 Friday, March 12, 2021 | Louisville, KY
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+ City leaders outline preparations for community observance of anniversary of Breonna Taylor's death
 Mayor Greg Fischer, Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD) Chief Erika Shields and Vincent James, the city’s Chief of Community Building, outlined city preparations for events planned this weekend in observance of the one-year anniversary of Breonna Taylor’s tragic death – and plans for a marker in Jefferson Square Park to recognize the tragedies of 2020, as well as the reforms those events initiated.
To create a walking plaza and ensure the safety of those planning to gather at Jefferson Square Park this weekend, Chief Shields said blocks adjacent to the park will be restricted to pedestrian traffic only, with no parking, from after morning rush hour on Friday March 12th through Sunday March 14th.
The streets affected are:
- Jefferson St from 5th St to 7th St
- Liberty St from 5th St to 7th St
- Cedar St from 6th St to 7th St
- Congress Alley from 6th St to 7th St
- Court Place from 5th St to 6th St
- 6th St from Market to Muhammad Ali
- 5th St from Market to Muhammad Ali
- Armory Place from Muhammad Ali to Liberty St
Anyone heading to the park is advised to rideshare, to cut down on traffic, and be prepared to walk a few blocks. Police will facilitate ADA access at Sixth and Market streets, and will work with residents, business owners and downtown employees to allow necessary access.
Some TARC routes will be impacted by the road closures and restrictions. Riders should check the TARC website for details.
Mayor Fischer urged those gathering this weekend to take precautions against the spread of COVID-19, including masks and social distancing.
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+ JCPS board votes to reopen in person classroom
 On February 25, the Jefferson County Public School Board of Education voted for JCPS students to return to school in a phased approach starting with K-2 students on March 17.
All schools will use the same hybrid model schedule (shown above), meaning there will be two days of in-person instruction and three days of virtual learning for students choosing the in-person option. In-person instruction will be available to all special education (ECE) students in kindergarten through fifth grade, four days a week on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.
Click here for more information.
The JCPS virtual town hall held on February 18 further discussed what school will look like when students return to the classroom. Please click here to watch the town hall and below for translated transcripts.
Arabic
French
Kinyarwanda
Nepali
Somali
Spanish
Telugu
Turkish
Vietnamese
JCPS mailed easy-to-read post cards this week and have made them available in 10 languages:
 Arabic
French
Kinyarwanda
Nepali
Somali
Spanish
Swahili
Telugu
Turkish
Vietnamese
+ Kentucky Career Center is seeking feedback on their services for Immigrants, Refugees, and English Language Learners
 Kentucky Career Centers is currently assessing their services provided to immigrant and refugee populations. They are asking community partners for further feedback as part of their last round of research on Project Welcome Back.
Click here to fill out the anonymous survey.
+ Pandemic EBT benefits have been extended to June 2021
 Students who are enrolled in a public or private Kentucky school using a virtual or hybrid learning model and meet the following requirements are eligible for the Pandemic EBT:
- Students who are current SNAP recipients
- Students who attend a Community Eligibility Program (CEP) school
- Students who receive free or reduced lunch at school
- Students attending a Head Start program that is on a virtual or hybrid learning model and that participates in the National School Lunch Program
If you are eligible to receive P-EBT benefits but wish to opt out, please call (855) 306-8959
Click here for more information
+ The Center for Health Equity invites artists to collaborate with the Health Equity Report
 The Center for Health Equity wants to engage community with the 2021 Health Equity Report through ART!
Louisville Metro Public Health and Wellness' Center for Health Equity is calling for artists in Louisville to submit a proposal for CREATE, Centering Reimagined Equity and Transformative Empowerment – an opportunity for artists to collaborate with the Health Equity Report.
CREATE is an opportunity to work with the Center for Health Equity and our Community Advisory Board over the course of 6 months. Using their chosen medium, artists will help engage residents with the Health Equity Report on what healing and holistic public health and wellness looks like, feels like, and eventually become in Louisville.
Are you an artist that dreams and envisions a Louisville that is holistic and healing?
Do you want to CREATE this vision with your art?
They are now accepting proposals to participate in this experience. Only two artists will be selected with a stipend of up to $10,000.
Click here to learn more. Visit their website to learn more.
+ Applications are now open for Emergency Broadband Benefit Program
 Households who qualify for the Emergency Broadband Program will have $50 towards their internet bill each month, temporarily. If their internet is less than $50 a month, this means that the household will temporarily get their internet for free.
Additionally, households are eligible to purchase a discounted laptop, desktop, or tablet computer from an internet service provider.
Click here to sign up if your household qualifies.
+ PVA property reassessment notices will be mailed on April 23rd
 Do you know that residential properties will be reassessed by the Jefferson County Property Valuation Administrator this year?
Residential property owners in the following neighborhoods will be mailed their assessment notices on April 23rd:
Smoketown, Nulu, Butchertown, Shelby Park, The Highlands, Audubon Park, Crescent Hill, St. Matthews, Iroquois Park, Southside, Beechmont, Auburndale, Fairdale, Valley Station, Parkwood- Waverly, Hikes Point and Jeffersontown.
Property owners have a right to appeal their reassessment. The appeal period will open starting April 23rd and will run through May 17th at 4 p.m.
PVA will be offering virtual opportunities to property owners to appeal their valuation.
Click here to learn more about the virtual meeting dates and times for your are.
Click here for more information on PVA property assessments.
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