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"It is absolutely clear that we need to regain the universality of human rights, the indivisibility of human rights, and we need to find a new energy that motivates young people around the world." Volker Türk, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
Hello Neighbors and Friends,
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted on December 10, 1948; since then, it has been observed annually worldwide. This declaration is significant because it has granted everyone on the planet equal rights, regardless of where they live. Human Rights Day is observed to disseminate information about it and remind everyone that no matter a person’s caste, creed, race, religion, sex, rank, or language, freedom, and equality are universal rights.
All People’s Church hosted a Human Rights event on Saturday evening. The program included entertainment by Shadwick Wilde (music) and Crystal Wilkinson (poetry) and guest panelists who discussed the current state of Human Rights. I was honored to share some insights on Human Rights and learn of the thoughts and work of the other panelists. The program was entertaining, enlightening, inspiring, and informational.
To ensure that human rights are upheld and used appropriately for their intended purposes, it is critical to be aware of the situation in our nation and communities and take action to combat what is wrong. Everyone – I repeat – everyone is entitled to the same rights regarding their life, liberty, equality, and individual dignity. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights has given us all the respect and drive we need to succeed. It is our responsibility to protect and preserve human rights. Let us join together in solidarity and work toward a brighter future for all of us.
Thank you, All Peoples and Rus Funk, Director of The Justice Center at All Peoples, for hosting a Human Rights Day celebration. It was absolutely fabulous!
PICTURED
(Left to Right)
Carla Wallace - Founder, Showing Up for Racial Justice, Louisville Chapter
Paula McCraney - Councilwoman, Louisville Metro Council, District 7
Trent Findley - Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion for Metro United Way in Louisville
Crystal Wilkinson - Poet Laureate of Kentucky
Rus Funk - Director of the Justice Center at All Peoples
Not Pictured: Shadwick Wilde, singer/songwriter, and founding member of the group Quiet Hollars; State Representative Attica Scott, Kentucky General Assembly.
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On another note, this Thursday will be the last Metro Council meeting of 2022. I invite all District 7 residents to join me in the historic Chambers (601 W. Jefferson St., 3rd floor) at 6:00 p.m., or online to witness how we debate the final agenda items, which, along with several appointments and appropriations, include ordinances such as:
1. Registry of rental housing
2. Establishment of a Greater Louisville Lodging Management District
3. Camping on Metro property and Metro Parks; obstruction of sidewalks and public right-a-ways
4. Establishment of a development area to be known as the 811-823 W. Main Street Development area
5. ***ATTENTION DISTRICT 7*** - The adoption of the findings of the Planning Commission denying the zoning change in Case No. 22ZONE0086, located at 4301 Westport Road and maintaining the property as R-4 Single Family Residential
6. Unused ARP funds to the following suggested entities: $6,000,000 additional funding to the Louisville Free Public Library for projects at the Parkland, Portland, and Fern Creek branches; $2,500,000 to the Harbor House homeless project; $2,000,000 for the Starks Building Affording Housing Project; and up to $5,000,000 for solar equipment in Metro-owned buildings to reduce Metro reliance on fossil fuels.
During the Council meeting, we will recognize the outgoing Council members, whom I will miss working with and alongside. Shout out and BEST WISHES to: Angela Bowens, District 1; Bill Hollander, District 9; Mark Fox, District 13; Kevin Triplett, District 15; Nicole George, District 21; James Peden, District 23; and Amy Holton Stewart, District 25.
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.
To watch the Council meeting and access the agenda and related attachments, click HERE.
The Bull Run townhomes case is being continued again to Planning Commission on January 19. This will be the last continuance to a date certain – any additional continuance will be back to Land Development and Transportation and will be re-noticed. However, no additional notice goes out for this continuance.
To read about the most recent VA Medical Center construction events, go to:
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National Influenza Vaccination Week is a critical opportunity to remind everyone 6 months and older that there’s still time to protect themselves and their loved ones from flu this season by getting their annual flu vaccine if they have not already.
Currently, flu activity is elevated across the country, so this week will serve to remind people that there is still time to benefit from the first and most important action in preventing flu illness and potentially serious flu complications: get a flu vaccine today.
Visit vaccines.gov to find a location near you that provides flu, COVID-19 and other vaccines. The Department of Public Health and Wellness provides flu and other vaccines for children and adults. To schedule an appointment, call 502-574-6530.
