Councilwoman
Paula McCraney
601 W. Jefferson Street
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 574-1107
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Logan Fogle
Legislative Assistant
(502) 574-3454
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@PaulaMcCraneyD7
Phone Numbers
of Interest
Air Pollution: 574-6000
Animal Services: 363-6609
or 361-1318
Anonymous Tipline:
574-LMPD (5673)
Brightside: 574-2613
Jefferson County Clerk's Office: 574-5700
Legal Aid: 584-1254
Metro Call: 311 or 574-5000
Metro Parks: 574-7275
Metro Police: (Non Emergency) 574-7111 or 574-2111
Metro Safe: 572-3460
or 574-7111
MSD: 587-0603
PARC: 569-6222
Poison Control: 589-8222
Property Valuation Administration: 502-574-6380
Public Works: 574-5810
Solid Waste Management SWMS): 574-3571
TARC: 585-1234
Veteran's Affairs: 595-4447
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Hello Neighbors and Friends,
Each week during the month of March, I will highlight a woman, program, or project to celebrate Women's History Month. This week, I am sharing two things, 1. A diaper drive event, and 2. A proclamation on Women's History Month from the White House.
As I mentioned in a prior eNewsletter, I serve as co-chairwoman of the Metro Council Women's Caucus. This month, the Caucus is hosting a "Diaper Drive." Diaper need is the lack of a sufficient supply of diapers to keep an infant or child clean, dry, and healthy. According to the Louisville Metro Office of Women, diapers cost on average $80 a month per child. One in 3 families lack adequate resources to purchase sufficient diapers for their children.
The Office of Women poses the following three questions and answers:
What is the scope of the problem in Louisville and Kentucky? Kentucky only has one diaper bank, which is in Louisville. They supply 100,000 diapers to 13 organizations but are not able to fill the needs of those 13 organizations and must also turn other organizations away.
How is diaper need a barrier to employment? Daycares require parents to send children with diapers. Without diapers, women are not able to utilize day care and must forgo employment or utilize scarce resources for diapers rather than for food, clothing, or shelter.
What is the health impact of diaper need? Diaper need is associated with health problems for mother and child, including postpartum depression, lack of attachment, bonding between mother and child, and diaper rash.
There is a red bin on the first floor lobby of City Hall, where anyone can drop off packages of new diapers. The St. Bernadette Diaper Bank will be coordinating the diaper drive and distributing the donations. On March 10th at 10:00 a.m., co-chairwoman Councilwoman Cassie Chambers Armstrong and I will attend a press conference, coordinated by the Office of Women, to announce the diaper drive.
On Thursday, March 17th at 2:00 p.m., the Women’s Caucus will host a special meeting in the Chambers of City Hall to celebrate Women's History Month. I will provide details about this meeting in next week's newsletter.
If you are interested in joining us to give back to the community during Women's History Month, you can reach out to Louisville’s Diaper Bank at St. Bernadette’s to donate funds, diapers, or to host a diaper drive. Please click here for more information: https://www.facebook.com/SaintBernadetteLouisvilleDiaperBank
Here is the Proclamation on Women's History Month 2022 from the White House:
Every March, Women’s History Month provides an opportunity to honor the generations of trailblazing women and girls who have built our Nation, shaped our progress, and strengthened our character as a people.
Throughout our history, despite hardship, exclusion, and discrimination, women have strived and sacrificed for equity and equality in communities across the country. Generations of Native American women were stewards of the land and continue to lead the fight for climate justice. Black women fought to end slavery, advocate for civil rights, and pass the Voting Rights Act. Suffragists helped pass the 19th Amendment to the Constitution so that no American could be denied a vote on the basis of sex.
Standing on the shoulders of the heroines who came before them, today’s women and girls continue to carry forward the mission of ensuring our daughters have the same opportunities as our sons. Women of the labor movement are achieving monumental reforms to help all workers secure the better pay, benefits, and safety they deserve. LGBTQI+ women and girls are leading the fight for justice, opportunity, and equality — especially for the transgender community. Women and girls continue to lead groundbreaking civil rights movements for social justice and freedom, so that everyone can realize the full promise of America.
But despite the progress being made, women and girls — especially women and girls of color — still face systemic barriers to full participation and wider gaps in opportunity and equality. The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed and exacerbated those disparities which have disproportionately impacted women’s labor force participation, multiplied the burden on paid and unpaid caregivers, and increased rates of gender-based violence.
To read the Proclamation in its entirety, click here:
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Celebrate Women's History Month with the Women's Caucus! We will be hosting a special meeting of the Caucus on March 17th at 2pm.
To see all meetings on Facebook Live, go to the Metro Council Facebook page by clicking here.
The public can also view all council and committee meetings on Metro TV, Spectrum Cable Channel 184 or on UVERSE at Channel 99. Proceedings are live streamed from the Metro Council Clerk’s Archived Media page here.
The following legislation was considered at this week's Council meeting:
1.A resolution requiring Metro Council to perform an equity review of its own budget before its adoption. This resolution would have required a review of the Metro Council budget by the Committee on Equity and Inclusion before its annual Budget Committee hearing. I was a “yes” vote, but the resolution failed on a tie vote of 12-12.
