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Dear Neighbor,
On Monday, my colleagues and I started the annual process of reviewing, amending, and passing the Mayor's annual budget proposal for our city. Over more than two dozen hearings, nearly every part of Metro Government will present, explain, and answer questions on their funding requests for the next year.
We also have a set of federal American Rescue Plan (ARP) dollars to allocate to proposed projects. These dollars are one-time funding options to keep up the fight against COVID-19 (it is still here), perhaps catch up on some deferred maintenance, learn more about various aspects of our city, reinforce or rebuild existing infrastructure, or attack a problem that has always taken a back seat to more pressing needs.
Whatever priorities we end up with in the budget, we must pass a balanced budget - and keep an eye toward that requirement for future years. As of right now, there is a serious structural imbalance headed our way in 2025. As we move through the process, I plan to keep you up-to-date on what we are doing to resolve that. Please follow along with me as we move forward.
Have a great weekend,
 Brent T. Ackerson
26th District Councilman
We are pleased to report that several paving projects are moving forward in the 26th District. Some will start as early as this week. If you have questions about the status or the work on these projects, please feel free to call our office.
- Fieldside Cir. from Ridgehurst Pl. to Ridgehurst Pl.
- Stone Hollow Dr. from Ridgehurst PL. to Fieldside Cir.
- Stone River Ct. from Ridgehurst Pl. to dead end
- Ridgehurst Frontage Rd.
- Stonyrun Dr. from Stonygale Ln. to Stonyrun Dr. (all)
- Stonyrun Cir. from Stonyrun Dr. to Stonyrun Dr. (all)
- Stonyrun Ct. from Stonyrun Cir. to dead end
- Greenbrook Ct. from Stonyrun Dr. to dead end
- Windbrook Ct. from Stonyrun Dr. to dead end
- Coverbrook Ct. from Stonyrun Dr. to dead end
- Brody Ln. from Ridgehurst Pl. to dead end
- Stonydale Ln. from Brookhollow Dr. to Brookhollow Dr.
- Briarglen Ln. from dead end to dead end
- Brookglen Ct. from Stonydale Ln. to dead end
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists that repairs to the bridge carrying Baxter Avenue (U.S. 31E) over South Fork, a branch of Beargrass Creek, are scheduled to begin Monday, May 16, in Jefferson County.
The repairs will require a full closure of the bridge and a traffic detour of up to 60 days. Weather or other unforeseen factors may delay the project timeline.
The bridge is located next to the former L&N Railroad elevated train platform. Signs in the area will direct drivers to utilize East Liberty Street and Lexington Road during the bridge closure. Drivers should use caution while traveling through the work zone.
The date and duration of this work may be adjusted if inclement weather or other unforeseen delays occur. Visit goky.ky.gov for the latest in traffic and travel information in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. You can also get traffic information for the District 5 counties at facebook.com/KYTCDistrict5 and twitter.com/KYTCDistrict5.
Kentucky’s Primary Election is May 17 and early voting got underway today.
Louisville voters will be nominating candidates for U.S. Senate, U.S. House of Representatives, Louisville Metro Mayor, Metro Council, Kentucky Senate and House of Representatives, and three Jefferson County offices. Many judicial positions will also be on the reverse side of the ballot and any voter, regardless of registration, may vote in those contests.
In-Person Absentee (Early) Voting by Anyone (No Excuse Needed)
- 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. on May 12, 13, 14
- Six Locations. Any Voter May Vote at Any Location (Absentee ballot drop-off boxes will also be available at these sites during the three days)
- The Jeffersonian, 10617 Taylorsville Rd.
- Kentucky Center for African American Heritage, 1701 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd.
- Broadbent Arena at Kentucky Exposition Center, 937 Phillips Ln.
- Sun Valley Community Center, 6505 Bethany Ln.
- Triple Crown Pavilion, 1780 Plantside Dr.
- Mary Queen of Peace, 4017 Dixie Hwy.
Traditional Election Day Voting at Your Precinct
- 6 a.m. – 6 p.m. on May 17
You can check your registration or find your polling place at GoVoteKy.com. Study your sample ballot by entering your address here: My Ballot (jeffersoncountyclerk.org).
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 After a two-year hiatus, the Louisville Free Public Library’s annual How-To Festival is back for its ninth year! Taking place on the second Saturday in May, How-To is an annual tradition for thousands of Louisvillians looking for something entertaining, interactive, and educational to do after Derby is over.
LFPL is excited to once again offer attendees the chance to learn how-to-do more than 50 different things in five hours, all for free. From learning how to be a circus performer to canning your own vegetables to making amazing cake sculptures, “how-to” sessions cover a range of skills taught by local experts.
The How-To Festival takes place on Saturday, May 14, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Main Library, 301 York Street. Sessions will be located in more than 15 areas throughout the building and surrounding grounds, transforming the entire library into a giant classroom. Food trucks will be onsite.
For more information, including the growing list of how-to sessions, visit LFPL.org/how-to.
