 Metro Councilwoman Holton Stewart recognized month of October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Councilwoman Amy Holton Stewart (D-25) recognized October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month during Thursday’s Metro Council meeting at 6:00 p.m.
The goal of the month, which was originally founded in partnership by the American Cancer Society in 1985, is to educate women and men about breast cancer and early detection tests. In a show of support, City Hall’s clock tower will light up pink and Council Chambers will be decorated with pink ribbons through the month of October.
“As the mother of a young adult woman, I think it’s critical for us to stress the importance of self examinations while our children are teenagers. My daughter faces a history of breast cancer on both sides of the family, so it’s something I take seriously,” said Councilwoman Holton Stewart.
It’s estimated there will be more than 281,000 new cases of invasive breast cancer among women in the U.S. in 2021, according to the Susan G. Komen Foundation. And the foundation estimates 43,600 women will die from breast cancer this year.
Men are also susceptible to breast cancer. The Susan G. Komen Foundation estimates there will be 2,650 new cases of invasive breast cancer and 530 breast cancer deaths among men in the U.S. this year.
Councilwoman Holton Stewart encourages women and men in Louisville to learn more about breast cancer, practice self examinations, and become champions of their health.
“I admire the strength of my family and friends who have overcome breast cancer, and I pray for many years of continued health for them. I hope the community will take time this month to support those who are currently fighting breast cancer or have lost a loved one because of it,” she said.
 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.
The next Community-Wide Cleanup is happening Saturday, October 23rd! Be a part of this city-wide event to keep Louisville looking bright and beautiful by signing up here. Registration begins September 1st.
We hope to see everyone out an about this October 23rd to help make Louisville cleaner and greener for everyone!
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