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councilman Kevin Triplett

Councilman Kevin Triplett

Legislative Assistant
Daniel Luckett Jr.
Daniel.Luckett@louisvilleky.gov

 

Administrative Assistant
Susan Hughes

 

City Hall
601 W. Jefferson Street
Louisville, Ky. 40202
502-574-1115 

 

Welcome to District 15! Some of the more notable landmarks of the District include Iroquois Park, Churchill Downs, and Papa John's Cardinal Stadium.

 We also have the neighborhoods of South Louisville, Wyandotte and Taylor-Berry, Oakdale, Wilder Park, Cloverleaf, Lucky Horseshoe and St Joseph. 

 

Crime Maps Available Online:

Check crime in Louisville on a map:

http://www.crimemapping.com/map/agency/211

 

Subscribe to crime alerts in Louisville:

http://www.crimemapping.com/alerts

 

To view interactive maps from Metro such as Snow Maps, Metro Council Districts, Trash Collection:

 http://mapit.louisvilleky.gov

 

Phone Numbers of Interest

 

Metro Call: 311 or 574-5000

Poison Control: 589-8222

MSD: 587-0603

Veteran's Affairs: 595-4447

Jefferson County Clerk's Office: 574-5700

Air Pollution: 574-6000

Animal Services: 363-6609, 473-7387 or 361-1318

Louisville Forward/Economic Development: 574-4140

Planning & Design Services: 574-6230

Community Services: 574-4377

Public Works: 574-5810

TARC: 585-1234

PARC: 569-6222

Legal Aid: 584-1254

Brightside: 574-2613

Metro Parks: 574-7275

Vacant & Public Property Administration:
574-4016

IPL (Code Enforcement): 574-3321 or 574-2508

Congressman John Yarmuth: 582-5129

Solid Waste Management (SWMS): 574-3571

Metro Parks: 456-8100

Metro Police: (Non Emergency)574-7111 or 574-2111

LMPD 4th Division:574-7010

LMPD 3rd Division: 574-2135

LMPD 6th Division: 574-2187

Adult Protective Services: 595-4803

Child Protective Services: 595-4550

Anonymous Tipline:574-LMPD (5673)

Metro Safe: 572-3460 or 574-7111

Master Commissioner Jefferson Circuit Court (Foreclosure Sales): 753-4888 

Your State Representative or State Senator: http://www.lrc.ky.gov/

In This Edition...


The Iroquois Amphitheater presents "The Wizard of Oz" live on Stage

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The magic of the movie LIVE on stage. We’re off to see the Wizard with ACT Louisville’s inaugural production at Iroquois Amphitheater.

Friday, July 30th - 6:30 P.M.
Saturday, July 31st - 8 P.M.
Sunday, August 1st - 8 P.M.
Monday, August 2nd - 8 P.M.

For ticket or additional information go to "www.iroquoisamphitheater.com"


LMPD 3RD & 4TH Division "National Night Out" August 3rd

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LMPD Roving Roll Call August 6th!

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Friday, August 6th

7 P.M.

Circle K, 4347 S. 3rd Street

LMPD 4th Division will hold a "Roving Roll Call" at this Circle K location. It's an opportunity to meet, "get to know" and discuss issues with LMPD Officers that work in your neighborhoods! Together we can make our neighborhoods the best they can be!


Public Open House to discuss the Taylor Blvd/Winkler Ave Rightsizing

There will be a public open house to discuss the rightsizing of Taylor Blvd/Winkler Ave on: 
Tuesday, August 10th
4:00-6:00 P.M. (in-person)
At the South Louisville Government Center, 2911 Taylor Blvd.


Taylor Blvd/Winkler Ave Street Rightsizing

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The State Transportation Department (KYTC) and Metro Public Works have proposed another street rightsizing during the repaving of Taylor Blvd and Winkler Ave from Berry Blvd to S. 3rd Street, possibly as early as next month. This proposed area is in District's 6 & 15.

Data shows 531 crashes for 5 years (2016 – 2020). That's over 100 crashes a year from Berry to 3rd Street (1.68 miles).  Assuming 25% crash reduction, estimated ~27 crashes avoided each year (1 crash avoided every two weeks).

The needs of our communities evolve over time, and our street design should, too. That’s the idea behind ‘rightsizing streets’ – reconfiguring the layout of our streets to better serve the people who use them, whether they’re commuters driving, shoppers walking, or children bicycling. Many of the streets identified for consideration of right-sizing within Louisville involve converting an existing four-lane undivided roadway to a three-lane roadway consisting of two through lanes and a center two-way left-turn lane (TWLTL).

