Councilwoman
Paula McCraney
601 W. Jefferson Street
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 574-1107
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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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Armed Forces Day was created on August 31, 1949, by then-Secretary of Defense, Louis Johnson, to replace separate Army, Navy and Air Force Days. The event stemmed from the Armed Forces’ unification under one Department of Defense by then-President Harry S. Truman when he signed the National Security Act into law on July 26, 1947.
It was designed to expand public understanding of what type of job is performed and the role of the military in civilian life. It was a day for the military to show “state-of-the-art” equipment to the civilian population they were protecting. And it was a day to honor and acknowledge the people of the Armed Forces of the United States.
The armed forces consists of six service branches: Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard and Space Force.
Hello Neighbors and Friends,
I am appealing to the weather gods to be kind on Sunday when Shakespeare in the Park takes center stage at 2:00 p.m. at Windy Hills Green (Highway 42 and Rudy Lane, Louisville, KY 40207). I am also hoping that you will join me for this District 7 community gathering to enjoy Julius Caesar, depicted by six of Kentucky Shakespeare's finest actors. Bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on, along with the entire family and friends in your neighborhood. It will be a great time to kick back, relax, and be entertained. (Oh, and for those of us who need to brush up on our Shakespeare/Julius Caesar knowledge, we might want to click here before the show begins: Julius Caesar Summary and Study Guide | SuperSummary.)
Regarding Council business this week, the agenda was very light. (You can read below the summary of the legislation that was passed.) However, the highlight of the night was devoted to the public and the citizens who chose to sign up and show up to address the Council. Twenty-six people signed up to speak and all but seven planned to speak in person at City Hall.
There is one more opportunity for the Council to hear your three-minute public comments about the budget in-person or via WebEx. A link on the Metro Council website will be active on June 1 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. to sign up to speak on June 2, 2022, starting at 6:00 p.m. Click here to sign up to speak. It sure would be great to look across the room and see my District 7 neighbors at the podium or online addressing the Council and expressing your concerns or desires for the budget you want to see our city adopt. Come on, sign up --- give it a try. We (I!) want to hear from you. Also, an online form for written budget comments is now available on the Metro Council website. Comments will be taken through June 3 at 5:00 p.m.
As usual, you may watch all committee meetings live on Metro TV, Spectrum Cable Channel 184, on UVERSE at Channel 99, or on the Metro Council Facebook page. Proceedings may also be streamed live from the Metro Council Clerk's Archived Media page.
If you tune in next week, you will hear from several Louisville Metro departments as they discuss their budget requests. Several key departments that represent the bulk of the budget will address the Budget Committee, on which I serve. The list includes:
- Civic Innovation and Technology
- Coroner
- Corrections
- County Attorney
- Criminal Justice Commission
- Internal Audit
- LMPD
- Louisville Forward (which includes Codes and Regulations, Economic Development, the Affordable Housing Trust Fund, and Develop Louisville)
- Office of Safe and Healthy Neighborhoods
- Public Defender’s Office
- Resilience and Community Service
- Waterfront Development
Click here to access the 2022-2023 Budget Hearing Schedule:
Fiscal Year 23 Budget Hearing Schedule
Click here to access the 2022-2023 Executive and Detail Budget documents:
2022-2023 Recommended Executive and Detail Budgets
Enjoy the weekend, and please stop by Windy Hills Green on Sunday at 2:00 p.m., if you can!
No music is so charming to my ear as the requests of my friends, and the supplications of those in want of my assistance. ---Julius Caesar
This week Metro Council passed the following legislation:
A resolution detailing the expectations of Metro Council for all Louisville Metro Departments, agencies, certain entities governed by boards and commissions, and authorities regarding best practices for Board training, expense authorizations, procurement, and hiring (as amended). I voted YES for this resolution.
A resolution requesting the Planning Commission review the Metro Land Development code regulations with regard to trees and tree canopy. I voted YES for this resolution.
All Metro Council meetings can be reviewed Here (Click, and then choose the "Metro Council Meetings" option.)
Click here to access this notice as a file.
