Today Councilwoman Amy Holton Stewart joined United States Secretary of Labor, Marty Walsh, Labor leaders and elected leaders to discuss our shared local and national economic needs. Getting people back to work, restoring jobs, and keeping our economy growing is paramount to to our country, city and community’s prosperity.
Secretary Walsh toured Doss High School just before this discussion to learn about the job training program to help prepare our young adults as they become valued members of the workforce. We should all be proud to have this resource in our backyard, leading the way for our city. #BuildBackBetterTogether
 With space for indigent burials quickly running out, Metro government is planning a new cemetery in southwestern Jefferson County that would accommodate up to 5,800 grave sites.
The proposal filed last week calls for using nearly 38 acres of city-owned land on St. Anthony Church Road near Pleasure Ridge Park for the project, which would also include an access road and open-air pavilion.
Amy Holton Stewart, the Metro Council member who represents the area where the new cemetery would go, said Metro Parks officials have assured her that much of the existing trees will be untouched. Overall, five of the roughly 38 acres would be used for burial sites and the access road.
“My hope is that the parks department will preserve as much of the green space, the tree canopy as possible and develop this in an appropriate and appealing manner,” she said.
But Holton Stewart said she is concerned that the logging needed for the cemetery could damage St. Anthony Road after a planned paving project set to happen this fiscal year.
Jason Canuel, assistant director of Metro Parks, said there is no timeline for construction or tree removal. As of now, there is no funding secured for the estimated $200,000 of that work, he said.
"We're probably about a month away from the (Meadow View) cemetery being filled," said Matt Whisman, who runs the indigent burial program for Catholic Charities.
Right now, there are plans to expand the cemetery to allow for about 150 more burials.
"That will give us another year, year and a half depending on how many we have," Whisman said. "If things stay where they are at, we'll probably be about a year."
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The Metro Council Ad Hoc Committee on Redistricting has invited the public to speak on Council
Redistricting at their meeting on September 22, 2021 at 5:00 p.m.
The public can speak in person at City Hall (601 W. Jefferson, 6th Street entrance) or virtually via WebEx
Events. (See registration information below.)
Each registered speaker will have three (3) minutes to speak.
REGISTER IN ADVANCE:
The link to register online will be available on the Metro Council Clerk’s website at:
https://louisvilleky.gov/government/metro-council/metro-council-clerk or by calling the Metro
Council Clerk’s Office at 502-574-3902 during office hours, weekdays 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
REGISTRATION PERIOD: Friday, September 17th at 8:00 a.m. to September 22nd at 4:00 p.m.
Please register with the name, email address, and phone number you will be using to join the meeting to ensure you are recognized.
For those attending virtually, by 4:30 p.m. on September 22, a message will be sent to the registered email address that includes the information to join the meeting. Do not share the information.
WHEN JOINING THE MEETING:
Speakers will be asked to provide comment in the order of registration, and the speaker must be
present when called upon to speak.
The Chair will call on each speaker by name, at which point s/he will be given up to three (3) minutes
to provide comments.
The use of inappropriate language or images will cause the speaker to be immediately removed from
the meeting.
Virtual Attendees:
Each speaker will be muted by default upon entry into the meeting. Each speaker will be able to unmute when called upon to speak, and may also choose to share his/her video at this time.
WHILE GIVING PUBLIC COMMENT:
Those attending virtually should mute any other devices being used to watch the Council meeting
to avoid audio feedback.
Using a headset/earbuds with a microphone, if available, during the virtual meeting can be
helpful to prevent feedback.
State your name before making comments.
Only one person can speak during the 3-minute comment period.
Using speaking points can be helpful.
NON-PARTICIPANTS SHOULD NOT JOIN MEETING VIA WEBEX: Anyone that will not be participating in
the meeting as a speaker should not join the virtual meeting.
Non-participants can view the meeting in
person at City Hall or live on Metro TV (Spectrum Cable Channel 184 or UVERSE Channel 99), or via the Metro Council Clerk’s Archived Media page at http://louisville.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=2, or on Facebook on the Louisville Metro Council’s page at https://www.facebook.com/LouisvilleMetroCouncil.
