On the third Tuesday of each month, a Community Meeting is held to give residents an opportunity to be informed, discuss ideas and share. Be part of the change we want to see for our community. Join us at 6:00PM to share with Councilwoman Dr. Barbara Shanklin.

JOIN US IN-PERSON NEXT MONTH TO MEET WITH COUNCILWOMAN SHANKLIN AT NEWBURG LIBRARY (4800 EXETER AVE.)

Louisville Metro Police Department 6th Division Questions? Contact Us

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.
• 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.
• 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 Metro 311 at 311. 

News from Mayor Greenburg and the City of Louisville

Mayor Greenberg announces Louisville’s priorities for the upcoming session of the Kentucky General Assembly

Priorities include new laws to reduce violent crime, stronger incentives for downtown investment, and $250 million for capital improvements across the city

LOUISVILLE, KY (October 18, 2023) – Mayor Craig Greenberg released his administration’s bold agenda for the upcoming legislative session Wednesday, making the announcement surrounded by community leaders and local elected officials in the heart of Downtown Louisville.

Improving public safety remains the Greenberg administration’s top priority, as the mayor announced he will continue working with members of the General Assembly to combat violent crime in Louisville. Those requests include providing Louisville with local autonomy to reduce its amount of gun violence compared to other Kentucky cities. Mayor Greenberg will also seek to allow LMPD to destroy guns seized by police that were used to injure or kill people in Louisville. Currently those weapons are required to be auctioned by the Kentucky State Police and too often end up back on the street.

“Since day one my team and I have been committed to making Louisville a safer city,” said the mayor. “We’ve hired a top-notch Chief of Police and announced new investments in affordable housing and infrastructure. To continue our progress, we need the Kentucky General Assembly to help us keep guns out of the hands of those who seek to harm others.”

The mayor is also encouraging the legislature to invest in more affordable housing across the entire city. This includes an historic request of $50 million for the Louisville Affordable Housing Trust Fund, which helps create new housing for working families, people with disabilities, and veterans. Earlier this year, the Metro Council unanimously approved the mayor’s annual budget which included $15 million for the LAHTF.

Mayor Greenberg’s agenda also includes a $10 million request to help launch the administration’s new Universal Pre-K initiative, which will provide free, high-quality education for every three- and four-year-old in Louisville. “Parents of young children need more preschool options so they can re-enter the workforce,” added the mayor. “And, we know children who get an early start in the classroom have better outcomes, so we encourage the legislature to partner with us on this exciting new program.”

In total, Mayor Greenberg is requesting $250 million to complete a number of transformative capital projects in neighborhoods all across Louisville, inside and outside the Watterson Expressway. These include:

• $22.5 million for capital improvements at the Community Care Campus. This one-time request will help complete this groundbreaking initiative to provide services and shelter to those experiencing homelessness.

• $42 million Metro Parks & Recreation Capital Needs:
o $20 million for the design and construction of a newly envisioned, world-class activated Belvedere
o $7 million to enclose the new Algonquin Park Aquatics Center
o $200,000 to add seating and improve safety for our Commonwealth’s State Amphitheater, Iroquois Amphitheater, with an Orchestra Pit Conversion project
o $15 million for a world-class natatorium and public pool in South Louisville, in partnership with U of L

• $30 million to spur conversions of downtown office buildings to residential and other non-office (hotels, retail, entertainment) uses. This fund would support incentives like offering low interest loans, commissioning architectural feasibility studies, providing direct subsides, or other options.

• $30 million Ohio Riverfront Investment Strategy. This funding will be used for:
o Riverport infrastructure ($9 million)
o Shawnee Park Nature Center ($7 million)
o Louisville Loop infrastructure in Eastern Jefferson County ($8 million)
o Ohio River Northeast project connecting Lewis & Clark Bridge to US42 ($1 million)
o $2.5 million per year for enhanced Waterfront Development Corporation operations

• $17 million for the design and construction of new infrastructure for the LouMed district.

