Councilwoman
Paula McCraney
601 W. Jefferson Street
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 574-1107
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Phone Numbers
of Interest
Air Pollution: 574-6000
Animal Services: 363-6609 or 361-1318
Anonymous Tipline:
574-LMPD (5673)
Brightside: 574-2613
Jefferson County Clerk's Office: 574-5700
Legal Aid: 584-1254
Metro Call: 311 or 574-5000
Metro Parks: 574-7275
Metro Police: (Non Emergency) 574-7111 or 574-2111
Metro Safe: 572-3460
or 574-7111
MSD: 587-0603
PARC: 569-6222
Poison Control: 589-8222
Property Valuation Administration: 502-574-6380
Public Works: 574-5810
Solid Waste Management (SWMS): 574-3571
TARC: 585-1234
Veteran's Affairs: 595-4447
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Hello Neighbors and Friends,
Memorial Day is Monday, May 29th, and City Hall, home of the Louisville Metro Council, is closed. During this time off, I shall reflect on the many men and women who have lost their lives serving in the U. S. Military. These brave and selfless citizens answered the call of duty and sacrificed their lives to protect us from dangers seen and unseen. So, while you're celebrating the holiday around the pool and barbecue grill, please do not lose sight of the true meaning of this sacred holiday. It is far more important than a day off or gatherings with friends and family. On Memorial Day, all Americans should pause (especially at 3 p.m., according to the National Moment of Remembrance resolution that was passed in 2000) and observe a moment of remembrance for the men and women who have fallen fighting for our country.
"We cherish too, the poppy red that grows on fields where valor led, it seems to signal to the skies that blood of heroes never dies." ---Moina Michael
"...And I'm proud to be an American, where at least I know I'm free. And I won't forget the men who died, who gave that right to me..." --- Lee Greenwood
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The Louisville Metro Council is mid-way through the budget hearings for the proposed FY24 Capital and Operating Budgets.
The deadline to submit online public comments and share your thoughts on the proposed budget has been extended to Friday, June 9, at 12:00 p.m. due to the rescheduling of the Louisville Metro Police Department budget hearing to Thursday, June 8 at 4:00 p.m.
To encourage public participation in the budget process, Metro Council has scheduled a Community Budget Hearing on Tuesday, May 30, in Metro Council Chambers on the third floor of Historic City Hall, 601 W. Jefferson Street.
Speakers may sign up in-person beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 30. Sign ups will be open for one hour and will close promptly at 6:30 p.m. Speakers will have up to three minutes to address the Council about the proposed budget.
There is also an online budget comment form, which is an easy way to express your opinions on the proposed budget. The form will close on Friday, June 9. There is a deadline for the online form to allow Metro Council members an opportunity to review all the comments and hearings before making any adjustments to the budget.
The Metro Council will vote on the budget during the regularly scheduled Metro Council meeting on Thursday, June 22, at 6:00 p.m.
You can find the comment form on Metro Council's website, or you use this direct link: https://louisvilleky.wufoo.com/forms/z1d6ky3v1eq239k.
Metro Council’s website also has a direct link to the proposed 2023-2024 budget: https://louisvilleky.gov/government/management-budget/fy24-budget.
You can review video of the past Budget Hearings online, and a calendar with the remaining scheduled hearings is on Metro Council's website or here: https://louisvilleky.gov/metro-council/document/updated-fy24-budget-hearing-schedule-0
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This week Metro Council Committees held budget hearings, adopted ordinances, and hosted discussions with Goodwill Industries, PARC, and Metro Corrections.
The Planning and Zoning Committee approved an ordinance imposing a temporary moratorium on short-term rental applications. They also adopted changes to zonings on Echo Trail, Franklin Street, Broadway, and along Terry and Mount Washington Roads.
The Labor and Economic Development Committee adopted legislation granting industrial revenue bonds for Norton Healthcare, financial incentives for the Fort Dearborn Company, and transferred surplus property to Dare to Care.
The Public Works Committee received testimony from PARC and approved state funding for Hikes Lane.
The Public Safety Committee approved two resolutions accepting funds from the Kentucky Office of Homeland Security.
The Community Affairs and Equity Committee hosted a discussion with Goodwill Industries.
The Government Oversight and Audit Committee heard testimony from Council Investigator David Beyers on his Metro Corrections report. They also approved appointments to the TARC, Tree Advisory, Louisville Lodging Management District, Criminal Justice, MSD, Domestic Violence Prevention, NuLu Review, and Civilian Review and Accountability boards and commissions.