Benefits of the conversion from 4-lanes to 3-lanes may include:

  •        An overall crash reduction of 19 to 47 percent.
  •        Reduction of rear-end and left-turn crashes due to
                the dedicated left-turn lane.
  •        Reduced right-angle crashes as side street
                motorists cross three versus four travel lanes.
  •         Fewer lanes for pedestrians to cross.
  •        Opportunity to install pedestrian refuge
                islands, bicycle lanes, on-street parking, or
                transit stops.
  •        Traffic calming and more consistent speeds.
  •        A more community-focused, "Complete Streets"
               environment that better accommodates the needs of               all road users.

These conversions, when planned in conjunction with scheduled pavement resurfacing, provide a low-cost safety solution, and the reconfiguration can be accomplished at no additional cost.

If you have any questions or comments feel free to email me at "daniel.luckett@louisvilleky.gov"  


Future Dreamers Civic Leadership Academy

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SWDT is now accepting applications for their Fall 2021 and Spring 2021 cohorts. Applications are open now through Monday, August 30, 2021. Calendars for sessions are listed on their website. http://swdreamteam.org/futuredreamers/

Future Dreamers is a community-centered leadership course that cultivates a network of lifelong advocates and ambassadors for South and Southwest, builds community social capital, and acts as a pipeline to fill leadership roles in the city with members and supporters of South Louisville. Leaders explore Asset-Based Community Development, Neighborhood Development, Local Economies, Local Government, and Arts & Culture.

Now in its third year, the Future Dreamers Civic Leadership Academy has graduated 40 leaders from 13 zip codes


JCPS Summer Meals

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COVID-19 Information

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For assistance in relation to hardships due to COVID click here.

For information about COVID facts, testing, vaccines and more click here.


City providing additional funding for its COVID-19 Utility Relief Fund

Mayor Greg Fischer announced today that the city is making additional funding available for its COVID-19 Utility Relief Program, starting with $2.5 million to help residents who have fallen behind on Louisville Gas and Electric Company (LG&E) bills as a result of COVID-19.

The funds are designed to assist residents with a past-due amount on an active LG&E account. The outstanding balance must have occurred since March 16, 2020, and customers will need to attest they have had a financial hardship during the pandemic.

Customers with outstanding balances could receive a one-time credit for up to $1,000 on LG&E bills.

An additional $2.5 million will be shared with Louisville Water Co. in the coming weeks; details on that spending are not yet finalized.

Funding for the Utility Relief Program comes from the first round of Louisville’s Federal American Rescue Plan (ARP), which have been approved to address the city’s most urgent needs. The LG&E funds will be distributed by the city’s Office of Resilience and Community Services (RCS) via the Neighborhood Place network.

How to apply for the LG&E assistance:

Schedule a drop off appointment in advance at one of four Neighborhood Place Drop Boxes. Appointments can be scheduled by phone by calling 502-977-6636 or online at LGEHelp.itfrontdesk.com. The toll-free service is currently open and is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.


LIHEAP

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Louisville Metro Office of Resilience and Community Services (RCS) joins with Community Action Agencies across the state today to begin accepting applications for the 2021 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Cooling Program. This federally-funded programs is designed to help offset the cost of higher electric bills due to rising temperatures. Applications will be accepted now through October 31, 2021, or until funds are depleted.

The LIHEAP Summer Cooling Program is separated into two components, Subsidy and Crisis, to assist with electric cost. Eligible households can apply for one or both components and participation in prior LIHEAP programs will not affect a household’s eligibility. Households must meet eligibility requirements, with a household income at or below 150% of the Kentucky median income.

Individuals who require more information can contact Metro311 by simply dialing 311 or (502) 574-5000, email metro.311@louisvilleky.gov, tweet @LouMetro311, Web: loiusvilleky.gov/tell311, or download the free Mobile Louisville Metro 311 app from the website. Residents can also call Metro United Way’s 2-1-1 help referral service.


Metro Clean Collaborative Crew Update

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Weekly update on the Clean Collaborative Crew’s actions from July 12, 2021 to July 16: The crew cleaned approximately 101.6 curb miles and collected 368 bags, 9 Tires, and 67 Other Items. Other items include everything from vehicle wreckage to illegally dumped bulky items. Also, from July 12 to July 18, the Louisville Downtown Partnership’s Clean Collaborative Crew collected 564 pounds of litter and debris in their downtown expanded area. In addition, their Ambassadors collected 1,918 pounds of litter and debris within their BID during the same time.

To learn more about the collaborative and how you can help, visit www.louisvilleky.gov/cleanlou. For residents who would like to track the crews’ progress, please visit the Interactive Data Dashboard


Report a Litterer!

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Get directly involved in making Louisville a more litter-free community through the Report-A-Litterer program aimed at motorists who throw fast-food wrappers, cigarette butts, soda bottles or any type of litter out their car window. Click here to report.


Streetlight out? Report it.

Please report non-working streetlights to LG&E online here. 

