District 6 Dispatch

Why Are Pedestrian Deaths at Epidemic Levels?

"While the rest of the developed world has made progress in reducing the number of pedestrians killed by vehicles, America continues to move in the wrong direction. Author Angie Schmitt talks about root causes and solutions."

The United States is an extremely auto-centric nation. In even the most urban areas, it is often difficult to live without access to a personal automobile. Multi-lane highways cut through dense neighborhoods, dividing residents from amenities and turning a run to the convenience store into a death-defying race. For many Americans, this is just the way the world works. For years, transportation consultant and writer Angie Schmitt has tried to pick apart why it works that way and how the U.S. could become a less car-centric and less dangerous place. In 2020 she published Right of Way: Race, Class, and the Silent Epidemic of Pedestrian Deaths in America, an examination of the toll that the nation’s auto-centric infrastructure takes on those who are not encased in steel and glass when they travel. Schmitt found that even as reported rates of walking among Americans have been on the decline, pedestrian deaths have surged in recent years. Between 2009 and 2019, total driving miles increased by 10 percent but pedestrian deaths increased by 50 percent. In Europe, by contrast, they fell by 36 percent over the last decade. Since then, the U.S. toll has only grown worse.   READ MORE AT: https://www.governing.com/now/why-are-pedestrian-deaths-at-epidemic-levels IMAGE SOURCE: GOVERNING.COM/(absolut/Shutterstock)

District 6 Reports

"You're Invited!": 3 Development Plans - Aug. 2, 2021

"You're Invited!": Development Review Committee - Aug. 4, 2021

"You're Invited!": Board of Zoning Adjustment - Aug. 16, 2021

Louisville Metro Council Information

Metro Council Begins Redistricting Process

Louisville Metro operates on an annual budget for the period from July 1 – June 30.  Discussions about the FY22 budget, which begins July 1, are underway at the Metro Council Budget Committee. 

In accordance with state law and following the completion of the 2020 US Census, the Louisville Metro Council will begin the process of redistricting when a new Ad Hoc Committee on Redistricting is announced next week. The official notification required by statute to initiate the process was published yesterday in the Courier-Journal.

          “Redistricting is a challenging process and ultimately it will be this committee’s job to review all data about population changes, listen to the public and ensure fair representation for all of Metro Louisville,” says President David James (D-6).

          On Tuesday, July 27^th, during the 4:00 p.m. meeting of the Council’s Committee on Committees, James will announce the formation of the Ad Hoc Committee on Redistricting. It will be chaired by Councilman Markus Winkler (D-17) and vice chaired by Councilman Anthony Piagentini (R-19).

          The new Ad Hoc Committee will hold its first formal meeting on Wednesday, July 28^th at 5:00 p.m. in Council Chambers. The schedule of subsequent meetings for the Ad Hoc Committee will be posted on the Metro Council website:  www.louisvilleky.gov/government/metro-council.

          The goal of the Ad Hoc Committee is to reapportion the boundaries  for each of the twenty-six (26) Metro Council legislative districts. Pursuant to state statutes, Metro Council Boundaries shall be drawn so that the districts are compact,  contiguous and the population of each district shall be as nearly equal as is reasonably possible.  Whenever possible, each district shall respect existing neighborhood, community, and city boundaries

          Specific opportunities for public comment during the redistricting process will be posted on the Metro Council website,www.louisvilleky.gov/government/metro-council, or may be obtained from the office of the Clerk of the Metro Council by phone at (502) 574-3902 or by email at MetroCouncilClerk@louisvilleky.gov.

What's Happening in District 6 ...

Jazz in Central Park

BACK TO SCHOOL! - Events 2021

To help get kids started back to school on the right foot, there are several upcoming back to school events coming up sponsored by community partners, JCPS, and with Neighborhood Place helping out too.

See the English and Spanish versions for a list of several events and see the other two flyers for individual events.

2021 BTS_OlmstedAcademy.pdf

2021 BTS_Valley HS.pdf

2021 B2S flier_English.pdf

2021 B2S flier_Spanish.pdf

Upcoming D6 Events- Save the Date!

Give Good for Louisville - September 17

The Old Louisville Neighborhood Council will be participating in the Give for Good Louisville campaign again this year on September 17. We raise funds for the Central Park Improvement days and Old Louisville LIVE free concerts in Central Park.

