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Hello Neighbors and Friends,
As I write, a violation of humanity is occurring. This violation is domestic violence and it is endangering the lives of thousands of women, men, and children daily. Domestic violence should no longer be considered a subject off limits in mixed company or a shameful secret that should be kept to ourselves. Therefore, if you or someone you know experience violence at the hands of a domestic partner, please do something or say something. To assist you in understanding the dynamics of domestic violence, I am dedicating this space to Domestic Violence Awareness Month and providing the following information from the CDC website. The website page was last reviewed on October 20, 2021. The content sources are from these sites: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Injury Prevention and Control)
Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a serious public health problem that affects millions of Americans.
Intimate partner violence, also known as domestic violence, is abuse or aggression that occurs in a romantic relationship.
- An intimate partner can be a current or former spouse or a dating partner.
- It can occur among heterosexual or same-sex couples and does not require sexual intimacy.
- It might happen one time or happen many times over a period of years.
Data from CDC’s National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey (NISVS) show:
- About 1 in 4 women and nearly 1 in 10 men have experienced contact sexual violence, physical violence, or stalking by an intimate partner during their lifetime and reported at least one impact of the violence (like being concerned for their safety).
- Over 43 million women and about 38 million men experienced psychological aggression by an intimate partner in their lifetime.
- When IPV occurs in adolescence, it is called teen dating violence (TDV). About 11 million women and 5 million men who reported experiencing contact sexual violence, physical violence, or stalking by an intimate partner in their lifetime said that they first experienced these forms of violence before the age of 18.
There are many ways we can prevent intimate partner violence. Learn how with strategies and approaches from CDC. You can also check out National Center Against Domestic Violence’s (NCADV) Take a Stand Toolkit.external icon.
To read more about domestic violence, click here:
Prevent Domestic Violence in Your Community | CDC
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Election Day is November 8, and there are multiple ways to vote:
Absentee Voting with Excuse
Citizens who have one of the state-law allowed excuses, applied for a mail-in absentee ballot by the October 25th deadline.
Voters with certain excuses can also vote at the Jefferson County Election Center starting on October 26.
Early Voting - November 3, 4 and 5
Any registered voter can vote at one of seven locations on November 3, 4 and 5 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (See list below.)
Election Day – November 8
Most of us will vote at our assigned polling place on Election Day. Polls open at 6 a.m. and close at 6 p.m. If you are in line at 6 p.m. when the polls close, you will be allowed to cast your vote.
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In-Person Absentee Voting:
https://elections.jeffersoncountyclerk.org/inhouse_absentee/
Mail-In Absentee Voting:
https://elections.jeffersoncountyclerk.org/mail-in-absentee-voting/
Mail-in Absentee Ballot Drop Box Locations for the General Election
Visit the Jefferson County Clerk Election Center to securely drop off your mail-in absentee ballot 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday through Friday from now to Election Day, November 8. On Election Day, November 8, visit between the hours of 6 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Jefferson County Clerk Election Center
1000 E. Liberty Street
Louisville, KY 40204-1029
Secure mail-in absentee ballot drop boxes will also be available at the in-person no-excuse absentee (early) voting sites:
Dates: November 3, 4, 5
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Locations: (see below)
The Jeffersonian Kentucky Center for African American Heritage
10617 Taylorsville Rd. 1701 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd.
Jeffersontown, Ky 40299 Louisville, Ky 40203
Sun Valley Community Center Mary Queen of Peace
6505 Bethany Ln. 4017 Dixie Hwy.
Louisville, Ky 40272 Louisville, Ky 40216
Louisville Marriott East Kentucky Exposition Center (East Hall A & B)
1903 Embassy Square Blvd. 937 Phillips Ln.
Louisville, Ky 40299 Louisville, Ky 40209
Old Forester’s Paristown Hall
724 Brent Street
Louisville, Ky 40204
For further information about absentee voting and other Election Day issues, please contact the Clerk's Office here:
Elections – Jefferson County Elections Center (jeffersoncountyclerk.org)
Jefferson County Clerk’s Office Election Center
1000 East Liberty Street
Louisville, KY 40204-1029
Phone: (502) 574-6100
Fax: (502) 574-5014
Email: Absentee@JeffersonCountyClerk.org
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The Land Development Code (LDC) is a set of rules and laws that defines how land can be used, how a development such as a new shopping mall or apartment must be designed, and the procedures for approval. The LDC Reform is an equity focused approach to revise the LDC consistently with Plan 2040 to allow for increased housing choices and opportunities in new and existing neighborhoods, to create procedures and regulations that are easier to use and increase the quality of life by reducing the concentration of environmental hazards near housing.
Work to reform the LDC began in the summer of 2020. Initial recommendations, including accessory dwelling units, notification procedures, and urban agriculture were all adopted within the first year. The work continues and we encourage you to participate!
To learn about the currently proposed amendments to the LDC, please click HERE to view the content or copy the following link into the address bar of your web browser: https://arcg.is/05LCLX0.
Please contact Joel Dock, Planning Coordinator at 502-574-5860 or send an email to ldcreform@louisvilleky.gov with any questions or comments.
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Meeting Type: PLANNING COMMISSION
Meeting Date: WEDNESDAY, November 9, 2022
Time: Meeting will begin at 6:30 PM
Location: Walden School – Tucker Hall – 4238 Westport Road, 40207
 Learn how to watch and participate online at https://louisvilleky.gov/government/upcoming-public-meetings
To view documents related to this proposal, please visit https://aca-prod.accela.com/LJCMG
Or Louisville Metro Planning and Design Services (Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM) 444 S. 5th Street, 3rd Floor, Louisville, KY 40202 (502) 574-6230
Or visit https://louisvilleky.gov/government/planning-design for
• More information on zoning processes
• Public comment opportunities
• Applications for a petition for a night hearing, including procedures to change the time and/or location of a public hearing to 6:00 pm or later downtown, or to a convenient location.