Office of Inspector General
Monday, May 16 at 4:00 pm
Public Health & Wellness
Wednesday, May 18 at 4:00 pm
Office for Safe & Healthy Neighborhoods
Monday, May 23 at 3:00 pm
Metro Corrections
Tuesday, May 24 at 2:00 pm
Louisville Metro Police Deptartment
Tuesday, May 24 at 3:00 pm
Resilience & Community Services
Wednesday, May 25 at 4:00 pm
Louisville Forward (including Economic Development, Develop Louisville, Codes & Regulations and the Affordable Housing Trust Fund)
Thursday, May 26 at 2:30 pm
Public Works
Monday, June 6 at 3:00 pm
Louisville Fire
Tuesday, June 7 at 4:00 pm
Louisville Free Public Library
Tuesday, June 7 at 5:00 pm
Parks & Recreation
Tuesday, June 8 at 5:00 pm
Metro Council Meeting to Adopt FY 23 Budget
Thursday, June 23 at 6:00 pm
For more information on the Mayor’s Proposed Budget Address.
For the complete Metro Council hearing schedule.
To submit a comment for Metro Council consideration.
Thank you for taking interest in this year’s budget process, and please feel free to reach out to me at 574-1126 or Brent.Ackerson@LouisvilleKY.gov if you have any questions or ideas on how we can make the FY23 a better document for everyone in our community.
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Louisville Parks and Recreation is holding lifeguard classes for anyone 16 or older. The classes are $200, or FREE if you become certified and come to work for us! Duties include enforcing rules, monitoring activity, cleanup, water tests and more. For more information call 502-574-1498.
Applications are now being accepted for the 2022 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Spring Subsidy Cooling Component. This federally-funded program is designed to help offset the cost of higher electric bills due to rising temperatures. Applications will be accepted now through June 17, 2022, or until funds are depleted.
Jefferson County residents wishing to apply must schedule an appointment utilizing the automated appointment system. Appointments can be scheduled by phone by calling 502-991-8391 or online at louisvilleky.cascheduler.com. The toll-free service is currently open and is available twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.
For more descriptions about LIHEAP income eligibility and other instructions, visit https://louisvilleky.gov/LIHEAP. Residents may also call the automated LIHEAP information line at 502/991-8391 or visit www.louisvilleky.cascheduler.com.
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Louisville Metro exhausted all rental assistance funds allocated through American Rescue Plan in March of 2022. But help is still available!
Jefferson County residents may now apply for rental assistance through the Kentucky Housing Corporation. More information is here.
4000 Plymouth Road Variance
 You are invited to attend a review of a VARIANCE for an addition to encroach into the street side yard setback.
Subject Property: 4000 Plymouth Road
Case Number: 22-VARIANCE-0025
Case Manager: Heather Pollock (Heather.Pollock@louisvilleky.gov)
Application Date: February 21, 2022
Location: Learn how to participate online at https://louisvilleky.gov/government/upcoming-public-meetings
You may participate in person at the Old Jail Auditorium (514 W Liberty St, Louisville, KY 40202). If you are unable to participate in-person, please call 574-6230 or use the link above to learn about other ways to participate or provide comments.
Additional information including but not limited to plans, documents, presentations, petitions, and photographic evidence may be submitted to the case manager by 5:00 P.M. the Tuesday prior to the meeting. If you wish to submit comments on this case, please submit comments (in writing) to the case manager by 9:00 A.M. Friday, May
13, 2022.
Additional information or comments submitted after applicable deadlines must be approved by the Board at the meeting; the Board may choose to not accept such information or comments. Or visit https://louisville.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx for meeting agenda and staff report. Persons who desire special accommodations should contact the Planning Commission office at (502) 574-6230 at least one week prior to this meeting. TDD users please use the Relay Service, 1-800-648-6056.
4900 S. Hurstbourne Parkway Multi-Family Develpment
John C. Talbott
Email: JOHN@BARDLAW.NET
Mobile: (502) 741-8783
RE: Neighborhood meeting for proposed change in zoning to allow a 216-unit multi-family community in 8 buildings on approximately 26.25+/- acres on property located at 4900 S. Hurstbourne Parkway, 5119 and 5201 Bardstown Road and two parcels with no address, Tax Block 50, Lots 270 & 271
We are writing to invite you to a meeting we have scheduled to present neighbors with our zone change and Detailed District Development Plan (DDDP) for a 216-unit multi-family community located on the above referenced property.
Accordingly, we filed a plan for pre-application review with the Division of Planning and Design Services (DPDS) that was assigned case number, 22-ZONEPA-0057 and case manager, Dante St. Germain. The DDDP filed changes zoning on a portion of one property along Hurstbourne Parkway from R-4 to R-6. The other part of the property fronting on Bardstown Road will have a General District Development Plan (“GDDP”) seeking a change in zoning to C-1. Accordingly, we would like to show and explain this plan so that we might hear what thoughts, issues and concerns you may have.
In that regard, a meeting will be held on Thursday, May 12, 2022, beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the Fern Creek Community Association & Chamber of Commerce in the Annex Room located at 6104 Bardstown Road
(enter under the black awning labeled “Office”).
If you are unable to attend the meeting, or have any questions or comments, please feel free to email or call me at the number listed above. We look forward to our opportunity to visit with you
Click here to learn more about this development
We are having in-person meetings of Louisville Metro Council and with individuals and groups in our office. We are still exercising caution and following all CDC and Louisville Metro Health Department guidelines. Please call the office or email any requests. Thank you for your cooperation. |
