District 6 Dispatch

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District 6 Dispatch

Councilman David James

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Shalanna Taylor

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502-574-3910 - Office

IMPORTANT CONTACT NUMBERS

EMERGENCY/EMS/Fire/Police: 911

Animal Control 473-7387

Community Action 574-4377

County Clerk's Office 574-5700

Health and Wellness 574-6520

LG&E 589-1444

Louisville Water Co. 583-6610

Metro Call 311

Metro Parks 456-8100

MSD 540-6000

Poison Control (800)222-1222

Police Dept-Metro 574-7111

PVA 574-6380

Sheriff's Office 574-5400

State Highway Repair 210-5400

Veteran's Affairs 595-4447

TARC CONTACT

TARC3 Where's My Ride? 589-9879

Customer Comments 585-1234

TARC3 Paratransit Reservations 560-0333

TARC3 Reservations TTY 213-3240

TARC3 Paratransit Cancellation Message Line 560-0322

TARC3 Paratransit Eligibility Office 213-3217

Will Call Return Ride (before 4:30pm) 560-0333

Will Call Return Ride (after 4:30pm) 589-9879

TARC Customer Service 585-1234

TARC Website www.ridetarc.org

This Issue:

Weekly Covid-19 Update
Councilman David James Delivers Boxes of Love to Families in District 6
District 6 Reports
What's Happening in District 6 ...
Job Announcements
News Around the City and Beyond: Stay Informed
Police Reports This Week

Weekly Covid-19 Update

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Dec. 22, 2020) – On Tuesday, Gov. Andy Beshear said he hoped all Kentuckians will have a wonderful Christmas, encouraging them to keep gatherings small and safe so they may enjoy many future holidays with their loved ones.

“I want to make sure I start by asking everybody to make that additional sacrifice and do their part to keep their Christmas celebrations small,” said Gov. Beshear. “With the rest of the country on fire, with hospitalizations escalating in almost every other state, in Kentucky we are seeing a stabilization that is protecting the lives of our people, and we want to make sure that we continue to plateau or even see a decrease in cases as we move forward with this vaccine.

“How we do Christmas and New Year’s celebrations is going to be so critical to protecting as many Kentuckians as possible until we can get this vaccine disseminated. In my family, this Christmas will just be Britainy and myself, the kids and the dog.”

See all of the Kentucky Department for Public Health’s winter holiday guidance here: English full guidance, one-pager and single slide and Spanish full guidance, one-pager and single slide.

Kentuckians can also listen to recorded PSAs about the holiday guidance (created in partnership with RadioLex) here: Bosnian, Chinese, English, French, Japanese, Korean, Persian and Spanish.

Earlier today, the heads of the three branches of Kentucky government – Gov. Beshear, Kentucky Supreme Court Chief Justice John D. Minton Jr., House Speaker David Osborne and Senate President Robert Stivers – along with First Lady Britainy Beshear, Secretary of the Executive Cabinet J. Michael Brown and commissioner of the Kentucky Department for Public Health Dr. Steven Stack each received their initial dose of the Moderna vaccine, ensuring the continuity of state government during this pandemic and demonstrating broad, bipartisan support for the safe, effective COVID-19 vaccination.

To learn more and view photos, see the full release.

This morning, vaccinations also began at Thomson-Hood Veterans Center, which has been hit extremely hard by the virus. Army Private First Class Norris Hardison, the first resident to receive the vaccine, said: “I am not afraid. I want everyone to see me take it and know that it is safe.”

She added, “Every single person should get this vaccine. I have been talking to my family, and even my daughter, who is afraid of needles, is going to take it. It’s the best way to protect us all from this COVID virus, and I am just so happy that it’s finally here.” To view a photo of her vaccination, click here.

At least 8,839 Kentuckians outside of long-term care facilities have been vaccinated. The Governor said he would update Kentuckians on vaccinations in long-term care facilities in the coming days as those numbers are updated by facilities that received doses this week.

He added that approximately 100,000 Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine initial doses and 100,000 Moderna vaccine initial doses are expected in Kentucky by the end of the year, including those already delivered and deployed. This includes a newly announced Dec. 27-31 allocation from Pfizer of more than 34,000 doses.

Click here to read more.