Email
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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.
Americans are now eligible for a third order of free, at-home coronavirus tests shipped through the U.S. Postal Service. Each household can 16 free COVID-19 tests.
The tests, authorized by the Food and Drug Administration and available on the federal website covidtests.gov.
Click here to read about what changes are being proposed, or call Joel Dock at 574-5860 or send an email to ldcreform@louisvilleky.gov with your questions or comments.
Windy Hills has invited the Yummiest Food Truck to the City for residents to enjoy on Monday, June 6th from 5:00 - 7:00 pm in The Sojourn Church parking lot at 2501 Rudy Lane. Come, bring your friends, visit with neighbors as you pick up your dinner!
Start Date: May 30th, 2022 8:00 AM
End Date: May 30th, 2022 12:00 PM
Thousands of cyclists, paddlers and walkers will be on the move again at the Mayor's Hike, Bike & Paddle Monday, May 30 as it returns for a 17th consecutive Memorial Day at Waterfront Park. All portions of the event have been reworked to ensure participants will be socially distanced.
Venue: Waterfront Park
Address: 129 East River Road
Louisville, Kentucky 40202
Phone: 502-574-3768
This year's event will feature a 13-mile bike ride from the Waterfront Park Boathouse Lawn to Shawnee Park and back, multiple length walk options in Waterfront Park and across the Big Four Bridge, and a paddle route up river to Beargrass Creek! Beginning at 8 a.m., warm up for your hike, bike or paddle by taking part in Yoga, Zumba, or Tai Chi! Hike, Bike & Paddle kicks off at 9 a.m. and is all about getting out, enjoying nature and our neighborhoods while participating in physical activity. This non-competitive family-friendly event will offer the first 2,000 attendees a free Hike, Bike & Paddle t-shirt. We look forward to Hiking, Biking & Paddling with you, Louisville!
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NeXt! is a program dedicated to preparing the next generation of emerging professionals for volunteer leadership roles within the Greater Louisville and Southern Indiana arts community. NeXt Ambassadors undergo a 9-month immersive program with leaders from across the community to develop necessary skills, build diverse relationships and apply the lessons learned.
The NeXt! Ambassador Leadership Development program returns this fall after taking a year to explore and reimagine the program for transformative leadership. Applications for the September 2022 – May 2023 program will open on May 9, 2022 and close on June 20, 2022.
Click here by June 20 to apply to be a NeXt! Ambassador! To learn more, join our information session on May 13 at 1:00 PM. Click here to RSVP for the information session!
The 2022 – 2023 NeXt! Ambassador class will be announced in July of 2022.
The 2022 Cultural Pass invites you to cross the bridge to creativity! Cultural Pass offers individuals ages 0-21 in Greater Louisville free access to arts and culture activities provided by 57 venues, free of charge, from June 1 through September 4, 2022.
The Cultural Pass is designed to inspire, explore, and discover new experiences. This year’s Cultural Pass will offer both in-person and virtual opportunities so that every family can participate in a way that works for them! On the first Saturday of June, July, and August Cultural Pass participants can also attend Cultural Pass Days - click here to learn more.
In its 22nd year the Kilgore Home & and Garden Tour will be held Saturday, June 11th and Sunday, June 12th from 10:00 to 4:00 p.m.rain or shine. Named as Louisville’s Premier Garden Tour, the event will include seven gardens with one home open for touring. Tickets are $35 and are available from various locations or online: www,kilgorehomegardentour.org Proceeds of the Garden Tour support the Kilgore Samaritan Counseling Center, a ministry of two Louisville churches. A non-profit organization, it is open to the public and no one is turned away.
After reading, children will engage in creative play using their imaginations to recreate the story. Drinks and a healthy snack will be provided. Coffee for the Caregivers. To register call 502-394-0379. Ages 3 – 8.
For more information click here
Is your child ready for a fun experience at a place they love? Our camps encourage all campers to play, tinker, and investigate the world around them with plenty of time to explore their favorite science center.
