Mayor Greenberg to Bring Back Mayor’s Night Out, First Event is March 15

On Wednesday, March 15th Mayor Craig Greenberg will host his first ever Mayor’s Night Out Event. Louisville residents are encouraged to come and meet Metro Government leaders and department heads, ask questions, and share comments and suggestions on improving city services. The event will take place from 5:30 to 7:30pm at the Northeast Family YMCA at 9400 Mill Brook Road in Lyndon. It is free and open to the public.

Representatives from more than a dozen city departments will be at the event, including leaders from Public Health, Public Works, Parks & Recreation, Metro Animal Services, the Office for Women, the Fire Department, and others. Each of the four Deputy Mayors and Police Chief Jackie Gwinn-Villaroel will be there as well.

Mayor Greenberg will host several more Mayor’s Night Out events later in 2023 in locations around Metro Louisville. The second and third events will be held in south and west Louisville. Upcoming dates and locations will be announced very soon.

Stop Illegal Dumping!

Illegally dumped trash is more than just an eyesore! It is expensive to clean up, it negatively impacts our quality of life and economic development, and the plastic debris may end up in our waterways and oceans. Individuals caught dumping illegally may have their vehicle impounded and face fines and fees totaling about $1,000. 

Residents are encouraged to fill out this online form if they witness illegal dumping. The form can also be used to share home security camera footage or images of illegal dumping occurring with our Solid Waste Enforcement Department. Go to Louisvilleky.gov/IllegalDumping to learn more about how you can help prevent illegal dumping. 

Did you know..? Many waste materials can be dropped off legally and for FREE. Up to three large household items, up to 4 passenger tires, and up to 3 electronics items can be dropped off for free at the at the Waste Reduction Center, located at 636 Meriwether Avenue. A pickup truckload of yard waste or construction debris can be disposed for only $60.00.

Residents can also utilize the free Pop-Up Drop-Off events that occur monthly, on a Saturday 10:00am - 2:00pm, March - November, in various parts of Jefferson County. Items must be separated into the various categories for easy off-loading. Know before you go! View the accepted items list here: Louisvilleky.gov/PopUps.

TARC requesting public comment for proposed service changes to take effect in August

TARC is asking for the public to comment on changes being proposed to ten current routes. These changes are being suggested to improve route efficiency, and adjust service to areas where it is most needed.

To read the full plan, and view maps of the proposed changes, please visit us at www.ridetarc.org.

TARC is proposing the below service adjustments to take place on August 6, 2023:

Routes 4 (Fourth Street), 6 (Sixth Street), 10 (Dixie Rapid), 18 (Dixie Highway), 72 (Clarksville), and 74 (Chamberlain Ln – River Ridge)

These proposed changes will improve service in the southwest area of the community, along Manslick Road, to St. Mary & Elizabeth Hospital, JCTC Campus, and to Westport Road. Changes will reallocate duplicated service along the Dixie Corridor, already served by Dixie Rapid Route 10.

Routes 17X (Bardstown Road Express), 31X (Middletown Express), 40X (Jeffersontown Express), and 61X (Plainview Express)

Due to low ridership, Express Route 61X will be discontinued. Also, to be discontinued due to low ridership are the express trip portions only from Routes 17, 31, and 40. To improve morning peak service a local trip has been added to Route 40.

TARC is reviewing and analyzing proposed service changes to ensure this proposal does not create any disproportionate burden or disparate impact on low-income and minority populations in the TARC service area. Federally required Title VI evaluation will be developed to address any potential impact of these changes, and propose mitigation measures if required. Title VI evaluation and outcomes will be presented to the TARC Board of Directors for their review and approval.

Two open-house public meetings to discuss these changes in greater detail are scheduled to take place at Southwest Public Library, 4:00pm - 6:00pm on Tuesday, March 21, and at Union Station, 4:00pm - 6:00pm on Wednesday, March 22. Public comments regarding these changes will be accepted during the public comment period (through April 4) and may be submitted at Union Station (1000 West Broadway, Louisville, KY 40203), during the public meeting at Southwest Public Library (9725 Dixie Hwy, Louisville, KY 40272), or by email to: PublicComment@ridetarc.org.

All comments received will be considered and presented at the Board of Directors before service changes are finalized and implemented.

Most of District 12 to have Property Values Reassessed in 2023

The 2023 Jefferson County PVA property reassessment will encompass MLS areas 1 and 4. The reassessment is required by law. The Jefferson County PVA is committed to assisting property owners who exercise their right to appeal their property value. The 2023 reassessment covers a very dense area. It is with utmost importance the community is informed about their right to appeal their property value. In Kentucky there is a short window of time allowing the taxpayer to do so. PVA will be hosting online meetings in April for the areas affected by the 2023 reassessment. Click this link to find a meeting date and time that works for you: Events for April 2023 – Jefferson County PVA (ky.gov)