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Hello Neighbors and Friends,
The Metro Council has been on summer break since June 27th. However, I stuck around this week to complete some projects before heading out to prepare for a fun-filled 4th of July with family and friends. I hope you're planning some fun in the sun and lots of rest. Be safe, enjoy every moment with your family, and drink plenty of water outdoors in the scorching hot weather predicted for this weekend.
Please look for your next issue of the District 7 eNewsletter on Friday, July 15, 2022. However, if I hear of breaking news or something spectacular happening in District 7, I will issue a special edition to keep you in the know.
I will be on the steps of Metro Hall at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, July 4th, along with other select community leaders, to participate in the reading of the Declaration of Independence. This is a tradition that I've been a part of since my election to office. The event is open to the public, so I hope you'll come downtown to witness the ceremony.
There are many 4th of July activities planned throughout our community. If you miss the 9:00 a.m. event at Metro Hall, you still have many options on the table. See the list of Independence Day events below.
Enjoy!
P.S. Although the Council is on summer break, please call me at (502) 574-1107 and leave a message if I can be of service to you.
Heine Brothers' Coffee
4901 Brownsboro Rd (Northfield)
9:30 AM
Special Guests:
Public Works (Infrastructure)
LMPD (Safety)
Office of Resilience (Community Services)
Metro Call (311) - (Louisville Metro Customer Service)
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FROM THE MAYOR'S OFFICE:
Unprecedented toll hike
At a time when so many are struggling with the impact of inflation, Mayor Fischer is speaking up about ways to lower costs in our communities. That includes NOT hiking tolls to the maximum to cross the Ohio River bridges. The Mayor urges Indiana Gov. Holcomb to rethink his economically insensitive decision to hike bridge tolls to unprecedented levels effective tomorrow, July 1. Residents can let their voices be heard by calling Gov. Holcomb’s office at 317-232-4567.
Investing in our future
The Mayor has signed the city budget for the 2022-23 fiscal year, which starts tomorrow, July 1. He said the Metro budget, his last as Mayor, continues a focus on public safety and equity while further positioning the city for future progress. Highlights include $10 million for affordable housing, funding for three Louisville Metro Police recruiting classes, an additional $3 million for the Evolve502 promise scholarships, and about $45 million for paving and sidewalks.
Louisville remains in the “medium” or “yellow” COVID-19 community level category. The CDC recommends residents in counties in the “medium” risk category to do the following:
- Stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccines.
- Stay home if you are sick except to seek testing from a healthcare provider. Your healthcare provider can test for COVID-19 and prescribe effective treatments for you. A home covid test may show up negative but you could still have the virus.
- Talk to your health care provider about whether you need to wear a mask and take other precautions if you are at high risk for severe illness.
Here are the key COVID-19 data metrics for this week:
- Daily incidence rate of 50.3 cases per 100,000 population
- Weekly incidence rate of 342.76 cases per 100,000 population
- 2,700 new cases reported over the previous week
- 17 newly reported deaths
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3% of hospital inpatient beds are in use by patients with confirmed COVID-19
- 47% of those fully vaccinated have received a booster dose
Have you tested positive for COVID, but aren't sure what to do? Need help finding a COVID test or vaccination location? Call the LOU Health COVID-19 Helpline, 502-912-8598,available Monday through Sunday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Language translation services are available.
Public health officials recently announced the first probable case of monkeypox in Kentucky in 2022 was identified in a Jefferson County resident. No further information about the patient will be released due to privacy concerns. The patient remains isolated, and health officials are working to identify anyone the patient may have had close contact with while infectious.
The risk of monkeypox to the general public is low. It is rarely fatal and there are treatments and vaccines available. If you are worried that you may have monkeypox or may have had close contact with someone recently infected with monkeypox, contact your healthcare provider. Here are the facts about monkeypox.
More information about the monkeypox outbreak is available on the CDC’s website.
St. Matthews Independence Day 5K, open to all runners, walkers, teams, and virtual participants, is at St. Matthews Baptist Church, 3515 Grandview Avenue. The 5K will begin at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, July 4. Registration is $30 through June 30 and $35 on packet pickup or race day. You can register online here.