Our Weekly Flu Reports provide a snapshot of the status of flu in Jefferson County. You can also get a nationwide look at how the flu is spreading at FluView CDC
You can access your, or your child's, official immunization record through the secure Kentucky Immunization Registry (KYIR) Public Portal, a free service of the Kentucky Department for Public Health. It allows individuals, parents and legal guardians to keep track of official immunization records from KYIR.
The portal provides residents to save and share their vaccination records from KYIR, a web-based system that health care providers use to report vaccines they administer.
Make sure your home is winterized with this one-minute Ginny on the Job video. Ginny Adwell is a Louisville Water employee with more than 20 years' experience. She explains why you should "wrap it, cover it, close it, and drip it" to help protect your home from freezing weather.
Kentucky State Treasurer Allison Ball recently announced that she's returned $150 million in unclaimed property back to Kentuckians, more than any other treasurer in the state's history. Unclaimed property typically comes from payroll checks, safety deposit boxes, life insurance policies, stocks and vendor checks.
The state's treasury is still sitting on more than $800 million in unclaimed property. Amounts range from one penny to $733,497.93, according to Ball's office. You can check to see if you have any unclaimed property by clicking here.
Simply search your name and if you have any unclaimed property, follow the steps to make your claim. Ball says some claims are eligible for the fast-tracking process. And even if you've looked in the past, check again because new money comes in all the time!
Here are a few tips to help make sure Mr. Grinch or one of his cronies doesn’t spoil your holiday by stealing your packages and gifts.
- LOCK your car.
- REMOVE bags and shopping items from view.
- HOLD packages at the POST OFFICE.
- Don’t send MONEY through the MAIL.
- ALARM your HOME.
- Break down BOXES before putting them outside.
Join a community of compassionate volunteers at Hildegard House. They provide a home and compassionate care for individuals at the end of life who have no home or loved ones to care for them so that they may die with dignity and access hospice care. They are the family for their residents and care for them just like family members. Compassionate Companions commit to a weekly 5-hour shift. The next volunteer training is January 13 and 14. To learn more about volunteering and/or to register, go to www.hildegardhouse.org or call Volunteer Coordinator Jana McNally at (502) 581-8267.
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 Snap your own complimentary photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus on Saturday, December 17 from 9:30-11:30am at Westport Village, 1315 Herr Ln. at the soft seating next to North Lime Coffee & Donuts.
Mayor Greg Fischer joined multiple organizations to announce fun, educational opportunities for children and families throughout the community during the holiday season. Camps, movies and candy making are among the dozens of activities available for local youth looking for productive things to do during the upcoming Jefferson County Public Schools winter break (December 19 - January 3).
Louisville Parks and Recreation
Each of the city’s 14 community centers will be open throughout the break with organized winter break activities and programs planned at various centers. Centers are equipped with WiFi, computer labs, gyms, exercise equipment and more. To find a center near you and activities offered, visit bestparksever.com or call 574-PARK (7275).
Robbie Valentine Winter Break Basketball Camp
During this FREE, three-day camp, boys and girls of all skill levels will learn the fundamentals of basketball, principles of teamwork and individual responsibility with local sports legend, Robbie Valentine. This camp is offered to kids ages 6-16 and will take place December 19, 20 and 21 from 11am-1pm at the Cyril Allgeier Community Center. Participants are encouraged to wear proper basketball attire. The camp is limited to the first 100 youths who sign up. To register and for more information, click here.
Louisville Metro Police Activities League (PAL)
In an exciting partnership with Dare to Care, the Louisville Metro Police Activities League is offering a Christmas Candy Making class. LMPD’s very own Dawn Hall and her daughter Samantha are talented and accomplished chocolatiers. The two will teach youth simple recipes for making a variety of Chocolate Christmas treats. In this program, kids will learn that they do not need fancy or expensive equipment to make delicious chocolates. Instead, they will be taught how to make all kinds of amazing candies using the most basic kitchen appliances found in their own homes. These delicious creations will make great gifts for their teachers, family and friends…just in time for the holidays! This class is being offered to kids ages 8-17. Act fast, space is limited. To register, visit louisvillepal.org.
The Louisville Zoo
The Louisville Zoo is excited to offer their NEW School’s Out Safari Discount to help provide the community with fun, safe and educational experiences at the Zoo this fall and winter. On the below dates, guests can receive one free child admission (ages 3-11) when they buy one adult general admission ticket:
December 19-23
December 26-30
January 2 and 3
January 16
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. Find more information at louisvillezoo.org/schools-out-safari.
