 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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Gov. Andy Beshear signed an executive order this week allowing anybody over 18 who lives or works in Kentucky to have their COVID-19 vaccine booster six months after receiving the second dose of the Moderna or Pfizer vaccine, or two months after receiving the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
Individuals who need assistance scheduling a vaccine appointment or finding a vaccine site can:
- Call the LOU Health Helpline at (502)-912-8598.
- Visit vaccines.gov to find vaccine providers in your area
- Text your ZIP code to GETVAX (438829) to immediately receive addresses of nearby vaccination centers.
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.
The CDC has given parents of children ages 5-11 the green light to get a Covid-19 vaccine, paving the way to prevent the spread of the virus to millions of young Americans. COVID-19 cases in children can result in hospitalizations, deaths and long-term complications, the CDC reported.
Vaccination and other safety measures can protect children from COVID-19. Parents who have questions about any possible side effects or safety of the vaccines, should contact their pediatrician, pharmacist or healthcare provider for more information.
To stay informed on vaccine efforts in Louisville, including pop-up clinics all over town, click here.
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.
Other Assistance
Low-income households may qualify for a ten-percent sewer bill discount under a new Emergency Wastewater Rate Assistance Program (EWRAP) offered by MSD. For more information, click here, call 540-6000 or email.
Senior citizens age 65 or older with a gross annual household income of $35,000 or less and are both Louisville Water Company and MSD customers may request an application for a 30 percent discount on wastewater charges and the EPA Consent Decree Surcharge through MSD's website or by calling Customer Relations at 540-6000.
The Louisville Water Foundation works with community agencies to help customers keep their water turned on. Drops of Kindness offers residential and business customers help with resolving unpaid bills and reducing future financial obligations. For details, go to https://www.louisvillewater.com/DropsofKindness.
If you're 65 years old, own and occupy your primary residence, you may qualify to exempt the first $39,300 of your home value from property taxes through the The Homestead Exemption. Complete this one-page form and mail it, along with a copy of your driver’s license (or ID), to the PVA. You’ll get a letter back that looks like this. You'll be notified by a postcard if you qualify. More information is here. Vets with service connected disabilities and totally/permanently disabled civilians may also qualify.
AARP created a toll-free phone line so senior citizens can just hear a friendly voice. To request an AARP Friendly Voices call, click here or call 1-888-281-0145
The mission of the Know Waste Ambassador program is to educate participants about waste reduction and disposal systems and empower them to make meaningful change for themselves and their community.
Apply here.
Know Waste Ambassadors are required to attend virtual classes and facility tours. Classes will be once per week for 7 weeks in January and February and will be recorded (specific day/time to be determined). Participants will be provided volunteer opportunities and encouraged to be creative in how they engage with neighbors and community members on the topics of waste reduction and recycling.
Know Waste Ambassador Requirements
• Attend orientation session and six in-depth trainings on recycling, composting, waste management systems, and other waste initiatives. (These will take place on a weekday.)
• Participate in educational tours of local waste facilities. (These will take place on a weekday.)
• Fulfill a set number of volunteer hours and tasks annually to maintain certification. (Programs and events may take place on weekdays or weekends.)
• Attend periodic sessions to stay up to date, provide feedback, and meet other Know Waste Ambassadors.
• Be willing to share what you learn from the program with your community.
• Background check required prior to volunteering at events or programs.
Evolve502 will give every eligible JCPS Class of 2022 graduate the opportunity for a tuition-free, two-year college degree, certificate or training.
Additionally, any eligible student with a household income of $40,000 or below will automatically receive an Opportunity Grant of $1,000 per semester (up to $2,000 per year) to assist in defraying the total cost of attendance or to help students pay for unexpected expenses which might occur while enrolled.
Scholarship application opened on Oct. 1 for the JCPS Class of 2022 and and must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. July 15, 2022.
To check eligibility and apply, click here.
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BBB November 2021 Hot Topics
- A local consumer reported another reshipping scam. The job seeker applied for a package inspection work-from-home position on Indeed.com with a Kentucky-based company called Gentleman’s Courier Service. Reshipping scams typically involve stolen merchandise AND identity theft as the scammers gain personal information from victims who believe they have been hired by a legitimate company. Ignore repackaging job postings!
- Other Employment scams are on the rise. Be wary of messages regarding job openings you did not apply for and be cautious of any potential employer requesting you to download an app to complete an interview. Some scammers will impersonate well-known, legitimate companies. Research a company before applying and/or interviewing and read reviews at bbb.org.
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Facebook cryptocurrency scams continue to target the area. A local consumer reported falling prey to a bitcoin scam after responding to an investment opportunity from someone who was a friend on Facebook. Beware of anyone contacting you via social media with a too-good-to-be-true cryptocurrency investment opportunity, even if the person is a friend or family member. Any “investment opportunity” promising immediate huge returns is likely a scam!
- A local consumer reported a scam Facebook Marketplace seller to BBB. The consumer purchased an iPhone from the seller but never received the phone, and eventually the seller stopped responding to messages. Use caution when buying from unknown sellers online, and whenever possible use a credit card to purchase instead of a cash app in case you need to dispute a charge.
- Local consumers have reported receiving phone calls from alleged police officers and other officials, informing them their social security numbers were used in fraudulent activities. This is a scam call and likely a phishing attempt. If you answer a similar phone call, hang up immediately; do not engage with the caller and block the number.
- Local consumers have reported receiving emailed receipts from companies like PayPal for purchases they did not make. This could indicate the user’s account has been hacked, or the email could be fake and a phishing attempt. If you receive an emailed receipt you weren’t expecting, contact the company directly to confirm the purchase. If necessary, change your login information for the account in question.
- Local consumers continue to report scam messages claiming to come from Amazon. This scam typically involves a message regarding a large purchase the consumer did not make and asks the consumer to call a phone number to dispute the purchase. This is a phishing scam. Do not respond to the message or call the number provided. Contact Amazon directly with any concerns regarding your account.
- Planning on decorating your home and/or yard for the holiday season? Beware of online shopping scams involving holiday décor. Research companies before paying, beware of deals that seem too good to be true, pay with credit card, and avoid making impulse purchases on social media.
- BBB warns consumers to beware of Medicare and ACA scams during special enrollment periods. Scammers may impersonate government officials and offer to guide consumers through their Medicare and/or ACA options to gain access to personal or financial information. Be wary of anyone who contacts you unsolicited, ignore offers of promotional gifts in exchange for personal information, don’t give out your Medicare ID number, Social Security number, or other personal information to anyone you don’t know, and visit official websites such as Medicare.gov or Healthcare.gov to register for health insurance coverage.
- BBB warns consumers to beware of text messages from wrong numbers. These may be chat bots in disguise that will eventually try to trick users into registering for dating or adult websites. If you receive a text message from a stranger, simply ignore it.
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Metro Public Works and Assets still 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. |
Louisville MSD would like to remind residents about the dangers of FOG: Fats, Oils and Grease. The traditional Thanksgiving meal means plenty of fats, oils and grease are left behind, and it’s important to emphasize proper disposal of FOG, to prevent serious damage and clogs to pipes in homes and to the sewer system.
No matter the time of year, there’s plenty that residents can do from home to help ensure safe, clean waterways! Tips are available at https://louisvillemsd.org/athome.
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