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Hello Neighbors and Friends,
Autumn is in the air... Have you fully adjusted to the season? Some days I feel acclimated to fall, but on other days I feel summer is lingering about. However, according to my weatherwoman, we will soon stop feeling the heat and must pull out the coats from our closets. I'm ready, are you?
Speaking of being ready. How about a fall road trip? Check out the flyer below about a tour of Districts 7 and 17. The tour is this Saturday, October 14, 2023. We will depart from downtown in front of City Hall (601 W. Jefferson St.) at 10:00 a.m. You are invited to join me on this tour with some of my Council colleagues. We have been visiting each other's districts in an effort to understand all areas of our community. This tour will focus on highlights of District 7 and an adjacent district, District 17 (Anchorage, Goose Creek, Fincastle, Murray Hill, parts of Middletown; Chamberlain Place, Springhurst, etc.).
During the tour, we will see the Bull Run development off Herr Lane, make a stop at the construction site of the VA Hospital, drive by TopGolf, and stop for lunch at Joe's Older Than Dirt Restaurant. The travel through District 17 will include a stroll through Tom Sawyer Park (by bus), a drive by the Ford Plant, a quick ride through Anchorage, and a pit stop at Berrytown. The tour is expected to end at 1:00 p.m.
If you would like to join us, call my office at (502) 574-1107 and leave your name, address, telephone number and the number in your party. I will contact you to verify your attendance by Thursday and give you more details. The tour is FREE, and transportation will be provided by TARC.
The next Metro Council meeting is Thursday, October 12, 2023, starting at 6:00 p.m.
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.
I have one item on the agenda - an ordinance to allocate $16,667 for streetlights along Elmwood Ave. (40207). The expense includes seven LED light fixtures, a one-time conversion fee of $260, and $161.98 per month (current rate; subject to change per PSC future rate filings and surcharges) for five years. The ordinance was approved by the Appropriations Committee unanimously I anticipate it passing without objection on Thursday.
The Office of Housing and Community Development works to increase the supply of affordable housing. Division staff work with developers and housing nonprofit organizations to expand the housing opportunities available to low-to-moderate income residents.
My Louisville Home is a comprehensive housing strategy that aims to create and preserve 15,000 affordable housing units unveiled by Mayor Craig Greenberg on Oct. 2, 2023. This strategy, the first of its kind in Louisville, outlines significant investment and policy actions by Louisville Metro Government to spur housing development across the city.
Mayor Greenberg released a comprehensive plan to increase housing throughout our city. Please access the reports below and become familiar with his vision.
The full housing strategy is now available online, and the city is soliciting public feedback through Friday, Nov. 3. A final version of the plan will be released on Dec. 1.
Read the full My Louisville Home plan and provide feedback at www.louisvilleky.gov/government/housing/my-louisville-home.
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About this event
Josh Poe of the Louisville Tenants Union will analyze the root causes of the housing crisis and present clear organizing methodologies to build power and create policies that lead us toward a world where housing is a human right. Registration Required, Call 502-574-1793 to register. Limit 30
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In an ongoing effort to help Louisvillians get connected to a wide range of resources available to them, Morgan McGarvey's team hosts Mobile Office Hours throughout our community.
At each location, Team McGarvey is available to assist anyone who has questions regarding Social Security benefits, Medicare, immigration, veterans' benefits, passports, IRS, and other federal programs.
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The best way to stay up to date on Mobile Office Hours near you is to check the website and follow him on social media —times and locations are subject to change, so they will send out updates and reminders as they come up!
If you're not able to attend Mobile Office Hours you can visit Help with a Federal Agency page or call the Louisville office at (502) 582-5129.
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Here are their upcoming Mobile Office Hours:
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The vendor fair will be taking place on Saturday, November 25 from 10am – 3 pm at the Louisville Marriott Downtown (280 West Jefferson Street Louisville, KY 40202). At this event, we will provide 1- 6 ft table and 2 chairs per vendor and all entrepreneurs are welcomed.
We ask all vendors to submit their COI (certificate of insurance) to participate as a vendor for this event. Those who are in the food / beverage industry all goods must be sealed (prepackaged) and their food/ beverage permit must be submitted in addition to their COI. All documentation can be sent to me, Taylore Bass (tbass@louisvilledowntown.org).
Those interested in participating can register and pay our $50 vendor fee, here .
WHAT TO EXPECT
All food-related items will work on a voucher system with stations located throughout the festival grounds. Purchase your taco vouchers (sold in sheets of 5 for $20) at any of the stations and then simply exchange them for Tacos, Elotes, Nacho’s and all food-related menu items! All food vendors will offer 1 food item for 1 voucher with vendors ONLY accepting food vouchers (no cash or credit). There will be bars and beverage stations serving margaritas, tequila flights, ice-cold beer, water, soda on a normal cash & credit system. Multiple ATMs will be on-site & and strongly encourage cash sales at voucher stations.
TICKET DETAILS
GENERAL ADMISSION $9.99* (Pre-Sale & Limited) 2PM – 8PM
- Entry into the Festival
- 1 Drink ticket redeemable (beer, margaritas, call cocktail or soda)
VIP PACKAGE $49.99* (Pre-Sale & Limited) 12PM – 8PM
- VIP 2-hour early entry (12PM)
- Exclusive VIP private area
- 4 Drink vouchers (beer, margaritas, call drinks, soda)
- 5 Taco vouchers
- VIP Nacho Bar & Queso Fountain
- Commemorative gift bag with giveaways & bragging rights
KIDS DETAILS
- Children 10 & under are FREE & do not need a ticket
Saturday, October 21, 2023
11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Since 1997, the Chamber of St. Matthews and City of St. Matthews have brought together thousands of area residents, dozens of organizations, and countless area businesses in a fun-filled, family friendly Halloween event.
