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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Hello Neighbors and Friends,
Today, I am highlighting a unique and wonderful organization that consistently does good work both according to its stated mission and the volunteers who serve in the organization diligently and honorably. The organization of which I speak is the Honor Flight Bluegrass.
The mission of the Honor Flight Bluegrass is:
- To locate and identify eligible veterans to visit their respective war memorials located in Washington, DC.
- To provide each veteran with the opportunity to receive the accolades for service from a grateful nation to a Hero’s Welcome Home.
What They Do:
Honor Flight Bluegrass, is an Honor Flight Network Chapter based in Louisville, Kentucky, and is recognized as a 501(C)(3), all-volunteer, non-profit organization created to honor America’s WWII, Korean, and Vietnam War veterans for all their sacrifices.
They fly veterans to Washington, DC and provide them with a first-class police-escorted tour to each of their respective memorials to honor their service, sacrifices and create the greatest memory of a lifetime. They fly veterans in the order of World War II, Korean, and Vietnam War Veterans. In addition, veterans from these said wars with a diagnosed terminal illness, are given top priority.
Before the pandemic, I was fortunate to be asked to volunteer during one of the flight send-off events. I arrived at the airport around 4:30 a.m., excited about the chance to greet the veterans and see them off. I returned that evening to welcome the veterans back to town (see pictures below). This was an amazing experience. I enjoyed seeing the surprised looks on the travelers' faces as we lined the hallways of the airport to salute them, shake their hands, and give them a hug. They were surely exhausted from the daylong trip, but you couldn't tell because of all the excitement surrounding them throughout the airport.
Below is a letter from a veteran who was on the recent June 2nd flight. This shows why the Honor Flight crew members do what they do and how important it is to our veterans.
Heather,
Thanks for the chance to comment on the trip of a lifetime. After 52 years I now feel that my country is glad I came back and that they appreciated my service and that of my fellow Soldiers. My granddaughter/guardian was totally impressed with everything. She was probably the youngest guardian on board having just turned 21 two days before the trip.
The military precision demonstrated in pulling off the trip was truly amazing. I can’t think of anything you and the team could do any better. I especially appreciate you letting me set the record straight about the guards at Arlington. That is a sacred place for me, and I have watched the guards there for hours at a time in the past.
Four things stand out in my mind about the trip:
- The water cannon salute by the airport fire department brought a lump to my throat. I appreciate the significance of it as a retired Soldier and as a 27-year volunteer firefighter in my community.
- The reception from people at the DC airport and at the WWII memorial. Another significant emotional event.
- Mail call is always a special event for any Soldier. I had notes from my grandkids, a card from my daughter, and four letters from my sisters. My sisters adopted me after their brother and my best friend was KIA in Vietnam. I brought him home at his father’s request. My highest honor in 30 years of Active Duty. My granddaughter wanted me to open my mail while we waited to board the aircraft. I just couldn’t do it then. With tear filled eyes I did do it on the plane. Another significant emotional event.
- Lastly, the reception back in Louisville was overwhelming. People shook my hand, saluted, thanked me for my service and made me feel that I had truly come home and that my country appreciated my service. Another lump in the throat event. Very meaningful to all of us.
Bottom line is you all did a fantastic job. Please keep up the good work. I did run into a member of your staff, Tonii Rizzo, who was in ROTC with me at Western Kentucky University. He was a year behind me and I hadn’t seen him in 54 years!
Again, from the bottom of my heart, thank you and the entire staff for all that you did. I will look for a way to pay it forward for other veterans.
Greg Lowe Colonel, US Army (Retired) Proud Vietnam Veteran
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I want to give a shout-out to all volunteers of this worthwhile program and especially thank three individuals who serve as the Ground Crew leaders. Thank you, thank you, thank you for your leadership Byron Robertson, Tonii Rizzo, and Bill Brundage.
The next flight departs September 7, 2022. Please visit the Honor Flight Bluegrass website here: Home | Honor Flight Bluegrass to read more about the organization, volunteer, or sign up for the next flight.