Councilman David James Delivers Boxes of Love to Families in District 6

Volunteers from unions, community groups and businesses came together to assemble boxes with thousands of meals for families across Louisville. Councilman James and other volunteers delivered the meals throughout the day.

District 6 Reports

COVID-19 Daily Report.Dec. 23

4th Division Weekly Crime Summary

What's Happening in District 6 ...

Reducing Truck Traffic in Old Louisville

We wanted to share some important information about efforts the Old Louisville Neighborhood Council (OLNC) is having with the State of Kentucky to reduce truck traffic in Old Louisville. Please see the note from Derrick Pedolsky, Chair of OLNC.

Some of you may know me, some may not, but I'm the chair of the Old Lou Neighborhood Council. I have some updates on this issue after speaking to representatives from the Transportation Cabinet and KIPTA yesterday.

From now until August of next year the Transportation Cabinet is conducting a survey of the I65 corridor from the Jefferson Street off ramp to the Waterson exchange. The focus of this study is to find out the real impacts of the on and off ramps to the inner core, including heavy truck traffic. I have made them aware of how large this problem is and of how it is a major concern of many residents of Old Lou. It has been discussed (and in my opinion is the only thing that will fix it) that the results of this survey could include removing the St. Catherine Ramp, a redo of the Woodbine/Preston Street off ramps and turning Preston Street two way. This would severely limit incoming traffic to Old Louisville.

There is an online survey that residents can fill out to let KIPTA and the Transportation Cabinet what you think about the St. Catherine off ramp and the heavy truck traffic that comes with it. I urge all residents to fill it out in the interests of stopping the thoroughfare Oak and St. Catherine have become.

Link for I-65 corridor study: https://arcg.is/0fGqyP2 The online survey can be accessed by clicking the tab that says "take the survey"

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet – District 5 – I-65 Study webpage: https://transportation.ky.gov/DistrictFive/Pages/I-65-Corridor-Study-(I-264-to-E.-Jefferson-Street)-.aspx

Once again I urge all residents to have patience. After discussing with reps from KIPTA and DOT its obvious to me this is an issue that will most likely take 2-3 years to address and will take a lot of leg work working with city and state government to address. I will continue to work diligently to bring a positive result to this problem and I look forward to your support. Keep logging the heavy trucks that pass by your house, the more data we can give the Transportation Cabinet on usage the better chance we have of closing that ramp. Feel free to send me that data LouisvilleDiddy@gmail.com

Job Announcements

AT&T Hiring Event

2 Companies Hiring & Jobs Up to $17/hr

Cintas is hiring for positions that pay up to $15/hr

· Mat Cleaning Machine Operator (Job ID: 1161430557) - $15/hr, 2nd shift

· Garment Sorter (Job ID: 1161431947) - $13/hr, 1st shift

· Garment Hanger (Job ID: 1161432497) - $13/hr, 1st shift

· Folder (Job ID: 1161433437) - $13/hr, 1st shift

Apply through Focus Career by using the Job ID Number listed above to search for the positions.

Colonial Square Cooperative is hiring an Apartment Maintenance Technician that pays up to $17/hr with benefits

Position details:

$16.75-$17/hr
Experience in plumbing, electrical, painting, cleaning, heating and air conditioning, appliance repair, etc.
Must pass background check and drug screening

Benefits include: 401(k), health, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending account, and paid time off

Apply through Focus Career by using Job ID: 1163294613 to search for the position.

News Around the City and Beyond: Stay Informed

Goodwill's Move to West Louisville

Here is the link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/63N8T5Q

You can also find it here, on the West Lou website.

10 Tips to Combat Substance Use during the Holidays

A challenge that often appears this time of the year is increased substance use during the holiday season. The holidays can be exhausting and stressful which can trigger mental health challenges. Those who are recovering or struggling with an active addiction can have a very hard time during the holidays, especially amidst a global pandemic, which could in turn lead to relapse. “There is a lot of evidence that suggests that individuals during early abstinence who are confronted with stress are more likely to relapse,” says Dr. Jessica Sullivan, Clinical Psychologist and Director of Centerstone’s Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic. The holiday time can also bring along the emotional stress of family conflict, trauma, financial concerns, and loneliness. If you are not well equipped to manage these stressors, you may resort back to poor coping strategies. Centerstone is here to remind you that you do not need to resort to alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs to make it through this holiday season, but you do need to be prepared! Check out the tips below to help combat substance use during the holiday season.

