Louisville Metro 2021 Eviction Prevention Program

2021 Metro COVID-19 Utility Assistance

Community Easter Bash

News Release: Mayor offers diverse list of nominees for Civilian Review Board

Board will oversee work of new Inspector General, adding new independent layer of review to LMPD disciplinary matters

LOUISVILLE (March 8, 2021) – Mayor Greg Fischer today presented Metro Council with a diverse list of 11 nominees for the city’s new Civilian Review and Accountability Board.

The nominees will be reviewed first by the Metro Council’s Government Oversight and Audit Committee before a vote by the full Council.

The new Civilian Review and Accountability Board will guide the work of the city’s new Inspector General (IG), adding a new layer of independent review to Louisville Metro Police Department disciplinary matters. The IG will have the authority to investigate alleged incidents of improper conduct by any members of the LMPD with any member of the public. Duties of the IG’s Office also include examining patterns and practices within LMPD; reviewing policies, procedures and operations; and providing recommendations on improving operations to the Mayor’s Office and Metro Council.

Potential disciplinary actions will remain the purview of the Chief of Police, but the work of the new Board and the IG’s Office can help inform that process.

Noting that community involvement in the process is key, Mayor Fischer committed from the start that four of the 11 board positions would be selected from nominees offered by the American Civil Liberties Union of Kentucky, Greater Louisville Inc., the Interdenominational Ministerial Coalition, the Louisville branch of the NAACP, the Urban League, the Louisville Bar Association, Young Professionals Association of Louisville and the University of Louisville's public health chair. Each group was invited to submit the names of two potential nominees.

The four nominees selected from that list by Mayor Fischer and his team are: Stachelle Bussey, Denise Sears, Rev. Barbara Haigle and Marianne Michael.

They join three nominees chosen from a list recommended by Council: Jennifer Greene, Scott Dickens and Charles Keyes; as well as four chosen by Mayor Fischer, including two who self-nominated. They are Guillermo Sollano,Turney Berry, Antonio Taylor and Kellie Watson.

The Mayor’s list of nominees is diverse: six women, five men; five nominees are Black, four are white, one is Arab American and one is Latinx. Their median age is 49.

“I want to again thank members of the work group who helped us establish the new board last year, as well as those who have stepped up now to serve on the new board,” said Mayor Fischer. “This board is a big part of our continuing efforts to reimagine public safety and improve the trust and legitimacy between LMPD and the larger community they serve.”

Nominate someone today for League of Women Voters Louisville Citizen Award

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS for League of Women Voters Citizen Award

The League of Women Voters of Louisville (LWVL) invites individual volunteers and organizations to submit nominees for its 2021 The Presidents’ Citizen Award to be presented at the League’s annual meeting in June to a volunteer individual or organization for an exceptional contribution in terms of community service, significant impact, and/or demonstrated leadership within the Greater Louisville Geographic Area.  See the attached award nomination packet.  (OR - you can link the full award nomination packet by using this link  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1f2Hn-H775BZJHUuaxedQJaazvQuVjCXk/view?usp=sharing)

The deadline to submit an application is April 1.  If you have questions, please contact the LWVL office by calling 502-895-5218 or email: lwvlouisville@gmail.com

LMHA Announcement of Public Comment and Hearing

On Thursday, March 11, 2021, the Louisville Metro Housing Authority (LMHA) will make the following documents available for public comment:

1. Proposed Fiscal Year 2022 Moving to Work Annual Plan;
2. Proposed revisions to the Public Housing Admissions & Continuing Occupancy Policy; and
3. Proposed revisions to the Housing Choice Voucher Program Administrative Plan.

These documents will be available for public comment from March 11, 2021 through April 10, 2021.  Documents may be viewed on the LMHA website (www.lmha1.org). Documents can also be sent via postal mail or emailed upon request. Written comments may be mailed to the attention of Heath Rico-Storey at LMHA’s main office (420 South 8th Street, Louisville, KY, 40203) or emailed to rico-storey@lmha1.org.

