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The Louisville Metro Government, including the Metro Council offices, will be closed on Monday, January 16th, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Many of our employees will be volunteering and giving back through community service. We will reopen on Tuesday, January 17th at 8 a.m.
Hello Neighbors and Friends,
Citizens throughout the community are grieving for the victims and families of the senseless violence plaguing our city. I mourn these terrible and unfortunate losses and urge all Louisvillians to come together to declare Enough is Enough!
My appreciation goes out to Mayor Greenberg for hosting a press conference in solidarity with the Interim Chief of Police, community leaders, and clergy to proclaim that these homicides are unacceptable. Mayor Greenberg stated that he is authorizing necessary software LMPD needs to investigate crimes more readily and provide closure for suffering families. He also said that in the coming days, there would be a community-wide action-oriented discussion to ensure everyone can weigh in and help to stop violence in our city. He pleaded for help from the public, as did Police Chief Jackie Gwinn-Villaroel. Greenberg lamented that “there is no time to waste.”
I especially admire the brave police officers and other first responders who risk their lives daily to save our lives. But, for their sanity and safety, we should all do our part to act responsibly and step up our parenting efforts, mentoring of youth, and concern for our neighbors. The fine men and women in blue, and other public safety servants are doing their best, but they need our help. So, if you see something (a crime), say something (to the authorities).
Let’s face it; our state and federal legislators must pass laws to prevent gun violence in our communities. The federal government can set standards and practices for all states around gun safety, and states can pass additional measures to protect residents from gun violence. We can no longer play politics with the subject of gun violence; we must take action NOW! While I’m on the subject of what should be done, let me offer this bit of advice – let’s stop categorizing people who commit violent crimes as mentally ill. Most people who commit crimes are fully aware of what they are doing. Mental illness is already stigmatized in our society; only a small number of mentally ill people commit violent crimes. We need to start calling violent crime what it is – SENSELESS, INEXCUSABLE, and LAWLESS.
“Whenever any American’s life is taken by another American unnecessarily, said Robert F. Kennedy (1968) – whether it is done in the name of the law or in the defiance of law, by one man or a gang, in cold blood or in passion, in an attack of violence or in response to violence - whenever we tear at the fabric of life which another man has painfully and clumsily woven for himself and his children, the whole nation is degraded.”
A homicide per day is reprehensible, and we can no longer sit on the sidelines and wait for others to devise solutions to gun violence. Everyone's involvement is needed because ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!
Source: Papers of Robert F. Kennedy. Senate Papers. Speeches and Press Releases, Box 4, "4/1/68 - 4/10/68." John F. Kennedy Presidential Library.
According to recent projections from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a rapidly spreading subvariant of COVID-19 is most prominent in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic regions. XBB.1.5—an offshoot of the omicron variant—has been projected to make up just over 40 percent of all COVID-19 cases in the United States as of the week ending December 31.
Residents still need to be cautious and take steps to stay safe:
- Choose to wear a mask, especially if you are someone with an immune-compromising condition.
- Stay home if you’re sick.
- Getting tested is the only way to know if the symptoms you may be experiencing are related to COVID, the flu, or just seasonal allergies. There are many locations throughout the city where you can get tested, many for free.
- Get vaccinated. It’s not too late, and they offer protection against severe illness.
For a listing of additional testing locations, please visit our COVID-19 Testing website. Please visit vaccines.gov to find out where you can get your flu shot and COVID-19 booster.
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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ADDRESS: 9801 Whipps Mill Road
CASE #: 22-DDP-0142
PDS CASE MANAGER: Clara Schweiger
To view documents related to this proposal, please visit the following link and click on Search Case Information: http://louisvilleky.gov/government/planning-design
If this application requires a public meeting, another notice will be sent notifying you of the date, time and location of the meeting.
If you have questions about this proposal, or would like to view the case file, please contact Louisville Metro Planning & Design Services at:
Metro Development Center
444 S. 5th Street, 3rd Floor
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 574-6230
If you desire further information on this pre‐application online, use the following link to view the case file assembled and maintained by Louisville Metro Planning & Design Services:
Accela Citizen Access
Click on the “Search” tab, then “Planning Applications”. Enter case number in
“Record Number” data field, then click “Record Info” tab.
