Councilwoman
Paula McCraney
601 W. Jefferson Street
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 574-1107
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Phone Numbers
of Interest
iAir 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,
Two words: PLEASE COME.
Mark your calendar and please come to the next Muffins with McCraney on Saturday, June 17, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 am. Not only will we be discussing the budget for FY24, which the Metro Council will approve on June 22nd, but we will also be discussing infrastructure in District 7, such as Herr Lane widening, Westport Road traffic mitigation, sidewalk repairs, and other proposed public works projects planned for our district.
Come on, get involved. This is your community and I want to hear from you. What do you want to see in next year's budget (which begins in July 2023)? Would you like to know what the mayor has proposed for city projects? What do you want to know about infrastructure? Do you have any burning questions that you want answered from your local government representatives? If so, then take heed of these five words: COME TO MUFFINS WITH MCCRANEY!
The agenda for Muffins with McCraney is as follows:
10:00 a.m. - Meet, Greet, and Eat
10:15 a.m. - Conversation about Infrastructure - Jeff Brown, Louisville Metro Public Works
10:45 a.m. - Conversation about the Budget - Councilman Kevin Kramer, Budget Vice-Chairman, Louisville Metro Council
11:15 a.m. - Q & A (Ask me any question on your mind!)
11:30 a.m. - Adjourn
See the flyer below for location...
I served as President pro tempore for the June 1, 2023, Council meeting. Other than a couple of inciteful addresses to the Council regarding a zoning issue and a statement on the conduct of a Councilman, the meeting was fairly uneventful. Here is a synopsis of what occurred at the meeting:
1. Several reappointments to boards and commissions were approved.
2. An ordinance to eliminate park fees through the summer of 2023 for youth-oriented nonprofit sports leagues passed.
3. The ordinance imposing a temporary moratorium on conditional use permit applications for short-term rentals and new registrations for short-term rentals in Louisville was held and will possibly be on the next Council meeting agenda.
The Metro Council will vote to adopt the FY 24 Budget on Thursday, June 22, at 6 p.m. during the regularly scheduled meeting.
The public may watch all meetings live on Metro TV, Spectrum Cable Channel 184, on UVERSE at Channel 99, or on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/LouisvilleMetroCouncil
Notice of Meetings for the Metro Council June 12, 2023 – June 16, 2023
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Monday, June 12th
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Budget Hearings (video teleconference)
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4:00 PM
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Tuesday, June 13th
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Planning & Zoning (video teleconference)
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1:00 PM
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Labor & Economic Development (video teleconference)
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3:00 PM
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Public Works (video teleconference)
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4:00 PM
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Public Safety (video teleconference)
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5:00 PM
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Wednesday, June 14th
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Equity, Community Affairs, Housing, Health & Education (video teleconference)
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1:30 PM
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Government Oversight/Audit & Appointments (video teleconference)
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4:00 PM
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Thursday, June 15th
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Parks and Sustainability (video teleconference)
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3:00 PM
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Budget & Appropriations (video teleconference)
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4:30 PM
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Friday, June 16th
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No meetings scheduled
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(WDRB Image) July 11, 2022
https://www.wave3.com/2023/06/06/louisville-water-tower-is-one-year-into-7-million-restoration/
The Louisville Water Tower is the oldest ornamental water tower in the United States. At 185 feet tall and 163 years old, it’s long been an icon in the city. It’s hardly recognizable behind the scaffolding currently in place, but about one year after restoration efforts began, Louisville Water is confident it will be finished soon. Louisville Water is restoring the metals that make up the inside, removing old paint and applying a new paint job. The subsequent pumping station next to the tower is getting a facelift too. It’s about a $7 million project according to Louisville Water. Those funds don’t come out of operating costs, so it doesn’t affect customer costs. It’s all part of a long-term plan to make sure the water tower represents the city’s history for an even longer time. “It’s a national historic landmark,” said Louisville Water’s Channa Newman. “It’s one of eight in Louisville, and we want to make sure we preserve and take care of the building and preserve the architecture and all of its foundation as well.” The restoration is supposed to finish sometime during Fall 2023.
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It’s time again for the free, 4-week, city-wide Anti Racism Challenge (ARC), sponsored by listenlearnact.org, Metro Lean Into Louisville, and the Earth and Spirit Center. It begins July 1st.
This is how it works -- each week during July, participants will receive an email with a list of 10-12 anti-racism activities. These range from reading an article, calling an elected official, making a donation, watching a film or viewing an exhibit by Black artists, patronizing a Black business, etc. We ask participants to choose and complete 3 of the listed activities. The purpose is to keep us all focused and active in challenging racism in our daily lives. This is a personal Challenge -- no one needs to report back to us. If participants are interested, they simply provide their email address (we never share anyone's information) and that puts them on the list to receive our ARC email each week.