• $12 million for infrastructure improvement to support the development of an entertainment and residential district surrounding Lynn Family Stadium.

• $35 million of additional, one-time grant funds for the planning and construction of transportation and other infrastructure improvements needed to support smart growth in the less densely populated portions of Louisville.

• Support the critical education, literacy, training and job-seeking role of public libraries with $11 million in funding for the Public Library Facilities Construction Fund program to complete the Fern Creek, Portland, and Parkland libraries.
Reaction to Mayor Greenberg’s legislative agenda from both Republicans and Democrats in Frankfort has been positive.

“I am glad to see Mayor Greenberg bringing fresh ideas and a renewed spirit of cooperation to work together to improve our city,” added House Majority Whip Jason Nemes, (R) Louisville, “While we don’t agree on all these issues and we have challenges, we have a great place to live, and I look forward to working with Mayor Greenberg to make it even better.”

“We’ve enjoyed working with Mayor Greenberg since he took office & will continue to fight in Frankfort to bring more critical funding back to Louisville,” said Senate Minority Floor Leader Gerald Neal, (D) Louisville and Minority Whip David Yates, (D) Louisville, “We will also continue to advocate for the issues that our constituents care about the most, including public safety, labor rights, economic development & improvements in education for our kids. The Mayor’s Priority List is a great & needed addition to this work, and we thank him for his continued advocacy of our city.”

“I am eager to continue strengthening relationships with lawmakers from across Kentucky,” said Mayor Greenberg. “Now is the time for transformational change in Louisville and I am confident we will partner with the General Assembly to make our city safer, stronger, and healthier for everyone.”

**SEE ATTACHED DOCUMENT WITH THE FULL AGENDA**

• 2024 LMG General Assembly Agenda Final.docx

Louisville Metro Council News

Metro Council meeting highlights for Thursday, October 12

Below is a recap of the regularly scheduled Metro Council meeting

LOUISVILLE, KY (October 12, 2023) –The Louisville Metro Council held their regularly scheduled Council meeting tonight. Here are some of the highlights from the meeting.

Old Business

• Item 36 - R-116-23: a resolution accepting $12 million from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service to expand access to trees and green spaces in communities and neighborhoods in Metro Louisville.
• Item 37 - O-208-23: an ordinance relating to the decision of the Planning Commission to approve the revised District Detail Development Plan proposed at 4516 Cane Run Road. Item was amended and sent back to the Planning Commission for further review.

Special Recognitions and Proclamations

• Councilman Andrew Owen recognized the District 9 Page, Thomas Owen.
• Councilwoman Tammy Hawkins recognized Tomara Brown and Leslie Bowman for their work in the Parkland neighborhood, and Rose Smith with The A.C.E. Project for her contributions to the community.

Consent Calendar – all items were passed unanimously.

• Item 24 - R-106-23: a resolution accepting $568,861 from the Kentucky Department for Public Health to strengthen the public health transformation program resulting in more equitable access to public health services.
• Item 26 - R-112-23: resolution accepting $186,000 from the Kentuckiana Regional Planning and Development Agency (KIPDA) to develop a bike implementation plan.
• Item 27 - R-115-23: a resolution accepting $120,000 from the City of Watterson Park toward the construction of the Newburg Road sidewalk project.

Held at Council

• Item 40 – O-126-23: imposing a temporary moratorium on development located within the Floyds Fork Special District

Tonight’s Council meeting and attachments may be viewed online here: https://louisvilleky.primegov.com/public/portal, and on the Louisville Metro Council Facebook Page here: https://www.facebook.com/LouisvilleMetroCouncil/.

The next regularly scheduled Council meeting is on Thursday, October 26, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.

Public Health and Wellness News

Suicide Fatality Review Board examines underlying causes of suicide deaths in Jefferson County

In 2022, Jefferson County witnessed a significant increase in suicide deaths, with 183 reported cases, compared to 148 deaths in 2019, prior to the pandemic. The rising number of deaths represents a troubling 23.6% rise in suicide deaths over a three-year span. Determining the underlying causes for this increase can be complex, as each person’s story is unique and valuable.

The Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellnesshas collaborated with the University of Louisville to establish the Jefferson County Suicide Fatality Review Board. By delving into the circumstances surrounding these tragic deaths, the board seeks to gain a deeper understanding of the risk factors affecting Jefferson County residents.

The board, comprised of local stakeholders, plays a key role in reviewing suicide fatalities in the Louisville Metro/Jefferson County community. Its mission is to:

• Identify trends in data on which residents are most at risk and what opportunities exist to reach them
• Build working relationships between local stakeholders on suicide prevention
• Inform local suicide prevention strategies by highlighting potential intervention points

Led by University's Kent School of Social Work & Family Science’s Dr. Laura Frey, in conjunction with the Kent School's Center for Family & Community Well-being, the board’s dedicated team includes community partners, such as the Louisville Health Advisory Board, Robley Rex VA Suicide Prevention Program, Center for Health Equity, LMPD’s Victim Services Unit, Jefferson County Public Schools, Archdiocese of Louisville, Norton Children’s Hospital, NAMI Louisville and many others.

Its efforts will be instrumental in researching and developing targeted suicide prevention initiatives across Jefferson County, with a special emphasis on promoting education about mental health and implementing measures to reduce suicide deaths among the most vulnerable groups.

For more information about the Suicide Fatality Review Board, please contact Chelsea Burton at Chelsea.Burton@louisvilleky.gov or Dr. Laura Frey at laura.frey@louisville.edu.

Healthy Start helps parents prevent SIDS in newborns

October is Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Awareness Month. The Healthy Start team at the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness works with families in the program daily to emphasize safe sleep practices to prevent SIDS.

SIDS is the unexplained death of a baby. Usually, the baby is under 1 year of age and seems to be in good health. Often the child dies during sleep. The cause of SIDS is unknown, but researchers have found that an infant’s sleeping position and items in the crib can increase risk of SIDS. Every year in Kentucky, hundreds of infants die from SIDS and other sleep-related deaths. In 2020, the rate of death was 61.9 per 100,000 live births.

Our Healthy Start Program helps families in five west Louisville ZIP codes have healthy pregnancies and deliver healthy, full-term babies. The team of nurses, social workers and case managers also works with families to reduce the risk of SIDS for their babies.

The education process begins from the moment someone is enrolled in the program and emphasized at every visit. Families learn about the ABC’s of safe sleep. Babies need to sleep:

• A - Alone
• B - On their back (on a firm mattress with a fitted sheet)
• C - In a crib (or bassinette or Pack ‘n Play)
• D - Decluttered (no blankets, toys, stuffed animals, sleep wedges, no bumper pads, nothing else in the crib, bassinette or Pack ‘n Play)

Families are also encouraged not to smoke in the home and offered smoking cessation resources to avoid exposing babies to secondhand smoke.

The Healthy Start Program partners with Cribs for Kids for Pack ‘n Plays, fitted sheets, pacifiers, infant sleep sacks and safe sleep literature. If a family is unable to afford a crib or bassinette, our team will provide them with a Pack ‘n Play and supplies. All families with infants under 1 year of age receive a book distributed by Charlie’s Kids titled “Sleep Baby Safe and Snug.”

In addition to helping families provide safe sleeping environments for babies, the Healthy Start team also works with them on other healthy practices such as education about and assistance with attending all prenatal appointments with their healthcare providers and breast feeding.

"We want all babies to celebrate their first birthday’s and beyond. Our Healthy Start team is committed to helping families thrive by providing support, education and resources," said Jennifer Bowman, maternal child health administrator.

You can learn more about the Healthy Start program here and by calling 502-574-MOM1 (574-6661).

Your questions answered: COVID vaccines

Are COVID-19 vaccines safe?