Old Louisville Upcoming Events & News

Historic Old Louisville Walking Tour

We're having a lot of fun this summer with kids giving them the Historic Old Louisville Walking Tour as part of the Cultural Pass. Meet at the Visitors Center in Central Park on Wednesday afternoons at 1:30 pm.

Old Louisville Mansions Tour July 24-25

Enjoy a special summer home tour of Old Louisville Mansions Saturday and Sunday July 24-25 12 noon-4pm. There will be 6 mansions and 4 gardens on tour.Day of tickets can be purchased at the Conrad Caldwell House at 1402 St. James Court, $30 per adult, children 18 and under FREE but MUST be purchased onsite only.There is ample street parking, but the Filson Historical Society is allowing tour attendees to park for free in their lot at 1310 S Third Street and the lot on the SE side of Third Street at Ormsby Avenue. Signs will be posted. For tickets click here: https://conrad-caldwell.org/old-louisville-mansions-tour/

Birdie and Vi's Fleatique Opens in Old Louisville   Birdie/Vi's Fleatique is a new hybrid antique/vintage shop with beer! It's located at 622 W. Magnolia Avenue. Their hours are Wednesday-Thursday 12-6 pm, Friday and Saturday 12-8 pm, and Sundays 12-6 pm.                         Check out their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/Birdieandvis .

Old Lou Brew Craft Beer Festival August 27   The Old Lou Brew Craft Beer Festival in Central Park will be Friday August 27th 6-10 pm.  We are thrilled that Bridge 19 is going to perform for us. A blend between NOLA jazz and Americana, they have a unique soulful sound.This year, the local craft brewers pouring their own beers include: Akasha; Against The Grain; Atrium; Chimera; Falls City; Gallant Fox; Holsopple; Hometown Brewing; Mile Wide; Monnik; Old Louisville Brewery; Uncrafted Territory; and West Sixth. Buy tickets day of the event at the Visitors Center in Central Park or online at https://www.oldlouisville.org/old-lou-brew-craft-beer-fest

Job Announcements

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

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER/ M / F / DISABILITY / VET

Questions? Contact Us

humanresources@louisvillemsd.org

The Transit Authority of River City (TARC) is hiring and we need your help.

The Transit Authority of River City (TARC) is hiring and we need your help. We are hoping you can share the news in your weekly e-newsletters.   TARC is hiring Coach Operators! Pay begins at greater than $17/hour and you can earn up to $25/hour Paid training and great benefits including health, dental, and vision coverage , retirement plan participation, and paid time off Candidates must be 21 years old, enjoy working with the public, and have a passion to serve the community   How to apply: Apply in person during our hiring event Friday, June 11, from 11am-3pm, at TARC Union Station, 1000 W. Broadway Or, you can apply online at www.rideTARC.org

News Around the City and Beyond: Stay Informed

City providing additional funding for its COVID-19 Utility Relief Fund: First $2.5 million will go to help LG&E customers

Mayor highlights FY22 budget investments for city’s youth

LOUISVILLE, KY (July 22, 2021) – Mayor Greg Fischer today joined Metro Councilman Jecorey Arthur, Dr. Billie Castle with the Office of Youth Development, KentuckianaWorks Executive Director Michael Gritton, SummerWorks Program Director Chris Locke, and Brittany Brown with the Coalition Supporting Young Adults to highlight the fiscal year 2022 budget investments benefiting the city’s youth.

“It is critical that we provide more pathways to create and foster opportunity for our youth because we know every young person deserves the chance to cultivate their talents and reach their full potential,” said the Mayor. “My office and our Metro Council are fully committed and invested in not only educating underserved youth on their options but helping them reach their goals and fulfill their dreams, thus planting the seed and building the foundation for success.”

The approved FY22 budget focuses on a “whole-of-government” approach to becoming a safer, cleaner and healthier city.  This includes investing in youth, especially underserved youth, with investments in post-secondary education and workforce development initiatives, as well as investments in organizations that provide much needed support systems for young people.

Acknowledging that education is the No. 1 disrupter of poverty, this year’s budget invests $3 million in Evolve502 Promise scholarships and doubles the budget for SummerWorks to $1 million. The budget also doubles the funding to support the city’s Office of Youth Development (OYD). The $1 million expansion will fund staffing for community outreach to meet the unique needs of youth between age 10 – 15, ensuring they and their support systems are connected to resources.

