Emily Liu becomes first woman in Kentucky to be named into prestigious planning College of Fellows

Liu has served as Louisville Metro’s Planning & Design Services Director since 2013

LOUISVILLE, KY (March 3, 2022) – Emily Liu, Director of Louisville Metro’s Office of Planning & Design Services, has achieved the planning profession’s highest honor by being named to the prestigious American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) College of Fellows. Liu is the first woman in Kentucky to receive this recognition, which honors her outstanding achievements in urban planning.

“We at Louisville Metro Government have long known that our city is lucky to have a professional like Emily Liu leading the Office of Planning & Design Services. As director, she has aided in the creation of our city’s new 20-year comprehensive plan, Plan 2040, began a multi-year equity review of our Land Development Code, and helped guide development through the pre-pandemic economic renaissance,” said Mayor Greg Fischer. “Congratulations to Director Liu on this immense honor!”

Liu has served as the city’s planning director since 2013 and has more than 25 years of planning experience. Prior to this position, she has worked for urban and suburban communities across three states focusing on long-range planning, current planning, zoning, and transportation planning.

She is a member of Leadership Louisville Center’s Bingham Fellows Class of 2022 and serves on several boards, including Louisville Metro Landmarks Commission, Downtown Review Overlay Committee, Louisville AAPI Advisory Committee, University of Louisville Planning Program Advisory Board, and the Kentucky Chapter of the American Planning Association Executive Committee. Read more.

Click here to view full list of Councilman David James sponsored legislation for FY21-22

Pending Legislation:

R-008-22 A resolution pursuant to the capital and operating budget ordinances approving the appropriation to fund the following noncompetitively negotiated amendment to professional service contract for louisville metro public health and wellness (“lmphw”) for advising services for louisville metro’s covid-19 response - (william altman - $52,500.00 for a new not-to-exceed amount of $90,000.00).

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R-021-22  A resolution ratifying and approving a collective bargaining agreement (january 31, 2022 to june 30, 2024) relating to wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment between louisville/jefferson county metro government and the international brotherhood of electrical workers, afl cio-clc, ibew local 369, concerning certain employees of the department of public works and assets

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O-064-22  An ordinance of the louisville/jefferson county metro government, kentucky, authorizing the issuance of its hospital revenue bonds (uofl health project) in one or more series or subseries in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $415,000,000 for the purposes of (a) paying all or a portion of the costs of (1) a new seven-floor medical tower at university hospital, (2) a new 60-bed hospital on the campus of uofl health medical center south, and (3) necessary capital expenditures across uofl health’s facilities, and (b) paying costs of issuance of the bonds; authorizing the execution and delivery of trust indentures, loan agreements, bond purchase agreements, and tax exemption certificate and agreements; authorizing and approving certain other matters, including the execution of related documents, in connection with the sale and issuance of the bonds.

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O-033-22  An ordinance amending sections 21.01, 21.03, and 21.06 of the louisville metro code of ordinances (“lmco”) relating to financial disclosures by metro officers and candidates for elected metro offices. (amendment by substitution)

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O-035-22  An ordinance amending chapter 156 of the Louisville metro code of ordinances relating to the creation of managed natural landscapes

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R-035-22  A resolution authorizing the office of the Jefferson county attorney to bring a condemnation action against the owners of certain property, parcel no. Sixty (60), in Jefferson county in connection with the Ohio river levee trail phase iii.

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R-022-22  A resolution pursuant to the capital and operating budget ordinances approving the appropriation to fund the following non competitively negotiated professional service contract for civic innovation and technology concerning utility location services - (usic locating services, llc - $100,000.00).

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O-033-22 An ordinance amending sections 21.01, 21.03, and 21.06 of the Louisville metro code of ordinances (“lmco”) relating to financial disclosures by metro officers and candidates for elected metro offices. (amendment by substitution)

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 O-035-22  An ordinance amending chapter 156 of the Louisville metro code of ordinances relating to the creation of managed natural landscapes

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R-035-22  A resolution authorizing the office of the Jefferson county attorney to bring a condemnation action against the owners of certain property, parcel no. Sixty (60), in Jefferson county in connection with the Ohio river levee trail phase iii.

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R-022-22  A resolution pursuant to the capital and operating budget ordinances approving the appropriation to fund the following noncompetitively negotiated professional service contract for civic innovation and technology concerning utility location services - (usic locating services, llc - $100,000.00).

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R-023-22  A resolution pursuant to the capital and operating budget ordinances, approving the appropriation to fund the following noncompetitively negotiated professional service contract for the office for safe and healthy neighborhoods concerning a trauma assistance and management program - (the crossnore school and childrens’ home - $323,620.00).

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R-034-22  a resolution pursuant to the capital and operating budget ordinances, approving the appropriation to fund the following noncompetitively negotiated professional service contract for the office for safe and healthy neighborhoods concerning a cognitive behavioral therapy program - (university of pittsburgh - $42,898.00).

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R-042-22   a resolution pursuant to the capital and operating budget ordinances approving the appropriation to fund the following noncompetitively negotiated professional service contract for metro safe concerning project analysis and evaluation of a pilot 911 call prioritization program - (university of Louisville - $311,467.00)

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O-090-22 An ordinance appropriating $23,250 from neighborhood development funds in the following manner: $3,000 from district 6; $2,250 from district 9; $1,875 from district 15; $1,500 each from districts 2, 4, 7, 10, 12, 14, 17, 23, and 26; $750 each from districts 20 and 22; and $375 each from districts 13, 21, and 25; through the office of management and budget, to Kentucky Shakespeare, inc for the Shakespeare in the parks Julius Caesar 2022 tour.

