LMPD's 8th Division has a new commanding officer, Major Eric Wampler. Major Wampler was hired in 2004 and assigned to the 4th Division. Since that time, he has served in two other divisions (3 and 6), been an Adjutant Lieutenant in the Chief's Office, and commanded the Public Integrity Unit. I have a meeting scheduled with Major Wampler in about a week. I look forward to hearing his plans for our division and sharing my perspective on District 17 issues. Click here to learn more about the 8th Division.
Each week, Metro Planning and Design Services (PDS) creates a report listing all new land use applications in Jefferson County. These requests can include conditional use permits, changes in zoning, landscape plans, variances, and more. There is one case in this week's report involving property in District 17, a revised plan for a federal credit union branch at 13200 Magisterial Drive. For more information, please use the link above or contact the case manager at jonathan.lawler@louisvilleky.gov.
The third cohort of GLI's Power to Prosper Minority Business Accelerator is now accepting applications. Learn how to take your business to the next level through this free program open to business owners who:
- Are minority, woman, LGBTQ+, veteran, or disabled
- Employ at least one full-time employee besides the owner(s)
- Have been in business for at least two years
- Commit to attend class, complete mandatory assignments, and fill out program surveys as requested
Applications are open through February 28. Click here to apply or for more information.
The Louisville Water Company (LWC) is implementing a multi-year project to upgrade its water meters. In the coming weeks, LWC contractors and employees will be doing work in our district to replace older meters with new ones. The installation is relatively quick as water should not need to be turned off for more than 30 minutes. Those impacted will receive a postcard in advance. Prior to work taking place, workers will knock on the door to let customers know what they're doing. They will also leave a note on the door when the job is complete. For more information on the project, click here.
I've talked before about the Clean Collaborative and what that program involves. Started in 2021, it is a collection of departments and agencies (Public Works, Brightside, Codes and Regulations, etc.) working together to coordinate and maximize cleaning efforts. This effort includes cleaning along many of our primary roadways throughout the year. In the last couple of weeks, crews have cleaned along Goose Creek Road and Collins Lane, collecting 13 bags of trash and seven other items. If you notice an area that could use some attention from the Clean Collaborative, you can report it online using the link above or contact my office.
I mentioned last week that two meetings have been scheduled to review the revised detailed district development plan and variance for a proposed mixed-use development at 9903 Brownsboro Road. A meeting has been scheduled for February 9 as well to review not only the plan but two waivers involving encroachment into the landscape buffer area. Please contact clara.schweiger@louisvilleky.gov with any questions.
Free federal and state income tax preparation assistance for eligible residents is now available. The Louisville Asset Building Coalition's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program provides trained, IRS-certified volunteers at 11 sites across Louisville. Last year, VITA processed more than 7,300 returns adding more than $12 million to the local economy. Individuals and families who earned less than $66,000 in 2022 are eligible for this program.
The tax preparation sites are below:
- Americana Community Center, 4801 Southside Drive
- Edison Center, 701 W Ormsby Ave., Ste 201
- Goodwill Resource Center, 909 E. Broadway
- Louisville Urban League, 1535 W. Broadway
- Oldham County LaGrange Library, 308 Yager, LaGrange
- Portland Promise Center, 1831 Baird St.
- NABA/Shively City Hall, 3920 Dixie Highway
- Vincent de Paul Family Success Center, 1029 S Preston Hwy.
- Sun Valley Community Center, 6505 Bethany Lane
- United Crescent Hill Ministries, 150 State St.
- Wesley House Community Services, 5114 Preston Hwy.
To schedule an appointment and find out what documents to take with you, call 305-0005 or click here. For more information, including days and hours of drop-off services, click here.
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