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EPIC Yard Sale at the Sojourn Church the 24th

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Back to School Drive Thru Supply Pickup July 24th

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Low-Cost Rabies Vaccination Clinic July 24th

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The next Pop-Up Drop-Off Event is July 24th

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Pop-Off Drop-Offs are free recycling and large item disposal events for residents of Jefferson County. Through a partnership between the Department of Public Works, the Waste Management District, and Metro Council, these events are held monthly, March through November, at various locations.

The July event is scheduled for Saturday, July 24, from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at Metro Fleet Services, 3515 Newburg Road.

Residents can have documents shredded, recycle electronics, tires, and scrap metal, dispose of prescription medication and bulky items, and compost yard debris. Items must be separated into those various categories for easy off-loading at each area. Limitations and guidelines are found at Louisvilleky.gov/PopUps

The goal is to give all Jefferson County residents opportunities to dispose of unwanted items properly and to keep as much material out of the landfill as possible. 

Future events will be announced and are posted on the Recycle Coach app calendar.

You can also recycle up to three electronic devices, up to four tires, and dispose of up to three large household items for free, year-round at the Waste Reduction Center at 636 Meriwether Avenue. 

Watch this video to learn more about the Pop-Up Drop-Off events! 


Notice of Public Hearing for 4000 Taylor Blvd

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A On-line Community Conversation from Green Heart on August 3rd

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LFPL "Summer Reading" through August 7th

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Kentucky Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream" FREE performances at local Public Libraries

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Violence Prevention Training August 21st - In-Person

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3rd Annual Jimmy Stone Memorial Scramble September 25th

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Large Item Collection Guidelines for the upcoming Junk Pick-ups

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Frequently asked questions about the new recycling roll carts!

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Solid Waste Recycle Collection Dates

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Examples of recyclable items

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New Directions FREE Home Repair

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Leash Law Reminders

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All animals, excluding community cats, shall be kept under restraint at all times. 

Restraint shall mean on the premises of the owner or on premises which the animals’ presence has been explicitly allowed, and confined in a secure enclosure, or accompanied by the owner and under his/her direct control. If off the premises of the owner where permission has not been granted, the animal must be restrained by a lead or leash and under the control of a responsible person physically able to control the dog, or except for dangerous dogs, and potentially dangerous dogs, accompanied by a responsible person into an enclosed “off-leash” area designated by the Kentucky Department of Parks or the Metro Department of Parks and in conformance with all regulations and/or requirements imposed as a condition of utilizing such “off-leash” area by such Departments of Parks, or their designees.

There are eight Louisville Dog Run Association Parks, including the fenced-in area at Champions Park in D9. But, contrary to what some people apparently believe, it is illegal to allow dogs to run off-leash in the rest of Champions Park or elsewhere in Louisville.

Sanitary disposal of animal feces is required. Owners must have in their possession a suitable device for the picking up, collection and proper sanitary disposal of animal feces or manure. Owners are required to immediately remove all feces deposited by such animal(s) and dispose of same in a sanitary manner.


LMPD Tips/Information to Help Keep Our Neighborhoods Safe!

With an increase of illegal activity from vandalism, vehicle thefts and items stolen from vehicles to gun shots reported. LMPD has several tips that may seem simple but very effective!

  1. Immediately report any suspicious person, activity (gunshots), or vehicles to (502) 574-7111 or (502) 574-TIPS. This is not just for vehicle vandalism but drug activity, home/garage vandalism, gun shots - ANY suspicious activity! Make a police report! Ask for an Officer to return your call for service! IT DOES HELP IN GETTING ADDITIONAL POLICE OFFICERS IN OUR DISTRICT!

2. Start a Block Watch!
3. Never leave anything of value in your vehicle; this includes laptops, purses, GPS devices and even loose change.
4. Always lock your vehicle doors.
5. Remove garage door openers from vehicles usually parked outside.
6. Do not leave your keys in your vehicle. Do not warm up your vehicles without you in them!
7. Do not leave the windows of you vehicle open, or partially open.
8. Try to park your vehicle in a well-lit area.
9. Consider additional lighting around your property.
10. Never leave a firearm unprotected in your vehicle


Work with your neighbors and start a Block Watch!

Neighborhood Block Watch is a crime prevention program with neighbors watching out for each other. If your neighborhood has them, use them! If not then request more information and start a Neighborhood Watch today! It can be as simple as watching out for one another and call, text, email, face-book, etc... one another to report and crime or suspicious activity! Contact Community Relations Programs at (502) 574-7427 or email LMPD Neighborhood Watch. For the LMPD 4th Division neighborhoods contact Officer Brittany Rausch at "Brittany.Rausch@louisvilleky.gov

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NOW HIRING!

Utility Trainee- Sanitary

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