District 25 E-Newsletter: April 27, 2023 - Councilman Khalil Batshon

Louisville Metro Government sent this bulletin at 04/27/2023 06:39 PM EDT

Councilman Khalil Batshon

601 West Jefferson Street

Louisville, KY 40202

502.574.1125

Amanda Blackburn

Legislative Assistant

Alex Reynolds

Legislative Assistant

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In This Issue:

Councilman Update
District 25's Community Calendar
Library Events
Reporting Potholes
Pop-Up Drop-Off Events Around Louisville
Find the Latest Crime & Safety Info from LMPD
Public Meetings / Notices
Speed Machine Being Installed on Arnoldtown Road
"Trash for Cash" Program
Stay Informed
New Kentucky Drivers License Info

Councilman Update

Dear District 25 friends and neighbors,

Today marks the start of budget season for the Louisville Metro Council, as Mayor Greenberg delivered his budget address in our council meeting this evening. This begins a two-month long process of hearings and debate at the Metro Council until we vote on the final budget in late June. My goal is to successfully advocate for meaningful investments in our district and the South end as a whole. For too long, the South end has been left out. This budget presents an opportunity for us to bring more resources to the South end in the form of park improvements, greater resources for LMPD and suburban fire departments, roads, sidewalk projects, neighborhood lighting and cameras, and more. I look forward to participating in our upcoming budget discussions and fighting for our community.

Also, in Council today we voted on a few important items. I voted in favor of an ordinance introduced by Councilman Brent Ackerson to allocate American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds to a new headquarters and wellness center for LMPD. I believe this is a great first step towards supporting our men and women in blue and creating a department that invests in its officers and incentivizes more people to serve the community under LMPD. I also voted in favor of a resolution written by my friend, Councilman Jeff Hudson, supporting the creation of a voluntary Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training for LMPD officers in an effort to reduce the risk of officer and subject injuries. The Council passed both of these important pieces of legislation.

Finally, I am happy to report that we had a successful first "Coffee with Khalil" at Stomping Grounds Coffee. I was able to provide constituents with an update on what I've been working on in Council, and answer many questions. I plan on hosting another event like this in the near future, so stay tuned! As always, please feel free to reach out to me and my legislative assistants either by calling our office or emailing us with your questions and concerns.

Thank you,

Khalil Batshon

District 25's Community Calendar

Do you have a local event you would like to share and advertise to the public? Reach out to all of District 25 through this newsletter!

Please email alexander.reynolds@louisvilleky.gov or call (502) 574-1125 and please provide as much information about your event as possible. Your event will be added to our Community Calendar, as long as it is free and open to the general public.

Library Events

Reporting Potholes

We need your help reporting potholes, use one of the methods below;

Use the Louisville Metro online form by clicking here.
Use Twitter by sending the location of the hole to @LouMetro311 and include the hashtag #502pothole.
Call Metro311 or 574-5000 to report potholes or any other issues.
Call our office at 574-1125, and we'll turn it in on your behalf.

To report a pothole on an interstate in Jefferson County, go to the “contact us” dropdown menu and select “report a hazard” on KYTC’s website http://transportation.ky.gov or click here.

Pop-Up Drop-Off Events Around Louisville

Needing to dispose of items? Click the link below and it will provide you with all the details regarding Pop-Up Drop-Off events around Louisville.

Click HERE

Find the Latest Crime & Safety Info from LMPD

Crime Trends from Louisville Metro Police

Click HERE and view our interactive crime mapping tool. Save it in your favorites, it's updated daily. Through this link you can also sign up for email alerts on crime around an address.

Use the crime mapping iPhone app: http://www.crimemapping.com/map/agency/211

If you see crime occurring, please contact the Louisville Metro Police Department. Call 911 for emergencies. Call 502-574-7111 for non-emergency related help or to find a towed vehicle. Call 574-LMPD to report crime tips.

Public Meetings / Notices

To view this week's Planning & Design Weekly Activity Report Click HERE.
- 23-CAT2-0016 - 3101 POND STATION RD - IDIL-Airport Logistics West UPS Improvements. A category 2B plan to modify existing trailer parking.
- 23-ZONEPA-0055 - 8702 PEEBLE LN - Regency Park II. A change in zoning from R4 and R5 to R5A for 95 units on 10.2676 acres.
- 23-CAT2-0012 - 6210 STRAWBERRY LN - Winecrafters - Renovation. A category 2B renovation for an existing warehouse renovation on 18.96 acres in the EZ-1 zoning district.
- 23-MPLAT-0029 - 7819 MANSLICK RD - Paddocks of Parkridge. A minor plat to create 5 lotsvon 25.21 acres in the R-4 zoning district.

Speed Machine Being Installed on Arnoldtown Road

Louisville Metro Public Works has placed the order for (4) driver feedback signs to be installed along Arnoldtown Rd. Above you will find their proposed installation plan. One thing to note is they are proposing to remove a reverse curve warning sign. They reviewed this road using a ball bank indicator to determine advisory speeds of curves/turns and this section of road doesn’t warrant a sign under their standards. Additionally, they reviewed crash history and there have not been any crashes along this section of road since 1/1/2020 (over three years). In situations like this, they typically remove the unwarranted curve warning signs. Please share any of your questions and comments with our office either by emailing us or calling our office at 502-574-1125.

"Trash for Cash" Program

Trash for Cash raises money for youth-serving nonprofits; new calendar informs residents of mowing and litter collection

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. Additionally, Metro Public Works, in partnership with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC), released a calendar showing where and when residents can expect beautification efforts year-round.

Trash for Cash, a state program being rolled out in Louisville for the first time, helps ensure roadways around Louisville are kept clean while raising money for local youth-serving nonprofits. Qualified nonprofits can apply to join Trash for Cash on Brightside’s website. Brightside will then work with the nonprofit to find a roadway that needs attention, and the nonprofit will earn $100 per mile they help clean.

“Trash for Cash is a win-win for Louisville; the city gets cleaner streets, and local youth-serving nonprofits get more funds to help our kids,” Mayor Greenberg said. “I’m very proud this program has come to Louisville, and I want to thank the hard work of our Metro staff in making it a reality. I hope some of our outstanding nonprofits take advantage of this program to raise funds and help keep Louisville beautiful.”

While Trash for Cash highlights how community groups can help keep Louisville clean, Mayor Greenberg also stressed that hardworking Metro Government employees and their partners at KYTC work year-round toward that goal. Mayor Greenberg released the city’s mowing and cleanup schedule to let residents know where and when they can expect mowing and litter pickup to occur around the city.

“Kentucky Derby time is a great time for our city to show off on the world stage, but keeping our city clean and beautiful is a year-round priority,” said Mayor Greenberg, standing with representatives of Brightside, Metro Public Works and YouthBuild Louisville. “The hardworking people of Public Works are out there in every kind of weather, mowing and collecting litter, and now, with the release of 2023 Litter Collection and Mowing Calendar, every resident can know just where and when they are working.”

If residents are concerned about maintenance of an area, they are encouraged to call 311 or submit a service request online.

Stay Informed

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New Kentucky Drivers License Info

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