COVID-19 vaccines save lives. COVID-19 vaccines saved about 20 million lives worldwide in the first year they were available, based on a scientific model that used country-level data across the globe. They are the most tested and monitored vaccines in U.S. history. You can learn about established and new safety monitoring systems in place to make sure that COVID-19 vaccines are safe here. 

Hundreds of millions of people have safely received a COVID-19 vaccine to date. Anyone 6 months of age and older is encouraged to get the updated COVID-19 vaccines. 

The Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness offers COVID-19, flu, RSV and other vaccines for children and adults. Call 502-574-5380 to schedule an appointment. COVID and flu vaccine locations can also be found at vaccines.gov.

If you test positive, contact your health care provider, or call our COVID-19 helpline at 502-574-8207.

Opioid Settlement Distribution Advisory Board holds its first meeting

The Mayor’s Louisville Metro Opioid Settlement Distribution Advisory Board held its first meeting this week. The board is tasked with identifying priorities for future rounds of funding from the landmark opioid settlement.

Click here to watch a recording of the meeting.

The advisory board’s next meeting is tentatively scheduled for November 16 at 4 p.m. It will be live streamed on our Department of Public Health and Wellness Facebook page .

Office of Resilience and Community Services News

VENDORS MAY APPLY FOR 2023-24 LIHEAP SEASON

Prospective vendors may collect required paperwork online or in person

LOUISVILLE, KY. (October 16, 2023)  --  Vendors wishing to participate in the 2023-2024 LIHEAP (Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program) must complete required paperwork and return the appropriate documentation. Vendor packets can be downloaded here, or arrangements can be made to pick up in person by calling (502) 574-6122.

LIHEAP (the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program) is a federally funded program that provides financial assistance to help eligible, low-income households meet their home heating needs. 

LIHEAP vendors are defined as any business that supplies energy – such as rental facilities where utilities are included in the rent – or provides home heating fuel to individuals applying for the LIHEAP program. Examples of home heating fuel include oil, kerosene, propane, bottled gas, wood, electric or natural gas.

Vendor paperwork will provide information about changes in the LIHEAP program this year, and LIHEAP staff members are happy to address any questions. Vendors who participated in last year’s program should receive a packet in the mail to update records for this year’s participation.

The Fall Subsidy Component of LIHEAP begins Nov. 6 and ends Dec. 15, 2023, or until funds are expended.  The Crisis Component will begin January 9, 2024 and will end March 31, 2024, or until funds are expended.  For more information, please contact Ihab Jadallah at (502) 574-6122, or visit  https://louisvilleky.gov/LIHEAP for more information.

Louisville Metro Government is committed to promoting access, equal opportunities, and the meaningful participation by minority-owned, women-owned, and disabled owned businesses in all of its procurement activity.

Louisville Metro Office of Resilience and Community Services (RCS) administers the local LIHEAP program for Jefferson County residents. For more information about RCS, visit our website at https://louisvilleky.gov/government/resilience-and-community-services or call 502-574-5050. For more information about Community Action of Kentucky, which administers LIHEAP through a network of 23 community action agencies across Kentucky, call 1-800-456-3452.

District 2 (and surrounding areas) Updates and News

Have you ever thought about buying a vacant or abandoned property in the city?

The city has many vacant or abandoned lots and buildings for sale at all times. If you’re a contractor or fixer-upper, you might consider buying an abandoned home to rehab. Once you fix it up, you could live in it or sell it for a profit. Or you may want to buy a vacant lot or a property in need of demolition, and build a new home. Other properties are suitable for starting a community garden or other agricultural project.