Based on the current State of Emergency in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, LMHA will adhere to the recommendations of the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health & Wellness regarding congregate events and social distancing.  A public hearing will be conducted via Zoom on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at 6:00 PM.  Members of the public are encouraged to participate via Zoom at https://www.zoom.us/; click on "Join a Meeting"; and enter Meeting ID#: 998 0576 5484 Passcode: 191561. Accommodations for disabled or non-English speaking persons will be made available upon advance request.

An advertisement notifying the public of both the comment period and the hearing will appear in the March 10, 2021 print edition of the Courier-Journal and the March 11, 2021 print edition of the Louisville Defender.

For additional information about the hearing or the public comment period, please contact Heath Rico-Storey by mail (420 S. 8th St. 40203); email (rico-storey@lmha1.org); or phone at (502) 569-4471, TDD: (502) 587-0831.

Job Announcements

Health & Safety Trainer

Prepares trainees to meet the minimum industry safety standards required by OSHA and the company’s safety standards for a safe work environment.  Assists in the assessment, development, and implementation of employee safety and training programs.  Integrates safe working practices into operational procedures.  Coordinates with HR Training Department to conduct safety training for CPR, AED, First Aid, 40 hour Hazwoper and Hazmat re-certifications, OSHA 10 hour, Lockout/Tagout, Fall Protection, ARC Flash, and Respirator Protection, including self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).  Assists with training and compliance for the MSD Drug and Alcohol Policy, Vehicle Accident Review Committee (VARC), and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations for MSD fleet vehicles.  Develops and delivers training for a range of safety programs covering all aspects of conventional Health and Safety.

For a more detailed position description, pay information, and to apply please visit our website: http://www.louisvillemsd.org/Careers

Utility Trainee

Under direct supervision, performs physical, unskilled tasks associated with sewer and drainage maintenance.  Must comply with Federal, State, Local and MSD requirements and regulations.

For a more detailed position description, pay information, and to apply please visit our website: http://www.louisvillemsd.org/Careers

TreesLouisville Residential Tree Rebate Program

Thanks to a generous grant from the Louisville Metro Department of Parks & Recreation, TreesLouisville is excited to announce the opening of another round of its Residential Shade Tree Rebate Program!

Did you know? Nearly 70% of available planting space in Jefferson County is privately owned. Planting a tree at home is one of the best and easiest ways you can help expand our community tree canopy and grow a greener, healthier neighborhood.

To participate, purchase and plant an eligible shade tree on your residential property and apply to receive $30 back on up to three trees. This program is open to residents of Jefferson County, KY on a first-come, first-serve basis until all funds have been claimed. For full eligibility requirements or to apply, visit treeslouisville.org/rebate or find a brochure at your local garden center.

JCPS Transportation Media Availability

JCPS Launching Bus Finder Web Page Media availability with Transportation officials

Homestead and Disability Exemption

City leaders outline preparations for community observance of anniversary of Breonna Taylor’s death

Mayor Fischer also announces plans for a memorial marker

LOUISVILLE (March 10, 2021) – Mayor Greg Fischer, Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD) Chief Erika Shields and Vincent James, the city’s Chief of Community Building, today 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.

The Mayor said he believes the weekend events will be “a solemn remembrance of tragedies, a recognition of changes that those tragedies have brought and will bring, and a reminder of the work still ahead to build a city of equity and a police department working with the community to be the best in the nation.”

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 12^th through Sunday March 14^th. 

The streets affected are:

• Jefferson St from 5^th St to 7^th St
• Liberty St from 5^th St to 7^th St
• Cedar St from 6^th St to 7^th St
• Congress Alley from 6^th St to 7^th St
• Court Place from 5^th St to 6^th St
• 6^th St from Market to Muhammad Ali
• 5^th 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.

“As I’ve shared with the protest leaders we’ve talked with, the goal is to allow a safe space for people to gather and express themselves in a peaceful, lawful way,” said Chief Shields.

Mayor Fischer urged those gathering this weekend to take precautions against the spread of COVID-19, including masks and social distancing.