Here is the link to sign up:
https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/gYgTGac/listenlearnact
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The Community Rating System (CRS) is a voluntary program that recognizes activities implemented by communities to save lives, prevent and reduce property damage due to floods, and protect natural floodplain functions. It is administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency as a part of the National Flood Insurance Program and provides discounted flood insurance premium rates for policy holders in participating communities. Louisville Metro participates in the CRS program and MSD administers the program, along with enforcing the local Floodplain Management Ordinance and the Floodplain Management Program. As of 2016, Louisville Metro has achieved a CRS Class 3 Rating, which awards residents in the community with up to a 35% discount on flood insurance premiums. Three activities that will provide credit for the community include the Program for Public Information, the Floodplain Species Assessment, and the Substantial Damage Assessment. Reports for these activities are provided for informational purposes.
2022 Update of the Program for Public Information Plan
The 2022 Update of the Program for Public Information Plan is an update of the original Program for Public Information Plan that was completed for Louisville Metro in 2014. The plan gives an overview of outreach efforts being made in Louisville Metro related to flood and water quality topics. The plan also includes a Flood Insurance Coverage Assessment.
Floodplain Species Assessment
The floodplain species assessment helps guide communities through a process to identify the listed and proposed species and critical habitat present in the community as well as to determine which CRS credits may recognize and encourage conservation and recovery actions for those species. The assessment involves a review of online information from federal sources to identify listed and proposed species, map the species’ range and/or critical habitat, and review CRS activities appropriate for conservation and recovery of threatened and endangered species in general.
Substantial Damage Plan
The Substantial Damage Management Plan reviews all of the properties in the floodplain and identifies which structures have the potential to be substantially damaged (i.e. the damage is more than 50% of the value of the building and would need to be elevated or otherwise mitigated before it can be repaired). The plan is used for planning purposes to help proactively plan for future disasters and potentially mitigate flood prone areas before they have a significant issue. The majority of the structures that were identified as having potential for substantial damage are located along the Ohio River.
The full plans can be viewed here: https://www.webcargo.net/l/poNvgRchrL/
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New Babirusa Piglet Makes His Zoo Debut
The Louisville Zoo is honoring Father’s Day early with the introduction of a male babirusa piglet, born April 29 to mother, Patrice, and father, Albus! Guests can see the little piglet exploring the Zoo’s Islands dayroom from 10 a.m. to noon through June 18. As male babirusas do in the wild, Albus will leave the piglet and his mom to bond on their own. However, even if Albus doesn’t join in the fun, there are many reasons to celebrate the successful birth of a babirusa.
This unusual animal is different from other wild pigs, with distinctive upper teeth that grow through the top of the male’s snout. These tusk-like teeth have inspired numerous indigenous myths, legends and artwork since humans first encountered them some 30,000 years ago. Found only on four islands in Indonesia, the isolated native population is considered vulnerable, mainly due to over-hunting and habitat destruction.
This is the second piglet born to Albus and Patrice. Their first piglet, Babs, was born in 2015 and currently resides at the Audubon Zoo in New Orleans, LA.
“Every animal birth is significant,” explains Dan Maloney, Louisville Zoo director. “This is what our Zoo community does, we save animals together. Along with other AZA-accredited zoos, your Louisville Zoo is proud to tell the story about a fascinating and special animal we are helping to propagate and protect.”
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Please join us Monday, June 12, for All Thai'd Up, Authentic Thai Street Food, served from 5:00 - 7:00 pm at Sojourn East, 2501 Rudy Lane. Then stay for the monthly City Council Meeting at 7:00 pm. A public hearing to discuss spending Road Aid Funds on Windy Hills paving will take place during this month's meeting. We hope to see you there!
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Come one, Come all! Join your neighbors and police officers for coffee and conversation. There will be no agenda or speeches, just a chance to ask questions, voice concerns, and get to know the officers in our neighborhoods.
Coffee with a cop will be held at the locations and times listed below:
The McDonalds at 9254 Westport Rd from 9-10 A.M. on: Wednesday, June 28th, and Wednesday, July 19th.
The McDonalds at 9901 Ormsby Station Rd from 9-10 A.M. on: Thursday, July 6th.
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June 14, 11:30 a.m.: Lean Into Louisville Luncheon at The Palm Room
Office of Equity Director Joi McAtee will host the luncheon featuring remarks by Mayor Craig Greenberg and guest speaker Jermaine Fowler, author of New York Times bestseller “The Humanity Archive: Recovering the Soul of Black History from a Whitewashed American Myth.” Tickets are $40 and can be purchased here.
