 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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The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support over the phone to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in the United States. Help is available.
For more information, visit https://988lifeline.org/ or call 988.
Today Louisville Metro Office of Resilience and Community Services began accepting appointments for the annual Fall Subsidy Component of the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) which operates November 7 through December 16, 2022, or until funds are depleted.
During LIHEAP Subsidy, individuals or families in Jefferson County at or below 130% of the federal poverty guidelines who are responsible for home energy cost, whether directly or as an undesignated portion of rent, are eligible for assistance. Residents can apply regardless of the status of their utility bills.
The Subsidy component provides households a one-time ranging from $50 to $200 depending on income levels and housing category. Payments are be made directly to the heating vendor (i.e. LG&E).
Appointments are required in advance to apply. Starting today, November 4, the toll-free automated appointment system is available twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week to schedule an in-person appointment at one of seven locations. The automated scheduler will provide details about these locations as well as eligibility and required documentation.
Please note residents who applied for LIHEAP Fall Subsidy in October during the early registration phase for elderly and disabled citizens, do not need to reapply during the regular LIHEAP Subsidy Phase.
LIHEAP Fall Subsidy Component
How to apply: Jefferson County residents meeting eligibility can call the automated scheduler at 502-991-8391 or visit online at louisvilleky.cascheduler.com.
Eligibility:
- Jefferson County households within 130% of 2022-23 Federal Poverty Guidelines
- Must be responsible for home heating costs or pay heating costs if utilities are included as an undesignated portion of rent.
- LIHEAP Subsidy is a one-time benefit. You do not need to have a past-due balance or disconnect notice to be eligible.
Documentation:
- Proof of all household income for the preceding month (Food Stamp award letter, Social Security Award letter, pay stubs, etc. or proof of $0 income). Note: Zero Income forms are available at the Resilience and Community Services office at 701 W. Ormsby Ave., Suite 201 as well as the seven LIHEAP locations listed below or by clicking here.
- Proof of Social Security Number or Permanent Residence card (Green Card) for each member of the household.
- Most current heating bill; or statement from your landlord if heating expenses are included in your rent; or statement from your utility company if you participate in a pre-pay electric program. Please bring the account number and name on the account for all heating fuel sources and electric.
Residents will also have the opportunity to apply for MSD’s Emergency Wastewater Rate Assistance Program, known as EWRAP.
Eligible households can apply for one or both LIHEAP Subsidy and MSD’s EWRAP with one single appointment.
EWRAP provides approved applicants in Jefferson County a 30% discount on wastewater charges and the consent decree surcharge. Eligibility includes households at or below 150% of the federal poverty guidelines. Proof of an active utility account with the Louisville Water Company and MSD is also required. This enrollment period is for new and renewing MSD discount program clients.
MSD EWRAP (Emergency Wastewater Rate Assistance Program) How to apply: Jefferson County residents meeting eligibility can call the automated scheduler at 502-991-8391 or visit online at louisvilleky.cascheduler.com.
Eligibility:
- Jefferson County households within 150% of 2022-23 Federal Poverty Guidelines
- Must be an MSD residential wastewater customer
- Not currently receiving MSD’s Senior Citizen Discount as of date of application.
Documentation:
- Proof of social security number or permanent residence card (Green Card) for each member of the household.
- Must provide proof of all income received during the previous month by any member of the household (gross).
- Proof of active utility account with Louisville Water Company and MSD. (i.e. Named customers with MSD, receiving metered water service for a property used solely for residential purposes, and owned or leased by customer as principal residence).
MSD clients who do not meet the income eligibility for MSD’s EWRAP may be eligible for MSD’s Senior Citizen Discount Program, if the client is 65 years of age or older with a gross household income of $35,000 or less per year. It is recommended you submit your MSD bill with your LIHEAP documentation to see if you qualify for a MSD discount program.
Discounts from the MSD programs will become effective on the next billing cycle following approval.
Individuals who are unable to apply for LIHEAP or the MSD programs in person may send a representative on their behalf. Simply provide the representative with the documentation listed above as well as a hand-written note, dated and signed from the applicant, giving them permission to handle their application for services. Residents who are homebound and who are unable to send a representative may call 502/780-7937.
Visit louisvilleky.gov and search for “LIHEAP” for periodic updates about both of these programs, or for more details about the MSD Discount Programs, visit https://louisvillemsd.org/paymybill.
For more information about this process on how to apply for LIHEAP or the MSD discount programs, please contact Metro311 by simply dialing 311 or 574-5000, email metro.call@louisvilleky.gov, visit the website’s On Line Customer Service or Live Chat at www.louisvilleky.gov/metrocall, tweet @LouMetro311, or download the free Mobile 311 app from the website.
LIHEAP is made possible by the United States Department of Health and Human Services and by the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services. For more information about Louisville Metro Office of Resilience and Community Services -- visit our website at www.louisvilleky.gov/RCS or contact Community Action Kentucky at 1-800-456-3452.
For more information on MSD’s EWRAP or Senior Citizen Discount Program visit https://louisvillemsd.org/paymybill or call 502-540-6000.
 Mayor Greg Fischer announced today that the city’s largest and most beloved holiday event, Light Up Louisville, is returning Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, outside of Metro Hall at Jefferson and Sixth streets.
"For generations, families from across Louisville have kicked off the holiday season the best way possible — together — because of Light Up Louisville," Mayor Greg Fischer said. "I'm grateful to be a part of keeping this cherished community tradition going strong for a 12th and final time as Mayor, and I look forward to seeing all the smiling faces downtown, celebrating the start of this magical time of year in Louisville."
