District 8 Streets: Yard Waste Temporarily Suspended

District Download: A New Metro Council Podcast!

Metro Council recently launched "District Download," a podcast to talk about local government issues. Last week, I recorded an episode with my friend State Rep. Josie Raymond to talk about childcare issues, local government, and some of the city and state policies to address the needs of working families. More info is in the graphic above (and a picture of us recording is below!), and you can listen to our episode on February 1.

You can download an episode at the following links:

Sounder Landing Page - https://district-download-a-louisville-metro-council-pod.sounder.fm/

Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/district-download-a-louisville-metro-council-podcast/id1602445599

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3l3qBSctDICKExmomHATEX

Google - https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zb3VuZGVyLmZtLzE3OTc4L3Jzcy54bWw

If there are particular topics you'd like to learn more about, our guests you'd like to hear from, please let us know! Different council members will take point each week, but we are happy to pass along any feedback and/or requests.

Cassie and Rep. Josie Raymond recording an episode of District Download

Highland Commerce Guild: Community Meeting

The Highland Commerce Guild is holding a combination virtual and in-person forum for business owners to discuss issues in the area. This open forum will be a chance for business owners, particularly along Bardstown Road, to talk about the needs they see and how they can come together to address them.

The meeting will be January 26, 2022 at 8:30AM.  The in-person portion will be held at the Highland Community Ministries, 1228 E Breckinridge St., Louisville, KY 40204 and Zoom will be an option for virtual participation. Megan from the District 8 office will be on hand to listen to business owner's concerns and brainstorm policy ideas. Thanks to the Highland Commerce Guild for hosting this important forum! Learn more, and register at: https://highlandcommerceguild.org/

Council Committees: Assignments

I've had several people reach out to ask what committees I will serve on this year. This year, I will serve on the Budget Committee, Equity & Inclusion, and Community Affairs, Health and Education. I'm particularly excited to serve as Vice Chair of Community Affairs, Health, and Education. If you have thoughts on health or education-related topics this committee should dive into (more about early learning/pre-K perhaps?), please be in touch!

LMAS Offers Free Crates, Waives Redemption Fees

Louisville Metro Animal Services is waiving fees for those who claim stray pets through February 15th. Owners can claim any pets Monday-Saturday from 12-6pm at the LMAS Harshaw Family Foundation Shelter at 3528 Newburg Rd. Redemption fees are only waived for owners with no previous violations. The redemption fees cover the cost of microchipping, licensing, and vaccination. LMAS will work with owners who have an outstanding balance and want to claim their pet.

LMAS will also be giving away a free dog crate to anyone who adopts a large breed dog (40 lbs or more) through February 14th. This is made possible from funding from the PetSmart Charities. 

Support Hal Warheim Park and Win a Lakeside Membership!

Hal Warheim Park has received a generous donation of a Lakeside Swim Club sponsorship to begin with the upcoming summer 2022 season. This sponsorship is for an individual or family membership. Raffle tickets may be purchased until 11:59 P.M. on February 20th. Only 100 tickets will be sold. The winner will be selected from a blind drawing on February 21st and will be notified that evening by email and phone. 100% of the profits generated by your donation will go directly toward the maintenance and beautification of Hal Warheim Park.

Learn more and buy tickets at: https://halwarheimpark.rallyup.com/b684d8/Campaign/Details

 If you have a question or comment, please call me at: (502) 574-1108 or email: cassie.armstrong@louisvilleky.gov (and copy megan.metcalf@louisvilleky.gov).  If you have a service request, please call Metro 311 or visit Metro 311 online. If you have AT&T you may have to dial 502-574-5000.

Thanks for reading, and tune back in next month!  

Councilmember Cassie Chambers Armstrong  |   Louisville Metro Council   |   District 8

601 West Jefferson Street, Third Floor

Louisville, Kentucky 40202

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