1821 W. Jefferson St., Louisville, KY 40203
June 16, 6 p.m.: Juneteenth Gala at the Ali Center
The Juneteenth Gala is sponsored by Norton Healthcare, Fifth Third Bank, Republic Bank and the Office of Equity. It will recognize and award historians and future and present leaders for the tremendous work they have done to improve racial equity within the community. The gala will also focus on Juneteenth culinary dishes and its history. Musical entertainment by Jerry Tolson Orchestra and Frankie Raymore and the Groovemasterz. Tickets are $150 and can be purchased here.
144 N. 6th St., Louisville, KY 40202
June 17, 7 p.m.: “The Fannie Lou Hamer Story”
“The Fannie Lou Hamer Story” is a one-woman play about voting rights activist, Fannie Lou Hamer, through song and storytelling. The event will take place at the Kentucky Center for African American Heritage. Tickets are $25 (VIP tickets are $30) and can be purchased here.
1701 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd., Louisville, KY 40203
June 18, 2 p.m.: Father’s Day & Juneteenth Jazz Brunch
The Kentucky Center for African American Heritage will host Ansyn Banks Legacy Quintet with guest vocalist Karen Chavis and host Marjorie Marshall. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased here. Limited VIP seating is $45.
1701 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd., Louisville, KY 40203
June 19, 6 p.m.: “Let’s Talk | Bridging the Divide: Load in Nine Times: United States Colored Troops, An Evening with former Kentucky Poet Laureate Frank X Walker” at the Frazier History Museum
Danville native and poet Frank X Walker will debut a collection of poems centered on African Americans in Kentucky during the Civil War. Eighteen of those works will be unveiled as part of the museum’s Commonwealth exhibition. The event is free, but registration is required. Register for this event here.
829 W. Main St., Louisville, KY 40202
A full schedule of all Juneteenth Jubilee Celebration events can be found here. For more information about the Juneteenth Jubilee Celebration, visit juneteenthlou.com.
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Click here for the full calendar of events and more details about Louisville's Juneteenth Jubilee celebrations.
June 23 A-Corde with Alcafe' (Latin)
July 7 - The Sheryl Rouse Band with The Get Down (Pop/Rock/Soul)
July 21 - An Evening With The Monarchs (Oldies)
Aug 4 - All That Band with Club House Troubadours (Pop/Rock/County)
For the most up to date information visit FridayFest Facebook Page
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| Did You Know? |
| All About June: |
- Birthstone: Moonstone or Pearl
- Flower: Rose or Honeysuckle
- Gemini (May 21 – June 20)
Cancer (June 21 – July 20)
- June has the Summer Solstice, the day with the longest daylight of the year, typically on June 21st, which is also National Nude day.
- June is often considered a “summer month”, whereas September is not. This is even though September has twice as many summer days as June.
- June 1, 1968 – Blind and Deaf popular icon Helen Keller died. (born June 27, 1880)
- June 2, 1835 – P. T. Barnum and his circus began touring the United States.
- June 3, 1992 – Presidential candidate Bill Clinton appeared on the Arsenio Hall Show and played the saxophone
- June 5, 1956 – Elvis Presley introduced his new single, Hound Dog, on The Milton Berle Show
- June 5, 1966 – The Beatles had a taped appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show
- June 5, 1968 – Robert F. Kennedy was shot and killed at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles, by Sirhan Sirhan
- June 6, 1971 – The Ed Sullivan Show aired for the final time on CBS
- June 8, 1966 – National Football League (NFL) and American Football League (AFL) announced that they would merge.
- June 11, 1979 – Actor John Wayne died after a decade-long fight with cancer
- June 17, 1971 – President Richard Nixon declared the US War on Drugs.
- June 18, 1873 – Susan B. Anthony was fined $100 for attempting to vote in the 1872 presidential election
- June 19, 1910 – The first Father’s Day was celebrated in Spokane, Washington
- June 19, 1941 – Cheerie Oats, later renamed Cheerios, was invented
- June 22, 1870 – US Congress created the United States Department of Justice.
- June 22, 1937 – Joe Louis won the world heavyweight boxing title when he defeated Jim Braddock.
- June 22, 1942 – Pledge of Allegiance was formally adopted by Congress.
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That’s life, that’s what all the people say
You’re ridin’ high in April, shot down in May
But I know I’m gonna change that tune
When I’m back on top, back on top in June…
– Frank Sinatra
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.
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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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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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