Marker at Jefferson Square Park

The marker is expected to be ready for installation, likely on the northeast corner of the park, later this Spring.

It will read:

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2020 Racial Justice Protests

Built in 1978, Jefferson Square Park memorializes first responders killed in the line of duty. In 2020, it became a rallying place for those demanding justice for Breonna Taylor, a Black woman tragically killed by Louisville Metro Police serving a search warrant. Protesters called this space “Injustice Square Park” and held demonstrations that drew global attention.

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2020 Racial Justice Protests

Over 2,000 U.S. cities saw racial justice protests fueled by the police killings of George Floyd in Minneapolis and others. Locally, these demonstrations prompted police reform and policy changes to improve racial equity in the city. Many here also mourned Louisvillians David McAtee and photographer Tyler Gerth, killed in incidents related to the protests.

“This marker will be a permanent reminder of the challenges we face, as a city and a nation, and the work we’re doing to move our city from tragedy to transformation,” said Chief Vincent James.

Next steps at Jefferson Square Park

Acknowledging the park’s significance “as a memorial to fallen first responders and sacred space for those seeking equity and justice,” Mayor Fischer noted the work being done to keep it safe and accessible for all residents.

Last month, the city worked with homeless advocates to move unsheltered people into more sustainable, safe housing and announced it would remain open under standard park rules, including a ban on tents, camping and fires, as well as a 6 a.m. opening and 11 p.m. closing.

After this weekend, the park will be cleaned daily, and permits for events there will be required as outlined under city ordinances. During the week of March 15, the city will work with the families to remove and store memorial items left in the park.

“When people come to see this park, where the local 2020 demonstrations were centered – prompting public safety reforms and a movement toward greater racial equity – we want them to come to a beautiful, safe and inviting space,” the Mayor said. “And given its historic role as a site to remember first responders who died in the line of duty, we have a real opportunity to create a space for unity, for broader understanding and compassion. That’s something we will only achieve by working together, and I am confident our city will rise to this moment.”

Join the Kentucky Nurses Association for "Intersection of Social Justice & Healthcare: Movie Night 3 - Cooked," 7 p.m., Thursday, March 25

The Works Week

Pothole Blitz 2021

Mayor Fischer kicked off 2021's Pothole Blitz on Monday. Though pothole repair takes place year-round, during the Blitz, which takes place in March and April, Metro Public Works' Roads & Operations crews will deploy at least six teams every day throughout Metro Louisville to keep the roads in safe condition. In recent years, on average crews repaired about 40,000 potholes (per year). That number will likely be higher this year due to the number of snow events experienced this past winter. Three ways to report a pothole: Call 311, on Twitter #502pothole and online at: https://louisvilleky.gov/government/public-works/services/report-pothole-or-other-city-services-issue Click HERE to view photo gallery. Click on related news stories below to learn more. Metro TV Coverage (WLKY)Metro Public Works working to fill roughly 40,000 potholes during this year's Pothole Blitz (WDRB) See a pothole in Louisville? Here's how to report it (Courier-Journal) After a tough February for Louisville's roads, city crews get to work on a 'pothole blitz' (WAVE) Warmer weather points to pothole repairs in Louisville

Clean Collaborative Crew@Work!

From March 1- March 5, the Clean Collaborative Crew cleaned approximately 44.45 curb miles and collected 432 bags of roadside litter/debris. That’s approximately 5.4 tons of litter/debris for the week and a total of 8.83 tons so far. March 1-Outer Loop from Wilshire Blvd. to Minors Ln. = 64 Bags Shelbyville Rd. from Whipps Mill to I-265 Overpass = 30 Bags March 2- Shelbyville Rd. from I-265 Overpass to Valhalla Golf Club= 24 Bags Outer Loop from Minors Ln. to I-65 Overpass = 44 Bags Meriwether Ave. from E. Burnett to S. Shelby St. = 8 Bags March 3- Dixie Hwy. from Algonquin Pkwy. to Meyers Ln. = 44 Bags Shelbyville Rd. from Valhalla Golf Club to Shelby County Line = 42 Bags March 4-Dixie Hwy. from Meyer Ln. to Stonestreet Rd.= 32 Bags Dutchmans Ln. from Browns Ln. to Regal Springs Dr. = 20 Bags Kresge Way from Breckinridge Ln. to Taylorsville Rd. = 4 Bags Browns Ln. from Bowling Blvd. to Browns Ln. = 17 Bags McMahan Blvd. from Browns Ln. to Taylorsville Rd. = 7 Bags March 5-Bardstown Rd. from I-265 to Fairmount Rd. = 42 Bags Dixie Hwy. from Stonestreet Rd. to Watson Ln. = 54 Bags