“Louisville is home to a diverse population of young people who are innovative, thoughtful, resourceful, and shining stars,” said Dr. Castle, Youth Development Systems Administrator, Office of Youth Development. “With more than 145,000 youth residents, it is the OYD’s mission to ensure they live happy and healthy lives, by being the backbone of the youth development infrastructure for our city. The investment in OYD is an investment in creating opportunities to connect Louisville’s youth to recreational programs, services, and resources that help them achieve their goals.”

The budget also supports the expansion of the Louisville Youth Network, a one-stop shop for youth resources that the Mayor’s Office, Metro Council and community partners launched in the spring of 2021. OYD leads the Network with partners that include the Coalition Supporting Young Adults, the Louisville Urban League and Goodwill Industries of Kentucky. Since its launch in May, the Youth Network has handled 256 referrals, and 99 youth have been assigned an Empowerment Navigator. The expansion of the Network will broaden its reach to connect with youth ages 10-24, and youth who are not among those traditionally tracked as disconnected.

"There is a generation of young people in this community that need us to live up to the words and mantras we have espoused around this city for so long," said Sadiqa Reynolds, President and CEO of the Louisville Urban League. "Programs like the Louisville Youth Network are one way we can do that – intentionally connecting these young people to vital, beneficial resources based on their specific needs and desires, and not what the 'adults' think is best."

During today’s press conference, the Coalition Supporting Young Adults showcased one of five LouieConnect kiosks that have been placed in youth-focused locations to connect youth with vital resources. The kiosks are free to use and located at AMPED (1219 W. Jefferson St, Suite 206), Americana Community Center (4801 Southside Dr.), YouthBuild (800 S. Preston St.), California Community Center (1600 S. Catherine St.), and Southwick Community Center (3621 Southern Ave.)

The FY22 budget also invests in KentuckianaWorks’ Reimage program and the Kentucky Youth Career Center. The Reimage program helps break the cycle of incarceration and recidivism by connecting justice-involved youth to education, training and careers in key industries like IT and manufacturing. So far, more than 800 young people have enrolled in the Reimage program, and participants’ recidivism rate in their first year has remained under 10 percent. The national average is 44 percent.

“So that tells us this program works,” the Mayor said.

Since 2009, KentuckianaWorks has also run the Kentucky Youth Career Center, which has helped more than 3,000 young people navigate life challenges and access job and career readiness resources.

"The Reimage program and the Kentucky Youth Career Center are proud to be part of the Mayor and Metro Council's investment portfolio focused on helping young adults who are facing barriers gain the skills and support they need to build successful lives," said Michael Gritton, Executive Director of KentuckianaWorks, the region's Workforce Board. "We have helped thousands of young adults get their lives back on track through education and training programs, and by gaining employment, and we're excited to do more in the coming year as we recover from the pandemic and return to in-person services."

“An investment in our youth is an investment in our community’s success for now and in the future, making Louisville a safer, more prosperous and more equitable city,” said the Mayor. “I encourage our residents with young people in their lives, please reach out and connect them with these resources and resource providers.”

Find out more about these initiatives by visiting:

Office of Youth Development

Louisville Youth Network

Reimage

Kentucky Youth Career Center

SummerWorks

Evolve502

AMPED Business Incubator

Mayor Fischer helps kick off fiscal year 2022 paving season: $55 million approved for paving and sidewalk repair

Louisville, Ky (July 20, 2021) – Today Mayor Greg Fischer joined Vanessa Burns, Director of Louisville Metro Public Works and Assets, and Councilman Mark Fox, D-13, at Commerce Crossings to help kick off the fiscal year 2022 paving season and highlight the $55 million budget investment for paving and sidewalk repair.

“With paving season in full swing since January, we’re ready to get started on the fiscal year 2022 paving season and celebrate the commitment between my office, Metro Council, and our Public Works team to work together to continually improve our infrastructure that’s responsible for getting residents to jobs, schools, doctor’s appointments and to the grocery,” said the Mayor.

The approved FY22 budget of $55 million for paving and sidewalk repair includes:

• $20 million to pave 200 lane miles of roadways;
• $2 million to repair more than 30,000 feet of sidewalks;
• About $30 million has been allocated for capital projects like the widening of River Road, the Dixie Highway streetscape project, and improvements to Westport Road.

