 Councilwoman
Madonna Flood
Legislative Assistant
Oscar Heithaus
City Hall
601 W. Jefferson Street
502-574-1124
Welcome to District 24 E-Newsletter! To learn more about events and services in our district, check out our webpage!
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For three weeks in a row COVID-19 cases have been declining. While this is encouraging, we are heading into winter where people spend more time indoors at events and gatherings with family and friends.
“We can’t let our guard down,” said Dr. Sarah Moyer, director of the Department of Public Health and Wellness. “Did you know that CDC data show that in August 2021, the risk of dying from COVID-19 in the U.S. was more than 11 times greater for unvaccinated people compared to fully vaccinated people? The COVID vaccines work. They are extremely effective in protecting fully vaccinated people from catching and spreading the virus. If you are unvaccinated, please call our Lou Health Helpline today at 912-8598, and we can help you schedule an appointment at a location convenient to you.”
Initial vaccines are available for everyone 12 and older. The best way to access vaccines is at the website https://www.vaccines.gov/. Enter your zip code and vaccine sites near you will appear. You’ll find links to click and numbers to call.
For residents who don’t have access to technology or have difficulty using an online process, the staff at Louisville Metro’s COVID-19 Helpline, (502) 912-8598, can assist with scheduling an appointment.
To stay informed on vaccine efforts in Louisville, including pop-up clinics all over town, click here.
COVID-19 vaccine boosters are also available for the following Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine recipients who completed their initial series at least 6 months ago:
Find the latest information on COVID vaccine booster doses here.
Since the Say Yes! COVID Test program began, 64,872 FREE, rapid, at-home COVID-19 testing kits have been distributed to Louisville residents. Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness wants to get more tests to people, so they have added 31 sites where the kits can be picked up. Residents of some Louisville areas including Okolona can still order FREE, rapid, at-home COVID-19 testing kits while supplies last.
You conduct the tests yourself at home with quick swipes inside the nose, and results display privately in just 10 minutes. Residents age 2 and over, whether they are vaccinated or not, can receive a pack of 8 tests to use twice a week until they run out. Frequent testing, combined with vaccination, wearing a mask, hand washing, and physical distancing, can help to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in our community.
Residents living in these zip codes qualify for the testing kits: 40118, 40202, 40203, 40208, 40210, 40211, 40212, 40213, 40214, 40215, 40216, 40218, 40219, 40229, 40258 and 40272. These zip codes were chosen because these have been our zip codes with the highest number of COVID cases and lowest vaccination rates. Those residents can get the tests by:
- Ordering them at www.covidhometestlouisville.org
- Calling the Lou Health Helpline at 502-912-8598
- Or picking them up via several partners that are listed on the website
As our community navigates the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, Neighborhood Place is a resource for those who have been economically impacted. Click here for further information.
New Metro Council districts are being considered by a special Council committee. The committee was formed to work on the redistricting required after new census data was released earlier this year.
The Census shows Jefferson County’s population grew from 741,096 in 2010 to 782,969 in 2020. Along with the population growth, the county also experienced a population shift over the last 10 years with more people moving from west to east Louisville. To keep the population of districts as nearly equal as is reasonably possible, districts have also moved east.
The committee prioritized equal representation across all 26 council districts when redrawing these boundaries, with a median population of 30,114 people per district. The full proposed map and individual district maps are here and you can leave a written comment on this form.
The upcoming 9-day westbound closure of the Sherman Minton Bridge which was set to begin this week will be postponed until Monday November 1 due to weather impacts. Westbound I-64 will now be closed from 3 a.m. Monday, November 3 to 3 a.m. on Friday, November 12, though officials said the schedule is still subject to change depending on weather conditions.
During the 9-day full directional closure crews will perform deck patching on the westbound deck and approach bridges on the Indiana and Kentucky sides.
While the directional closure is in place, the suggested alternate route will be I-65 and I-265. Regional traffic signs and variable message boards will be posted in the project area well in advance, notifying motorists of the closure and alternate route.
The Sherman Minton Renewal is a major rehabilitation and painting project that will add up to 30 years of life to the 59-year-old Bridge. The double-decked bridge carries six lanes of traffic (I-64 and US 150) over the Ohio River connecting Louisville, KY and New Albany, IN.
For more information and to sign up for project updates via text alerts and e-newsletters, visit www.ShermanMintonRenewal.com..
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In a time when small businesses are able to see the light of survival as we make our way out of COVID’s economic impact, access to small business support and resources is critical. Louisville Forward’s Small Business Development team is here to connect small business owners with the tools and resources needed to help create sustainability in the long term as well as solutions for today’s challenges. Strategic planning, one-on-one coaching, educational workshops and financial programs are some of the resources available at no cost. To inquire about resources for your business, please click HERE. You can see the breadth of services HERE.
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Metro Public Works and Assets now hiring. There are career opportunities in various fields, such as electrician, solid waste administrator, sanitation worker, inspector, transportation planner and heavy equipment operator. Click the link below and apply to be part of the Louisville Metro Public Works & Assets Team.
https://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/CIa0CG6Xz4soJZOyf7JsUST?domain=lnks.gd
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Louisville Metro Department of Corrections is hiring, and offering a $2,000 recruitment incentive, in addition to paid vacation, compensated sick time, hazardous duty retirement, job security, free college for FOP members and immediate family, and full time sworn peace officer status. For more information go to louisvilleky.gov/government/corrections. |
Thursday through Sunday, Oct. 1st - 30th
Halloween family fun at the Louisville Zoo is back for another year of kooky, spooky excitement! Hop on the Spooktacular Carousel, dodge the Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollow and get a sugar rush with trick-or-treating for kids 11 and under!