In late January, my office mailed an information letter and the following resource refrigerator magnet to all District 7 residents. Some of you have indicated that you did not receive the mailing. Therefore, we managed to get a few additional magnets printed and will happily send one to you. If you did not receive this mailing, please send an email to paula.mccraney@louisvilleky.gov, and include your name, address and zip code, and telephone number, so that we can mail it to you. Let me know. Thank you!
This week on the Metro Council, the Budget Committee listened to more Louisville Metro Government department heads present their budgets. We heard from Facilities & Fleet, Public Works, Solid Waste, Emergency Services, Louisville Fire, Library, Animal Services, Zoo, and Metro Parks.
A lot of discussion this week centered around Metro Parks and a proposal to repurpose the Cherokee golf course. I'm sure you've read online, in the newspaper, or heard on the news the outcome of these conversations. So, to avoid boring you with the details, I'll share the bottom line. The Council voted overwhelmingly to support the recommendation of the Parks & Sustainability Committee to allow nine-hole courses like the one in Cherokee Park to have an experienced manager run the course if no PGA professional is available and that Louisville Metro Government should issue a request for proposals from third parties to continue managing the course if the city has managed it for over a year.
Also, during the Council meeting, we approved a fourth round of the American Rescue Plan funds, directing more than $79 million to reopen several libraries, renovate pools and parks and support youth initiatives. Click here to view Council meeting, or click here: PROPOSED 6-9-22 Revised Schedule A - ARP Round Four-mw (3).pdf (govdelivery.com) to review the list of ARP fund recipients and projects.
There remains over $60 million in ARP funds. Council hopes to allocate these dollars by the end of November, with a concentration on workforce development.
TO: Council Member Paula McCraney, District 7
FROM: Robert Kirchdorfer, Codes and Regulations
DATE: June 6, 2022
RE: Advertisement for a Quota Retail Liquor Drink, NQ4 Retail Malt Beverage Drink, & 2 a.m. Extended Hours license(s)
Topgolf USA KY1, LLC.
dba/ Topgolf USA Louisville
301 Oxmoor Lane
Louisville, KY
Above is the information from the Advertisement for an alcoholic beverage license.
KRS 243.360 requires a person to first advertise their intention to apply for alcoholic beverage licenses in the newspaper.
Any person, association, corporation, or body politic may protest the granting of the license(s) by writing the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, 500 Mero Street, 2 NE 33, Frankfort, Ky. 40601, within 30 days of the date of this legal publication.
Some of the reasons for refusal of a license as stated in KRS 243.450 are:
- Premise does not comply fully with all alcoholic beverage control statutes and regulations of the board.
- The applicant or the premises does not comply with all regulations of a city administrator.
- The applicant has done an act for which a revocation of license would be authorized.
- The applicant has made any false material statement in his application.
Other factors include public sentiment in the area, number of licensed outlets in the area, potential for future growth, type of area involved, type of transportation available and financial potential of the area.
TO: Council Member Paula McCraney, District 7
DATE: June 10, 2022
RE: Advertisement for a NQ2 Retail Drink, & Sunday Liquor Drink license(s)
One Holland FW- Holiday Manor, LLC.
dba/ Holiday Manor First Watch
4948 US Hwy 42
Above is the information from the Advertisement for an alcoholic beverage license.
KRS 243.360 requires a person to first advertise their intention to apply for alcoholic beverage licenses in the newspaper.
Any person, association, corporation, or body politic may protest the granting of the license(s) by writing the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, 500 Mero Street, 2 NE 33, Frankfort, Ky. 40601, within 30 days of the date of this legal publication.
Some of the reasons for refusal of a license as stated in KRS 243.450 are:
- Premise does not comply fully with all alcoholic beverage control statutes and regulations of the board.
- The applicant or the premises does not comply with all regulations of a city administrator.
- The applicant has done an act for which a revocation of license would be authorized.
- The applicant has made any false material statement in his application.
Other factors include public sentiment in the area, number of licensed outlets in the area, potential for future growth, type of area involved, type of transportation available and financial potential of the area.
Learn how to participate online at https://louisvilleky.gov/government/upcoming-public-meetings
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Website
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Presentation
Click here to access the presentation from the VA Forum in December.
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The Louisville Free Public Library’s annual 10-week Summer Reading Program encourages children and teens to read for fun over the summer and helps them avoid summer learning loss.