Following today’s press conference, Public Works crews immediately got to work paving the intersection of Commerce Crossings Drive and Interchange Way in District 13. With the completion of this paving project, in total, crews have will have paved 85 lane miles of roadway since January 1, 2021.

“The infrastructure project at this key intersection is a much needed improvement to what is already a great business park. We’re proud to have these business partners as our neighbors, and thankful for the hard work of the Public Works team in delivering these critical city services,” said Councilman Mark Fox, D-13.

Metro Public Works and Assets Director Vanessa Burns, anticipates that by the end of the paving season, typically in late November, crews will have paved an additional 115 lane miles, totaling 200 lane miles in 2021.

“We have come a long way. Prior to 2015 we paved only about 32 miles a year, and our annual paving budget was about $3 million,” said Burns. “Our annual paving budget has greatly increased, which has consistently allowed us to deliver a much higher number of paved roadways to our taxpayers; improving roadway safety and quality of life. This is all thanks to Mayor Fischer and Metro Council’s support.”

Louisville Downtown Sweep & Sip kicking off August 1

LOUISVILLE, KY (July 21, 2021) – Mayor Greg Fischer today joined officials from Brightside and Louisville Downtown Partnership to announce the launch of Louisville Downtown Sweep & Sip, a new clean-up event, in partnership with local breweries.

“Louisville Downtown Partnership and Brightside’s new Louisville Downtown Sweep & Sip event is a continuation of our work to improve and breathe new life into our downtown following the pandemic and calls for racial justice. It isn’t about bringing downtown back; it’s about making it better,” the Mayor said. “Thank you to the breweries for partnering with us to offer special incentives for volunteers and ensure these events are a success.”

The Louisville Downtown Sweep & Sip is part of the Downtown Revitalization Team’s Action Plan, which aims to ensure our downtown is a vibrant, clean, safe, equitable, and inclusive space for all people. Since April 2021, ambassadors for Louisville Downtown Partnership and the Clean Collaborative have collected more than 43,000 pounds of litter and debris.

Sweep & Sip will be held the first Sunday in August, October and November, and the second Sunday in September, with plans to resume the event in the spring. The inaugural Sweep & Sip will be held August 1st.

Volunteers should meet at Goodwood Brewing, 636 E. Main St., at 11:30 a.m., and the clean-up will end at 1 p.m. The August Sweep & Sip will focus on cleaning up areas in the NuLu and Butchertown neighborhoods. At each Sweep & Sip, Brightside will provide directions for designated areas to be cleaned, as well as gloves, garbage bags and other gear that volunteers will need.

Following the clean-up, volunteers will receive a voucher they can then take to any participating brewery to receive individually crafted specials. Participating breweries currently include: Falls City Beer, Gallant Fox Brewing Co., Goodwood Brewing, Ten20 Craft Brewery, and West Sixth Brewing.

Brightside works with individuals, businesses and organizations through the community to host clean-up events across Louisville. If someone is interested in organizing a clean-up in their neighborhood, they can call Brightside at (502) 574-2613.

Learn more about Brightside and find information about future Sweep & Sips at www.louisvilleky.gov/government/brightside.

Metro Louisville FY-22 Paving and Infrastructure

This week, Mayor Greg Fischer joined Vanessa Burns, Director of Louisville Metro  Public Works and Assets, to help kick off the fiscal year 2022 paving season and highlight the $55 million budget investment for paving and sidewalk repair.

• $20 million to pave 200 lane miles of roadways;
• $2 million to repair more than 30,000 feet of sidewalks;
• About $30 million has been allocated for capital projects like the widening of River Road, the Dixie Highway streetscape project, and improvements to Westport Road.

“We have come a long way. Prior to 2015 we paved only about 32 miles a year, and our annual paving budget was about $3 million,” said Burns. “Our annual paving budget has greatly increased, which has consistently allowed us to deliver a much higher number of paved roadways to our taxpayers; improving roadway safety and quality of life. This is all thanks to Mayor Fischer and Metro Council’s support.”

Low-Cost Rabies Vaccination Clinic Available!

