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Tomorrow is the big tree planting day in Schnitzelburg and Germantown! We'll be putting 125 trees in the ground! I hope you'll consider joining us. Scroll down for me to continue my plea.
The holiday season doesn't mean a slow-down for District 15—there's plenty to do in this festive season!
Speaking of festive, don't forget about Light Up Louisville happening Saturday, December 2nd. The event kicks off at 4 pm with the switch being flipped by Santa himself at 7:45 pm. You can find more info here.
I'm keeping it short this time, but I want to leave you with this during this time of thanks giving:
I am so grateful that y'all allow me to serve this District and city. I can't tell you how honored that I am to wake up and do what I love every day. I'm still in awe that I get to walk into City Hall and go to work for you. Y'all are simply the best.
There’s still time to help us plant 125 trees in Schnitzelburg and Germantown tomorrow! We’ll be meeting at the All Wool & A Yard Wide Democratic Club at 8:30 am to get sorted into tree planting groups. There will be free coffee, bagels, and Nord’s Donuts for volunteers.
Louisville Grows has been hard at work staging the trees all week and prepping for the big day. They’re all stars! 
Tree planting days are some of my favorites! It’s not only a way to enhance the environment—it’s a great opportunity to get to know new folks and explore neighborhoods more intimately on foot.  And you don’t have to live in these neighborhoods or have tree planting experience to volunteer!
This planting was made possible through a Louisville MSD grant my office applied for with Louisville Grows.
Hope to see you tomorrow!
Help us collect food items for neighbors in need this holiday season!
Each Metro Council district is collecting canned and dry goods that will be collected and distributed to the Association of Community Ministries (shout out to South Louisville Community Ministries and MUSCL!).
Now through December 11th, you can take your donations to Save A Lot at 4148 Taylor Blvd and drop them in the collection bin.
The most needed items are canned protein (beef stew, canned chicken, canned tuna), hearty soups, tomato sauce/diced tomatoes, canned potatoes, and box potatoes.
Each Metro Council district is participating, so click here to view all the drop-off locations around the city.
On December 6, the Museum is giving back to the community by hosting Race To 150. The FREE all-day celebration offers Derby fun for the entire family. There will be Derby-themed activities, a Derby 150 Time Capsule, happy hour & treats, live music, and even a runway fashion show with prizes!
Admission is FREE on December 6. Museum doors will be open 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Click here for the full rundown!
Join The Saint Joseph Area Association for their next General Meeting in the lower level of Eastern Parkway Baptist Church (601 Eastern Pkwy) on December 11th. Hear community updates about Saint Joseph happenings, and help elect the next board to represent the neighborhood. Anyone interested in bringing their talents to our board can come and join!
LMPD's 4th Division, which patrols most of D14, is hosting a "Meet the Beat" event on Wednesday, December 13th from 6 pm - 8 pm at the Central Park Visitors Center (1340 S. 4th Street). Meet Major Tatum, District Resource Officers, patrol platoons, and detectives. Metro Council representatives will be there too!
Mark your calendars for Sunday, December 17th for the Schnitzelburg Area Community Council’s Deck the Halls & Cocoa Crawl.
There will be complimentary cocoa at Emerson Park starting from 5 pm onwards. When you get your cocoa, you can also pick up a map of neighborhood locations that are fully decked up in festive lights for the holiday season.
Interested in participating by decorating your home and showing it off?Email SACC with your name and address (sacc@schnitzelburg.org) by December 10th. Your house will need to be fully decorated by December 17th. SACC will then take a photo of your house and posting them on our social media accounts.
Voting for Best Decorated House will take place from December 18th-22nd, and the winner will be announced on December 22nd. The winner will receive some of SACC’s newest merch, including a Schnitzelburg baseball tee! Please note: Only houses submitted via email by December 10th will be entered in the contest and printed on the neighborhood map.
The Holiday Decorating Contest aims to inspire a spirit of personal, neighborhood, and civic pride by encouraging Schnitzelburg residents (and business owners) to decorate their homes and businesses for the holiday season.
Are you ready to light up your home and become the next Clark Griswald? If so, ready, set, glow!
Gutermuth Elementary is collecting board games, card games, and puzzles for students this holiday season. If you would like to help, all donations are needed by Dec. 8th. They can be dropped off at Gutermuth Elementary located at 1500 Sanders Lane 40216.