There will be no waste collection on Monday, January 16 within the Urban Services District in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday. Collection will resume Tuesday, January 17 and will be delayed by one day for the rest of the week. Residents serviced by private companies should check with those companies for the holiday schedule.
The following facilities will also be closed Saturday, January 14 in observance of the holiday:
- All staffed recycling locations
- Waste Reduction Center, 636 Meriwether Avenue
- Haz Bin, the hazardous waste drop-off facility, 7501 Grade Lane
Sign up for schedule change notifications and holiday reminders on the Recycle Coach app.
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The Eagle, a Cincinnati-based chicken chain, is planning a second Louisville location in Oxmoor Center. The group filed plans to the city to open an approximately 4,200 square foot restaurant on the exterior of the mall near Topgolf. The new location is anticipated to open this summer. It will be sharing a wall with Condado Tacos, which is planning to open in May. This will be The Eagle’s second location in Louisville. Its first location opened in 2016 at 1314 Bardstown Road in the Highlands.
Louisville Metro Government (LMG) will begin accepting applications on January 18, 2023 from local non-profit organizations for programs or activities that contribute to the city's cultural, social, and economic vitality. These grants, which are funded through the city’s General Fund, are awarded to non-governmental or "external” agencies for LMG Fiscal Year 2024 (July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024).
The External Agency Funds (EAF) are awarded annually to nonprofit organizations offering programs or services in Louisville/Jefferson County that align with the Mayor's strategic goals. The competitive grants are available for Social Services programs, administered by the Louisville Metro Office of Resilience and Community Services. The Arts and Creative Industries External Agency Funds programs are administered by Louisville Forward, and the Youth Engagement External Agency Funds programs are administered by the Office of Safe and Healthy Neighborhoods.
Applications will be reviewed by separate External Agency Fund panels, which include Louisville Metro Council members and community members, and those recommendations will be included in Mayor Craig Greenberg’s recommended fiscal year 2024 budget.
For more information about EAF and to access the EAF applications and guidelines, visit https://louisvilleky.gov/government/external-agency-fund.
For any questions, please direct an email to the appropriate agency:
Trauma, stress and economic pressures have increased the prevalence of anxiety and depression in our community. While there is more awareness of the importance of mental healthcare, many residents do not know where to start the search for a provider.
Recently, a new and improved directory featuring more than 300 mental health providers in Jefferson County launched online on MentalHealthLou.com, a community wellness hub. This is part of a larger project to expand mental health initiatives in Jefferson County. The Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness (LMPHW) has secured approximately $400,000 in federal funding that will go toward enhancing mental health resources and suicide prevention methods over the next two years.
About $200,000 of the funds will help establish a Suicide Fatality Review Board. The committee will be made up of mental health professionals and representatives from different agencies and organizations in the area. The goal of the board will be to prevent suicides by evaluating the circumstances that lead to suicides, as well as identifying risk factors and trends in suicidal deaths for future prevention and intervention efforts.
Funding will also go to organizations like Americana Community Center, Louisville Urban League and Queer Kentucky to help host events focused on suicide prevention training and addressing issues that impact the mental health of underserved populations.
If you are thinking of hurting yourself or ending your life, you can text LOU to 741741 or call/text the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988. For a list of other mental health resources, visit MentalHealthLou.com.
Click here to watch the full press conference.
If you are a college student, the parent of a college student, or know a college student, The Frazier History Museum, 829 West Main St., is offering FREE membership to all students currently enrolled in a Kentucky or Indiana college or university. Student membership benefits include admission to the museum, access to its exhibits, and a Frazier Weekly subscription - free of charge! For more information and to become a member, click here.
Tossing those unwanted leftovers or unused ingredients into the trash doesn't just hurt your wallet - it also costs the climate. Over one-third of the food produced in the United States is never eaten, and food waste is the single most common material landfilled and incinerated across the nation. The USDA says the best way to reduce food waste "is to not create it in the first place." Click here for small steps you can take at the supermarket and in the kitchen to eat more sustainably - and creatively.
