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Councilman Jecorey Arthur
Louisville Metro Council District 4
601 West Jefferson Street｜Louisville, KY 40202
P: (502)574-1104
Metro Council Spring Break
Metro Council will be on spring break from March 27 to April 7. Councilman Jecorey Arthur will have limited access to calls, emails, and meetings.
Neighborhood Advisory Board
The District 4 Neighborhood Advisory Board brings 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 as well as city budget priorities. 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.
What If City Renters Had More Political Power?
"Practices that could be described as co-governance have come from inside and outside of government, Gilman says. Broadly, they reflect a desire to build two-way collaboration between citizens and lawmakers, and address a “crisis of legitimacy” for American institutions."
District 4 Tele-Town Hall
Tuesday, April 18th 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, April 18th 6:00 Monthly Tele-Town Hall
Tuesday, April 18th 7:30-8:30 PM Smoketown Town Hall @ Camp Edwards, 701 S Hancock St
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. The most recent draft is here but a new one will be available next week. To show support, sign the petition 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. To show support, sign the petition here.
- Short Term Rental Moratorium — This ordinance will pause new short term rental permits in Butchertown, Clifton Heights, and Phoenix Hill for 6 months. It was requested by residents and associations are in support of it.
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.
Update: Crews Safely Progressing on Stabilization Efforts of Barges
As of 6 p.m. on April 4th, two barges remain settled against the McAlpine Dam. Crews on-site have made progress with stabilization efforts in preparation of the safe transfer of methanol from the settled barge to a receiver vessel in accordance with the approved salvage plan. Once the barge containing methanol has been stabilized, a plan for salvage of the barge carrying corn will be finalized. The situation is dynamic and subject to change due to river conditions and equipment performance. Updates will be provided as additional information is reported through the Unified Command structure. To learn more, click here.
Latest Round of Air Monitoring Results Show No Detection of Methanol in Areas Surrounding McAlpine Dam
All tests continue to show no detections of Methanol. Teams will continue to monitor the air and water quality through the duration of the incident and those results will be regularly communicated to the public. To learn more, click here.
Air Pollution Control District Proposed Permit
The Louisville Metro Air Pollution Control District (District) proposes to renew a FEDOOP operation permit to Heaven Hill Distilleries – Bernheim Facility (distillery), 1701 West Breckenridge 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 31, 2023 and ends on May 1, 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.
Drafts of the permit and summary are available on the District website, by emailing our permitting section, calling Matt King at (502) 574-6000, or at the District office 701 West Ormsby Avenue, Suite 303, Louisville, KY 40203, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Copies of the application are available upon request. Written comments will be accepted through the District’s online public comment form until midnight or at the District office until 5:00 p.m. on May 1, 2023.
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![]() What is the purpose of this permit? This is a standard permit renewal.
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Will this permit increase air pollution? Operating Permit O-0243-22-F will not increase pollution. This action renews the operating permit and authorizes no new construction.
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Does this facility have a history of non-compliance? There are no records of any violations since the issuance of the last operating permit.
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Where can I find out more? Additional information, including emissions units, potential and past actual emissions, applicable rules, and air pollution control equipment, are summarized in the Statement of Basis. The Draft Permit details the application of these rules to the emissions units and air pollution control equipment and includes the monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting that the District deems is necessary to demonstrate compliance.
http://www.louisvilleky.gov/APCD/docket.
Solar Over Louisville 2023 is here!
Louisville Metro Government’s Mayor’s Office of Sustainability has partnered with the Kentucky Solar Energy Society (KYSES) and the Louisville Sustainability Council (LSC) to launch the 2023 Solar Over Louisville solarize program! Solar Over Louisville makes going solar easy by connecting participants with vetted and trustworthy solar installers, providing a step-by-step walk-through of the solar installation process, and helping participants access discounted rates on solar. Going solar will help you reduce your energy bills, potentially increase your property’s value, support local solar jobs, and help Louisville meet its goal of using 100% clean energy community-wide by 2040!
On March 2nd, Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg made the announcement that Solar Energy Solutions and Icon Solar Power have been selected from a competitive pool of applicants as the designated vetted solar installation partners for the 2023 Solar Over Louisville campaign! Both companies are regionally based and bring several years of experience and professionalism. By connecting Solar Over Louisville participants with the vetted installers, we are eliminating the hassle for residents to vet an installer themselves and also helping them access a great wholesale discount of 15-23%.
