District 6 Dispatch

Councilman David James Sponsored Legislation:

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What's Happening in District 6 ...

Save the Date: St James Court Art Show 9/30 - 10/2

Save the Date: Garvin Gate Blues Festival 10.8.22

District 6: Community Newsletters

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Metro Public Works Weekly Newsletter

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Yard Waste and Trash Schedules

Paving Schedules 

Recycle Coach

Alley Action Team 

The More You Know ...

Pets of the Week:

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Job Announcements:

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City Services and Resources:

Louisville COVID-19 Resource Center

Junk and Bulk Trash Disposal:

Large Household Items Jefferson County residents may drop off up to three large household items at the Waste Reduction Center, 636 Meriwether Avenue for FREE. (Examples: appliance, mattress, sofa, etc.) Hours: Tuesday - Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.  Curbside Collection If you live outside of the Urban Services District, contact your waste hauler for information about large item collection. If you live in our Neighborhood Cleanliness Pilot area in Smoketown/Shelby Park, use the scheduling system.

Financial Education:   Credit as an Asset 2022   Get help improving your credit score and work toward financial stability.  Click image for more information.    Email Joseph.cecil@louisvilleky.gov to register for class today!

Start Fresh! 2022   Start Fresh! is a workshop for people who want to gain new information and tools to use second-chance or new checking accounts.   All Start Fresh courses will be held virtually. Please email : BankOnLouisville@louisvilleky.gov  or joseph.cecil@louisvilleky.gov to register.   Click image for more information

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Police Reports:

LMPD TRANSPARENCY PAGE

Crime Mapping

First Division

Major Shannon Lauder Major Shannon Lauder joined the Louisville Metro Police Department in 2008. She served as a patrol officer in the 4th Division, primarily in the Old Louisville neighborhood. She also spent 6 years as a hostage negotiator and team leader for LMPD’s Hostage Negotiation Team. She was a detective in the Crimes Against Children Unit (CACU) investigating physical, sexual and internet crimes against children across Louisville Metro. She was then promoted to sergeant in 2015, where she served in the 6th Division before becoming a Professional Standards Unit investigator. She was promoted to lieutenant in 2018 and served as a patrol lieutenant in the 4th Division. Most recently she was assigned as the Commander of the Special Victims Unit. The SVU consists of the Sex Crimes Unit, the Domestic Violence Unit and the Crimes Against Seniors Unit. In 2020 Major Lauder was promoted to the rank of Major and serves as the Commander of the 4th Division. Major Lauder holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Political Science from the University of Kentucky and is currently pursuing her Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Louisville. She is a graduate of the 143rd Session of the Southern Police Institute’s (SPI) Administrative Officer’s Course at the University of Louisville. LMPD First Division 416 N 29th Street, Louisville, KY 40212 Phone: 502-574-7167

Second Division

Major Corey Robinson I wanted to formally introduce myself to each of you as the new 2nd Division Major.  I will be replacing Major Steve Healey, who will be promoted to Lieutenant Colonel over our Patrol Bureau.  I come here with 2-year experience as the 6th Division Commander.  I am excited for the opportunity to serve your respective districts.  I have family in West Louisville.  My church is there as well, where I’ve served as deacon for the last 26 years.  I have a vested interest in lowering crime and improving quality of life in your respective districts and have a true respect and appreciation for the concerns of the citizens there.  LMPD Second Division: Address: 3419 Bohne Ave, Louisville, KY 40211 Phone: (502) 574-2478

Fourth Division

Major Tiffany Tatum  Major Tiffany Tatum is a 23 year veteran of LMPD. She began her career with the former Louisville Division of Police in 1998. She patrolled in the 1st and 4th divisions. In 2016, she was promoted to sergeant and worked in the 2nd and 4th divisions before being appointed to the Professional Standards Unit. In 2019, she was promoted to lieutenant and was appointed to Special Investigations Unit until transferring to the 1st division. She was recently promoted to Major in the 4th division. LMPD Fourth Division: 1340 S 4th Street, Louisville, KY 40208 Phone: 502-574-7010

News Around the City and Beyond: Stay Informed

Join a Board or Commission

If you are interested in volunteering for one of Louisville Metro Government's Boards and Commissions, now is the time to start. By being a part of a board or commission, you will offer your time and your talents to improve the quality of life in our community.

There are approximately 100 boards and commissions with many areas of interest, including business and economic development, land planning, parks and recreation, public health and public safety.

To learn more about applications, please visit https://louisvilleky.gov/government/mayor-greg-fischer/interested-serving-board-or-commission '

Please find below a list of boards and commissions for an opportunity to serve:

BOARD VACANCIES

• Metropolitan Business Development Corporation
• Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board
• Bardstown Road Overlay District
• Building Code Board of Appeals
• Cemetery Board
• Civil Service Board
• Code Enforcement Board
• Community Action Partnership
• Jefferson County Public Law Library
• Deputy Sheriff Merit Board
• Downtown Development Review Overlay Board
• Downtown Management District
• Ethics Commission
• Fire Protection Districts (Fairdale, Harrods Creek, Highview, Lake Dreamland, Lyndon, Middletown, Okolona, St. Matthews & Worthington)
• Hazard Materials Ordinance Appeals & Overseers Board
• Housing Authority Board
• Human Relations Commission Advocacy Board
• Human Relations Commission Enforcement Board
• Kentuckiana Works
• Landmarks
• Library Advisory Commission
• Louisville Arena Authority, Inc.
• Louisville Public Media
• Merit Board
• Medical Center Commission of Jefferson County
• PARC Board of Commissioners
• Police Merit Board
• Redevelopment Authority
• Science Center
• Urban Renewal Commission
• Vacant Property Review Commission
• Waterworks
• Zoo Foundation Board

REMINDERS

Visit http://www.louisvilleky.gov/MetroPolice/Patrol+Divisions/ to sign up to receive the LMPD’s new crime alert update for your neighborhood. Simply select your LMPD division number, and click "Subscribe to Crime Alerts by Beat" to begin receiving the update.

Visit http://mapit.louisvilleky.gov/  and type in your address to find out when your junk pick-up date is as well as street cleanings and additional information.

Visit at https://lge-ku.com/outages/report/streetlight to report a street light outage in your neighborhood. When reporting a street light outage, be sure to have the pole number, which can be found on a metal plate on the pole.

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