Meet Blossom!
I found this sweet girl eating trash in the middle of Taylor Blvd on October 11th. She was mega skinny, covered in scars, and obviously had littered puppies in the past. Despite her condition, she's as sweet as can be, so she jumped in my car and we cruised off.
My amazing next-door neighbor, Hallie, has been "fostering" her in her spare bathroom and we've been tag-teaming her care. She's healthily put on weight, has been spayed, and is up-to-date on vaccines (thanks, Shamrock Foundation!). We adore her and know she's going to be the best girl for someone.
Unfortunately, there isn't any room for her at Metro Animal Services and she won't be able to stay at Hallie's much longer.
IDK what her past was, but I know her future is going to be bright—and YOU can be a part of it!
Here's the 411 on Blossom:
- Spayed, up-to-date on shots, and flea-free
- We're not exactly sure how old she is, but guessing a couple years (her teeth look great!)
- She's...okay with other dogs. She really wants to play with dogs, but she will require supervised introductions and play while she gets integrated. Not sure how she is with small dogs. Training can be provided!
- Not sure how she is with cats or kids
- She knows basic commands
- She's very active, so someone with a yard and/or who likes to walk/hike/jog would be great!
- She comes with clothes and accessories, like play mats, harness + leash, poop bags, etc. We'll even throw in some bags of food!
This girl reallllllllly wants to be someone's cuddle buddy. Are you that person? Contact me ASAP and get ready to meet your new best friend!!
And, while a permanent home is ideal, we're also open to any big-hearted fosters.
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Are you an artist living in D15? We want to connect!
We don't have an immediate need for an artist, but we want to make sure that we have a strong Rolodex of artists when the time comes. We're specifically looking for folks who live in D15 or have their studio based in D15.
Register here: https://forms.gle/Fb9tCm57xG1zJdVe7
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 State Representative Rachel Roarx (District 38) is gathering input on legislative actions and focus in a survey: bit.ly/3MqLOhJ
 Find out how you can help reduce single-use plastics in Louisville, how the city is expanding its work on sustainable energy, and how you can show support for the Louisville Metro Council's clean energy resolution at REAL's renewable energy source forum on Wednesday, December 6th from 7 pm - 8:30 pm. This is the 12th in a series of quarterly Zoom meetings aimed at encouraging the Metro Council to achieve the goals of its 2020 resolution for 100% clean energy by 2040. The event is free but registration is required.
In 2020 the Metro Council passed a resolution to move the city’s operations to 100% clean renewable electricity by 2030. That resolution also sets a goal of 100% clean energy for the entire Louisville community by 2040. December’s event will focus on initiatives that are underway to reduce single-use plastics in Louisville. There will also be an update of progress being made toward using renewable energy as the city expands its sustainability programs.
Speakers will include Pam Raidt with Beyond Plastics Louisville; Sumedha Rao, Executive Director of the Mayor’s Office of Sustainability; and Betsy Ruhe, District 21 Metro Council Representative. Music by Louisville musician and activist John Gage will open and close the event. The event will also show how you can attend Metro Council meetings to speak in favor of implementing Louisville's clean energy resolution.
Register for the event: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIvcO-prz8jE9TXQPR-JQps3ZlManGgywRi
The Office for Safe and Healthy Neighborhoods launched the Louisville Metro Gun Violence Dashboard today. It gives the public a better idea of where gun violence is concentrated and who is being impacted.
It's no surprise that the areas in my district that have seen the least investment are the ones with the highest rates of gun violence. These neighborhoods deserve better and that's why I have been working on projects to invest in and uplift communities like Taylor Berry, University, Oakdale/Wyandotte, and Lucky Horseshoe. I'm really excited to see some things go into motion in 2024.
It's also worth mentioning that most of these neighborhoods don't have a neighborhood association or are represented by one that isn't active. Neighborhood associations are so important because they connect people who care and empower change. If you're interested in getting involved, please contact my office—we have work to do.
Access the dashboard: https://louisvilleky.gov/government/safe-neighborhoods
Mayor Greenberg unveiled a draft of the city’s economic development plan called Growing Louisville Together. This plan has a lot to it besides straight economic development. It also includes investments in quality of place and education.
Read the draft plan: https://louisvilleky.gov/government/economic-development/economic-development-strategic-plan
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