The City of St. Matthews’ annual Halloween in Brown Park is enjoyed by children of all ages, even those who are a child at heart. This family event has grown enormously from its conception attracting over 5,000 children and adults to this one day event. The event is free to all, with the exception of optional food and drink which are provided by a nonprofit group as a fundraiser. If you have never attended this event, Halloween in Brown Park offers music, games, inflatables, hayrides, and a whole lot more!
The festivities begin at 11 a.m. in Brown Park, located at the corner of Kresge Way and Browns Lane, next to Baptist Healthcare. Free parking is available at the doctors building across from the hospital. Promptly at 11:30 a.m. the trick-or-treating begins at the pavilion, where the children and families continue forward, meandering through the walking path of the park collecting goodies. Over 50 businesses and organizations are set up along the way to give the little “ghosts and goblins” treats and surprises. The entire event concludes at 3:00 p.m.
 Join us for an evening of trick or treating around the Village on Thursday, October 26th from 5-7pm! Collect sweet treats door to door from our retailers and businesses at this family-friendly annual event.
September 30 – October 29, 2023 (Thursdays – Sundays)
Party starts at 5 p.m. Guests must exit by 10 p.m.
TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
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Your party ticket includes ALL RIDES, ATTRACTIONS and PARKING.
Tickets are valid only for the date and time listed.
PURCHASE ONLINE!
Light up this spooky holiday with a fun festival featuring thousands of professionally-carved pumpkins!
What:
- The must-see event of the Halloween season featuring 5,000 artistically carved pumpkins. This year's theme is "Wanderlust: The World is Your Pumpkin." Guests can weave their way through the woods and travel the world!
Where:
- Held at Iroquois Park, which was designed by Central Park’s landscape architect, Frederick Olmsted.
When:
- October 3 - 31, 2023 - The event will open 6:30pm - 10:00pm, Sunday through Thursday, and 6:30pm-11:00pm on Friday and Saturday nights.
Why:
- See jaw-dropping displays of jack o'lanterns that have been transformed into works of art in a tranquil wooded setting in the fall. You can theme your entire trip around our fantastic fall foliage and spook things up with fun Halloween surprises at each stop along the way.
Who:
- The Jack O’Lantern Spectacular is perfect for all ages.
Tickets:
Tickets can be purchased here.
Our Mission: To promote social, charitable, educational and cultural work along practical lines, and to foster community improvement.
Our club hosts a free program, open to the public, on the fourth Monday of each month, excluding the months of July and December. These programs promote, the Arts, Conservation, Community Interest, Education, Home Life, International Outreach and Public Issues.
Our programs and meetings are held at 10:30
First floor of St. Matthews City Hall, 3940 Grandview Avenue
Periodically, in place of the monthly program, our club offers;
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workshops where clubwomen and guests work together to craft, construct or assemble donation items to benefit those within our community, and even around the world.
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field trips to area locations for purposes of education and most of all fun.
Throughout the year the WCSM clubwomen reach out to serve the community in some way, whether it be our monthly monetary donation to St. Matthews Area Ministries, collecting items for animal shelters or elementary schools, or volunteering at agencies such as Supplies Overseas. Community Service and Donations are a priority to our clubwomen.
Having issues with high grass, illegal parking, street repairs, or other Code Enforcement concerns in the community? Contact 311!
Metro311 Service Request Information
- Submit a Service Request in the online system.
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Only service requests for the past 30 days will be accessible in the system. If you need information on an older request, please call Metro 311 for status.
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To receive email notifications of the status of your service request you must have an account and you must have included your email address when you created your account. You can create a new account and report a new issue.
- Not all issues you put a service request in for require you to login. Some issues may be submitted anonymously, such as reporting a pothole and property maintenance cases, for instance. But having an account will allow you to track the progress and status of the request.
- The outlined or highlighted area on the map indicates the area which is serviced by Louisville Metro Government.
If you do not see a category which corresponds to your issue, please call Metro311 at 311.
For all the details you need regarding the new drivers license please click the link below:
drive.ky.gov | Real ID
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.
District Resource Officers (DRO's)
After more than 3 years the 5th Division is happy to announce we have 2 DRO's! DRO's are the "Jack of all Trades" for the community. They are our problem solvers, ambassadors, community representatives and anything else you can think of. Congratulations to Officers John Keeling and Brad Steller, your 5th Division DRO's.
They can be contacted at the links below.
Officer John Keeling
Officer Brad Steller
Need to dispose of unwanted bulk items? Click the link below for details regarding Pop-Up Drop-Off event dates around Louisville. Click HERE
Accepted Items:
- Up to 3 electronic items (recycled)
- Metal & appliances - no refrigerators, freezers, dehumidifiers or any items containing Freon (recycled)
- Up to 4 passenger tires (recycled)
- Household recyclables, follow curbside rules (recycled)
- Yard waste, follow curbside rules, wooden pallets (composted)
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Large household items (landfilled)
- Documents for shredding (recycled)
- Prescription medication (disposed properly)
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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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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 Contact Us prior to the event.
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