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In response to the Department of Justice report on LMPD:
- The most impacted Louisvillians should be leading, prioritizing, and benefiting from "reforms."
- Metro Council needs to do everything in its power to make sure the police department pays for its own failures.
- The police and jail shouldn't be some of the only government departments available 24/7.
As always, I'm ready to work with anyone to make the policy changes needed to make Louisville better. Some community groups will be making announcements soon about how the public can get involved. Metro Council will also have a meeting about this in our Committee of the Whole, tomorrow, March 16th at 5:15 PM at City Hall.
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Councilman Jecorey Arthur
Louisville Metro Council District 4
601 West Jefferson Street｜Louisville, KY 40202
P: (502)574-1104
Neighborhood Advisory Board
The District 4 Neighborhood Advisory Board brings all ten residential neighborhoods of the district together to give Councilman Jecorey Arthur advice about policy. In our next meeting we'll continue discussing how to fairly spread funds across our neighborhoods. To learn more go here.
Louisville Metro Comprehensive Review Commission
During the 2022 Kentucky General Assembly Session, House Bill 314 was passed, changing how Louisville Metro Government works. This bill also created a commission to study the "accomplishments and insufficiencies" of our local government. Councilman Jecorey Arthur was appointed to the commission along with other local and state officials. The commission will be meeting every second Friday at 3:00 PM to make a report due to the state by September 15th 2023. All meetings are open to the public in City Hall.
District 4 Tele-Town Hall
Tuesday, March 21st 6:00-7:00 PM
Video-In: https://louisvilleky.webex.com/meet/D4
Phone-In: (415)655-0001
Access Code: 180-005-6522 #
Stream: facebook.com/loudistrict4
Note: You do not need to download WebEx to join by video on a computer. Once you press 'cancel' on the link's popup there is an option to join by browser at the bottom of the screen.
Upcoming Community Events with Councilman Jecorey Arthur
As the weather gets warmer, District 4 will be hosting community meetings, town halls, and other public events. If you want to volunteer, partner, or help in any way please contact brianna.wright@louisvilleky.gov.
Tuesday, March 21st 6:00-7:00 PM Tele-Town Hall
Sunday, April 2nd 3:00-5:00 PM Public Office Hours @ Main Library (Centennial Room, North Building Basement), 301 York St
Tuesday, April 4th 5:30-6:30 PM Cathedral Commons Town Hall @ TBA
Tuesday, April 18th 7:30-8:30 PM Smoketown Town Hall @ TBA
Sunday, April 30th 3:00-5:00 PM Town Hall @ TBA
Legislation
- Historically Black Neighborhoods Ordinance — This ordinance will help prevent displacement by creating a displacement index to be used for new city-supported developments in select neighborhoods. A new draft is here.
- Community Benefits Ordinance — This ordinance will require developers to execute community benefits agreements with neighborhoods prior to the approval of financial incentives such as tax increment financing (TIF) or industrial revenue bonds (IRB). The District 4 office is working with Louisville Forward, local unions, and several neighborhoods on this.
- Gun Buyback Ordinance — This ordinance will start a pilot program where Louisvillians can sell guns to Louisville Metro Government to be destroyed. The District 4 office is working with the Office for Safe and Healthy Neighborhoods, LMPD, and other advocacy groups on this effort.
- Right to Shelter Ordinance — This will create more shelter space for people experiencing houselessness.
Some of the legislation above is drafted but may not have been filed. All our sponsored and co-sponsored legislation can be viewed here. We welcome input from constituents, experts, and stakeholders.
Democratic Caucus Will Meet on Thursday, March 16
The Democratic Caucus of the Louisville Metro Council will meet on Thursday, March 16, at 4:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Third Floor Conference Room, Historic City Hall, 601 West Jefferson Street. To learn more, click here.
Mayor Craig Greenberg Announces Agreement Reached Between LMPD and Office of Inspector General
Moving quickly to usher in a new era of transparency and accountability in Louisville, Mayor Craig Greenberg announced on Tuesday a milestone agreement between the Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD) and Louisville Office of Inspector General (OIG). To learn more, click here.
Zoning Matters: Conversation with a City Planner
City Planners will be available to answer questions about zoning (what is zoning? why does it matter?) and discuss the ongoing LDC Reform. To learn more, click here.
