 Councilwoman
Madonna Flood
Administrative Clerk
Andrea Crider Derouen
City Hall
601 W. Jefferson Street
502-574-1124
Welcome to District 24 E-Newsletter! To learn more about events and services in our district, check out our webpage!
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 Mayor Greg Fischer and the Veterans Community Alliance of Louisville (VCAL) today announced the ninth annual Mayor’s Week of Valor – a series of events to honor and celebrate the contributions and sacrifices of active-duty military, veterans and their families.
The 2022 Mayor’s Week of Valor will run Nov. 1 through Nov. 12 and feature more than 20 educational, patriotic, community or civic events, including the Kentucky Veterans Day Parade on Saturday, Nov. 5. Veterans Day is observed across the country every year on Nov. 11.
“Our Week of Valor is a time to celebrate and to thank the brave men and women who have stepped forward to join our military and defend the United States of America – to keep us safe and to keep us free,” the Mayor said. “We’re asking everyone across the community to participate in the Week of Valor and to find some way to recognize, support, and honor all of our veterans, military families and active-duty service members for their service and sacrifice on behalf of our country.”
During today’s announcement, Mayor Fischer led a moment of silence in honor of all local veterans who died this year, including his own father, George Fischer, a U.S. Air Force who died just one week ago.
Mayor Fischer created the Louisville Metro Office for Veterans as an outreach and advocacy office for veterans and their families in the city, and in his first year in office, he restarted a city Veterans Day Parade, later working with VCAL to establish the Week of Valor, a full week of events to celebrate those who put their lives on the line.
One special feature of the week is the Kentucky Veterans Day Parade and Celebration taking place on Saturday, Nov. 5, between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Southeast Christian Church campus, 920 Blankenbaker Pkwy. This year, the military and veterans’ organizations will be on static display, and attendees will be allowed to walk through the venue to visit with each participating unit. For more information on the parade, contact Treva Brockman at (502) 552-1131 or tpbrockman@gmail.com.
See the full of Week of Valor calendar online at www.louisvilleky.gov/valor.
VCAL, the city’s partner in the Week of Valor, was launched in 2014 by a group of young professionals participating in Leadership Louisville’s Ignite program, in conjunction with Volunteers of America of Kentucky and Seven Counties Services. Its mission is to create an integrated network of support for veterans and their families by coordinating services, resources and initiatives to increase communication across organizational lines, enhance quality and delivery of services and promote veteran-friendly community relations in Louisville.
The Mayor noted today that VCAL is one of several agencies that partner with the city’s Office for Veterans on initiatives in support of veterans, and he thanked alliance members for their dedication and partnership.
“Dedication and partnerships – that’s also what led to Louisville being one of the first cities in the country to sign onto the Mayors Challenge to End Veteran Homelessness in 2014 – a challenge from the Obama White House,” the Mayor said. “Thanks to our partnerships with the Louisville Metro Housing Authority, Family Health Centers, Volunteers of America and the Robley Rex VA Homeless Program, I’m proud to say we met that challenge. And we now have a process in place to house homeless veterans as soon as they’re identified.”
John Miles, who leads the city’s Office for Veterans and is serving as the Week of Valor chair for the fifth consecutive year, announced today that the office is releasing a free Veterans Resource Guide containing information on veterans benefits, employment and education, as well as crisis resources for veterans facing homelessness and financial challenges. For a copy, contact John.Miles@louisvilleky.gov or at 502/574-5748 or download here.
For additional information about the city’s Office for Veterans, visit https://louisvilleky.gov/government/resilience-and-community-services/office-veterans.
To learn more about Mayor’s Week of Valor events and the Veterans Community Alliance of Louisville, visit Facebook at @VCALouisville.
 Election Day is Tuesday, but Kentucky voters can start voting as early as Thursday.
Early, in-person absentee voting — no excuse needed — runs for three days this year: Nov. 3-5. Anyone registered to vote can cast their ballot on those days.
But you can't vote just anywhere. For instance, Jefferson County has seven designated locations, all open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The Jeffersonian
10617 Taylorsville Rd.
Jeffersontown, KY 40299
Louisville Marriott East
1903 Embassy Square Blvd.
Louisville, KY 40299
Kentucky Center for African American Heritage
1701 W Muhammad Ali Blvd.
Louisville, KY 40203
Mary Queen of Peace
4017 Dixie Hwy.
Louisville, KY 40216
Sun Valley Community Center Multipurpose Rm
6505 Bethany Lane
Louisville, KY 40272
Kentucky Exposition Center East Hall A & B
937 Phillips Ln.
Louisville, KY 40209
Old Forester's Paristown Hall
724 Brent St.
Louisville, KY 40204
CLICK HERE TO FIND ALL PRECINCTS/DROP BOXES/EARLY VOTING LOCATIONS IN KENTUCKY
 On 4/29/2022, this individual dumped mattresses onto the ground at in District 24. The Solid Waste Enforcement Team received this footage via surveillance camera and proceeded with a citation. They were able to locate this individual at his residence which was only half a mile from the dump site. The individual admitted to the dumping and that he was in the wrong and received a citation which included $750 in fines and fees and the impoundment of his vehicle. The vehicle will be held a minimum of 72 hours and will not be released until the fine is paid.