Waterfront Park has been nominated for a national competition celebrating America's riverside parks. It is one of 20 parks in the running for the "Best Riverwalk by USA Today's 2023 10 Best Readers' Choice Awards." Last year, Waterfront Park placed fourth in the national competition behind Detroit, MI, Cincinnati, OH and Wilmington, NC. However, this could be the year Louisville cinches the top spot in the competition! Click here to place your vote.
The Louisville Zoo, 1100 Trevilian Way, will host a job fair on January 28th from 10am-2pm in the Islands Pavilion Gheens Room. The Zoo is seeking outgoing, highly motivated individuals who enjoy working with the public to fill seasonal positions in various departments. Positions are available in Admissions, Education, Guest Services, Membership, Front Desk, Horticulture and Rides & Attractions. Candidates will receive training in their area.
The compensation for seasonal positions ranges from $15.15 to $17.15 per hour. All applicants must be at least 16 years of age and able to work a variable schedule that includes nights and weekends from March through October. Some positions require applicants to be 18 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license.
For those seeking a seasonal position in the Zoo’s animal departments, requirements include one year of college with a declared major in biology or a closely related field, as well as one year of working with animals in an institutional setting.
To apply for seasonal positions in the education department, candidates must have completed one year of college seeking a degree in elementary or secondary education, have one year of experience working with children in a formal or informal teaching setting (school, day camp, zoo or other cultural attraction), and have background knowledge of biology, ecology or related fields.
In addition to working in a unique environment, seasonal Zoo employees receive free Zoo admission and parking for the duration of their employment term as well as discounts in Zoo gift shops and food concession locations with Zoo ID.
All other full-time and part-time vacant positions will be posted weekly on the Louisville Government website at https://louisvilleky.gov/government/human-resources
The Muhammad Ali Center, 144 N. Sixth St., will offer FREE admission on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday, January 16. The center will offer hourly viewings of King's "I Have A Dream" speech and host a panel of students who will speak about King and Ali's legacies. The King holiday falls near Ali's birthday, which is January 17. The legendary boxer, who died in 2016, would have been 81. Doors will open early on Monday at 11:30am. An American Red Cross blood drive will also be on site Monday.
Keepers of the Dream Freedom Award
The Kentucky Center, Whitney Hall, 501 W. Main St., Sunday, January 15, 2023, 5 p.m.
This event is free and open to the public and FREE parking is available in The Kentucky Center Garage.
The Freedom Award will be given to the citizen who best exemplifies the ideals of Dr. King's vision, while the celebration will honor and recognize all the outstanding citizens of Louisville who have received this honor. The event serves as a time for the community to come together and reflect on past struggles while celebrating forward progress towards a brighter future.
Congratulations, Dawne Gee & Junior Bridgeman, the 2023 Freedom Award Recipients!
A pre-show begins at 4:00 p.m., and includes:
Keen Dance, Young Prodigys, Redline Performing Arts, Courageous, Lance Newman, Miya Ford, Robin Garner, Tytianna Ringstaff, Erica Goodman, Jocelyn Camille, Derion J and Friends and Koree Jackson.
The post-show performance will feature the River City Drum Corp's Drumline.
It’s a new year! Celebrate 2023 at the Speed Art Museum, 2035 S. 3rd St., on January 20th from 5-10pm. Rays Aura Portraits will be on-site to create your Aura portrait, then chill to Upbeats Jazz while having delicious bites from Wiltshire Cafe, and so much more! This is also your last chance to see the Alphonse Mucha: Art Nouveau Visionary exhibition. Click here for more information and tickets.
Prepare for summer road trips and lake weekends at the annual Louisville Boat, RV & Sport Show. This year's event will be held January 25-29 at the Kentucky Exposition Center, 937 Phillips Ln. You can browse, order and buy the newest-model RVs, boats, and sporting accessories. It will also feature a boating simulator, a bourbon lounge, a kids' trout pond, seminars, and interactive attractions. Tickets are available online (active military members receive free entry).
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.
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.
If you test positive for COVID, but aren't sure what to do, call the LOU Health COVID-19 Helpline at 502-912-8598. The hotline is available Monday through Sunday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., and 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.
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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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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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