5:00 PM to 8:30 PM, children 2 and under enter for free. Purchase tickets here.
1100 Trevilian Way, Louisville, KY 40213
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Sept. 30th - Oct. 31st
5,000 pumpkins illuminate the night at Iroquois Park for this Halloween spectacular! Venture out to discover this year's theme and enjoy food and beverages at the Amphitheater.
Open from dusk until 11PM weeknights, dusk until Midnight on Friday & Saturday.
Purchasing tickets in advance is recommended.
1801 Amphitheater Rd., Louisville, KY 40214
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TreesLouisville will host a free tree giveaway this Saturday, October 30 from 9:00 a.m. to Noon at Shawnee Park, (participants should look for the signs that will direct them to the location). 450 trees are available in the following species: Persimmon, Black Walnut, Shellbark Hickory, Willow Oak, Shumard Oak, Bur Oak, Nuttall Oak.
Trees are limited to two per household. Residents must provide a Louisville Metro zip code to qualify. Trees will be handed out on a first come, first served basis. This is a drive through tree giveaway. However, if participants do not have access to a car, they are welcome to walk up to the giveaway area.
Trees come in a 1 gallon container, which means they do not require large shovels to be planted. TreesLouisville will provide instructions on planting as well as tree care tips and tree attributes. They will also be selling water wells for $15 each- CASH ONLY. Wells are designed to hold water and protect the tree against lawn mowers and weed eaters.
For any additional questions please visit https://www.facebook.com/treeslouisville.
This year the Louisville Metro Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) is collaborating with Kentuckiana Veteran-Community Integration Coalition (K-VIC) to host a Veterans Day event.
On November 10, 2021 from 10 AM to 4 PM, a special Veterans Day event will take place at the Louisville Water Tower 3005 River Road, Louisville, KY 40207. The event will be mostly outside under covered tents and offer a drive thru option for all veterans. Musical entertainment that day will include jazz groups from various schools, a DJ, and our own “Silver Notes”. Mayor Greg Fischer and Judge Maria Grangier will serve as keynote speakers for the event and they will share the importance of Veterans and their sacrifice to our community.
Other exciting events include the Speed Art Museum's canvas art project, Classic Car Parade, Community Informational Booths from the Alzheimer Association, Bellarmine University, Louisville Metro RCS and many more. Every Veteran who attends the event will get a free meal from Mission Barbecue and a special bag full of keepsake and useful items.
If you are interested in knowing more about this event, contact the RSVP Office at (502) 574-1530 or Lori Paris, Veterans Community Partnership Co-Chair at (502) 936-1388 or lori.paris@va.gov
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The 2021 NWSL Championship, originally scheduled to take place at Providence Park in Portland, Oregon, has shifted to Lynn Family Stadium in Louisville, Kentucky, home of the league’s Racing Louisville FC.
The 2021 NWSL Championship presented by Budweiser will kick off at 12 p.m. ET, airing live on CBS and streaming via Paramount+. It also will stream internationally outside the U.S. on the NWSL’s Twitch channel.
Championship game tickets for Lynn Family Stadium are on sale now. You can get yours by visiting RacingLouFC.com/NWSL-Championship or calling (502) 568-2489 during regular business hours.
LMAS is celebrating Adopt A Shelter Dog Month with free large dog adoptions for approved adopters, who will also receive a free dog crate for their new four-legged companion, thanks to the non-profit Friends of Metro Animal Services (FOMAS) . Every adoption includes spay/neuter, microchip, and vaccinations. To view adoptable pets or to complete an adoption application before your visit, click here. Animal House Adoption Center, located at 3516 Newburg Road is open from 12-6pm daily, no appointment required.
This October, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is launching the first National Pedestrian Safety Month with the goal of increasing awareness about pedestrian safety, and reminding drivers and walkers that staying safe is a shared responsibility.
Here are some tips from NHTSA:
5 Walking Safety Tips
- Walk on sidewalks whenever they are available. If one isn't available, walk facing traffic and as far from traffic as possible.
- Keep alert at all times; don't be distracted by electronic devices that take your eyes (and ears) off the road.
- Whenever possible, cross streets at crosswalks or intersections, where drivers expect pedestrians, and look for cars in all directions, including those turning. if neither a cross street or crosswalk is available, locate a well-lit area where you have the best view of traffic. Wait for a gap in traffic that allows enough time to cross safely and watch for traffic as you cross.
- Be visible at all times. Wear bright clothing during the day, and wear reflective materials or use a flashlight at night. Never assume a driver sees you. Make eye contact with drivers as they approach to make sure you are seen.
- Watch for cars entering or exiting driveways, or backing up in parking lots.
5 Driving Safety Tips
- Look out for pedestrians everywhere, at all times. Use extra caution when driving in hard-to-see conditions, such as nighttime or bad weather.
- Slow down and be prepared to stop when turning or otherwise entering a crosswalk. And, never pass vehicles stopped at a crosswalk. There may be people crossing that you can't see.
- Yield to pedestrians in crosswalks, and stop well back from the crosswalk to give other vehicles an opportunity to see and stop for the crossing pedestrians.
- Follow the speed limit, especially around people on the street. Follow slower speed limits in school zones and in neighborhoods where children are present.
- Be extra cautious when backing up-as pedestrians can move into your path.
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