For more information click here
The YMCA of Greater Louisville's summer camp programs for kids and teens offer powerful learning environments. At our camps, a child’s social education and independence are central. They provide children with the opportunity to try new activities, and when they succeed, they build self-esteem and confidence.
For more information click here
The Louisville Zoo’s 6-year-old Hartmann’s mountain zebra, Azizi, has given birth to a female foal as the Zoo’s mini baby boom continues. The foal was born just before midnight on Thursday, May 12. Both mom and baby are doing well.
The foal is already running around and keeping mom busy. Guests can stop by and see the pair with the rest of the zebra harem in the Africa zone.
At the neonatal exam, the newborn weighed 71 lbs. and was deemed strong and healthy. Her name will be determined soon.
Zoo Babies presented by Norton Children’s is a reminder that every animal birth is important and an opportunity to “better the bond between people and our planet.” To learn more about the program, click here.
Why Quilts Matter:
History, Art & Politics: Empowering Women One Quilt at a Time
Sunday, May 22, 12:30 pm
FREE
This episode from the nine-part PBS series Why Quilts Matter, focuses on the historical and contemporary roles of quilts as an avenue of personal expression, a sly medium of social and political opinion, and a building block of financial security. Unique among objects, quilts can be seen as utilitarian objects and high art. They are something made from humble resources and can be nurturing as well as inspiring. This documentary invites quiltmakers, curators, and scholars to share the number of ways quilts continue to be woven into history. 2011, U.S., video, 27 minutes. Recommended for 12+.
For more information click here
May 25th
5:00-10:00PM.
For more information click here
An exhibition celebrating the history, craft and culture of Bourbon whiskey - America's only native spirit.
For more information on this event click here
For information on admission and hours click here
For more information on events at Frazier this month click here.
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- Having trouble keeping track of taking your meds? Flip the bottle upside down after you take them. Then flip them back before you go to bed.
- Whenever switching medications or dosages, take a picture of the bottles and save it to your phone. This may save you in an emergency situation, or if you simply just forget.
- Going car shopping? You should know that since 2018 cars have been required to have a backup camera. This is not a bonus feature and many salespeople will present it as a luxury item.
- When painting your house always make sure to peel off the painter's tape when the paint is still wet. Many people let it dry first and get cracked and blurry lines because of it.
- Increase the life of your garden and longevity of your top soil by mixing in crushed up coffee grounds, banana peels and egg shells.
- Clog the toilet but don’t have a plunger? Dump (no pun intended) some hot water and salt in the toilet, leave for 5 minutes, and problem solved.
- When shopping at Target, if the price ends in 8, it will be marked down again soon. If it ends in a 4, it’s the lowest it will ever be.
- Happiness is instantly contagious, and you can easily become a happier person by simply surrounding yourself with others who are happy.
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May 20: Endangered Species Day (third Friday), Flower Day, National Be a Millionaire Day, National Bike to Work Day (third Friday), National Pizza Party Day (third Friday), National Quiche Lorraine Day, National Rescue Dog Day, Pick Strawberries Day
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May 21: Armed Forces Day (third Saturday), World Bee Day, National Memo Day
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May 22: National Maritime Day, National Buy a Musical Instrument Day, National Solitaire Day, National Vanilla Pudding Day, Sherlock Holmes Day, World Goth Day
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May 23: World Turtle Day, Lucky Penny Day, National Taffy Day
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May 24: National Scavenger Hunt Day, Asparagus Day, Brother's Day, World Schizophrenia Awareness Day, National Escargot Day
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May 25: Geek Pride Day, African Liberation Day, National Brown-Bag-It Day, National Missing Children's Day, National Senior Health & Fitness Day (last Wednesday), National Tap Dance Day, National Wine Day, World Otter Day (last Wednesday)
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May 26: Eat More Fruits & Vegetables Day (Thursday of Memorial Day week), National Blueberry Cheesecake Day, National Cherry Dessert Day, World Red Head Day
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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
. Please make note of the below tips to help make sure theft 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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If you do not wish to be photographed, please inform susan.rhodes@louisvilleky.gov prior to event attendance.
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