School-aged children simply read ten books, teens read six books, and preschool-aged children and younger need to read, or have read to them, 20 books to complete the program. Studies have shown that children who participate in public library summer reading programs increase their enjoyment of reading, improve their reading skills, and return to school better prepared to learn.
The 2022 Cultural Pass offers individuals ages 0-21 in Greater Louisville 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. LFPL’s Summer Reading Program and Cultural Pass start June 1 and are FREE to all area youth. You can pre-register now for both programs online or by downloading the Beanstack Tracker app (for iOS or Android). Cultural Passes will be available for pickup June 1st at LFPL libraries.
Start reading....
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This summer, make sure to check out all the great Farmers' Markets we have to offer in Louisville!
Bardstown Road Farmers' Market - 1733 Bardstown Rd. Saturdays, 9am to 12 pm
Beechmont Open Air Market - 4574 S. 3rd St. Saturdays, 8am to 12pm
Beulah Farmers' Market - 6704 Bardstown Rd. Mondays, 3 to 7 pm
Brownsboro Road Farmers' Market - 4000 Brownsboro Rd. Thursdays, 3 to 6 pm
Douglass Loop Farmers' Market - 2005 Douglass Blvd. Saturdays, 10 am to 2 pm
East End Farmers' Market - 13060 Factory Ln. Tuesdays, 5 to 7 pm
J-Town Farmers' Market - 10434 Watterson Trl. Saturdays, 8 am to 12:30 pm
Middletown Farmers' Market - 11721 Main St. Wednesdays, 3 to 6 pm
Norton Commons Farmers' Market - 6301 Moonseed St. Sundays, 12 to 4 pm
Phoenix Hill NuLu Farmers' Market - 1007 E. Jefferson St. Tuesdays, 3 to 6 pm
Prospect Area Farmers' Market - 12900 W. Hwy. 42, Saturdays 9 am to 12:30 pm
Rainbow Blossom Farmers' Market - 3738 Lexington Rd. Sundays 12 to 4 pm
Riverside Farmers' Market - 7410 Moorman Rd. Sundays, 10am to 2pm
St. Matthews Farmers' Market - 4100 Shelbyville Rd. Saturdays, 8 am to 12 pm
West End Farmers' Market - 1821 W. Jefferson St. Select Saturdays
Westport Rd. Baptist Farmers' Market - 9705 Westport Rd. Saturdays 9 am to 1 pm
Kentuckiana Pride Festival
Location: Big Four Lawn
Admission: $5 | $125 VIP
This year the Kentuckiana Pride Parade and Festival will take place Saturday, June 18. The Kentuckiana Pride Parade kicks off a full day of festivities starting at noon at the intersection of Campbell and Market. The Parade will wind through the Nulu area and end at the Big Four Lawn. The annual parade is free to attend and includes more than 100 colorful entries each year.
The annual Pride festival that features over 125 vendors, food trucks, kids/family area, and two stages with live music will run from noon – 10:00 PM on Saturday, June 18, 2022. Entry is $5.00 with VIP packages starting at $125.00. Tickets will be available in April. Past headliners have included Lizzo, Neon Trees, Todrick Hall, Big Freedia, Martha Wash, and more.
If you are interested in becoming a vendor, participating in the parade, or would like to support the foundation by making a donation or becoming a Friend of Pride today please visit www.kypride.com for more information.
Kentuckiana Pride Parade
presented by
University of Louisville and UofL Health
Come join in the excitement with the Kentuckiana Pride Parade that kicks off our weekend festivities. The parade route is lined with thousands in our community who come to celebrate and support diversity.
Saturday June 18 (12pm)
The parade Kicks off in NULU and ends at the Festival.
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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*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 susan.rhodes@louisvilleky.gov prior to event attendance.
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Please be advised that the Louisville Metro Council Districts have been adjusted due to mandatory redistricting. Click this link mc-redistricting-maps-11022021pdf (louisvilleky.gov) to view maps of all 26 districts to determine if your representative has changed.
Several District 7 precincts and neighborhoods changed as a result of the redistricting, so please contact my office if you have questions or concerns about your new district.
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