To manage the sale of vacant or abandoned properties, the city has a program called The Landbank Authority. The program’s goal is to put these properties back into productive use. The Landbank currently has about 500 properties available for sale and some are available for as little as $1. But in order to purchase properties, you must be able to prove to the Landbank that you can pay to refurbish or demolish the property, and you must complete the project within a set deadline. To see what’s available, visit the Landbank website: https://louisvilleky.gov/government/community-development/purchase-vacant-property-landbank. You’ll see two links, one for Lots and one for Structures. Choose Lots to view empty lots for sale and an explanation of the types of programs, including “Adjacent Side Yard”; “Cut It, Keep It”; “New Construction”; and “Agricultural Projects”. Choose Structures to see a list of vacant houses and other buildings for sale. Landbank has two categories for the sale of structures: “Save the Structure” and “Demo for Deed”. To save a structure, you must prove you have funds to rehab it and you must complete renovations within six months for exterior and 18 months for interior renovations. To buy a "Demo for Deed," you must simply prove you have funds to demolish the property.

Both the Lots and Structures pages have links and instructions to apply for purchase when you’re ready. Speaking of funds, that’s where we come in. At LHOME, we can’t help you purchase a property but we can help you renovate one. Qualified property owners can borrow up to $30,000 for 12 months, paying only interest on the loan. After the year is up, you can sell your renovated property or refinance it.

To learn more, please visit lhomeky.org or give us a call at 502-882-8091. One last tip: The city has a great tool called Lojic (lojic.org). Lojic lets you search by address for a specific property you want to know more about. Just type the address in the search bar and you’ll get reports about the property owner, the assessed value, zoning, voting district and more. Happy hunting!

Hikes Lane Rehabilitation project continues

The Hikes Lane Pavement Rehabilitation project continues. The federally funded project mostly includes repairing/replacing concrete pavement, improving curb ramps and sidewalks to make them ADA compliant. Construction costs are estimated to be $7,000,000. Work on the 2.7-mile corridor is anticipated to be completed by late October. 

Transportation Improvement Projects Dashboard

The Transportation Improvement Projects Dashboard is a new tool to provide insight into projects that improve the transportation network throughout Louisville Metro.

This dashboard shows two different types of projects:

1. Current Projects that have received funding and are working towards construction.
2. Future Projects that are not yet funded but are serious contenders to apply for future funding opportunities.

Public Works built this database to increase transparency, track data, measure progress towards meeting goals, and aid future decision-making. This data will inform which transportation projects are submitted for future funding opportunities, including federal grants. As priorities change over time, projects will be added, removed, or modified. Public Works greatly values the opinions of Metro Council members and their constituents, so feedback is important to ensure that we are addressing their needs. Currently this dashboard only shows federally funded projects, but work continues to add more information on various funding sources, project types, and data analysis.

To provide feedback on the tool itself or to request a change to the projects listed, please contact Amanda Deatherage, Transportation Planner Supervisor, Amanda.Deatherage@LouisvilleKY.gov.

Interested in serving on a board or commission?

Are you interested in volunteering?  Louisville Metro Government has more than 70 boards and commissions-everything from the board of the Louisville Water Company to Metro Parks to the Louisville Planning Commission.  We are always in search of Citizens willing to serve on boards.  Most boards are voluntary-based and are not paid but the reward of serving pays big dividends to our community.

To complete an application, please visit:   https://louisvilleky.gov/government/mayor-craig-greenberg/interested-serving-board-or-commission

OSHN's Reimagine Network - Join Your Neighborhood Anti-Violence Coalition!

Change Happens When People Get Involved

OSHN’s Reimagine Network is charged with ensuring that assistance and resources are available for concerned, engaged citizens involved in the fight against violence. The Reimagine Network is OSHN’s community mobilization division and is the city’s gateway for where civic-minded neighbors come together to share concerns, address problems, and then work TOGETHER as they take an active role against anything that brings violence to their neighborhood.

We need more citizens to get involved - NOW.

We encourage residents to join a coalition, especially those in the Shawnee, Parkhill, Smoketown, Russell, Newburg, and Portland neighborhoods.

Coalitions are small groups of people with powerful reaches because they address issues and inequity through grassroots tactics, networking and ideas.

