Louisville Metro Government sent this bulletin at 06/17/2022 11:45 AM EDT
COUNCILWOMAN DR. BARBARA SHANKLIN
(502) 574-1102 / 601 West Jefferson Street City Hall, 1st Floor Louisville, KY 40202
Dr. Barbara Shanklin District 2 Councilwoman 601 West Jefferson Street City Hall, 1st Floor Louisville, KY 40202 (502) 574-1102 Barbara.Shanklin@louisvilleky.gov
Caleb Howard Legislative Assistant Caleb.Howard@louisvilleky.gov
On the third Tuesday of each month, a Community Meeting is held to give residents an opportunity to be informed, discuss ideas and share. Be part of the change we want to see for our community. Join us at 6:00PM to share with Councilwoman Dr. Barbara Shanklin.
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Latest News from Mayor Fischer and the City of Louisville
Mayor Fischer declares June 16-23 Pride Week in Louisville
Encourages residents to show their colors in support of LGBTQ+ community
LOUISVILLE, KY (June 16, 2022) — Mayor Greg Fischer today joined Metro Council representatives, Louisville Metro Government employees, LGBTQ+ community members, organizations and allies to declare June 16-23, 2022, as Pride Week in Louisville.
“Louisville celebrates our LGBTQ+ community year-round through efforts from groups including Louisville Tourism, Civitas, many LGBTQ+ organizations, advocates and allies,” said the Mayor. “But June is a special month of celebration for our LGBTQ+ family around the globe, and locally we are marking the occasion by officially declaring it Pride Week in the City of Louisville.”
In honor of Pride Week, Mayor Fischer and supporters raised the Pride flag in front of Metro Hall and have lit Metro Hall and the City Hall Clock Tower in rainbow colors.
“We know that communities that embrace diversity are strong communities. That’s why we are proud to officially display an international symbol of inclusivity by raising the Pride flag,” said the Mayor.
Mayor Fischer is encouraging all businesses and residents to show their colors and participate in this week’s Pride events.
One of the first cities in the South to pass a LGBTQ Fairness Ordinance.
Louisville Metro extends benefits to employees’ domestic partners, and was one of the first cities in the South to do so.
Home to corporate partners that have achieved perfect scores on the corporate equality index – Brown Forman, GE Appliances, Humana, Papa John’s International.
The first city in Kentucky to issue a same sex marriage license following the U.S. Supreme Court decision allowing it in 2015.
The first city in Kentucky to establish a law-enforcement Safe Harbor Program, underscoring LMPD’s commitment to the safety of all LGBTQ residents and visitors.
First Kentucky community to officially raise the Pride flag.
Louisville Tourism established an LGBTQ representative task force to ensure our inclusive efforts at home are extended to all who pass through our city.
PARC debuts new ways to pay for parking using two new mobile payment systems
LOUISVILLE, KY (June 16, 2022) – Parking Authority of River City (PARC) is offering residents and out-of-town guests two more ways to easily pay for parking while visiting Louisville businesses.
Launched earlier this month, ParkMobile and PayByPhone add to the city’s existing options to pay for parking, including the Go502 app powered by Passport, the pay-by-plate parking kiosks, and paying with change or a credit card. Partnering with PayByPhone and Park Mobile provides drivers more ways to pay via mobile application. Drivers also can pay through ParkMobile by testing "PARK" to 77223.
Passport, ParkMobile and PayByPhone are used in other mid-sized and large cities and are among the top mobile parking providers in the country, making it even easier for guests visiting Louisville to find and pay for parking as they may already have the mobile app downloaded on their phone.
“With Bourbonism continuing to attract millions of visitors to Louisville, PARC is trying to enhance our out-of-town guest experience with a greater variety of payment options for their parking needs,” said PARC Director Tiffany Peebles. “PARC is always looking at ways to make the customer experience more friendly and will continue to offer the latest and greatest technology. The mobile app providers offer a contactless customer experience, as well as a way for the customer to manage their parking experience.”
All three mobile app providers allow customers to link multiple license plates to their accounts, add time to their parking session remotely, and provide convenient digital receipts.
In January 2021, PARC also introduced pay stations along several blocks in downtown and on Cardinal Boulevard near the University of Louisville, offering more parking flexibility as the funds from one pay station could be transferred to another pay station if the driver still had paid time on the clock.
PARC provides public parking to meet the existing and future needs of the community. With 15 garages and 6 lots in and around the Central Business District, totaling more than 11,000 off-street and 5,000 on-street spaces, PARC ensures its operations are run in an efficient, safe, convenient, and user-friendly manner.
Mayor Fischer announces three recipients for 2022 Keepers of the Dream Freedom Award
LOUISVILLE, KY (June 15, 2022) – Mayor Greg Fischer will present three community leaders – La Casita Center Executive Director Karina Barillas, Metro Council Liaison Wanda Mitchell-Smith and noted civic leader William Summers IV – with the prestigious Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Keepers of the Dream Freedom Award. The presentation will be at 6 p.m. Friday, June 17 at the inaugural Juneteenth Jubilee Celebration Gala at The Ali Center, 144 N. 6th St. This year’s theme is “Our Story, America’s Glory.”
“The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was a champion of nonviolent social change who envisioned a world where every person has the opportunity to realize their full human potential. Our city’s value of compassion is based on that vision. And there is much, much more work to be done,” the Mayor said. “And as we continue to work to realize that vision, it’s a great joy to take a moment to celebrate the outstanding civic leaders in our community who passionately push for social change. These award recipients are part of ‘our story, Louisville’s glory.’ Each of them has served tirelessly to make Louisville a fairer and more just city.”
Karina Barillas
La Casita Center Executive Director Karina Barillas is a native of Guatemala who arrived as a Fulbright scholar more than 25 years ago, escaping a childhood filled with poverty, domestic violence and sexual assault. She earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Louisville in English, psychology and education, and later, a master’s degree in education and counseling.