Light Up Louisville, powered by Louisville Gas and Electric Company (LG&E) and always held the Friday after Thanksgiving, begins at 3 p.m. Children and families are invited to visit Santa’s Workshop sponsored in part by AT&T on Sixth Street, where children can enjoy holiday crafts such as cookie decorating and write letters to Santa and veterans through the Honor Flight program. They can also get a free photo with Santa.
A Holiday Vendor Market, sponsored by Park Community Credit Union, will be open from 3 – 10 p.m. at Sixth and Jefferson streets, offering treats, holiday crafts and decorations for purchase. Also starting at 3 p.m., the Light Up Louisville stage on the west lawn of Metro Hall will feature live entertainment. The stage is organized by MERF, Musicians Emergency Resource Foundation. Performances include some of Louisville’s most talented groups including DJ Jay Campbell, Made New, JD Shelburne, and closing out the night, The Louisville Crashers.
The Lots of Lights Parade starts at 7 p.m. at Seventh and Jefferson, led by Frosty the Snowman as Grand Marshal. The parade will move down Jefferson Street to Fourth Street, where it will turn and pass through Fourth Street Live! Mix 106.9, Louisville’s official Christmas radio station, and WLKY will emcee the parade announcements. Anyone interested in participating in the parade can sign up at LightUpLouisville.org.
Around 8:30 p.m., Santa Claus will arrive and make his way to the entertainment stage to help Mayor Fischer officially “Light Up Louisville” by turning on tens of thousands of lights, including the city Christmas tree. A Zambelli fireworks show will follow.
Brought to you by Louisville Third Century, the Holiday Lights Spectacular, outside Metro Hall, will feature a nightly festive display of colors that will shine through the New Year.
The Light Up tree, a 35-foot-tall Norway Spruce, is being donated this year by the Kaelin family out of the Parkway Village neighborhood.
“We have mixed emotions about giving up this gorgeous tree, we hate to see any tree cut down, but this beauty was getting far too big for us and living on a corner was making it hazardous to drivers,” said Greg Kaelin. “We are, however, overjoyed and delighted to share our tree with the citizens of Louisville. We are homegrown Louisvillians and could not be prouder to have been selected. Thank You, City of Louisville, City that we Love."
Also, returning this year is the popular Light Up Louisville Neighborhood Parade with Santa sponsored by Park Community Credit Union! The parade, which will take place mid-December, is a part of Park Community Credit Union’s mission to support economic opportunities for marginalized and traditionally underserved communities by visiting several Louisville neighborhoods. More information on the Neighborhood Parade will be available at LightUpLouisville.org.
Mayor Fischer noted that Light Up Louisville will again be powered through the support of LG&E.
“The holidays are a special time for everyone to take time out and come together to enjoy their families, friends and our community festivities,” said LG&E President John Crockett. “LG&E is proud to support Light Up Louisville again this year and to create this fantastic event for all of us to enjoy.”
Other sponsors include Louisville Third Century, Park Community Credit Union, Fourth Street Live!, AT&T, Louisville Downtown Partnership, Humana Military, McDonald’s Bell Restaurant Group, MERF, Hyatt Regency, Bob Ray Tree Company, Mix 106.9, and WLKY.
Special thanks also to, LEO Weekly, Louisville Public Media, Budweiser, Axxis, Visual Presentations, the Mower Shop, Parade chairs, Paul & Dan, Rodney and Pam Sutton and family, as well as Metro Parks and Recreation, Special Events, Fleet and Facilities, Public Works and LMPD.
Mayor Fischer urges people to share their photos from Light Up Louisville on social media using the hashtag #AroundLou. For more information, go to: www.lightuplouisville.org.
 Toys for Tots Mayor Fischer noted that the holidays are a perfect time for our compassionate city to spread even more compassion, and he asked residents to get involved in this year’s community-wide Toys for Tots drive.
From 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2, there will be a special drive-thru lane in front of Metro Hall for an easy drop-off, as part of a Mayor’s Challenge, along with drop-off boxes at all Louisville Fire Department stations.
 After a two year hiatus, the Louisville Ballet and Louisville Free Public Library are excited to announce the return of in-person Nutcracker Family Storytimes to six library locations! This annual tradition kicks off on Tuesday, November 15, 6:30 p.m., at the South Central Regional Library (7300 Jefferson Blvd).
Children of all ages and their families are invited to join a Louisville Ballet dancer for a reading of the classic holiday story The Nutcracker, followed by Nutcracker-inspired dancing and crafts. In addition, every family at each storytime can enter for a chance to win four tickets to see Louisville Ballet’s upcoming production of The Brown-Forman Nutcracker.
Join us for one of these Nutcracker Family Storytimes:
- Tuesday, November 15, 6:30 p.m. - South Central Regional Library
- Wednesday, November 16, 6:30 p.m. - St. Matthews Library
- Thursday, November 17, 6:30 p.m. – Iroquois Library
- Tuesday, November 29, 6:30 p.m. - Southwest Regional Library
- Wednesday, November 30, 6:30 p.m. - Northeast Regional Library
- Thursday, December 1, 6:30 p.m. - Main Library
Nutcracker Family Storytimes are free and open to the public. For more information, visit LFPL.org/Nutcracker.
ABOUT LOUISVILLE BALLET: Louisville Ballet makes moving art that respects tradition, encourages innovation, and fosters life-long learning. We inspire connection, conversation and a profound sense of community, by striving for bold collaborations, by nurturing the next generation of artists, by celebrating diversity, and by creating access for all. Louisville Ballet, the Official State Ballet of Kentucky, was founded in March 1952 as a civic ballet company. Under the leadership of Artistic Director Robert Curran and Executive Director Philip Koester, Louisville Ballet is recognized as one of the most highly-regarded regional ballet companies in the country. Known for its versatility and commitment to new work as well as its core connection to classical ballet, Louisville Ballet embodies the belief that ballet is a living, breathing and relevant art form.
 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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