Winter Break Camps
Louisville Zoo week-long winter break camps are almost sold out but there are still a few slots left for the Polar Plunge for 7- and 8-year-olds and for Winter Workshop for 6- and 7-year-olds. These two weekly camps are Dec. 19-23 from 8:30am-5pm and are $350 for members and $375 for non-members. Visit LouisvilleZoo.org for more details. (Note: the single-day camps are already sold out).
Additionally, The Zoo is open daily year-round. Zoo hours are 10am-4pm (enjoy the Zoo until 5pm). The Zoo will be closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s days.
Louisville Free Public Library
The Louisville Free Public Library will offer more than 100 FREE programs for kids, teens, and families while school is out, including story times, crafts, film screenings, games, and more. As always, the library also offers a wide selection of books, eBooks, DVDs, and streaming movies to keep kids reading and entertained during the break - all for free! A complete list of programs is available at www.LFPL.org.
Kentucky Science Center
Pay-by-Day Camps: Your child will develop skills and make friendships that will last a lifetime. For more information, visit https://kysciencecenter.org/schools-out-science-camp/.
$5 Movie Showings: See a holiday classic on Kentucky Science Center’s 4-story screen! For more information, go to https://kysciencecenter.org/make-your-season/.
Noon Year’s: Ring in 2023 at the stroke of noon at the annual Noon Year’s celebration on Saturday, December 31 from 10am-2pm. It’s the perfect New Year party for families who can’t stay up until midnight. Find more information at https://kysciencecenter.org/make-your-season/.
Books & Brews 502 is Louisville Free Public Library's winter reading program for adults. From December to February, participants will earn points by reading books, attending programs and stopping by coffee shops and breweries all over the city. Earn points to win great prizes!
Read books and attend approved programs between December 1 and February 28 to earn points and be eligible for prizes and drawings. Certain prizes may include additional restrictions. *Participants must be 18 years or older to qualify.
Approved programs include:
Point System:
- Read 1 book = 50 points
- Attend 1 program or class = 50 points
- Try a new LFPL digital service or get a new library card = 20 points
Books & Brews 502 Passports can be picked up at any LFPL branch or at B&B502 pop-up events. Get your passport stamped at all the participating breweries before February 28th and get entered to win additional prizes. For more information and to find participating breweries and coffee shops, please visit https://www.lfpl.org/BooksandBrews/.
Join KMAC for an evening of holiday music performed by jazz trio Danny Kiely, Mike Hyman and Pete Petersen as well as additional musicians and vocalists.
Louisville Loves A Charlie Brown Christmas is back and the 2022 performances will take place at KMAC Museum, 715 W. Main St. There will be two performances, taking place on both December 14 and December 15. Doors open at 6:30pm and the performances begin at 7:30pm.
Spend your holiday shopping in style and give back to your community at the Royal Jewelers Annual Pearls and Puptails Howl-iday event on December 15 from 4:30-8pm at 4505 Shelbyville Road. Browse gifts in all price ranges, visit with adoptable dogs and puppies, and participate in an exclusive holiday makeup lesson. We'll also have specialty cocktails from Tito's Vodka, wine, champagne and munchies.
Plus, guests who bring in a much-needed item for the Kentucky Humane Society will be able to select an ornament from the Royal Discount Tree that could save them up to 70% off their entire purchase. You can find the list of wish list items at royalfinejewelers.com.
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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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On January 1, 2019, a new Comprehensive Plan, called Plan 2040, went into effect. As a resident of District 7 (or any district in Louisville), it is important to review the Comprehensive Plan if you are interested in development that is proposed for the neighborhood. The Comprehensive Plan is the guidepost for all development, and the Planning Commission must use it as one of the guiding principles and tools for making decisions regarding the approval or denial of a neighborhood development project.
Read The Comprehensive Plan (Plan 2040)
The Comprehensive Plan is representative of over 6,000 voices, including Metro staff, an advisory committee, and resident volunteers. The Advisory Committee, made up of diverse representatives from neighborhood and community organizations as well as development and business interests, finalized its recommended goals, objectives, and policies on February 21, 2018.
On April 16, 2018, the Planning Commission recommended the Comprehensive Plan for approval. The document was then reviewed by the Metro Council as well as 12 local municipalities with zoning authority for formal adoption. Those 12 local municipalities are: Anchorage, Douglass Hills, Graymoor-Devondale, Hurstbourne, Indian Hills, Jeffersontown, Lyndon, Middletown, Prospect, Shively, St. Matthews, and St. Regis Park.
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.
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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.
To watch the Council meeting and access the agenda and related attachments, click HERE.
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Answer to How Many Squares Do You See?: 40
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