District 12 eNewsletter - June 29, 2022

District 12
CM Blackwell

Councilman Rick Blackwell
601 West Jefferson Street
(502) 574-1112
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Heather Blazis
Legislative Assistant
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UPCOMING EVENTS


Riverview Independence Festival 2022

Join us THIS SATURDAY, July 2, at 5:00pm for the return of the Riverview Independence Festival at Riverview Park (8202 Greenwood Road). Enjoy live music, food, an expanded splash park and a firework show to light up the night! You won't want to miss the excitement!

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WHAT: Margaret’s Fine Consignment Pop-Up Shop

            (benefitting the 2023 South Louisville Art Crawl)

WHERE: Iroquois Amphitheater

               1080 Amphitheater Road

               Louisville, KY 40214

WHEN: Saturday, July 2

             12:00-5:00 p.m.

MORE INFORMATION: https://fb.me/e/1A3edYhrA


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HEADLINES


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An Air Quality Alert has been issued in Louisville for Thursday, June 30.  Ground-level ozone pollution is forecast to be at levels that are unhealthy for sensitive groups.

Sensitive groups include children, older adults, those with asthma, COPD, and other breathing ailments, and any other residents that are active outdoors. Those in these groups should reduce prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion, take more breaks, and do less intense activities. Others are not likely to be affected, but should also be aware of symptoms like coughing, shortness of breath, or other respiratory issues.  


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Louisville Magazine is partnering with Louisville Public Media for their next issue’s "Home" theme. They want to know what Home means to Louisvillians, especially since March 2020. 

Will you take a few minutes to answer their questions?

https://louisville.com/homeinterview/

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Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Capital and Operating Budgets

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The Louisville Metro Council unanimously approved the amended Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Capital and Operating Budgets on Thursday, June 23. 

Ahead of Thursday’s full Council vote, the Budget Committee also passed both amended budgets unanimously. After two months of hearings and public input, the Budget Committee focused on making prudent fiscal decisions that allow for an increase in funding for paving roads and alleys, sidewalks, libraries, parks, homeless services, and more without any additional borrowing.

Review the highlights of the approved budgets here. 


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Application Location: 7201 Greenwood Road

Project Description: Racetrac Greenbelt Highway
a detailed district development plan for a 6008 sf gas station and convenience store on 4.75 acres in the EZ-1 zoning district.


Louisville Metro Council Podcast

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District Download is designed to be a platform for all of Louisville’s 26 Metro Council districts. It’s a chance to connect with your council member and learn about what’s going down in your district.

This podcast promotes open, respectful discussion. Each episode will be slightly different, because council members have the chance to make it fit their unique styles. But every episode aims to educate, uplift, and encourage community engagement.

Episode 13: Councilman Blackwell and John Grantz discussing the upcoming Riverview Independence Festival. 

Hear the history of this spectacular event in Southwest Louisville and what is planned for this year!  


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The FDA has approved the use of Pfizer and Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccines for preventing COVID-19 in children under five down to six months. This means COVID vaccines are now available to prevent COVID-19 in children ages 6 months through 17. Parents interested in vaccinating their children should check with their pediatrician or family doctor. 

Locally, Vaccines will be available through doctors' offices, clinics, and other locations. You can also find a vaccine provider at vaccines.gov where you can search by zip code and the vaccine you prefer.


Let Your Voice Be Heard! 

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Parks For All will collect new data, listen to new voices, share new information, and create 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. Their goal is to ensure the parks AND neighborhoods with the greatest need are prioritized for the earliest investment.

Thank you for your support of this important work! 


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The high temperatures and heat indexes we are experiencing 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. 

Know the health risks associated with a heat wave.

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.
  • Never leave pets or people, especially children and infants, unattended in cars during a heat wave.

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Please be advised that the Louisville Metro Council Districts have been adjusted. You may find that your area is no longer represented by the same councilperson. View the maps of all 26 districts to determine who your representative is. 


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