Limit triggers – Recognize your triggers and then try to limit them (stress, environment, or certain people). It is also important to take care of your basic needs first (food, sleep, and mood) in order to manage your triggers. Once you identify your triggers, take notice of your warning signs (thinking patterns and seeking out unhealthy situations).
Set boundaries – If you anticipate boundaries being tested during this holiday season, you should consider rehearsing responses. Rehearse how you will decline alcoholic beverages or substances and practice how you will respond to questions about your recovery that you are not ready to answer
Be intentional about the invitations you accept – During the holidays people celebrate in a variety of ways. It is acceptable for you to say “No, thank you” to invitations, customs, or practices that are unhealthy for you. Your peace of mind is important and can be maintained by saying yes to celebrating in ways and with people that are supportive of your sobriety or recovery. For example, a friendsgiving may replace your “traditional” thanksgiving dinner
Create a plan – It is important to plan ahead if you plan to be around family, friends, or colleagues that may encourage you to drink or misuse drugs. Start each day with a plan to prevent relapse. This could include bringing an accountability person to holiday events, bringing your own safe foods or drinks that you can enjoy, or creating an exit plan should you find yourself in an unhealthy situation.
Engage in healthy self-care– Sitting around with friends and family can increase the likelihood that you will misuse substances. Pick up a new, healthy activity this holiday season so you do not revert back to old patterns. Being intentional helps to make your self-care a priority.
Seek a support system – If you are part of a support group, make the time to engage in more meetings during the holiday times! It is important to build and regularly engage in healthy relationships.
Marathon Meetings –If you are a 12-step member – find out what 12-step clubhouses in your area are providing Marathon meetings or get-togethers during holiday season.
Try something new! – You may be accustomed to spending holidays engaging in addictive behaviors. As a result, there may be many novel events that can become annual traditions. While avoiding triggers is a good beginning, perhaps more context can be added to create a more rich and meaningful life that could weaken the desire to use substances. For example, framing holidays as ways to experience novel situations and engage in activities with sober friends – such as – cooking meals together, watching holiday movies or sporting events, beach trips or experiencing nature etc., could be incredibly helpful during this stressful time. And, if family is not conducive to your recovery remember you can “pick” your spiritual family to be whoever you want.
Connect with sober contacts – During these very stressful times, it is important to maintain connections to others in sobriety. It may be helpful to remember that reaching out for help is not only an act of vulnerability that benefits you directly, but also can be viewed as an act of service to those you are contacting. Don’t be afraid to reach out!
Practice mindfulness or other meditation – Numerous studies have shown that mindfulness practice can be a protective factor against drug craving and problematic substance use. Mindfulness aids in remaining in the present moment and allows you to calm your mind from the thoughts of the stressors associated with the holiday season, as well as substance use.

If the holidays begin to feel too overwhelming, remember that help is just a phone call away. Connect with Centerstone today by calling 1-877-HOPE123 (877-467-3123).

Driver's License Update & More

Republic Bank Foundation YMCA Reflects on First Year in West Louisville

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Dec. 18, 2020) – The Republic Bank Foundation YMCA celebrates an important milestone this month, marking one year since it opened its doors in west Louisville. Despite the challenges of COVID-19, the state-of-the-art Y has fulfilled its promises to reduce barriers, utilize collaborative partnerships, and deliver equitable access to wellness services in its first year.

The $33.5 million, 77,500 square-foot facility located at 1720 West Broadway was one of the first major investments in the west Louisville neighborhood in several decades. It opened to a flurry of excitement and activity but quickly needed to change course to navigate the impacts of COVID-19.

“We knew from the beginning that the partnerships within the Republic Bank Foundation YMCA would bring much-needed services to west Louisville, but we couldn’t have known how important that commitment to collaboration would be during a pandemic,” said YMCA of Greater Louisville President/CEO Steve Tarver. “We are grateful for the shared vision of health equity and community integrated health, ensuring our ability to have a meaningful impact in the lives of so many, now and in the future.”