• Visit https://louisville.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx for meeting agenda and staff report
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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.
The slip ramp exit from I-264E to KY22 will be closed the night of Thursday, October 26th. During this closure, concrete barriers will be relocated along the outside edge of the shoulder. Workers will be on the VA Hospital project site to support this effort, but we do not anticipate loud noises being associated with this work. It’s anticipated to occur between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. All exits and lanes will be open for regular traffic flow in the morning.
To read about the most recent VA Medical Center construction events, go to:
https://www.va.gov/louisville-health-care/programs/new-robley-rex-va-medical-center
To request weekly updates about the construction events, send an email requesting updates to: LOUVAMCCONSTRUCTION@USACE.ARMY.MIL
For ALL construction-related inquiries, please email LOUVAMCCONSTRUCTION@USACE.ARMY.MIL
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Louisville Metro Police Department Chief Erika Shields said recruiting and keeping officers is still a work in progress. ”Last year was absolutely far more difficult than this year. I think this year, we finally- it feels more like traditional policing, getting our feet back under us,” Shields said. Incoming LMPD recruits were offered $52,561 per year, a nine percent raise.
Louisville Metro Council has voted to approve a new police contract allowing for increased pay for officers and sergeants for the first time since 2016.
Recruitment 101
Requirements for application:
- At least 21 years of age
- No felony convictions
- U.S. citizen
- High school diploma or equivalent
LOCATION: Paristown
TIME: OCT 29: 12PM-11PM
BENEFIT: Bullying Prevention
The Halloween Parade & Festival returns after a two year hiatus on Saturday, October 29th as part of this year’s six-week Ultimate Halloween Fest.
The Festival will take place along Broadway and in the Paristown entertainment district from 12pm-9pm, with the parade starting at 6 pm at the intersection of Baxter & Broadway.
As always, the PARADE IS FREE to the public. This year, the festival has an admission of $5 per person in advance, or $10 per person day of the show. Included with admission: unlimited play in the Family Fun Zone featuring a variety of inflatables and activities for the entire family; full-access to all Jack Daniel's Wicked Garden entertainment from the Blues Brothers, Soul Circus, Freddy & the Cruegers, The Crashers, other live performances and fun festival contests; and full-access to the Halloween and craft vendor zone. Food and refreshments are available at the Village Market, the Cafe, the Garden Bar, and other vendors throughout the festival space.
October is National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month. Proceeds from the Halloween Festival and Parade support the Don’t Be A Monster Program in Kentuckiana.
Shawnee Park – Oct. 29
Cherokee Park – Oct. 30
Hayride on the Hill just doubled in size! Guests and friends are invited to enjoy the fall foliage in both Shawnee Park and Cherokee Park. OPC will kick-off the first event at Shawnee Park (Pavilion) Saturday, October 29 and will continue the fun at Cherokee Park (atop Baringer Hill) Sunday, October 30. The 2-day event will run from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm. Entertainment includes music, kids’ Free Play experience, and guided hayrides around the parks. This is your chance to simply walk, run and bike Shawnee and Cherokee parks car-free!
Details: October 30, 2021
Presented By Captain Morgan
Doors Open at 8pm
CARNEVIL HALLOWEEN PARTY
SAT, 30 OCT 2021 at 08:00PM EDT
Ages: 21 & Over
Doors Open: 08:00PM
OnSale: Fri, 24 Sep 2021 at 10:00AM EDT
Announcement: Thu, 23 Sep 2021 at 05:00PM EDT
Venue: 4th Street Live! Louisville
Address: 411 South 4th Street
Louisville, Kentucky 40202
Phone: 502-584-7170
Individuals impacted by the opioid epidemic will be invited to share their experiences and perspectives to assist the Commission as it works to administer Kentucky’s portion of the historic settlement with opioid companies. If you or someone you know can benefit from this conversation, please show up and share this information.
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.
Louisville COVID-19 case counts are holding steady at the red-alert level. Health experts recommend people living in high community-level counties to wear a mask indoors in public, stay up to date on COVID-19 vaccines and get tested if experiencing symptoms. Additional precautions may be needed for people at high risk for severe illness
Here are the key COVID-19 data metrics for this week:
- Daily average incidence rate of 56.1 cases per 100,000 population
- Weekly incidence rate of 376.79 cases per 100,000 population
- 3,013 new cases reported over the previous week
- 1 newly reported death
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4.4% staffed inpatient beds in use by patients with confirmed COVID-19
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5.9% staffed ICU beds are in use by patients with confirmed COVID-19
- 47.6 of those fully vaccinated have received a booster dose
- Wastewater testing data shows the BA.5 variant to be the dominant variant.
Need help finding a COVID test or vaccination location? Have you tested positive for COVID, but aren't sure what to do? 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.
Subscribe to Louisville Metro's Covid-19 e-newsletter for the latest news!
Monkeypox tends to spread through close contact with someone who is infected with the virus. It can spread through prolonged face-to-face contact and intimate physical contact such as kissing, cuddling or sex. The virus can also be spread through materials, like bedding, that has previously touched an infectious rash or bodily fluids. Click here for more information: monkeypox
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.
To watch the Council meeting and access the agenda and related attachments, click HERE.
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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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