Barillas has used the trauma of her experience as fuel to fight injustice. Twenty years ago, when she was working at the Center for Women and Families, she recognized an urgent need for a centralized space in Louisville to foster the safety and well-being of Latina survivors of domestic violence. Barillas and her dedicated staff have built La Casita Center – “The Little Home” – on a solid foundation.
In late May 2020, La Casita Center was one of the first immigrant organizations in Kentucky to put out a statement in support of the Black Lives Matter movement, which some considered it “too radical.” Barillas responded unapologetically, “I believe that silence is complicity.”
That same year, Barillas and the center’s staff and volunteers assisted the Latinx community with unemployment applications and translated COVID-19 information. The center distributed essential items such as food to families.
Her outstanding work as executive director has been documented in local media outlets, as well as in the Washington Post and New York Times. During the 2022 Women’s Heritage Month, the Center for Women and Families honored Karina as a Woman of Distinction, for her 22 years of work with families victimized by domestic violence. That same month, Metro United Way and Louisville Metro’s Office for Women highlighted Karina as one of Louisville’s Impactful Women.
She is the proud mother of Ali and Fatimah, and loves to dance salsa, sing, garden and cook with her husband, Louis.
Wanda Mitchell-Smith
Metro Council Liaison Wanda Mitchell-Smith has a vast experience Kentucky politics. She served as Political Action Representative for AFSCME Council 62, starting as an organizer with AFSCME in 2001. There, her primary job responsibilities included promotion of legislative equality for better work conditions, pay equity, healthcare and job safety. She conducted research on current and past legislation/issues relevant to working families, assessed both the positive and negative impacts, and strategized with an international leadership team and made recommendations to regional management. She also organized and mobilized 7,000+ public employees throughout Kentucky.
As Deputy Chief of Staff for Lt. Gov. Stephen L. Henry, Mitchell-Smith represented Henry in policy decisions and negotiations related to education, health services and economic development within all levels of state government.
In Congress, Mitchell-Smith was a special assistant and community liaison to U.S. Rep. Mike Ward. In that capacity, she represented the Congressman in policy decisions and negotiations at all levels of government and advised the team on prevailing governmental and community-based issues.
She worked as a researcher on issues important to the minority community with a special emphasis on education, housing and family services. Mitchell-Smith communicated with representatives of the city, county, state and federal governments and assisted in the implementation of educational programs and civic projects that fostered partnerships within the community.
She later joined Louisville Metro Government as legislative aide to Councilwoman Barbara Sexton-Smith of Metro Council District 4 and in 2021 transitioned to her current position.
She has been married to Daryl A. Smith for 38 years, and they have a 31-year-old daughter who is a graduate from the University of Louisville with a master’s degree from the School of Arts and Sciences.
William E. Summers IV
William E. Summers IV has devoted his life to serving his hometown of Louisville. A few of his distinctions from a life of service include participating in the civil rights movement, working at his father’s radio station WLOU (The Original Soul of Louisville), becoming the first African American executive at Greater Louisville Inc., and serving in various roles in state and local government, including Deputy Mayor for over 20 years.
Helping the city of Louisville become an inclusive, vibrant place to live, work, and play has always been a top priority for Summers. He has been active on several boards and civic organizations, including the Kentucky Economic Development Partnership, the University of Louisville Board of Trustees, Central Bank of Jefferson County Board of Directors, the Louisville Urban League Board (chair), Big Brothers/Big Sisters Board (chair) and the Louisville Water Company, to name a few. Additionally, Summers served on the Kentucky Derby Festival Board from 1992-2001 and was its second African American chair in 2000. His father, the late William E. Summers III, was the first African American to chair the Kentucky Derby Festival.
Summers is also a proud veteran, having served in the United States Army. He has received many awards in honor of his many years of service, including the National Conference on Community & Justice Humanitarian Award, Louisville Urban League Lifetime Achievement Award, the Ottenheimer Award presented by the Jewish Community Center, and the Lyman T. Johnson Award from the Louisville Central Community Center.
In 2012, Simmons College of Kentucky presented Summers with an honorary doctorate of Humanities in honor of his many years of public service and leadership in Louisville.
Of all his accomplishments and community involvement over the years, Summers is most proud to be called husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He and his wife, Paulette, have been married for over 50 years. Summers and his wife remain active in their church and community.
About the Freedom Award
The Mayor’s Freedom Award, sponsored by Republic Bank and first presented in 1988, recognizes residents who have dedicated their lives to promoting justice, peace, freedom, non-violence, racial equality and civic activism. (See list of other previous winners below.) The recipients were presented an award sculpted and designed by students in the art department of DuPont Manual High School.
Traditionally bestowed in conjunction with the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, this year - mindful of COVID-19 concerns – the Mayor will present the coveted Freedom Award as part of the city’s Juneteenth celebration. The inaugural gala will feature WAVE3 anchor Dawne Gee, a Juneteenth commissioner, as the emcee. Other performances will include a spoken word presentation by Hannah Drake and musical performances by Dr. Jerry Tolson Orchestra, Frankie Raymore and the Groovemasterz and Donna & The Atone Band.
For more information on how to purchase tickets for the Juneteenth gala, visit juneteenthlou.com.
PREVIOUS FREEDOM AWARD WINNERS:
Lyman T. Johnson, 1988
Rev. W. J. Hodge, 1989
Former State Sen. Georgia Davis Powers, 1990
Rev. William E. Summers III, 1991
Rev. Thomas F. Moffett, 1992
Father Patrick Delahanty, 1993
Art Walters, 1994
Sam Watkins, 1995
Willie Gray, 1996
Deborah Todd, 1997
Dr. Kevin Cosby, 1998
Rev. Charles E. Kirby, 2000
Dr. Samuel Robinson, 2001
Dr. J. Blaine Hudson, 2002
Ed Hamilton, 2004
Beverly Watts, 2005
Raoul Cunningham, 2006
Ben Richmond, 2007
James O. Chatham, 2008
Dr. Bernard Minnis, 2009
Mervin Aubespin, 2010
Charlie Johnson, 2011
Darryl T. Owens, 2012
Ishmon Burks, 2013
Suzanne "Suzy" Post, 2014
Ed White, 2015
George Burney, 2016
Manfred Reid, 2017
Rev. Charles Elliott, 2018
Diane Porter, 2019
Metro Public Health and Wellness News
Fentanyl-related overdose deaths increase in Kentucky
The Kentucky Office of Drug Control Policy (ODCP) just released its 2021 Overdose Fatality Report. Last year, there were 2,250 overdose deaths in the state. That is a 14.5% increase from 2020. In Jefferson County alone, the report shows there were 477 drug overdose deaths involving fentanyl in 2021.