The Parks and Sustainability Committee heard testimony on the Aquatics Master Plan, single use plastics, and adopted an ordinance eliminating Metro Park fees for youth-oriented programs.
The Budget Committee held budget hearings with Technology Services, the Office for Safe & Healthy Neighborhoods, Housing & Community Development, Codes & Regulations, Resilience & Community Services, and on External Agency funding. A handful of Council-designated appropriations were also adopted, including my appropriation of $16,500 capital infrastructure funds to Public Works for sidewalk repairs at 4400, 2405, 4426, 2411, and 2501 Rudy Lane.
Schedule for the next two months.
Today, May 26 New Business deadline due to Memorial Day holiday on Monday, May 29
June 1 Metro Council meeting
June 5-9 Budget Committee hearings
June 13-15 Committee Week
June 22 Metro Council meeting (Budget adoption)
July 18-20 Committee Week
July 27 Metro Council meeting
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.
The Kentucky Opera to Premiere Five New Civil Rights Songs
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/
To make a complaint about mosquitos in your neighborhood, call Metro Call at 311 or 502-574-5000. To learn more about mosquitoes and ways to prevent mosquito bites, visit our mosquito control and prevention web page.
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Louisville Metro Office of Resilience and Community Services joins with Community Action Agencies across the state to begin accepting applications for the 2023 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Spring Subsidy Cooling Component. This federally funded program is designed to help offset the cost of higher electric bills due to rising temperatures. Applications will be accepted now through June 2 or until funds are depleted.
The LIHEAP Spring Subsidy component provides households a one-time benefit ranging from $38 to $200 depending on income levels and housing category. Residents can apply regardless of the status of their utility bills. The benefit amount is paid directly to the electricity vendor (i.e. LG&E).
To find out if you’re eligible, visit https://louisvilleky.gov/LIHEAP. Jefferson County residents wishing to apply must schedule an appointment utilizing the automated appointment system. Appointments can also be scheduled by calling 502-991-8391.
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Advancing constitutional policing by community-oriented principles; the Office of Inspector General announces their Community Policing Councils.
Memorial Day, May 29th
Monday, May 29th, 8 a.m. 231 E. Witherspoon St., Louisville, KY 40202
Join Mayor Craig Greenberg for the Memorial Day Hike, Bike & Paddle presented by Norton Sports Health on Monday, May 29th at the Waterfront Park Great Lawn!
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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 & Qi Gong Institute, and Zumba with Nu Image Fitness. Also check out cricket with the Louisville Cricket Club, Pickleball, as well as Pound and HYP3 fitness demonstrations!
Free Voyager Canoe and Dragon Boat rides will be offered starting at 8 a.m. for anyone interested in taking a fun ride on the river! Life vests will be provided.
The limited-edition 2023 Hike, Bike & Paddle t-shirts are FREE 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 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 who will be joined on stage by our Presenting Sponsor, Norton Sports Health!
“The Mayor’s Hike, Bike & Paddle is a signature event each year in Louisville, and our administration is thrilled to host it for the first time in 2023,” said Mayor Greenberg. “This is an incredible opportunity to kick off the summer season for Louisvillians looking to get outdoors and explore the various trails and waterways in our amazing city.”
View the full schedule here.
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Click here for more details:
Mayor's Hike, Bike & Paddle | LouisvilleKY.gov
May 31st, 5 to 10 p.m. --- 1101 E. River Rd., Louisville, KY 40206
Join 91.9 WFPK and Waterfront Park for the first concert featuring Charley Crockett (9 p.m.), Sunny War (7:30 p.m.) and Bibelhauser Brothers (6 p.m.). Gates open at 5 p.m., with music beginning promptly at 6 p.m.
New this year will be Waterfront KidsDay, a dedicated area for kids and families to do hands-on activities and fun. Waterfront KidsDay will be open from 5 to 8 p.m. during each month’s show and is made possible with support from Francis Parker School and Kentucky Science Center.
The free concerts take place on the Big Four Lawn in Louisville’s Waterfront Park.
Parking information can be found here.
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The Reimagine Network - June 3rd, at Louisville Slugger Field
Parklands & WLKY 5k - June 3rd, at the Parklands
Louisville Wine Walk - June 10th, at Fourth Street Live!
Zoofari - June 10th, at the Louisville Zoo
Taste of West Louisville - June 11th, at the Louisville Central Community Center
Mayor's Night Out - June 27th, at the Louisville Central Community Center
Check the bottom of this newsletter for the word bank.
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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