2. An ordinance amending the Metro Code of Ordinances to allow homeowners the option to create a managed natural landscape. This will allow homeowners to have “a planned, intentional, and maintained planting of native or non-native grasses, wildflowers, forbs, ferns, shrubs, or trees, including but not limited to rain gardens, meadow vegetation, and ornamental plantings. Maintenance is defined as keeping the planting within the defined area free of noxious weeds. I was a "yes" vote, and the ordinance passed.
3.An ordinance amending the Metro Code of Ordinances relating to financial disclosures by Metro Officers and candidates for elected Metro offices. This will require Metro Officers to report sources of income greater than $5,000 during the preceding calendar year. I was a "yes" vote, and the ordinance passed.
4. A resolution ratifying a collective bargaining agreement between Metro and IBEW Local 369 for electrical employees at Public Works. It allows for raises and benefits for Electrical Maintenance employees with titles like General Foreman, Foreman, and Electrician “A” Journeyman among others. I was a "yes" vote, and the ordinance passed.
5. An ordinance approving up to $415 million in Hospital Revenue Bonds for U of L Health. The bonds will pay all or a portion of a new 7-floor medical tower at University Hospital, a new 60-bed hospital on the U of L Health Medical Center South Campus, and other capital expenditures across U of L Health’s facilities. I was a "yes" vote, and the ordinance passed.
Click here to watch the full meeting.
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The Jefferson County Property Valuation Administrator (PVA) is conducting property reassessments this year in market areas 6, 8, and 9. As the map above shows, this process will include many District 7 residents. Your formal notice of reassessment will be mailed in late April. In the meantime, the PVA has scheduled three meetings for people in each area to learn more about the assessment process and their right to appeal. All meetings are from 6:30-8 PM and will be accessible via Zoom for those wanting to attend virtually.
Area 8 residents
Tuesday, March 29 at the Berrytown Community Center, 1300 Heafer Road
Tuesday, April 5 at Middletown City Hall, 11803 Old Shelbyville Road
Tuesday, April 12 at the Northeast Regional Library, 15 Bellevoir Circle
Area 9 residents
Thursday, March 24 at Norton Commons Elementary School, 10941 Kings Crown Drive
Thursday, March 31 at Prospect City Hall, 9200 US Highway 42
Thursday, April 14 at All Peoples Unitarian Universalist Church, 4936 Brownsboro Road
These meetings will be held virtually and in-person. Click here for a flyer with links to attend these meetings.
Click here for the PVA website.
Click here to access the notice as a file.
Click here for Planning & Design's Upcoming Public Meetings.
Click here for the Planning & Design Website.
Contact Metro Planning & Design
Heather Pollock / (Heather.Pollock@louisvilleky.gov)
"NOVEL SPIRITS, LLC d/b/a Macy's, mailing address: 145 Progress Place, Springdale, OH 45246 hereby declares its intention to apply for a Quota Retail Package License no later than March 30th, 2022. The licensed premises will be located at 7900 Shelbyville Road, Suite B, (Macy's, Oxmoor Mall) Louisville, KY 40222."
Any person, association, corporation or body politic may protest the granting of the license by writing the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, 500 Mero Street 2 NE33, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601, within thirty (30) days of the date of legal publication (which was February 11th).
Click here to access this notice as a file.
Email
These notices are sent out weekly by the VA. If you would like to directly receive these notices, email LOUVAMCconstruction@usace.army.mil saying, "I would like to subscribe for weekly updates." You can also email this same address with general construction questions.
Website
https://www.va.gov/louisville-health-care/programs/new-robley-rex-va-medical-center/
Presentation
Click here to access the presentation from the VA Forum in December.
If you want to become more involved in the community, joining a Board or Commission around Louisville is a great entry point. You can make your voice heard and help make Louisville a better place for all.
There are many vacancies on Boards and Commissions that need to be filled, including on the newly established Juneteenth Jubilee Commission. Consider applying to join a Board or Commission today!*
Click here to apply for a Board or Commission.
*Submission of application does not guarantee placement on a Board or Commission.
Solar Over Louisville has launched! It will give households in Louisville and the broader region the opportunity to use their collective buying power to obtain discounted rates for solar installation through Kentucky-based Solar Energy Solutions (SES).
The company will offer 12% to 19% discounts for participants that sign up through this program, with the exact discount rate depending on the size of the installation. Already, more than 130 people have expressed interest.
While the program’s primary goal is to incentivize residential investment in solar, non-residential property owners are welcome to apply and will be included if the project is deemed feasible within the solarize campaign. Rooftop solar has the potential to reduce individuals' energy burden while acting against climate change. Residential buildings account for 27.4% of the city’s greenhouse gas emissions.
Learn more at an upcoming workshop by signing up here:
The Louisville Zoo Get Healthy Walking Club has returned this week, launching the Zoo’s walking season, which runs through October 31st, 2022. The Walking Club is now accepting new enrollment and is free to join. Club membership offers free entry into the Zoo from 8 to 9:15 AM (walkers can enjoy the Zoo until 9:30 AM).
