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Dear Neighbors and Friends,
In light of several emails I've received from many of you this week and several weeks ago with questions about ethical behavior of elected officials, I feel compelled to post the following information and include a link for you to read more about the Standards of Conduct for elected and appointed officials and employees of the Louisville Metro Government. Let's talk more about this when we meet on June 17th at Muffins with McCraney. SAVE THE DATE! (Location and guest speaker to be announced soon.)
https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/louisvillemetro/latest/loukymetro/0-0-0-246
In furtherance of the public trust assumed by Metro Officers upon their election or appointment to public office or employment, the following standards of conduct shall be applicable:
(A) No Metro Officer shall use or attempt to use his or her official position to secure unwarranted privileges or advantages, for himself or herself, members of his or her family or other persons.
(B) No Metro Officer shall act in his or her official capacity in any matter where such officer, a member of his or her family, or a business organization in which such officer has a financial interest or private interest that might reasonably be expected to impair his or her objectivity or independence of judgement.
(C) No Metro Officer, members of his or her family, or business organization, nonprofit entity, or labor organization in which such officer has a financial interest or private interest, shall solicit or accept any gift, favor, loan, political contribution, service, economic opportunity, promise of future employment, or other thing of value based upon an understanding, or under circumstances from which it could reasonably be inferred, that the gift, favor, loan, contribution, service, promise, or other thing of value was given or offered:
(1) For the purpose of influencing such officer, directly or indirectly, in the discharge of his/her official duties; or
(2) For the purpose of gaining access to the Metro Officer.
(3) Nothing herein shall be construed to apply to the solicitation or acceptance of contributions to the campaign of announced candidate for elective public office as governed by applicable provisions of the Kentucky Revised Statutes.
(D) No Metro Officer, however, shall be prohibited from giving or receiving nor deemed to have a conflict of interest with respect to any activities arising from:
(1) An award publicly presented in recognition of public service;
(2) Commercially reasonable loans made in the ordinary course of the lender's business; or
(3) Reasonable hosting, including entertainment, meals or refreshments furnished in connection with public events, appearances, or ceremonies.
(E) No Metro Officer authorized and qualified to solemnize a marriage shall be prohibited from accepting a gratuity for performing such ceremony.
(F) No Metro Officer shall use, or allow to be used, any information, not generally available to the members of the public, which such officer receives or acquires in the course and by reason of his or her office, for the purpose of securing financial gain for himself or herself, any member of his or her family, or any business organization with which such officer is associated.
(G) No Metro Officer or business organization in which such officer has a financial interest or private interest shall represent any person or party other than the local government in connection with any cause, proceeding, application or other matter pending before any county agency.
The Metro Council hosted budget hearings this week and heard from the following agencies: Metro Corrections, Economic Development, Public Health & Wellness, and Youth Transitional Services.
Next week, we will resume our regular Committee Meetings, and the following hot button issues will be discussed:
1. From the District 7 budget, $16,500 will be allocated for sidewalk repairs at 2405, 2411, 2501,4400, and 4426 Rudy Lane.
2. Creation of a new LMCO Chapter 169 designating historically Black neighborhoods as protected communities from direct, indirect, and cultural displacement and creating a neighborhood commission consisting of 19 members to assess any development that may displace any historically Black neighborhood residents.
3. Imposition of a temporary moratorium on conditional use permit applications for short-term rentals and new registrations for short-term rentals in certain impacted neighborhoods.
4. Acceptance of a $122,950 grant from the Kentucky Office of Homeland Security for license plate reader equipment at the Louisville International Ali Airport, Bowman Field, and the Louisville Renaissance South Airport Business Park.
5.Acceptance of a $397,090 grant from the Kentucky Office of Homeland Security to strengthen capabilities necessary to prevent and respond to acts of terrorism.
6. The Government Oversight Committee will host a special discussion on the Corrections Department investigation and subsequent report that was compiled by investigator David Beyer who was commissioned by the Metro Council.