A portion of the proceeds will benefit St. Matthews Area Ministries (St. MAM).
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July 2nd, 5 p.m.
Come to Riverview Park this Saturday for the annual Independence Festival! This event features live music, food & drink, and fireworks! Musical performances by Sheryl Rouse and the Unlimited Show Band, J.D. Shelburne, and Appalatin. The kids can enjoy the expanded Riverview Park Splash Pad. Fireworks kick off at 10 p.m.
8202 Greenwood Rd., Louisville, KY 40258
Locust Grove Independence Day/Summer at the Farm
July 2nd, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Celebrate Independence Day in 19th-century style at Historic Locust Grove! This year they are celebrating on Saturday, July 2nd, the anniversary of when the Continental Congress officially voted for its freedom from Great Britain. This free admission event will feature the new Unfolding the Story Tour, walk-throughs of the historic house, first person interpreter portrayals, a reading of the Declaration of Independence and Remember The Ladies at 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m., a reading of “What to the Slave is the 4th of July” by Frederick Douglass at noon and 4 p.m., and more. Food trucks will be on-site for food and drink, or bring a picnic lunch to enjoy on the grounds.
561 Blankenbaker Ln., Louisville, KY 40207
Independence Day Thunder Over Shivley
July 2nd, 1 p.m.
The E-Z Duz It Center is hosting a substance-free Fourth of July party for the whole family this Saturday! Enjoy dunking booths, bounce houses and other fun games as well as a silent auction offering many different goods. Food and snacks will be available all day leading up to their firework show! This is a free event, however a suggested donation of $1 will be accepted.
6605 Lower Hunters Trace, Louisville, KY 40258
Crescent Hill Fourth of July
July 3rd & 4th
The Crescent Hill neighborhood is once again bringing two days of fun for the Fourth of July! The celebration includes live music performances, food and beverages, cake and prize wheels, a kid zone with inflatables and more! The event will go Sunday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Monday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. with fireworks beginning at 10 p.m.! The historic 150-year old Peterson-Dumesnil House will be open for tours. The annual auction & raffle will be inside the house featuring fabulous items like Pappy Van Winkle, unique bourbon items, Split-the-Pot raffle, wine baskets, sports tickets, unique experiences and more. For more information and to view the schedule of events visit their website.
301 S. Peterson Ave., Louisville, KY 40206
Waterfront Park Fourth of July
July 4th, 5 to 10 p.m.
Bring the family out to the annual Fourth of July celebration at Louisville's Waterfront Park! Family-friendly activities will be offered from 5 to 9 p.m. throughout the park. Starting at 5 p.m. visitors can also enjoy a diverse lineup of musical artists at the mainstage. Listen to Cincinnati-based funk band Freekbass, dance to R&B-Soul artist Zaniah or enjoy the psychedelic instrumental grooves of Casey Powell. Between each set, DJ Always will be mixing popular tracks to provide an evening of continuous musical entertainment. There will be food and beverages available for purchase as well as a beer tent for the adults. The firework show happening over the Ohio River will begin at 9:45 p.m.
231 Witherspoon St., Louisville, KY 40202
Paristown Fourth of July
July 4th, 5 p.m.
Enjoy live music from The Crashers at Christy's Garden, food trucks, delicious cocktails, VIP options and a show-stopping Zambelli Fireworks display at Paristown! The Crashers will perform at 6:30 p.m. and fireworks begin shortly after at 9:45 p.m. One child under 10 per ticketed adult can enter for free. Get your tickets here.
720 Brent St., Louisville, KY 40204
Fourth of July Firework Extravaganza
July 4th, 7 p.m.
Watch as the Louisville Sluggers take on the St. Paul Saints at Slugger Field! The game begins at 7:05 p.m. with Fourth of July Fireworks to follow. Get your tickets ahead of time for this fun, family-friendly Fourth activity here!
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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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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.
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 email the District 7 office at paula.mccraney@louisvilleky.gov prior to event attendance.
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