According to data from the coroner’s office, out of 185 overdose deaths in Jefferson County this year 152 of them have been related to fentanyl. ODCP says an opioid was involved in 90% of all overdose deaths in Kentucky in 2021 and fentanyl was detected in 70% of those cases.
What’s behind the increase? Dr. Jeffery Howard, interim director of the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health & Wellness (LMPHW), points to a couple things. One, an increase of fentanyl in the drug supply. Dr. Howard says counterfeit pain and anxiety medication (like pills staged as Xanax) are being laced with fentanyl. He says the COVID-19 pandemic has also played a part with greater isolation and increased anxiety.
Request a free naloxone kit by calling 502-537-6061. Treatment is also available. Individuals can call 833-8KY-HELP (833-859-4357) to speak one-on-one with a specialist to get real-time information about available space in treatment programs.
It’s HOT!: How to avoid heat exhaustion during a heat wave
The high temperatures and heat indexes in the triple digits we experienced this week can be challenging to people who work outdoors, athletes, the elderly, children and people who have chronic illnesses as well as people without homes. It can also be dangerous for pets.
Since it’s summer, we’re likely to experience more days of extreme heat. The city offers cooling centers where you can get indoors and out of the heat. The Coalition for the Homeless coordinates the Operation White Flag program to ensure that individuals experiencing houselessness can find shelter during severe weather. Operation White Flag goes into effect when the temperature or heat index is 95 degrees or higher.
Here are some tips to help you prevent health risks from excessive heat:
Seek air-conditioning: If your home does not have air-conditioning, seek areas that do-such as libraries, shopping malls, community/senior centers, grocery stores and movie theatres during the warmest period of the day. If you must stay in a home without air-conditioning, stay on the lowest floor out of the sunshine.
Avoid strenuous activities: This is particularly true during the hottest time of the day. Individuals who perform strenuous work during the heat of the day are especially at risk. Here are more safety tips for people who work outdoors.
Check on family members, neighbors and friends who are vulnerable. Move them to air-conditioned places if possible.
Drink plenty of fluids even if you aren’t thirsty.
BANK ON LOUISVILLE CELEBRATES REPUBLIC BANK’S SIMPLE ACCESS CHECKING AS IT IS NATIONALLY CERTIFIED; SAFE AND AFFORDABLE BANK ON ACCOUNT IS AVAILABLE TO LOUISVILLE RESIDENTS National certification of Simple Access indicates it meets over 25 features for safe and affordable consumer transaction accounts
LOUISVILLE, KY (June 8, 2022) - Today Bank On Louisville announced that Republic Bank’s Simple Access account was officially certified by the national Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund(CFE Fund) as meeting the Bank On National Account Standards (2021 - 2022). The national safe account Standards, co-created by consumer advocates, leading national nonprofit organizations, civic leaders, and other financial institutions, designate both core and strongly recommended features that ensure low cost, high functionality, and consumer safety. Bank On Louisville works with financial institutions, community organizations, local government leaders, and federal regulators to connect Louisville residents to safe, affordable, and productive banking accounts. With the certification of the Simple Access account, there are now 10 financial institutions offering certified accounts in the Louisville area.
“We are delighted to have Republic Bank and the Simple Access account in the Bank On Louisville coalition,” said Erin Waddell, Co-Chair of Bank On Louisville. “Republic Bank’s account adds an additional opportunity for our Louisville residents to get connected to safe and affordable banking and supports our financial inclusion efforts”.
The Simple Access account features no minimum balance, no overdraft or nonsufficient fund fees, and a Mastercard™ debit card and access to more than 90,000 fee-free ATMs. Customers can apply for the account at any Republic banking center, online or on mobile in as little as 10 minutes. Through the Bank’s free mobile and online banking platforms clients can view their account balance and monthly statements, pay bills, make mobile check deposits, and find the nearest fee-free ATM. In addition, Simple Access clients may be able to access funds from their direct deposits up to two business days sooner with Early Direct Deposit (ACH) Access.
"We appreciate the work the CFE Fund is doing and their certification of our new Simple Access checking account as meeting Bank On standards,” said Logan Pichel, President and CEO of Republic Bank. “Through its past leadership in Bank On programs Republic Bank has always been focused on providing our communities increased access to the financial resources and the support they need to thrive."
“Bank On Louisville is doing critical work to help Louisville residents enter the financial mainstream,” said David Rothstein, Senior Principal at the Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund. “We’re thrilled to confer our national Bank On certification to the Simple Access account, an affordable account with no overdraft or insufficient fund fees. Republic Bank’s offering of this terrific account brings them into the forefront of national banking access efforts, and we thank them.”
The goal of Bank On is to ensure that everyone has access to safe and affordable financial products and services. The Bank On National Account Standards identify critical product features for appropriate bank or credit union accounts, making it easier for local coalitions across the country to connect consumers to accounts that meet their needs.
With the addition of the Simple Access account that meet Bank On National Account Standards are now available at over 39,540 branches in all 50 states and Washington, DC; financial institutions with Bank On certified accounts already comprise over 56% of the national deposit market share. In addition to Simple Access, more than 230 other Bank On certified accounts are available across the country. Data collected by the CFE Fund in partnership with the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis through Bank On’s national reporting platform shows that these accounts are meeting consumers’ needs; since their offering, millions of consumers have opened Bank On certified accounts, with over 80% of them opened by consumers new to the financial institution.
The CFE Fund leads the national Bank On movement, supporting almost 100 local and state coalitions across the country working to connect individuals and families to the financial mainstream through partnerships between governments, financial institutions, and community organizations. To learn more about Bank On and the National Account Standards click here, or follow the conversation on Twitter @CFEfund #BankOn.