Fifth Annual Art in City Hall Exhibition
The Louisville Metro Council, City’s Commission on Public Art (COPA), Louisville Visual Art (LVA) have selected six artists for the Fifth Annual Art in City Hall Exhibition. The art is currently on display in City Hall, located at 601 W. Jefferson Street, enter from the 6th Street entrance. The art is available for viewing and purchase during normal business hours, Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The art will be displayed in the entrance lobby, hallways, and public spaces through February 2024. To learn more, click here.
Cherokee Park Bridge #2 to Undergo Construction Beginning March 17
Bridge #2 in Cherokee Park, located just south of the base of Cochran Hill Road, will be closed for approximately two months beginning March 17 for a restoration project. Pedestrians and vehicles will be detoured around the bridge construction site via the attached map. Construction is funded through the Bridges Kentucky program administered by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. To learn more, click here.
Minority Caucus to Meet Thursday, March 16, 2023
The Minority Caucus of the Louisville Metro Council will hold its regular meeting at 4 p.m. on Thursday, March 16, 2023 from the 2nd floor Caucus Room within City Hall (601 W. Jefferson Street). To learn more, click here.
Air Pollution Control District Proposed Permit
The Louisville Metro Air Pollution Control District (District) proposes to renew a FEDOOP for Zeochem, LLC (molecular sieve production facility), 1314 S 12th Street, Louisville, KY, 40210, in accordance with Regulation 2.17. This is a standard FEDOOP renewal. The 30-day public comment period starts on March 11, 2023, and ends on April 10, 2023. A public hearing may be scheduled if the District determines that there are germane, unresolved issues or substantial public interest, in accordance with Regulation 2.07. To learn more, click here.
Legal Aid Society Guide to Protections Against Landlord Discrimination
Please view the short legal guide to protections against landlord discrimination based on lawful source of income. To learn more, click here.
Land Development Code Reform
The Land Development Code (LDC) is a set of rules and laws that defines how land can be used, how a development such as a new shopping mall or apartment must be designed, and the procedures for approval. The LDC Reform is an equity focused approach to revise the LDC consistently with Plan 2040 to allow for increased housing choices and opportunities in new and existing neighborhoods, to create procedures and regulations that are easier to use, and increase the quality of life by reducing the concentration of environmental hazards near housing.
Work to reform the LDC began in the summer of 2020. Initial recommendations, including accessory dwelling units, notification procedures, and urban agriculture were all adopted within the first year. The work continues and we encourage you to participate!
To learn about the currently proposed amendments to the LDC, please click HERE to view the content or copy the following link into the address bar of your web browser: https://arcg.is/05LCLX0.
Please contact Joel Dock, Planning Coordinator at 502-574-5860 or send an email to ldcreform@louisvilleky.gov with any questions or comments.
Clifton Heights Community Council Events
March 21. 7-8:30pm, Clifton Heights Board of Directors Meeting, Mellwood Arts Center, Pigment Room
April 1. Clean up Day - 9-11 am, Meet at Ntaba Coffee House, Brownsboro @ Ewing, supplies provided
April 18. Clean up Day - 6-7 pm, Meet at Mellwood Art Center main entrance. Stay for the Clifton Heights Quarterly Community Meeting, 7-8:30 pm in the Pigment Room. It is Fair Housing Month. Speakers are Tony Curtis, Metropolitan Housing Coalition, who will address affordable housing and renters rights and Ja’mela Armstrong, Center for Neighborhoods, who will share their mission and how we can partner to improve the livability of our community.
April 29. Clifton Heights Annual Yard Sale - 7-11 am. Mellwood Art Center lower parking lot. The fee is $10 for a 10X10’ space, bring your own table or blanket. Register by April 22 contacting Alison Johnson at cliftonheightscc.lou@gmail.com.
Notice of Historic Structure Demolition
To view the notice issued for 2410 Magazine Street, click here.
To view the notice issued for 2116 Cedar Street, click here.
To view the notice issued for 1127 South 15th Street , click here.
Neighborhood Informational Meeting Notice
To view the notice issued for 111 North Wenzel Street, click here.
Change in Zoning Notice
To view the notice issued for 943 Franklin Street, click here.
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