In 2022, Solar Over Louisville installed solar on over 90 homes. Join this growing community today! The program is open to residents, small businesses, nonprofits, places of worship, and other small non-residential properties in Louisville/Jefferson County and surrounding counties. To learn more about the program and sign up, please visit: www.100PercentLou.com/2040.
Slight Increase in COVID-19 Cases Being Reported
While the CDC still has Louisville in the “green” for the spread of COVID-19, the Department of Public Health and Wellness has seen a slight increase in the number of COVID-19 cases reported over the past 10 days. Reported cases for the most recent 10 days were double the previous 10 days. Cases have been reported across a wide variety of settings: healthcare, long-term care, educational and places where many people reside, meet, or gather for an extended period. To learn more, click here.
If you do get sick with COVID, contact a healthcare provider right away or visit a Test to Treat location. There are precautions you can take to prevent spreading COVID-19 to others. If you need additional guidance for what to do, or help finding a testing or vaccination location, call the LOU Health COVID-19 Helpline at 502-912-8598.
2023 Jefferson County Property Assessment Information
The Jefferson County PVA is preparing for 2023 property assessments and we would greatly appreciate your support in notifying the community. Thank you to the Metro Councilmembers who were able to attend our informational meeting. If you were not able to attend, here’s a link to watch: https://youtu.be/BMHgRHJjnzg
Increasing public understanding of property assessments and the right to appeal is a top priority of Property Valuation Administrator Colleen Younger to fulfill our mission: to provide fair and equitable assessments with best-in-class customer service. Thank you for helping us to engage the community.
The role of the PVA is to fairly assess the value of all property. This is an important part of the process to determine the taxes collected to fund our cities, school districts, and emergency services. We do our best to determine accurate median property value for comparable homes, but we don’t know every detail of all properties. The condition of a home could mean it falls substantially below or above the median value. That’s why it’s so important residents know about their right to appeal.
The first step of the appeals process in 2023 is available from April 21st to May 15th. 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.
Help Name Russell’s Newest Park!
As part of the Choice Neighborhoods Implementation grant, Louisville Metro Housing Authority and Metro Parks are creating a new park at S. 13th Street and W. Muhammad Ali Boulevard. The design - which was developed with extensive input from Beecher and Russell residents and stakeholders - has been unveiled, so it’s time to choose a name for the new park that celebrates Russell’s past, present, and future. To learn more, click here.
Public Comment Opportunity
The Kentuckiana Regional Planning and Development Agency (KIPDA), the designated Metropolitan Planning Organization for the region needs the public’s input on current updates for two of our core planning products. The Connecting Kentuckiana Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) is a long-term planning document that recognizes the needs of the region. This update will take the horizon year from the current 2040 to 2050. The FY 2023-2026 Transportation Improvement Program features allocated funded projects and focuses more on the now in transportation planning. The public has until April 22, 2023 to review both draft documents and leave comments. Two virtual public meetings will be available to the public:
- April 11, 2023 from 12:00 – 1:00 P.M.
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April 13, 2023 from 5:00 -6:00 P.M.
Public comments on these documents will be accepted until April 22, 2023 and can be submitted by visiting:
https://kipdatransportation.org/coreproduct- update/ or in writing at 11520 Commonwealth Drive, Louisville, Ky 40299, or by emailing them to kipda.trans@kipda.org. or at either of the public meetings.
Derby Preview Party 2023
Reserve your seat today for Wellspring’s 25th Derby Preview Party at Churchill Downs and help adults with mental illness find recovery through Housing, Hope and Behavioral Health services! To learn more, click here.
Middle Housing Tours of Louisville
Louisville Metro Planning and Design Services, AARP Kentucky, and the Metropolitan Housing Coalition invite you to join us on a tour of Middle Housing types in Louisville. Two walking tours and a mobile tour are available for community members to participate.
Walking Tours:
Park DuValle
Saturday, April 15, 2023 | 10 AM – 12 PM
Meet at the Southwick Community Center (3621 Southern Avenue)
Old Louisville
Wednesday, April 19, 2023 | 6 – 7:30 PM
Meet at Magnolia Park (1407 South 2nd Street)
Mobile Tour:
Saturday, April 29, 2023 |10 AM – 2:30 PM
Meet at the Southwick Community Center (3621 Southern Avenue)
Registration Required for This Event (Lunch Included!) Register Here.
Public Hearing at Old Jail Auditorium
There has been a notice issued for 1010 East Jefferson Street. To learn more, click here.
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