Such involvement is a strong, collective way to hold leaders accountable for community-driven change.

reimagine@louisvilleky.gov

502-574-6949

Waste Management News

The Waste Reduction Center at 636 Meriwether Avenue is open. This is a popular disposal site for large loads of unbagged yard waste, tree limbs and stumps up to three feet in diameter, construction debris, and large household items. (Fees may apply.) Residents can dispose of up to four tires, up to three electronic items, and up to three large household items for FREE! Details can be found on the website. Open Tuesday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Saturday, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

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Help Stop Illegal Dumping!

• To report materials that have been illegally dumped or "junk" set out on the wrong day, use Metro311 or 574-5000.
• If you WITNESSED A PERSON illegal dumping and have information (pictures, license plate #, etc.), please report it on our new online form.
• Keep an eye out for the vehicles our Enforcement Team is currently looking for! 
• Don't contribute to the problem!
  • If you hire someone to dispose waste for you,ask to see their Waste Hauler License and do not pay without a disposal receipt. Properly disposing of truck loads of materials costs at least $50 - if you're charged less than that, be suspicious. Perpetrators will often take your money and illegally dump your items to avoid the disposal fee. Drop off up to three household items for free at the Waste Reduction Center. (Disposal fees may apply for additional items.) 
  • Only set out junk or bulky items during your scheduled set out period. Residents in the Urban Services District can sign up for set out reminders using the Recycle Coach app. Residents outside of the Urban Services District should call their contracted waste hauler for information. 
• Tips to Prevent Illegal Dumping on your Property
  • Keep your property well lit and clear of overgrown trees and shrubs.
  • Monitor your property - the presence of illegally dumped materials or bulky items set out too early attracts additional dumping. 
  • Install security cameras - send your video or photos anonymously to us and enforcement officers can use identifying information to catch the perpetrator.

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Events Happening Around Town

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Hildegard House - Join our Compassionate Community!

Join our community of compassionate volunteers at Hildegard House. We provide a home and compassionate care for individuals at the end of life who have no home or loved ones to care for them so that they may die with dignity and access hospice care. We are the family for our residents and care for them just like family members. Compassionate Companions commit to an ongoing weekly 5-hour shift. The next volunteer training is Friday, November 10 from 6-8pm and Saturday, November 11 from 9 am to 4 pm. Learn more about volunteering and register at https://www.hildegardhouse.org/volunteers or call Volunteer Coordinator Jana McNally at (502) 581-8267.

Report Street Light Outages to LG&E

If you see a streetlight out in your neighborhood (or anywhere in Louisville), please note the address and report it to LG&E for repair. Click here to fill out the online form to report broken or malfunctioning streetlights. We always recommend adding your contact information to the request, so a technician who has questions can contact you. LG&E makes repairs during the day. Make sure you follow up if the streetlight hasn’t been repaired within seven (7) days.

LMPD News

Sign up for the LMPD 6th Division Newsletter!

The purpose of this monthly newsletter is to communicate with our community partners about events and provide information you may find beneficial to have and share with your neighbors. Our monthly letter will provide you with an overview of crime trends within the division and highlight the work our talented women and men do each day serving our community. We will also provide any information that could impact our neighborhoods and travel such as construction and festivals. Please feel free and share this newsletter with your friends, family, and neighbors. Signing up will ensure they receive the newsletter as soon as it is published.

LMPD reminder:  Please secure your property and stay vigilant!

The city has seen an increase of illegal activity, including vandalism, vehicle thefts, items stolen from vehicles, and gun shots reported over the past year.  Here are several tips from LMPD that may seem simple but could be very effective in preventing crime in our neighborhoods!

Immediately report any suspicious person, activity (gunshots), or vehicles to (502) 574-7111 or (502) 574-TIPS.  This is not just for vehicle vandalism but drug activity, home/garage vandalism, gun shots - ANY suspicious activity! Make a police report!

- Never leave anything of value in your vehicle; this includes laptops, purses, GPS devices, and even loose change.
- Always lock your vehicle doors.
- Remove garage door openers from vehicles usually parked outside.
- Do not leave your keys in your vehicle. Do not warm up your vehicles without you in them!
- Do not leave the windows of you vehicle open, or partially open.
- Consider additional lighting around your property; try to park your vehicle in a well-lit area.
- Never leave a firearm unprotected in your vehicle.