“All of the partners in the Republic Bank Foundation YMCA made a commitment to west Louisville when we opened this facility,” said Republic Bank Chairman and CEO Steve Trager. “While the pandemic quickly changed how we would deliver on our commitment, being able to continue providing financial literacy support through alternative means throughout the year was really important to us. Community partnerships and some creativity helped us deliver this important information and we look forward to doing more when we can get together safely in person at the YMCA.”

Designed by Luckett & Farley and built by Wehr Constructors and Harmon Construction, the Republic Bank Foundation YMCA’s modern design created the ability to adapt and continue serving the community. Multi-functional spaces allowed the Y to shift to providing much-needed full-day childcare services to essential workers through the early pandemic shutdown. More recently, in collaboration with Norton Healthcare, a drive-through COVID-19 testing site opened to serve a critically vulnerable geographic area. The Best Buy Teen Tech Center doubles as an NTI learning lab to support academic success while schools remain closed.

Now as the Y gets back to health and wellness services and youth programming, open-concept spaces along with wide hallways and lobby areas allow for proper social distancing and ease of maintaining rigorous cleaning to keep our community safe and healthy.

“The Republic Bank YMCA quickly became a hub to gather, learn and be well. Its sustainable design was able to shift to the needs of the community during the pandemic,” said Luckett & Farley President and CEO Aric Andrew. “This a part of a great campus that will soon include a new JCPS elementary school to meet the current and future needs of the west Louisville community in good times and in difficult ones.”

Conversations with the community during the development of the Y provided valuable input for intentional design and building the ideal community hub. Neighbors wanted an inviting place, reflecting the community’s history and supporting key health and wellness programs in a historically underserved area.

The Y and its partners Republic Bank, Norton Healthcare, ProRehab, Family & Children’s Place, Best Buy, Gilda’s Club and Kentucky African-Americans Against Cancer (KAAAC) worked throughout 2020 to maximize their collaborations to provide equitable benefits to west Louisville. Even during the early days of the shut-down, partners were able to continue services, ensuring critical physical, emotional, and economic resources remained available to area residents.

About YMCA of Greater Louisville:

The Y is the nation’s leading nonprofit committed to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The YMCA has been listening and responding to the needs of our communities for more than 165 years. The Y is dedicated to building healthy, confident, connected and secure children, adults, families and communities. For more information, visit ymcalouisville.org.

About Republic Bank:

Headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, Republic Bank is the largest Kentucky-based bank, with banking centers in Kentucky, Indiana, Florida, Tennessee and Ohio. Republic Bank currently has 42 full-service banking centers and two loan production offices throughout five states. For more information, visit republicbank.com.

About Luckett & Farley:

Luckett & Farley is Kentucky’s largest and the nation’s oldest continually operating architecture firm. The employee-owned company offers design services through a studio model including architects, engineers, interior designers and developers with shared industry expertise to turn clients’ objectives into outcomes. For more information, visit luckett-farley.com.

City approves nearly $6.5 million in low-interest loans for 77 small businesses in 2020

The Metropolitan Business Development Corporation (METCO) board this year approved low-interest loans, totaling nearly $6.5 million, to help 77 small businesses get started, grow and stabilize amid the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2019, the board approved $2.5 million in loans.

“Given this year’s dual challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic recession, it is no surprise that we are seeing a greater need from businesses for METCO’s traditional low-interest loan products, as well as the new Small Business COVID-19 Relief Loan Program, created specifically to assist businesses affected by the pandemic,” said Mayor Greg Fischer. “Thank you to the METCO board and our Small Business Team for their hard work this year!”

Click here to read more.

Police Reports This Week

Crime Mapping

First Division

Major Jim Cirillo

James Cirillo started in law enforcement with the Louisville Metro Police Department in January 2001 as a patrol officer. He then moved up to patrol sergeant, detective sergeant, Technology Services Lieutenant and Special Response Team Commander. He is currently assigned as Commander of the 1^st Division.

He has a bachelor of arts degree in Criminal Justice from American Military University, an associate degree in Fire Technology and Administration from Capitol Community College as well as a graduate of the Southern Police Institute’s Administrative Officers Course. He is a seven-year veteran of the United States Marine Corps.

