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The Ad Hoc Committee on Redistricting will have its first public comment opportunity at our meeting on Wednesday, September 8 at 5 p.m. Those who wish to speak are requested to sign up the day before from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Speakers can make their comments in person or virtually. The U. S. Census Bureau has some information about our current local population here. If you're curious why we're required to do this in the first place, MetroTV recently produced a 4-minute video that does a fantastic job explaining and some of the considerations that will come into play.
 Programs offer financial incentives to recruit and retain Corrections staff
The Louisville Metro Department of Corrections (LMDC) Director Dwayne Clark announced three pilot projects designed to boost recruitment and retention of LMDC sworn staff.
The three pilot projects were developed in partnership with unions representing LMDC civilian and sworn staff, represented by FOP Corrections Union Lodge 77 and AFSCME Local 2629:
- The first pilot project will provide financial incentives to LMDC employees who refer a candidate for sworn staff employment at Corrections. The incentives will be staggered as the recruit moves from training to swearing in, with a potential total of $1,050.00. The staggered method, with incentives increasing as the candidate moves through the process, is also designed to encourage staff to mentor their recruits and to be invested in the recruit’s success.
- The second pilot project provides a hiring incentive to new recruits of $2,000.00, with successful candidates receiving $1,000.00 when they are sworn in and another $1,000.00 when they complete a probationary period.
- The third pilot project aims to improve retention among sworn and civilian LMDC staff. Eligible employees who continue their employment with Corrections can receive up to $2,000.00 in Fiscal Year 2022, which began July 1. Eligible employees working today on Sept. 1, 2021, will receive $1,000.00. All of those eligible employees who are still working on June 1, 2022, will receive an additional $1,000.00.
All three pilot efforts are designed to work in conjunction with one another. For now, the year-long pilot projects will operate only at Corrections. If successful, they could serve as models for other Metro Government public service agencies.
If you would like to apply for a job with LMDC, please visit the department website at Louisville Corrections Careers | LouisvilleKY.gov.
 Louisville cyclists and walkers will be on the move again at the Mayor’s Hike, Bike & Paddle Monday, September 6, as it returns for another Labor Day at a new location at the Community Boat House at 1325 River Road. All portions of the event have been reworked to ensure participants will be socially distanced.
T-shirts will be available for the first 2,500 participants while supplies last. The Bike Injury Association will also be fitting bike helmets for cyclists who don’t have one.
For hikers, this year features three routes, including one option that goes over the Big Four Bridge to Jeffersonville and back to the Great Lawn, another route to the Big Four Bridge, and a 5k hike to the Belle of Louisville and back.
For cyclists, a new 15-mile route will leave from the Community Boat House under the Louisville Sports Commission arch at 9:00 a.m. going on a scenic out and back route along the Ohio River on River Road to the new east end bridge.
The paddling portion has been canceled due to unsafe river conditions resulting from high water levels.
Starting at 8 a.m., the event will showcase demonstrations and group participation in Yoga and Zumba, adhering to social distancing guidelines.
Participants are encouraged to bring water bottles, as there will be no refill station this year.
To learn more about the event, visit https://louisvilleky.gov/government/city-events/mayors-hike-bike-and-paddle.
 The 19th annual WorldFest kicks off at the Belvedere on Friday, September 3, and runs through Monday, September 6. This year’s WorldFest will showcase three stages and a Global Village, representing more than 20 countries, including Louisville’s Sister Cities.
The four-day festival will feature more than 40 food vendors and nearly 100 booths offering global cuisine and culture.
The Global Village Overlook Plaza will host one of four Stella Artois Biergartens where those 21 years and older can responsibly sample a selection of international and domestic beers.
To help guard against COVID-19, the city and event organizers have put a variety of safety precautions in place, including encouraging all attendees to wear a mask while in common areas. Youth and adult masks will be provided by the city’s Special Events Office, courtesy of Ford Motor Company and UAW.
Read more about Worldfest here.
Have a safe Labor Day weekend !!!
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