About Bank On Louisville Launched in 2010, Bank On Louisville is a collaborative partnership between local government, financial institutions and community organizations that work to improve the financial stability of unbanked and underbanked residents in our Louisville community. To date, Bank On Louisville has helped connect more than 50,000 residents to safe and affordable bank accounts and connected more than 26,000 residents to quality financial education. Visit www.bankonlouisville.org for more information.
About Republic Bank Republic Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) is the parent company of Republic Bank & Trust Company (the “Bank”). The Bank currently has 42 full-service banking centers throughout five states: 28 banking centers in 8 Kentucky communities – Covington, Crestview Hills, Florence, Georgetown, Lexington, Louisville, Shelbyville, and Shepherdsville; three banking centers in southern Indiana – Floyds Knobs, Jeffersonville, and New Albany; seven banking centers in six Florida communities (Tampa MSA) – Largo, New Port Richey, St. Petersburg, Seminole, Tampa, and Temple Terrace; two banking centers in two Tennessee communities (Nashville MSA) – Cool Springs and Green Hills; and two banking centers in two Ohio communities (Cincinnati MSA) – Norwood and West Chester. The Bank offers internet banking at www.republicbank.com. The Company has approximately $6.3 billion in assets and is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky. The Company’s Class A Common Stock is listed under the symbol “RBCAA” on the NASDAQ Global Select Market.
About the Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund (CFE Fund) The CFE Fund supports municipal efforts to improve the financial stability of households by leveraging opportunities unique to local government. By translating cutting edge experience with large scale programs, research, and policy in cities of all sizes, the CFE Fund assists mayors and other local leaders to identify, develop, fund, implement, and research pilots and programs that help families build assets and make the most of their financial resources. The CFE Fund is currently working in over 100 cities and counties, and has disbursed over $59 million to local governments and their partners to support these efforts. For more information, please visit www.cfefund.org or follow us on Twitter at @CFEFund.
About Bank On Bank On coalitions are locally-led partnerships between local public officials; city, state, and federal government agencies; financial institutions; and community organizations that work together to help improve the financial stability of unbanked and underbanked individuals and families in their communities. The Bank On national initiative builds on a grassroots movement of over 90 coalitions in cities across the country, offering national account standards, capacity grant support, pilot funding, and a learning community. In addition to connecting unbanked individuals to accounts, Bank On programs raise public awareness, target outreach to the unbanked, and expand access to financial education. Visit www.cfefund.org/bankon for more information, or follow the conversation on Twitter @CFEFund #BankOn.
Rental Assistance available again for Louisvillians
Unfortunately, Metro Louisville exhausted all rental assistance funds allocated through American Rescue Funds in March of 2022, and Treasury rules have made it difficult to acquire additional funding.
Kentucky African Americans Against Cancer (KAAAC) to host prostate screening
The Kentucky African Americans Against Cancer (KAAAC) will host a prostate screening at the new YMCA located at 18th and Broadway from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 25.
The 5-year survival rate for prostate cancer is about 98% when it is diagnosed and treated in its earliest stage. Early detection (ED) is key! The screening on the 25th will only include a prostate specific antigen (PSA) blood test, not the digital rectal exam (DRE). Men who have NOT had a baseline PSA are encouraged to have one so they have something to compare their numbers with for future tests. African American men 40 and older are encouraged to participate. Family history is a factor in our chances of developing prostate and other cancers. Know your family history!
KYTC road work around District 2
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. It’s not an active construction zone, and the affected area isn’t visible while driving over the bridge. KYTC has secured the money and has a signed agreement with the railroad to perform the necessary repair work. A bid opening is scheduled for May 26 for the bridge repair. Once the contractor is selected, they will need to get a separate agreement with the railroad. There is no completion date set for the project at this time. Motorists can use Bardstown Road as a detour.
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Kentucky is opening Driver Licensing Regional Offices across the state to make new REAL ID-compliant driving and identity credentials (as well as standard credentials) available to Kentuckians who prefer to use them for air travel and federal access benefits once enforcement begins May 3, 2023. Other federally approved documents, like a valid passport or passport card, are accepted for U.S. air travel.
- Online and mail-in license renewal are now available. Visit our compare my options tool to determine which option best fits your needs.
- Popup Driver Licensing Program locations will be available in select counties statewide throughout 2022. This traveling service brings all the services offered in Driver Licensing Regional Offices to local communities that don't have a regional office. Applicants must schedule an appointment below. Click here to learn more about the program.
- Avoid a repeat trip by arriving prepared. Learn what documents you need to bring by taking the IDocument Guide quiz or review a list of acceptable documents.
- Masks must be worn while inside a Driver Licensing Regional Office, regardless of vaccination status. We appreciate your assistance. Documented medical conditions that prohibit an individual from wearing a mask will be granted an exception.
- Driver Licensing Regional Offices are open to in-person visits from any Kentucky resident.
- Appointments are highly suggested, as limited space for walk-ins differs from site to site.
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Louisville Vacant and Abandoned Property News
Have you ever thought about buying a vacant or abandoned property in Louisville?
The city has many vacant or abandoned lots and buildings for sale at all times. If you’re a contractor or fixer-upper, you might consider buying an abandoned home to rehab. Once you fix it up, you could live in it or sell it for a profit. Or you may want to buy a vacant lot or a property in need of demolition, and build a new home. Other properties are suitable for starting a community garden or other agricultural project.
To manage the sale of vacant or abandoned properties, the city has a program called The Landbank Authority. The program’s goal is to put these properties back into productive use. The Landbank currently has about 500 properties available for sale and some are available for as little as $1. But in order to purchase properties, you must be able to prove to the Landbank that you can pay to refurbish or demolish the property, and you must complete the project within a set deadline. To see what’s available, visit the Landbank website: https://louisvilleky.gov/government/community-development/purchase-vacant-property-landbank. You’ll see two links, one for Lots and one for Structures. Choose Lots to view empty lots for sale and an explanation of the types of programs, including “Adjacent Side Yard”; “Cut It, Keep It”; “New Construction”; and “Agricultural Projects”. Choose Structures to see a list of vacant houses and other buildings for sale. Landbank has two categories for the sale of structures: “Save the Structure” and “Demo for Deed”. To save a structure, you must prove you have funds to rehab it and you must complete renovations within six months for exterior and 18 months for interior renovations. To buy a "Demo for Deed," you must simply prove you have funds to demolish the property.