As always, great job to everyone who was involved!
 The Louisville Zoo is excited to announce its NEW School’s Out Safari discount to help provide our community with fun, safe and educational experiences at the Zoo this fall and winter.
Guests can receive one free child admission (ages 3 – 11) when they buy one adult general admission ticket. Tickets must be purchased at the admission window on the day of your visit. The offer cannot be redeemed for more than one child admission per single adult admission. This discount cannot be combined with any other offer. Children 2 and under do not require a ticket.
This discount is available on the following days:
- Tuesday, November 8
- Wednesday, November 23
- Friday, November 25
- December 19 – 23
- December 26 – 30
- Monday, January 2
- Tuesday, January 3
- Monday, January 16
More information at louisvillezoo.org/schools-out-safari.
The Zoo is open daily year-round. Zoo hours are 10 a.m. ─ 4 p.m. (enjoy the Zoo until 5 p.m.) The Zoo is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day.
 For more information, click here.
Fall Leaves
Mowing over leaves to mulch them back into your lawn is a great option for reducing waste. Mulching not only returns vital nutrients to the soil, but experts say that it can help your grass grow even better the following year! Never blow leaves into the street!
Leaf Drop-Off Sites
The Metro Public Works free leaf drop-off sites will be open Tuesday-Saturdays, November 8 through December 10. Drop-off will not be available on November 24 and 25 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Only leaves will be accepted and they must be in paper/compostable bags or reusable containers. Containers used to bring leaves to the drop-off sites must be taken back by residents.
Locations and hours starting Tuesday, November 8:
Public Works Yard, 10500 Lower River Road (enter from Bethany Lane)
Tuesday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Public Works East District Operations Center, 595 North Hubbards Lane
Tuesday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Shawnee Park, 230 Southwestern Parkway (Athletic Complex)
Tuesday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Waste Reduction Center, 636 Meriwether Avenue
Tuesday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
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 From New York Times bestsellers to a GRAMMY-nominated country singer, this fall has been a big one for the Louisville Free Public Library’s author series. Now the season wraps up in November and December with two nationally acclaimed authors from right here in Louisville. First up, neurologist and UofL professor Dr. Robert Friedland discusses aging successfully on Monday, November 7, (6:30 p.m.). Then on Thursday, December 8 (7 p.m.), former U.S. Ambassador Matthew Barzun discusses his book The Power of Giving Away Power, in conversation with Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer.
In his just released book, Unaging: The Four Factors that Impact How You Age, Dr. Robert P. Friedland, professor of Neurology and Neurobiology at the University of Louisville School of Medicine, outlines four factors that impact how you age—cognitive, physical, psychological, and social. His research shows that, while it is impossible to stop the aging process, the choices we make about how we live can enhance our quality of life as we age. In this author talk, Dr. Friedland will discuss the steps you can take in your activities, diet, and mental outlook, to help you live to your fullest potential.
In The Power of Giving Away Power: How the Best Leaders Learn to Let Go, businessman and former U.S. Ambassador Matthew Barzun layers lessons from American history and business with insights from his career in tech, politics, and diplomacy to show how we can lead meaningful change in our companies, communities, and even our nation. Barzun served as the U.S. Ambassador to the United Kingdom during the Obama administration and is the current owner/publisher of Louisville Magazine.
The Library’s author series is free at the Main Library, 301 York Street. To register, visit LFPL.org/Authors or call (502) 574-1644. A book signing will follow both events and books will be available for purchase from Carmichael’s Bookstore.
 
Thomas Jackson is a stand-up comedian from Louisville KY. He was born in Frankfurt, Germany and raised between California and Kentucky. In his adult years he joined the Marine Corps and travel the world. Being exposed to lifestyles and cultures from all over the world carved his ability to find the funny. He started his stand-up career in 2016 with a comedy troupe “Streetway Ent.”
Comedy started really taking off for Thomas in 2019 with the opportunities to open for Kevin White in Dayton, OH and Melissa Duran in Louisville, KY. After finding his voice and style the Louisville comic has been able to make big gains in the profession. Having the opportunity to work with long standing comics such as Eric Kimbrough, Rich Ragians, Tim Northington really helped to mold his comedy. He has headlined with “Full Circle comedy” and Gutty’s comedy club in Greenwood, IN. In 2020, Thomas went to the semi-finals in Indianapolis, IN, for the “Funniest Comic” competition hosted by Morty’s Comedy Joint.
Thomas’ comedy style is meant for you to relate to you own life. His outlandish stories have interesting perspective and thoughts that we all have and can’t say out loud. With his hilarious stories and high energy you’re bound to relate and laugh.
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