Ditch Repair

Crews from Public Works' Roads & Operations Central District Division worked to repair a drainage ditch on Outer Loop in the Southwestern part of the county.  They re-graded the ditch and re-turfed the area. This type of preventative work is extremely important, as these ditches keep water from pooling on roadways during heavy rains, thus improving commuter and pedestrian safety. The crew consisted of: Roger Henning, Danny Johnson, Eric Reed and Brandon Robinson Click HERE to view photo gallery.

Paving Week - March 15, 2021

Below is the list of Louisville Metro Public Works paving projects scheduled for the week of March 15, 2021. The schedule is subject to change due to weather and/or operational factors. Allmond Ave. from E Woodlawn Ave. to Louisville Ave. • Jefferson Blvd. from Poplar Level Rd. to Fern Valley Rd. • Boaires Ln. from Talisman Rd. to Rio Rita Ave. • Talisman Rd. from Kings Hwy. to Boaires Ln. • Ledgerock Rd. from Ledgerock Cove Pl. to Moorhaven Dr. • Oaklawn Ln. from Rangeland Rd. to Oakdale Ln. • Friar Tuck Ct. from Robinhood Ln. to dead end • Little John Ct. from Robinhood Ln. to dead end • Robinhood Ln. from Friar Tuck Ct. to Forest Dr. • Gloria Ln. from Catheen Way to dead end • Orville Dr. from Gloria Ln. to dead end • Hood Rd. from W. Indian Trl. to Catheen Way • W. Indian Trl. from Preston Hwy. to dead end • Bergman S.t from S. Shelby St. to dead end • Meriwether Ave. from S. Shelby St. to E. Burnett St. • Loretta St. from Elam Ct. to Whitlock St. • Smilax Ave. from Loretta St. to W. Indian Trl. • Whitlock St. from Norton Ave. to Loretta St. • E. Barbee Ave. from S Preston St. to Fort St. • University Blvd. from Crittenden Dr. to Arthur St. • Site work will continue on Scotts Gap Rd. between Blevins Gap Rd. and the dead end

Pets of the Week

Dog of the Week: Life's just fun and games to Joker. The approximately 1-year-old Pit Bull is very friendly and sweet with everyone he meets because he loves being the center of attention. But what Joker is not into is being still for long, there’s a big world to explore and make new friends. Joker’s adoption fee is waived for an approved adopter thank to the Pay It Forward Free Adoptions Program. Joker weighs 52lbs. He's already neutered, microchipped & up-to-date on vaccinations. 52lbs. Joker can be tested with other dogs or cats by request. Child testing is mandatory for families with kids. To meet or adopt Joker, visit Animal House Adoption Center (3516 Newburg Road), open daily from 12-6pm daily. For more info about Joker, email animalservicesadoption@louisvilleky.gov.

Cat of the week: To Luke Skywhisker, strangers are just future friends. The 2-year-old Tabby is very social so being around  humans is easy but because Luke Skywhisker is FIV+, a condition which causes a weakened immune system, he must be the only cat in his forever home or live with other FIV+ cats. Adoption fees are always waived for adult cats, thanks to the Pay It Forward Program. Spay/neuter, microchip and vaccinations are included. To adopt or meet Luke Skywhisker, visit Animal House Adoption Center, located at 3516 Newburg Road, open from 12-6pm daily, no appointment required. For more info about Luke Skywhisker, call 502-473-PETS.

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