Both the Lots and Structures pages have links and instructions to apply for purchase when you’re ready. Speaking of funds, that’s where we come in. At LHOME, we can’t help you purchase a property but we can help you renovate one. Qualified property owners can borrow up to $30,000 for 12 months, paying only interest on the loan. After the year is up, you can sell your renovated property or refinance it.
To learn more, please visit lhomeky.org or give us a call at 502-882-8091. One last tip: The city has a great tool called Lojic (lojic.org). Lojic lets you search by address for a specific property you want to know more about. Just type the address in the search bar and you’ll get reports about the property owner, the assessed value, zoning, voting district and more. Happy hunting!
Waste Management News
The Waste Reduction Center at 636 Meriwether Avenue is open. This is a popular disposal site for large loads of unbagged yard waste, tree limbs and stumps up to three feet in diameter, construction debris, and large household items. (Fees may apply.) Residents can dispose of up to four tires, up to three electronic items, and up to three large household items for FREE! Details can be found on the website. Open Tuesday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Saturday, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
To report materials that have been illegally dumped or "junk" set out on the wrong day, use Metro311 or 574-5000.
If you WITNESSED A PERSON illegal dumping and have information (pictures, license plate #, etc.), please report it on our new online form.
Keep an eye out for the vehicles our Enforcement Team is currently looking for!
Don't contribute to the problem!
If you hire someone to dispose waste for you,ask to see their Waste Hauler License and do not pay without a disposal receipt. Properly disposing of truck loads of materials costs at least $50 - if you're charged less than that, be suspicious. Perpetrators will often take your money and illegally dump your items to avoid the disposal fee. Drop off up to three household items for free at the Waste Reduction Center. (Disposal fees may apply for additional items.)
Only set out junk or bulky items during your scheduled set out period. Residents in the Urban Services District can sign up for set out reminders using the Recycle Coach app. Residents outside of the Urban Services District should call their contracted waste hauler for information.
Tips to Prevent Illegal Dumping on your Property
Keep your property well lit and clear of overgrown trees and shrubs.
Monitor your property - the presence of illegally dumped materials or bulky items set out too early attracts additional dumping.
Install security cameras - send your video or photos anonymously to us and enforcement officers can use identifying information to catch the perpetrator.
Cover your loads! A lot of litter ends up on the highway because of waste not properly contained in trucks
Remove vehicle debris after an accident. When a wrecked vehicle is removed, the debris must be removed with it.
Report materials that have been illegally dumped or "junk" set out on the wrong day to Metro311 or call 311 or 574-5000.
If you WITNESSED A PERSON illegally dumping and have information (pictures, license plate #, etc.) report it on our online form.
If you hire someone to dispose waste for you, ask to see their Waste Hauler License and do not pay without a disposal receipt. Properly disposing of truckloads of material costs at least $50 - if you're charged less than that, be suspicious. Perpetrators will often take your money and illegally dump items to avoid the disposal fee. Drop off up to three household items for free at the Waste Reduction Center. (Disposal fees apply for additional items.)
Only set out large items during your scheduled set out period. Residents in the Urban Services District can sign up for set out reminders using the Recycle Coach app. Residents outside the Urban Services District should call their contracted waste hauler for information.
Dispose of large items like tires and furniture at Pop-Up Drop-Off events – free recycling and large item disposal events for residents of Jefferson County.
Louisville Parks and Recreation is hiring! We are in need of full-time and seasonal employees. If you are a student on break for the summer or just looking for a part-time job, we have positions open at our outdoor pools, golf course pro shops, in our recreation division and at Jefferson Memorial Forest. Visit bestparksever.com for more information on employment opportunities!
Louisville Parks and Recreation kicks off 2022 swim season
Louisville Parks and Recreation kicks off the summer pool season beginning Memorial Day Weekend on May 28, 2022. Three outdoor pools will be open this season – Algonquin, Fairdale and Sun Valley. The pools’ regular weekday/weekend schedule will run through August 7. From August 7 – Labor Day, September 5, 2022, the city’s three outdoor pools will be open on weekends only.
The three public pools will be open Sundays through Saturdays from 12 - 5 p.m., with each being closed one day per week for scheduled maintenance (Fairdale – Mondays; Algonquin – Tuesdays; Sun Valley – Wednesdays). The daily cost for the 2022 season is $3 for those 13 years and older and $2 for children 12 years and under.
New this year is a FREE Junior Lifeguard Club that will be offered to those ages 12-15. The Junior Lifeguard Club is a unique program designed as a “coaching” environment for long-term goals and short-term “personal best” achievements. Prerequisites include swimming 25 yards continuously and treading water for 1 minute. The club will begin on June 15 and run through August 5. Details for the sessions are listed below:
Junior Lifeguard Club Details June 15 through August 5 Algonquin Pool – Wednesdays, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Fairdale Pool – Thursdays, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Sun Valley Pool – Fridays, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
In addition, Louisville Parks and Recreation welcomes back the Summer Recreational Swim Club, a free 4–week program sponsored by the Louisville Sports Fund that will introduce youth ages 7–12 to a new and fun concept of swimming. The Recreational Swim Club is offered to three age groups: 7–8, 9–10 and 11–12, and is limited to eight kids per age group. Registration will take place the week of June 1 at each pool site where classes will be held.
4-week program beginning the week of July 4 through the week of August 1 Algonquin Pool – Mondays, 10:30 a.m. (No class July 4) Sun Valley Pool – Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. Fairdale Pool – Wednesday, 10:30 a.m.