To see all meetings on Facebook Live, go to the Metro Council Facebook page by clicking here.
The public can also view all council and committee meetings on Metro TV, Spectrum Cable Channel 184 or on UVERSE at Channel 99. Proceedings are live streamed from the Metro Council Clerk’s Archived Media page here.
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From April 27th through May 15th, 2023, Public Sector Search & Consulting (PSSC) hosted a Community Engagement Survey on behalf of the Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government as part of the search process to find and hire the Louisville Metro Police Department's next Chief of Police. The survey was designed to collect input from area residents on what factors were most important when selecting a new police chief. A total of 1,214 respondents participated in the survey and the results are presented below. Of the 1,214 responses received, 1,119 respondents live in Jefferson County, 74.4% are white, 15.6% are Black, 49.3% are male and 47.5% are female.
Percentage of Respondents / # of Respondents
Track record of reducing crime and promoting community safety 72.49% / 880
Practices transparency and openness 59.39% / 721
Experience recruiting and retaining quality personnel 59.06% / 717
A track record of building community trust 54.53% / 662
Promotes Community Oriented Policing 36.16% / 439
Prior Police Chief experience 31.14% / 378
Implements contemporary and innovative policing practices 30.31% / 368
Promotes diversity and gender equity in the workplace 24.96% / 303
Experience in budgeting and financial management 20.84% / 253
Change management/successful change agent 20.51% / 249
Success implementing Department of Justice consent decrees. 17.79% / 216
Experience with public relations, media and news/social media 7.63% / 214
Experience with 1st Amendment protests 11.12% / 135
Celebrate with the Kentucky Opera at the premiere of five new Civil Rights Songs for Louisville.
This free kickoff concert for Louisville’s Juneteenth Jubilee Celebration features voices from across Louisville: local community, church, and college choirs come together to sing and celebrate. The five Civil Rights Songs for Louisville were commissioned by the Kentucky Opera. The songs were composed by New York resident Jorell Williams and the song lyrics were written by Louisville resident and Councilwoman Paula McCraney.
Saturday, June 10 at 7pm - 708 Magazine Street , Louisville, KY
CLICK HERE TO SECURE YOUR FREE TICKETS:
https://kyopera.org/amplify-songs-of-justice/
Advancing constitutional policing by community-oriented principles; the Office of Inspector General announces their Community Policing Councils.
SummerWorks Program
Memorial Day, May 29th
Join Mayor Craig Greenberg for the Memorial Day Hike, Bike & Paddle on Monday, May 29th at the Waterfront Park Great Lawn!
HIKE! This year’s Hike will consist of a 4-mile walk with multiple marked turnaround points throughout. Travel from the Great Lawn and follow the Ohio River east all the way to the Beargrass Creek Pump Station.
BIKE! Cycle 15.7 miles from the Great Lawn out to Iroquois Park and back! The roads will be closed for you to safely travel to Iroquois, and there will be individuals riding along to help with any roadside assistance. Thanks, SWAG It!
PADDLE! Paddlers will have the option of launching at the Harbor Lawn or the U of L Boat Docks and paddle downstream to meet the other paddlers. This year’s paddle will go from the Harbor Lawn upriver to Beargrass Creek and traverse to the Pump Station.
Beginning at 8 a.m. there will be plenty of fun, free fitness activities for you to enjoy. These include Yoga with Yoga East, Tai Chi with Nu Chapter Tai Chi Chuan & QiGong Institute, and Zumba with Nu Image Fitness. Also check out cricket with the Louisville Cricket Club, pickleball, as well as Pound and Hype fitness demonstrations!
FREE t-shirts are available to the first 2,000 people. The t-shirt tent will open at 8:30 a.m., make sure to get in line early to snag you one with our new, awesome logo!