Click here to view full agenda

Help Report Potholes

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3. Call Metro311 or 574-5000 to report potholes or any other issues.

To report a pothole on an interstate in Jefferson County, go to the “contact us” dropdown menu and select “report a hazard” on KYTC’s website http://transportation.ky.gov or click here.

Preston Corridor Plan - Enhanced Transit Survey

Are you looking for a career in the skilled trades?

Knight School of Welding in Louisville KY is holding their first annual job fair on Tuesday, March 22nd from 10am to noon for our current welding students, graduates, plus other welders in the community seeking employment. Anyone in the community is welcome to attend and visit the school.

Several employers will be here hiring and discussing career opportunities.

For more information, please contact:

Dave Tofaute

Executive Director

dave@weldingky.com

March 12, 2022 - St. Patrick's Parade

11:30 am - 7 pm

• Broadway from Barret Avenue to Baxter Avenue
• Rubel Avenue from Benton Avenue to Rogers Street
• St. Anthony Place from Mercy Way to Broadway
• Payne Street from Bishop Street to alley west of Baxter Avenue
• Hull Street from Bishop Street to alley west of Baxter Avenue
• Rogers Street from Bishop Street to alley west of Baxter Avenue
• Baxter Avenue from Barret Avenue to Highland Avenue
• Baxter Avenue from Highland Avenue to Hepburn Avenue
• Bardstown Road from Highland Avenue to Midland Avenue
• East Breckinridge Street from alley west of Baxter Avenue to Baxter Avenue
• Christy Avenue from alley west of Baxter Avenue to Baxter Avenue
• Morton Avenue from alley west of Baxter Avenue to Baxter Avenue
• Highland Avenue from alley west of Baxter Avenue to alley east of Baxter Avenue
• Grinstead Drive from Baxter Avenue to Cherokee Road
• Cherokee Road will have one lane of traffic northbound diverted to Payne Street

ROADSHOW for the week of March 6, 2022 

JEFFERSON COUNTY

I-Move Kentucky (I-64 / I-71 / I-265): Find out the latest project updates here: https://i-moveky.com/.

Sherman Minton Bridge (I-64 & US 150 over the Ohio River between Louisville, KY, and New Albany, IN): Find out the latest project updates here: https://shermanmintonrenewal.com/.

I-265 South (Gene Snyder Freeway): Left lane on the exit ramp to Westport Road and Chamberlain Lane (exit 32) was closed in January 2021 after a vehicle struck the overpass. The left lane will remain closed until a repair can be made. Funding for repair has been secured; the project has been awarded. Work will be completed in summer 2022.

U.S. 31E (Buechel Bypass): Right lane closure over the Norfolk Southern Railroad (mile point 10.4) due to findings from a routine inspection in 2021. The affected area is not visible while driving over the bridge. KYTC has secured money and an agreement with the railroad to make the repairs. The project will go out to bid in March. Motorists can use Bardstown Road as a detour. KY 841 North and South (Gene Snyder Freeway): Northbound lane closures through East End Tunnel on March 7 and March 8. Southbound lane closures on March 9 and March 10. All closures are from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. There will be one lane open in each direction during lighting inspections and repairs inside the tunnel.

KY 1450 (Blue Lick Road): Weekday lane closures possible between Gene Snyder and Preston Highway for road widening work. The project’s estimated completion is summer 2023.

Pawtucket has spent more than 150 days in the shelter and he’s ready for his luck to change.  The approximately two-year-old Pit Bull mix has got plenty of pawsonality and a nose for adventure. Whether you’re hiking or going for a long jog, Pawtucket can keep up! He’s a great co-pilot in the car and is friendly with new people. At home, he loves playing in the back yard with his ball or rope toy. In the evenings, Pawtucket likes to chill out by cuddling with you on the couch. He’s also house and crate trained.

Pawtucket’s adoption fee is waived for an approved adopter thanks to the Pay It Forward Program and includes a free dog crate. Pawtucket weighs about 45lbs. He’s already neutered, microchipped, and vaccinated. For more info about Pawtucket, email animalservicesadoption@louisvilleky.gov. To meet or adopt Pawtucket, visit Animal House Adoption Center located at 3516 Newburg Road from 12-6pm daily.

Major Shannon Lauder

Major Shannon Lauder joined the Louisville Metro Police Department in 2008. She served as a patrol officer in the 4^th Division, primarily in the Old Louisville neighborhood. She also spent 6 years as a hostage negotiator and team leader for LMPD’s Hostage Negotiation Team. She was a detective in the Crimes Against Children Unit (CACU) investigating physical, sexual and internet crimes against children across Louisville Metro.

She was then promoted to sergeant in 2015, where she served in the 6^th Division before becoming a Professional Standards Unit investigator. She was promoted to lieutenant in 2018 and served as a patrol lieutenant in the 4^th Division. Most recently she was assigned as the Commander of the Special Victims Unit. The SVU consists of the Sex Crimes Unit, the Domestic Violence Unit and the Crimes Against Seniors Unit. In 2020 Major Lauder was promoted to the rank of Major and serves as the Commander of the 4^th Division.

Major Lauder holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Political Science from the University of Kentucky and is currently pursuing her Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Louisville. She is a graduate of the 143rd Session of the Southern Police Institute’s (SPI) Administrative Officer’s Course at the University of Louisville.