Additionally, Central Adult Learn-to-Swim, Inc. will host Aqua Zumba on Saturdays in June and July at the Algonquin Pool from 10:30–11:30 a.m. for a fee of $5. This popular aquatic fitness class is set to the beat of music and is held in the shallow end of the pool. Swimming experience is not required for the Zumba courses and a maximum of 100 participants are allotted on a first-come, first-served basis.
For more information about any of the programs, please contact 502-574-1498.
Registration is underway for specialty camps offered at Jefferson Memorial Forest
Jefferson Memorial Forest's summer camps combine summer fun with nature-based science education activities. A variety of camps are offered for ages 7 - 15. Campers will take on the roles of naturalists, scientists, and adventurers as they explore the Forest and the creatures that inhabit it. Traditional summer camp fun will round out the experience, inspiring exploration and creating an adventure to remember for a lifetime.
Adventure Camp Ages 7-12 • June 21-24 Ages 7-12 • July 25-29
Campers will explore the trails deep in the forest, shoot bows and arrows, use a map and compass to discover buried treasure, and learn outdoor survival skills.
ECO Extreme Camp Ages 13-15 • June 27-July 1
This adventure camp sets itself apart from other camps offered. From camping out under the stars on an overnight trip, to paddling on the forest lake, campers are sure to get a dose of adventure at ECO X Camp, all while learning backcountry cooking, canoeing techniques, Leave-No-Trace skills, and more.
Fairies, Trolls and Gnomes Camp Ages 7-10 • June 27-July 1
Enter a magical, hidden world in the Forest, where creatures of the imagination come to life. Campers will use their creativity and natural materials to craft an enchanted land where anything is possible, while learning about the plants and animals of the forest. Looking for Lilith Theatre Company will create various drama activities with the campers to help them develop their characters for the play on Friday. Families are invited to come out for the play and enjoy a Woodland Fairy Tea Party.
***Registration forms can be mailed with check or credit card information to Jefferson Memorial Forest, P.O. Box 467, Fairdale, KY 40118. Registrations can also be completed over the phone by calling 502-368-5404. More information on camps offered at Jefferson Memorial Forest can be found by visiting wildernesslouisville.org.***
Get Involved and Volunteer!
- Dare-to-Care and Louisville Parks and Recreation have partnered together to reduce food insecurity in local youth through Kids' Café! The Kid's Café offers free, nutritious, hot meals to youth under age 18 at Louisville Parks and Recreation community centers. Locations include: Beechmont, California, Newburg, Parkhill, Portland, Southwick, Shawnee, Sun Valley. Volunteer Here!
"Parks For All" survey
Parks For All is collecting new data, listening to new voices, sharing new information, and creating a roadmap for equitable and transparent investment in our public parks.
The Parks Alliance of Louisville is currently gathering community feedback that will inform an action strategy for our public parks. Our goal is to ensure the parks AND neighborhoods with the greatest need are prioritized for the earliest investment.
Dads get free admission to the Louisville Zoo on Ford’s Father’s Day, June 19, 2022. Families can bring their dad out to see the Zoo’s newest dads: Hartmann’s mountain zebra Gibbs, harbor seal Oscar, and soon-to-be father Masai giraffe Baridi.
Any father may simply inform the attendant at the gate as they enter for free admission. The Zoo encourages others visiting with dad to purchase tickets and parking in advance online for quick entry.
The Zoo is open daily year-round. Current hours through September 18, 2022 are 10 a.m. ─ 5 p.m. (exit by 6 p.m.) The Zoo is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day.
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About the Louisville Zoo
Since 2011, under Mayor Fischer’s administration, the Louisville Zoo celebrated its 50th anniversary, opened nine new exhibits and attractions, and won national awards for Glacier Run and School at the Zoo. Considered Kentucky’s most popular not-for-profit paid attraction, the Zoo welcomed nearly 9 million guests in the last decade. In 2021, the Zoo was voted “Best Place to Take Kids in Summer,” by LEO Weekly, “Best Kid-Friendly Attraction” by Kentucky Living Magazine and Boo at the Zoo made the Top 10 Halloween Festivals list by thetravel.com. Community Access Memberships, deep-discount days, the Future Healers Got Zoo Buddies partnership and the accessible playground are among prime efforts to make Louisville Zoo even safer, more engaging, and more inclusive. Among the Louisville Zoo’s most successful conservation programs, the black-footed ferret breeding effort produced 1,100 kits and repatriated more than 800 of these most highly endangered, American mammals to the wild.
The Louisville Zoo, a non-profit organization and state Zoo of Kentucky, is dedicated to bettering the bond between people and our planet by providing excellent care for animals, a great experience for visitors, and leadership in scientific research and conservation education. The Zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA).
Louisville Free Public Library News
Louisville Free Public Library’s Summer Reading Program is at all library locations!
Cultural Pass
The 2022 Cultural Pass is presented by the Fund for the Arts, in partnership with Metro Government, the Arts and Culture Alliance (ACA), and the Louisville Free Public Library. This free program supports and encourages summer learning by providing access to 57 of Kentuckiana’s arts and cultural institutions for children and young adults up to age 21 in Jefferson and Bullitt counties in Kentucky and Clark, Floyd, and Harrison counties in Indiana. The Cultural Pass is valid from June 1 to September 4 and provides pass-holders exclusive access to activities both in-person and virtually. To learn more, visit CulturalPass.org.
Summer Reading
Presented by the Library Foundation, the Library’s annual Summer Reading Program is a free 10-week program that encourages kids and teens to read for fun over the summer by offering prizes and incentives. Every child—from infant through 12th grade—who completes the program will receive an LFPL adventure pack or journal. In addition, completers will receive passes to local attractions and sporting events like the Kentucky Science Center, Squire Boone Caverns, Louisville Bats, Racing Louisville FC, and select UofL sports, as well as sweet treats from Fazoli’s, Ehrler’s, Raising Cane’s, and Georgia’s Sweet Potato Pie Co. To complete the program, 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. For more information, or to register for Summer Reading, visit LFPL.org/SummerReading, call (502) 574-1611, or stop by any library location.
