearing to review the petition proposing designation of the building as an Individual Landmark.  More information is below.

online meeting link: https://louisvilleky.gov/government/upcoming-public-meetings

Notice of Public Hearing

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.


Timeline for the Status of the King Louis Statue

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Timeline and status of the King Louis statue is now on the Public Art web site. You may find it at: https://louisvilleky.gov/government/arts-culture/louis-xvi

 

We will continue to update this page as we receive more information from the art conservation contractors we are working with to get quotes. In the meantime, feel free to contact either Sarah Lindgren or Jeff O’Brien should you have questions.


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

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Louisville Urban League Rental Assistance Program

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Utility Bill Assistance

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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

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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 - 3rd Saturday from 1pm-2pm on Facebook.com/SmoketownRising Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/91959454469?pwd=enB3R2RYRW4yaWdxbXpqcWRwRUx3UT09

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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