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Peace. On Thursday, April 27th, Mayor Craig Greenberg will announce his budget proposal to Metro Council. We will be working with you over the next few months to prioritize every dollar. Some main budget priorities that we're working on are:
- financial assistant programs
- affordable housing
- new shelter
- youth programs
- senior programs
- parks and recreation
- libraries
- infrastructure (sidewalks, roads, alleys, and lights, etc)
- sustainability
- parks and recreation
- vacant and abandoned properties
To help work on these priorities please join some of our upcoming meetings. We'll announce them soon.
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 residential neighborhoods of the district together to give Councilman Jecorey Arthur advice about policy. In our next meeting we'll continue discussing 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.
District 4 Tele-Town Hall
Tuesday, May 16th 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.
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. 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.
Trash for Cash Initiative Launched!
With more than just spring cleaning ahead, Louisville Metro Government is showcasing all the ways they are working year-round to help keep the city beautiful. On Tuesday, Mayor Craig Greenberg highlighted a new program, Trash for Cash, that helps clean up Louisville while giving local nonprofits a new way to raise money.
If residents are concerned about maintenance of an area, they are encouraged to call 311 or submit a service request online.
Wild Lights at the Louisville Zoo
The region's largest lantern festival comes to the Zoo in a whole new way! Experience the stunning locations, flora and fauna from Around the World as you stroll through the Zoo under the light of enormous, handcrafted, silk-covered lanterns. Don’t miss your Zoo aglow with more than 50,000 LED light bulbs. The wonder of Wild Lights is sure to create glowing smiles and bright, everlasting memories. To learn more, click here.
KENTUCKY OAKS AND DERBY INTERSTATE/STREET CLOSURES
Please see the attached document for Derby interstate/street closures.
Metro Council Transitioning to an Updated Meeting Information Program
Out with the old and in with the new technology. The Louisville Metro Council is in the process of transitioning to a new meeting information system, PrimeGov, which is replacing the Legistar system. To learn more, click here. To learn more, click here.
Metro Council to Vote on Resolution to Support Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Training for LMPD
On Thursday, April 27, 2023 the Louisville Metro Council will take up item R-041-23, A resolution in support of voluntary training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for Officers of the Louisville Metro Police Department. The ordinance, which is sponsored by 23rd District Councilman Jeff Hudson, was passed with unanimous support by the members of the Metro Council’s Public Safety Committee. The resolution is being proposed to show support for training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in an effort to find new methods of training that reduce the risk of injuries for both officers as well as the persons with whom they interact. To learn more, click here.
Northeast Regional Library Receives Prestigious National Architecture Award
Every year, the American Institute of Architects (AIA) partners with the American Library Association to honor the best in library architecture and design. The AIA/ALA Library Building Award is the only award that recognizes entire library structures and all aspects of their design, and the Louisville Free Public Library’s Northeast Regional branch was one of five libraries nationally to receive the award for 2023. To learn more, click here.
Mayor Greenberg Will Present FY24 Budget Proposal to Metro Council on Thursday, April 27 at 4 P.M.
Mayor Craig Greenberg will present the FY24 Mayor’s Budget Address to the Louisville Metro Council on Thursday, April 27, at 4:00 p.m. To learn more, click here.
Metro Council Government Oversight/Audit & Appointments Committee releases Metro Corrections Report
After a year-long investigation, the Government Oversight/Audit & Appointments (GOAA) Committee has released the investigative report of the Louisville Metro Corrections Department conducted by David J. Beyer. 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.
Alcoholic Beverage Control
A notice has been issued for 350 Adams Street. To learn more, click here.
A notice has been issued for 2523 West Broadway. To learn more, click here.
A notice has been issued for 400 S. 2nd St. Ste. H. To learn more, click here.
A notice has been issued for 631 W Main Street. To learn more, click here.
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.
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