If you see a streetlight out in your neighborhood (or anywhere in Louisville), please note the address and report it to LG&E for repair. Click here to fill out the online form to report broken or malfunctioning streetlights. We always recommend adding your contact information to the request, so a technician who has questions can contact you. LG&E makes repairs during the day. Make sure you follow up if the streetlight hasn’t been repaired within seven (7) days.
LMPD News
LMPD reminder: Please secure your property and stay vigilant!
The city has seen an increase of illegal activity, including vandalism, vehicle thefts, items stolen from vehicles, and gun shots reported over the past year. Here are several tips from LMPD that may seem simple but could be very effective in preventing crime in our neighborhoods!
Immediately report any suspicious person, activity (gunshots), or vehicles to (502) 574-7111 or (502) 574-TIPS. This is not just for vehicle vandalism but drug activity, home/garage vandalism, gun shots - ANY suspicious activity! Make a police report!
- Never leave anything of value in your vehicle; this includes laptops, purses, GPS devices, and even loose change. - Always lock your vehicle doors. - Remove garage door openers from vehicles usually parked outside. - Do not leave your keys in your vehicle. Do not warm up your vehicles without you in them! - Do not leave the windows of you vehicle open, or partially open. - Consider additional lighting around your property; try to park your vehicle in a well-lit area. - Never leave a firearm unprotected in your vehicle.
Please remember to not leave your vehicle running and unattended!
Metro Emergency Repair Program
Eligibility criteria:
Must be owner occupied for at least one year.
Not available on rental property.
Must meet income guidelines (see intake staff).
May receive assistance once in a five year period.
Louisville-Jefferson County only.
Types of repairs:
Furnace repair or replacement (October-April only).
A/C unit- repair or replacement (Requires medical statement, available May-Sept. only).
Electrical repairs/upgrades.
Water line repairs/replacement.
Sewer line repairs/replacement.
Water heater repair/replacement (gas or electric).
This 4-day celebration will take place at The Belvedere and surrounding venues, transforming downtown into a culturally enriching festival featuring over 70 Black businesses, musical performances, panel discussions, networking events, food and more.
"Juneteenth National Freedom Day" commemorates the survival of African Americans through extreme adversity, hardship and triumph.
Day 1 will take place at the Presley Post from 5 to 9 p.m., 734 W. Main St., Suite 106, Louisville, KY 40202
Day 2 will take place at Old Forester’s Paristown Hall from 7 to 10 p.m., 724 Brent St., Louisville, KY 40204
Day 3 will take place first at Rabbit Hole Distillery from 4 to 7 p.m., 711 E. Jefferson St., Louisville, KY 40202; then at Roots 101 African American Museum from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., 124 N. 1st St., Louisville, KY 40202
Day 4 will take place on The Belvedere from 3 to 9 p.m., 141 N. 6th St., Louisville, KY 40202 with an after party at the Wiggle Room from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., 1066 Bardstown Rd., Louisville, KY 40204
For more information on each day's events, visit their website.
Mayor Greg Fischer will speak at the red-carpet gala that will feature dinner, spoken word by Hannah Drake and special performances by the Dr. Jerry Tolson Orchestra, Frankie Raymore and the Groovemasterz and Donna & The Atone Band.
WAVE3’s Dawne Gee, a Juneteenth Jubilee commissioner, will emcee the event. Tickets can be purchased for $150. For more information, contact June Embers.
This is your chance to get memorable merchandise to showcase your love for the Kentucky Derby Festival! Stop by to snag these unique items at affordable prices. Items include T-shirts, official festival posters, hats, Pegasus pins, Derby Festival collectibles, and more!
The Louisville Community Grocery will host the Juneteenth Celebration Block Party this Friday! Join them for vendors, a food truck, a community art project, free food tasting of pre-packaged foods and a pop-up table selling fresh fruits and vegetables from local growers!
General admission is free, but if you would like to purchase a swag bag, click here.
Join Crafted Social at West Sixth Nulu for the Summer Camp Art Market!
Artists participating in this year's Summer Camp are Emily Ridings, Happy Spooning, Matthew McDole, Cricket Press, Bri Bowers, Timber and Bluff, Storyteller Studio, KY for KY, Found In A Field, and Leah Combs!
The Summer Camp series began the summer of 2020 and was born from a love of nostalgia, the change of pace of summer, and a desire to showcase the hard work and skill of Kentucky's local artists.
The Deep Roots Music Fest will feature national and local musical acts including the legendary Billboard Chart-Topping group Gary Brewer and the Kentucky Ramblers taking the stage performing a fusion of American-Roots style music all their own called “Brewgrass”.
As one of Louisville’s biggest hometown success stories, Gary Brewer & the Kentucky Ramblers have agreed to offer their vast amount of unique industry connections to create a diverse, one-off style evening of live music.
Gates to the amphitheater will open at 5 p.m. with a 6 p.m. start time. Gary Brewer & the Kentucky Ramblers will headline, closing out the evening. Other acts performing include America’s Got Talent finalists Linkin’ Bridge, former lead singer of Foreigner - Johnny Edwards, and up & coming Outlaw Country artist CJ Sparks. In addition, all acts will come together meshing all of their unique talents into one collaborative performance. Making an exclusive and very rare experience for all in attendance.
This is a free, community event and all are invited to come out and enjoy this fun and unique music fest!
To learn more about Gary Brewer and the Kentucky Ramblers, head over to their website!
The Race for Justice is a new and creative running event in Louisville, designed by a women-led student group. Inspired by Breonna Taylor, the movement that followed her tragic loss and the many other injustices, this race is about uniting our city to move forward.
5 Person Teams complete 26 laps (in any number of per participant as dictated by the team), each mile is dedicated to one year of Breonna’s life. Individuals can register for a 1.3 mile run/walk — in commemoration of Breonna’s life which was taken on March 13th. Along your way you will hear speakers and see videos depicting the journey highlighting the work of Future Ancestors non-profit partners.
The day will also include a celebration of justice with speakers and entertainment. Register today here.