Please remember to not leave your vehicle running and unattended!

Metro Emergency Repair Program

Eligibility criteria:

•    Must be owner occupied for at least one year.
•    Not available on rental property.
•    Must meet income guidelines (see intake staff).
•    May receive assistance once in a five year period.
•    Louisville-Jefferson County only.

Types of repairs:

• Furnace repair or replacement (October-April only).
• A/C unit- repair or replacement (Requires medical statement, available May-Sept. only).
• Electrical repairs/upgrades.
• Water line repairs/replacement.
• Sewer line repairs/replacement.
• Water heater repair/replacement (gas or electric).   
• Gas line leaks.

For further information contact Office of Housing at 574-5850 or homerepair@louisvilleky.gov.

'Dare to Care' Food Pantries open in District 2

• Peace Presbyterian Church (4210 East Indian Trail, Louisville, KY 40213)

Open every 2^nd Monday of the month -- 10am - 12pm

• Forest Baptist Church (4500 Petersburg Road, Louisville, KY 40218)
  

                                     Open every 1^st Thursday of the month -- 4pm - 6pm

Information about both pantries:

• Serving households in the 40213, 40218 & 40219 Zip Codes Only
• First Come, First Served Basis
• Picture ID & proof of residency required!

LouieConnect

Louisville non-profits have launched a new website to help connect people in need of food, shelter, and more.  Metro United Way and the Family Scholar House partnered to create LouieConnect, modeling it on a similar site created in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.  When someone uses LouieConnect, the web-based app asks for basic information and then lists applicable resources nearby — from food pantries to shelters to career centers to financial literacy programs.

***Important Metro Services Phone Numbers***

• Air Pollution: (502) 574-6000
• Animal Services: (502) 363-6609 or (502) 361-1318
• Brightside: (502) 574-2613
• Community Services & Revitalization: (502) 574-4377
• Congressman Morgan McGarvey: (502) 582-5129
• IPL (Code Enforcement): (502) 574-3321
• Legal Aid Society: (502) 584-1254
• LG&E Business: (502) 627-3313 or (800)- 331-7370
• LG&E Residential: (502) 589-1444 or (800) 331-7370
• LMPD 6th Division: (502) 574-2187
• LMPD Anonymous Tipline: (502) 574-LMPD (5673)
• LMPD: (Non Emergency): (502) 574-7111 or (502) 574-2111
• Louisville Forward/Economic Development: (502) 574-4140
• Master Commissioner Jefferson Circuit Court (Foreclosure Sales): (502) 753-4888
• Mayor Craig Greenburg: (502) 574-2003
• Metro311: 311 or (502) 574-5000
• Metro Parks: (502) 456-8100
• Metropolitan Sewer District (MSD): (502) 540-6000
• MetroSafe: (502) 572-3460 or (502) 574-7111
• PARC: (502) 569-6222
• Planning & Design Services: (502) 574-6230
• Property Valuation Administrator (PVA): (502) 574-6380
• Public Works: (502) 574-5810
• Solid Waste Management (SWMS): (502) 574-3571
• TARC: (502) 585-1234
• United States Senator Rand Paul: (270) 782-8303
  
• Vacant & Public Property Administration: (502) 574-4016
• Your State Representative or State Senator: http://www.lrc.ky.gov 

District 2 Archived Newsletter Page:  Click here

Don't know what to make for dinner?  Try our semimonthly recipe suggestion!

Today's recipe comes from allrecipes.com and can be found here.

King Ranch Chicken Casserole

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Prep/Cook:  1 hr. 15 mins.

Yield:  8 servings

King Ranch chicken is a Tex-Mex casserole with unknown origins, though it's assumed the dish is named after King Ranch, Texas. The casserole consists of pulled chicken, canned soup, green chiles, corn tortillas, sour cream, veggies, and lots of cheese.