Protect your pet and protect yourself. LMAS is hosting a Low-Cost Rabies Clinic on Saturday, July 24^th from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m at the Fraternal Order of Eagles located at 201 Outer Loop, 40214. LMAS will offering the following services: 1 and 3 year Rabies vaccines, DAPP vaccines, microchipping and purchase/renewal of pet licensing. Prices will be discounted for senior citizens. All pet owners are welcome! Public health and wellness will have free Covid vaccines for anyone 12 years or older. For more info, click here: (https://www.facebook.com/events/1012591712879358)

The Works Week

Congratulations to the new Assistant Director!!

Antonio Baldon is vacating his post as Waste Collection Operations Administrator and has been appointed Metro Public Works & Assets’ Assistant Director, in charge of the Solid Waste Management Services division. A dedicated public servant, “Antonio,” began his career with Public Works in May of 2000. Rising through the ranks, he became SWMS’ Waste Collection Operations Administrator in January of 2014. In his years of service he has amassed a wealth of knowledge in the Waste, Recycling and Cleanliness industries. He holds a Bachelor’s in Organizational Leadership from Columbia Southern University. In addition, he holds multiple industry-pertinent certifications such as, Environmental Management, Integrated Solid Waste Systems, Management Development, Collection Systems and Organics Collections, to name a few. Antonio is a strong communicator and team builder, which has allowed him to foster strong community and industry relations; and is the current Chair of the Kentucky Chapter of the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA).     As Director of SWMS, effective August 1, 2021, he will be responsible for personnel management and leadership, assisting the Director in coordinating programs, projects and activities to achieve short and long term goals and objectives of the strategic plan; planning expenditures for budget preparation and Director’s consideration; assisting in determining departmental policies and planning long term programs; compiling reports, statistics and ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal laws and guidelines.   “I am honored, humbled and elated to go into this new position. I look forward to working with the men and women of Solid Waste – from frontline workers to management personnel.” Antonio Baldon, Metro Public Works & Assets Assistant Director.   “Here at PWA we put a high premium on Workforce Development. Antonio, like many others who move up our ranks, is a product of that program. I am extremely confident in his leadership and have no doubt he will do an excellent job for our department and our citizens.” Vanessa Burns, Metro Public Works & Assets Director.      Congratulations and best wishes!!

FY-2022 Paving & Infrastructure

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Mayor Fischer helps kick off fiscal year 2022 paving season

$55 million approved for paving and sidewalk repair

Louisville, Ky (July 20, 2021) – Today Mayor Greg Fischer joined Vanessa Burns, Director of Louisville Metro  Public Works and Assets, and Councilman Mark Fox, D-13, at Commerce Crossings to help kick off the fiscal year 2022 paving season and highlight the $55 million budget investment for paving and sidewalk repair.

“With paving season in full swing since January, we’re ready to get started on the fiscal year 2022 paving season and celebrate the commitment between my office, Metro Council, and our Public Works team to work together to continually improve our infrastructure that’s responsible for getting residents to jobs, schools, doctor’s appointments and to the grocery,” said the Mayor.

The approved FY22 budget of $55 million for paving and sidewalk repair includes:

• $20 million to pave 200 lane miles of roadways;
• $2 million to repair more than 30,000 feet of sidewalks;
• About $30 million has been allocated for capital projects like the widening of River Road, the Dixie Highway streetscape project, and improvements to Westport Road.

Following today’s press conference, Public Works crews immediately got to work paving the intersection of Commerce Crossings Drive and Interchange Way in District 13. With the completion of this paving project, in total, crews have will have paved 85 lane miles of roadway since January 1, 2021.

“The infrastructure project at this key intersection is a much-needed improvement to what is already a great business park. We’re proud to have these business partners as our neighbors, and thankful for the hard work of the Public Works team in delivering these critical city services,” said Councilman Mark Fox, D-13.

Metro Public Works and Assets Director Vanessa Burns, anticipates that by the end of the paving season, typically in late November, crews will have paved an additional 115 lane miles, totaling 200 lane miles in 2021.

“We have come a long way. Prior to 2015 we paved only about 32 miles a year, and our annual paving budget was about $3 million,” said Burns. “Our annual paving budget has greatly increased, which has consistently allowed us to deliver a much higher number of paved roadways to our taxpayers; improving roadway safety and quality of life. This is all thanks to Mayor Fischer and Metro Council’s support.”