Funk Fest Tour heads to Louisville to celebrate Juneteenth at Waterfront Park with Jodeci, Stokley, Tweet, Carl Thomas, the No Limit Reunion with Master P, Mia X and more. Juneteenth coincides with Black Music Month, held during the month of June and Funk Fest is committed to elevating the creative contributions of Black musicians throughout the year, but especially in recognition of Juneteenth and Black Music Month.
For over 20 years, the Funk Fest celebration continues attracting music enthusiasts globally and has consistently proven to be one of the best live shows to experience stellar acts influenced by rhythm and groove of the Funk sound. By recognizing Juneteenth at Funk Fest, music fans are encouraged to celebrate the creative contributions of Black performers and their influence on pop culture.
Gates open at 2 p.m., show begins at 4 p.m. Get your tickets today here.
Great Lawn, 231 Witherspoon St., Louisville, KY 40202
Come join in the excitement of the Kentuckiana Pride Parade that kicks off the weekend festivities. The parade route will be lined with thousands from the pride community who come to celebrate and support diversity. The parade kicks off in NuLu at the intersection of Campbell and Market Street, and ends at the festival on the Waterfront.
Then get ready as the gate opens for the Kentuckiana Pride Festival at 12 p.m.! Enjoy performances featuring Tove Lo, Miki Ratsula, Daisha McBride, Dominique Morgan, The Kentucky Gentlemen, Most Wanted, Rich Hennessy, and more! There will be local food and drink vendors, as well as craft beer vendors and a kid-friendly area. Get your tickets for the Kentuckiana Pride Festival here.
Big Four Lawn, 1101 E. River Rd., Louisville, KY 40206
Swing by Joe's Palm Room this Saturday for another exciting West End Farmers' Market! This Juneteenth edition will feature an even wider variety of fresh foods and other goods.
While there, check out the inside of Joe's for live music and enjoy food from their kitchen. The bar will also be open for attendee enjoyment.
For more information or if you have any questions, contact Joe's at (502) 581-1251.
The hugely popular Paristown Flea returns this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Brent Street and will be bigger and better than ever. This free event will feature vintage, antiques, collectibles, street wear, vinyl, food trucks, live music and more!
Then from 5 to 10 p.m. Fleur de Flea presents Pickin in Paristown in Christy's Garden! Pickin in Paristown will feature a performance by Kyle Eldridge and the Cowhands. This is a free event and a fun night full of live music, food trucks, happy hour, family games and more!
Come visit Louisville's pop-up flea market with food trucks, craft beer & cocktails, great vendors, live music, entertainment & more! This is the last Flea Off Market of the summer!
For those interested in becoming a vendor at the Flea Off Market, click here. This event is free and open to the public.
Hours are Saturday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Dino & Dragon Stroll is the only North American tour that lets you walk-thru and get up close to life-like and life-size dinosaurs AND dragons.
Experience a transformation into the Mesozoic Era with prehistoric dinosaurs from the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous periods, and some fantastical dragons throughout! Creatures featuring moving heads, tails, wings, mouths that open and close, breathing movements, synchronized sounds, roars and other amazing details that make them look real and alive!
Dino & Dragon Stroll has a Sensory Friendly Session on the Saturday morning at 8:30 a.m. This session will be an experience in a sensory modified setting with sound and light adjustments designed to be less stimulating and overwhelming for those that have sensory sensitivities.
Tickets are $24.99 for both children and adults. Kids 2 and under, military and veterans are free. Get your tickets here.
Kentucky Expo Center, 937 Phillips Ln., Louisville, KY 40209
This weekend visit the MELANnaire Marketplace at Fourth Street Live! for the Juneteenth Wakanda Forever 2022 Festival!
This two-day celebration focuses on supporting the 100+ Black owned vendors who will be set up! There will be a gospel jubilee, and Louisville's own Roots 101: African American Museum will have an exhibit set up.
This is a free, family-friendly event that will feature food trucks, live entertainment, shopping, speakers and more!
Black Players for Change and Black Women’s Player Collective officially bring you their first-ever joint event, The Cookout, to celebrate the progress and impact that their organizations have brought to the game of soccer.
The Cookout honors not just their collaborative efforts to bring awareness and a safe space for black athletes in soccer but to celebrate Juneteenth, the day commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African-Americans.
Professional athletes will be in attendance to participate in scrimmages with the public. Those interested in participating in scrimmages who are under the age of 18 will need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian to complete a waiver.
Free food will be provided by Boss Hog's BBQ Food Truck, while supplies last. Entertainment will be provided by RaspyMedia.
***Petersburg Park, 5008 E. Indian Trl., Louisville, KY 40218***
Each Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. experience Food Truck Wednesdays at 4th Street between Jefferson and Market Streets! Louisville Downtown Partnership has curated many amazing food trucks to serve lunchtime patrons each Wednesday through October!
The street will be closed off to foot traffic only from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each week. Food trucks will serve food from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Come on over to 4th Street and eat some delicious, local food!
S. 4th Street between Jefferson and Market, Louisville, KY
⚜ This summer, make sure to check out all the great Farmers' Markets we have to offer in Louisville! ⚜
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
LouieConnect
Louisville non-profits have launched a new website to help connect people in need of food, shelter, and more. Metro United Way and the Family Scholar House partnered to create LouieConnect, modeling it on a similar site created in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. When someone uses LouieConnect, the web-based app asks for basic information and then lists applicable resources nearby — from food pantries to shelters to career centers to financial literacy programs.
***Important Metro Services Phone Numbers***
Air Pollution: (502) 574-6000
Animal Services: (502) 363-6609 or (502) 361-1318
Brightside: (502) 574-2613
Community Services & Revitalization: (502) 574-4377
Congressman John Yarmuth: (502) 582-5129
IPL (Code Enforcement): (502) 574-3321
Legal Aid Society: (502) 584-1254
LG&E Business: (502) 627-3313 or (800)- 331-7370
LG&E Residential: (502) 589-1444 or (800) 331-7370
LMPD 6th Division: (502) 574-2187
LMPD Anonymous Tipline: (502) 574-LMPD (5673)
LMPD: (Non Emergency): (502) 574-7111 or (502) 574-2111