Second Division

Major Ryan Bates

Bates began his law enforcement career in August 1997 with the Louisville Division of Police. He served in the former Second, Fourth, and Sixth Districts. He was also a member of the Street Crimes Unit and the Gang Squad. After merger, Bates served as a patrol officer in the First Division. He was promoted to sergeant in August 2005. He served as a sergeant in the Second Division where he supervised the mid-watch platoon, FLEX Unit, and Detectives Unit.

In 2012, Bates was promoted to lieutenant and assigned to the late-watch platoon in the Fourth Division. He also served in the Second Division, where he supervised the mid-watch platoon and Division Resource Officers (DROs).

After being promoted to the rank of major, Bates commanded the Fourth Division.

Major Bates served on the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team for 14 years. He served on the SWAT Team as an officer, sergeant, and lieutenant. He was appointed as the Assistant Commander in 2012 and Commander in 2015. Bates has also served on two (2) task forces which were created to address violent crime in the community.

Major Bates is a graduate of Xavier University and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice with a minor in Business. He is also a graduate of the Southern Police Institute’s (SPI) Administrative Officers Course.

Fourth Division

Major Shannon Lauder

Major Shannon Lauder joined the Louisville Metro Police Department in 2008. She served as a patrol officer in the 4^th Division, primarily in the Old Louisville neighborhood. She also spent 6 years as a hostage negotiator and team leader for LMPD’s Hostage Negotiation Team. She was a detective in the Crimes Against Children Unit (CACU) investigating physical, sexual and internet crimes against children across Louisville Metro.

She was then promoted to sergeant in 2015, where she served in the 6^th Division before becoming a Professional Standards Unit investigator. She was promoted to lieutenant in 2018 and served as a patrol lieutenant in the 4^th Division. Most recently she was assigned as the Commander of the Special Victims Unit. The SVU consists of the Sex Crimes Unit, the Domestic Violence Unit and the Crimes Against Seniors Unit. In 2020 Major Lauder was promoted to the rank of Major and serves as the Commander of the 4^th Division.

Major Lauder holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Political Science from the University of Kentucky and is currently pursuing her Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Louisville. She is a graduate of the 143rd Session of the Southern Police Institute’s (SPI) Administrative Officer’s Course at the University of Louisville.

Join a Board or Commission

If you are interested in volunteering for one of Louisville Metro Government's Boards and Commissions, now is the time to start. By being a part of a board or commission, you will offer your time and your talents to improve the quality of life in our community.

There are approximately 100 boards and commissions with many areas of interest, including business and economic development, land planning, parks and recreation, public health and public safety.

To learn more about applications, please visit https://louisvilleky.gov/government/mayor-greg-fischer/interested-serving-board-or-commission '

Please find below a list of boards and commissions for an opportunity to serve:

BOARD VACANCIES

Metropolitan Business Development Corporation
Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board
Bardstown Road Overlay District
Building Code Board of Appeals
Cemetery Board
Civil Service Board
Code Enforcement Board
Community Action Partnership
Jefferson County Public Law Library
Deputy Sheriff Merit Board
Downtown Development Review Overlay Board
Downtown Management District
Ethics Commission
Fire Protection Districts (Fairdale, Harrods Creek, Highview, Lake Dreamland, Lyndon, Middletown, Okolona, St. Matthews & Worthington)
Hazard Materials Ordinance Appeals & Overseers Board
Housing Authority Board
Human Relations Commission Advocacy Board
Human Relations Commission Enforcement Board
Kentuckiana Works
Landmarks
Library Advisory Commission
Louisville Arena Authority, Inc.
Louisville Public Media
Merit Board
Medical Center Commission of Jefferson County
PARC Board of Commissioners
Police Merit Board
Redevelopment Authority
Science Center
Urban Renewal Commission
Vacant Property Review Commission
Waterworks
Zoo Foundation Board

REMINDERS

Visit http://www.louisvilleky.gov/MetroPolice/Patrol+Divisions/ to sign up to receive the LMPD’s new crime alert update for your neighborhood. Simply select your LMPD division number, and click "Subscribe to Crime Alerts by Beat" to begin receiving the update.

Visit http://mapit.louisvilleky.gov/ and type in your address to find out when your junk pick-up date is as well as street cleanings and additional information.

Visit at https://lge-ku.com/outages/report/streetlight to report a street light outage in your neighborhood. When reporting a street light outage, be sure to have the pole number, which can be found on a metal plate on the pole.

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