  Media Contacts:

 Jessica Wethington, 502-200-3808

Sal Melendez, 502-773-3217

Related news stories:

WAVE-3 – Louisville road repairs on the horizon as paving season kicks off

https://www.wave3.com/2021/07/20/louisville-road-repairs-horizon-paving-season-kicks-off/

WDRB – Paving season, including sidewalk repairs, underway in Louisville

https://www.wdrb.com/news/paving-season-including-sidewalk-repairs-underway-in-louisville/article_80df8512-e9a4-11eb-a5ce-9fe92f5060b5.html

WHAS-11 – $55 million invested into paving and sidewalk repair in Louisville

https://www.whas11.com/article/news/local/louisville-sidewalk-repair-pavement-budget/417-d68db0cc-2e54-46ed-9fe2-2e4ae07c9cc6

Recycling Cart Update

We are currently working on the second round of recycling cart deliveries! If you’re still waiting, here’s what you need to know: If you have not already filled out the Recycling Cart Request Form, do that as soon as possible. If you HAVE filled out the form, please do not fill it out again. As of today (July 22) we are finishing up addresses with Monday recycling collection and working on addresses with Tuesday recycling collection. We have not started Wednesday route addresses.  While you wait for your new cart, you may continue to use your old recycling bin(s) as well as additional container(s) or cardboard boxes for recycling overflow. You may also utilize one of our recycling drop-off dumpsters.  We appreciate your patience! The new every other week recycling schedule began this week. This week (July 19-23) was the first week with no recycling collection. Keep up with the schedule by downloading theRecycle Coach app. Learn more about this recycling cart project atLouisvilleky.gov/RecycleMore.https://www.wdrb.com/news/louisville-rolls-out-new-recycling-bins-reduces-pickups-across-the-city/article_6d7c5ef4-d51e-11eb-b488-bfbfe79043e0.html?fbclid=IwAR1amh9htsAvp7dO91_K1rBkgL6MXTNa4o2V46T_nXgU24Aia3KP6u6jKa0&_sm_au_=iWVbsGvD6qqKnsRRLG66HKHssVTL3

Our next Pop-Up Drop-Off event is Saturday, July 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Check our website for more details and

future event dates. Louisvilleky.gov/PopUps

Paving Projects & Road Work - Week of July 26

Below is the list of Louisville Metro Public Works paving projects scheduled for the upcoming week, of July 26, 2021. Note: the schedule is subject to change due to weather and/or operational factors.

• Southwestern Pkwy. from Broadway to Market
• Stonestreet Rd. from Valley College Dr. to 3^rd Street Rd)

Clean Collaborative Crew - Weekly Report - July 19, 201

Clean Collaborative - Week of July 19 - Robert Lush .docx

To learn more about the collaborative, track the crews' progress, and find out how you can help, visit: Louisvilleky.gov/CleanLou.

Large Item Pick Up Project in Area D the week of July 26

Click the map for a detailed view of Area D, where Large Items waste collection is scheduled for the week of July 26. Residents may begin setting out items Friday afternoon, July 23. Reminder: Construction and demolition materials are NOT accepted. Learn more about what's accepted on our website Louisvilleky.gov/BulkyWaste. To receive automatic reminders of Large Items set out dates, downloadRecycle Coach, our waste information and calendar app at the App Store or on Google Play.

Alley Action clean-up work continues in Area E the week of July 26

Click the map for a detailed view of Alley Area E. The Alley Action Clean-up initiative follows the same rotational format as the Large Item Pick-Up events (A,B,C, etc.), but due to its more involved nature, Alley Action, may be taking place in different areas as Large Item Pick-Up on a given week. Once a given alley area has been completed, a new area will be announced in the Works Week.

August 6-7: ROAD CLOSURِِES - Live on the Lawn: Nelly/Shinedown

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Police Reports This Week

2021 Homicide Weekly Report 7-18-21

Crime Mapping

First Division

Major Shannon Lauder Major Shannon Lauder joined the Louisville Metro Police Department in 2008. She served as a patrol officer in the 4th 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 6th Division before becoming a Professional Standards Unit investigator. She was promoted to lieutenant in 2018 and served as a patrol lieutenant in the 4th 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 4th 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.

Second 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 1st 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.

Fourth Division

Tiffany Tatum 416 N 29th Street Louisville, KY 40212

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.

If you would like to unsubscribe to this e-newsletter (though we don't know why you ever would) please email shalanna.taylor@louisvilleky.gov with the subject "REMOVE". We won't be hurt (much).

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