The Zoo walker’s loop at the Louisville Zoo is a hard-surface 1.1-mile walk where visitors may enjoy both flat areas and hilly terrain along with the sights and sounds of the Zoo. Directional signs keep walkers on track and provide special health tips along the way. Walkers enter at the front gate and MUST present the Norton Healthcare Get Healthy ID to the attendant.
Guests can register for free here.
The Louisville Water Company has introduced an improved way to view and pay your bill with Pure Connect. The portal is a convenient experience with self-service options for bill payment, water use reports, and common requests.
From the Water Company:
"We're always looking for better ways to serve our customers while providing purely better service. We believe it is a big improvement in the customer experience. Watch this video to learn more."
Click here for more information.
TreesLouisville wants to help you get shade in the summer and buffer against wind in the winter, all while getting a $30 rebate. Purchase and plant an eligible tree, submit the paperwork and receive money back (while supplies last).
Click here for more information.
In a press conference on February 17, Mayor Fischer announced the findings of the most recent Urban Tree Canopy Assessment for Louisville. TreesLouisville commissioned the University of Vermont's Spatial Analysis Lab to do the study comparing data from a 2012 assessment to the 2019 data. The results showed a 1% net increase of canopy, outpacing the annual canopy loss. It also highlighted a street canopy increase of 2% and considerable growth of trees planted a decade ago.
Read the press release and the 2022 Urban Tree Canopy Assessment.
The Lawn Care for Cleaner Air Community Equipment Grant Program (Grant) awards a package of professional-powered, electric lawn equipment to a local non-profit organization. The package of equipment includes an electric mower, trimmer, blower, and extra rechargeable battery that powers all three tools.
In addition to providing brand-new equipment to an organization that needs it, the Grant also aims to expand and encourage the usage of electric-powered lawn equipment.
The Grant is now accepting applications from non-profit organizations in Louisville/Jefferson County. For an organization to be eligible to be selected, it must be replacing gas-powered equipment, and must use the equipment to maintain a safe and healthy grounds. The application window to receive the grant is currently open through April 8, 2022.
Click here for more information.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is seeking qualified individuals to lend their expertise and serve on the agency’s National Advisory Council. They are specifically seeking applicants with expertise on the needs of people with disabilities and older adults for emergency preparedness, response, and recovery. The National Advisory Council includes a geographically diverse and substantive cross-section of 35 members who advise FEMA Administrators on all aspects of emergency management, ensuring input from and coordination with state, local, tribal and territorial governments, as well as the private and nonprofit sectors.
The deadline to apply is March 31st.
Click here for more information.
Northeast Regional Library
Look for signs that the natural world is waking up from the long winter! You will create art from natural materials. This program offers opportunities for nature exploration and creative play with a variety of activities. Families welcome. Dress for the weather rain or shine. Ages 8 months - 80. Please register by calling 502-394-0379 or emailing NortheastYouthServices@lfpl.org.
Click here for more information.
St. Matthews Library, 3940 Grandview Avenue
On March 15th at 6:30 PM, the St. Matthews Library will host a night owls book discussion. Plan to discuss Hill Women by District 8 Metro Council member Cassie Chambers Armstrong. Please contact the branch at 574-1771 with any questions.
Click here for more information.
Metro Louisville now has an interactive map that will allow you to see what is happening in your neighborhood as well as others across the city. The map updates daily and if you choose you can receive alerts for your area by subscribing using the red receive alerts button on the page. Click here to try it out: Interactive Map to Track Crime.
Message from the LMPD 8th Division
The cold weather has greatly increased auto thefts. Please make note of the below tips to help make sure it doesn't happen to you.
- Never leave anything of value in your vehicle; this includes laptops, purses, GPS devices and even loose change.
- Do not leave your vehicle running while unattended.
- Always lock your vehicle doors.
- Remove garage door openers from vehicles when parked outside.
- Do not leave your keys in your vehicle, this includes key-fobs.
- Do not leave the windows of your vehicle open, or partially open.
- Try to park your vehicle in a well-lit area.
- Never leave a firearm unprotected in your vehicle.
- Immediately report any suspicious person, or vehicle to (502) 574-7111.
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Louisville Metro Council livestreams all of its regular meetings and committee meetings on Facebook Live.
To see all meetings on Facebook Live, go to the Metro Council Facebook page by clicking here.
The public can also view all council and committee meetings on Metro TV, Spectrum Cable Channel 184 or on UVERSE at Channel 99. Proceedings are live streamed from the Metro Council Clerk’s Archived Media page here.
If you would like to see the agenda for any of the Metro Council’s Committee meetings click here.
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*District 7 Disclaimer: By taking part in District 7 events, you grant Councilwoman Paula McCraney full rights to use the images resulting from photograph/video filming. Councilwoman McCraney will have the right to any reproductions or adaptations of the images for inclusion in her e-Newsletter or other Council publications. This might include, but is not limited to, the right to use them in printed and online materials, social media and news releases.
If you do not wish to be photographed, please inform logan.fogle@louisvilleky.gov prior to event attendance.
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