ACCESSING WEBEX EVENTS: It is free for attendees to join the WebEx Event and they do not need a WebEx Event account. The WebEx Event can be accessed from computers, tablets, and smart phones, or speakers can call in on any telephone.
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 A spectacular day of Bluegrass music, food and beverages, craft vendors, and youth activities in a scenic environment awaits those who visit Jefferson Memorial Forest’s 16th annual Forest Fest on Saturday, September 18th.
Forest Fest has been known for providing a great variety of bluegrass music; this year’s event expands on that tradition with four musical acts in the lineup. The music starts at 1 p.m. in the forest’s Horine Section, 12304 Holsclaw Hill Road.
The lineup starts off with Kaintuck, followed by Britton Patrick Morgan and Kentucky Revival, The Song Sparrows, and Scolan Ramblers to round out the evening.
The event is free, but parking is $10 per carload. Bring a blanket or chair. Food and beverages from Shack in the Back Barbeque, Apex Catering, Brooks Hill Winery, West Sixth Brewing, Make and Muddle among others will be available for purchase along with items from various crafters. Bringing personal alcoholic beverages is prohibited. Well-behaved dogs are welcome and must be on a leash at all times; owners are asked to be considerate of other patrons.
Forest Fest Schedule of Activities:
12:00 p.m.
Booths open to the public
Food areas open
Forest Nature booth open for children
1:00 p.m.
Music begins
6:00 p.m.
Forest Fest concludes
For more information on Forest Fest 2021, click here.
 Programs offer financial incentives to recruit and retain Corrections staff
The Louisville Metro Department of Corrections (LMDC) Director Dwayne Clark today 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.
 Bluewater Dx Lab is hosting another "Mobile" Covid Testing site at Highland Park Christian Church.
The start date will be Monday, August 23
Operation Times: Monday - Friday 9am-4pm
- Driver's License or ID needed
- Insurance Card (if available or SSN if no insurance)
https://www.bluewaterdx.com/clinical-solutions/covid-19-solutions/mobile-collection-sites/
WHEN: Saturday, September 25th, 4-8 P.M.
WHERE: DeSales High School 425 W. Kenwood Drive
Everyone likes to eat, drink, and mingle! The inaugural DeSales Day on the Grounds: A Bourbon, Brew & Food Event highlights the culinary heritage and culture of Kentucky by showcasing new and established favorites from some of the areas most enjoyed restaurants, breweries, and distilleries. Sample our local cuisine and learn about our area’s food culture while you listen to the sounds of Justin Paul Lewis & Soul Circus!
Tickets on Sale Here:
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 The much-anticipated Louisville Zoo behind-the-scenes sloth experience goes on sale Wednesday, September 15 at 10 a.m. Sloth fans won’t want to be sloth-like in their response as the Zoo expects slots to fill quickly. Sloth experience sessions are available at launch for bookings starting in February 2022. Previous sessions were filled by those who signed up for the Zoo’s Sloth Early Mailing List.
Each sloth experience includes the opportunity to participate with Zoo staff in preparing the sloth's diet and visiting Sunni in her indoor exhibit. Guests will get to talk with keeper staff about the sloths, have the opportunity for a photo with Sunni, as well as receive a special keepsake from the experience.
This experience is available Friday – Sunday afternoons, at 1:30 p.m. (guests should arrive at the MetaZoo by 1:20 p.m.) and lasts approximately 30 – 45 minutes. Tickets to the sloth experience are $80 per person and can be purchased as an add-on option with a general admission ticket or purchased separately with a Zoo membership. Visit LouisvilleZoo.org/sloth-experience for more information and to purchase.
This experience is open to guests ages 6 and older only. It accommodates up to four individuals. The experience is rain or shine; no refunds or exchanges. All activities are subject to approval by Sunni, of course. At this time, this is the only behind-the-scenes experience or tour available for purchase.
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