The Hike, Bike & Paddle portion of the event will begin at 10 a.m. after remarks from Mayor Craig Greenberg and our Presenting Sponsor, Norton Sports Health!
Click here for more details:
Mayor's Hike, Bike & Paddle | LouisvilleKY.gov
The answer is listed at the bottom of this eNewsletter.
To read about the most recent VA Medical Center construction events, go to:
https://www.va.gov/louisville-health-care/programs/new-robley-rex-va-medical-center
To request weekly updates about the construction events, send an email requesting updates to: LOUVAMCCONSTRUCTION@USACE.ARMY.MIL
For ALL construction-related inquiries, please email:
LOUVAMCCONSTRUCTION@USACE.ARMY.MIL
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Metro Louisville now has an interactive map that will allow you to see what is happening in your neighborhood as well as others across the city. The map updates daily and if you choose you can receive alerts for your area by subscribing using the red receive alerts button on the page. Click here to try it out: Interactive Map to Track Crime.
Message from the LMPD 8th Division
Please make note of the below tips to help make sure theft doesn't happen to you.
- Never leave anything of value in your vehicle; this includes laptops, purses, GPS devices and even loose change.
- Do not leave your vehicle running while unattended.
- Always lock your vehicle doors.
- Remove garage door openers from vehicles when parked outside.
- Do not leave your keys in your vehicle, this includes key-fobs.
- Do not leave the windows of your vehicle open, or partially open.
- Try to park your vehicle in a well-lit area.
- Never leave a firearm unprotected in your vehicle.
- Immediately report any suspicious person, or vehicle to (502) 574-7111.
Stay aware of new development in your area! Sign up for Gov Delivery notifications at:
https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/KYLOUISVILLE/subscriber/new
On January 1, 2019, a new Comprehensive Plan, called Plan 2040, went into effect. As a resident of District 7 (or any district in Louisville), it is important to review the Comprehensive Plan if you are interested in development that is proposed for the neighborhood. The Comprehensive Plan is the guidepost for all development, and the Planning Commission must use it as one of the guiding principles and tools for making decisions regarding the approval or denial of a neighborhood development project.
Read The Comprehensive Plan (Plan 2040)
The Comprehensive Plan is representative of over 6,000 voices, including Metro staff, an advisory committee, and resident volunteers. The Advisory Committee, made up of diverse representatives from neighborhood and community organizations as well as development and business interests, finalized its recommended goals, objectives, and policies on February 21, 2018.
On April 16, 2018, the Planning Commission recommended the Comprehensive Plan for approval. The document was then reviewed by the Metro Council as well as 12 local municipalities with zoning authority for formal adoption. Those 12 local municipalities are: Anchorage, Douglass Hills, Graymoor-Devondale, Hurstbourne, Indian Hills, Jeffersontown, Lyndon, Middletown, Prospect, Shively, St. Matthews, and St. Regis Park.
Louisville Metro Council livestreams all of its regular meetings and committee meetings on Facebook Live.
To see all meetings on Facebook Live, go to the Metro Council Facebook page by clicking here.
The public can also view all council and committee meetings on Metro TV, Spectrum Cable Channel 184 or on UVERSE at Channel 99. Proceedings are live streamed from the Metro Council Clerk’s Archived Media page here.
To watch the Council meeting and access the agenda and related attachments, click HERE.
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Click below to read the social media policy of the Louisville Metro Council:
https://louisvilleky.gov/government/metro-council/louisville-metro-council-social-media-public-comment-policy.
District 7 Disclaimer: By taking part in District 7 events, you grant Councilwoman Paula McCraney full rights to use the images resulting from photograph/video filming. Councilwoman McCraney will have the right to any reproductions or adaptations of the images for inclusion in her e-Newsletter or other Council publications. This might include, but is not limited to, the right to use them in printed and online materials, social media and news releases.
If you do not wish to be photographed, please email the District 7 office at paula.mccraney@louisvilleky.gov prior to event attendance.
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