Louisville Metro Council District 4 E-News
Councilman Jecorey Arthur | Legislative Assistant Brianna Wright
601 West Jefferson Street, Louisville, KY 40202 | (502)574-1104
In case you missed it, we passed $75,000 worth of sidewalk repairs across Metro Council District 4. Shoutout to our Neighborhood Advisory Board for helping prioritize these. We'll fund a new round with Capital Infrastructure Funds next year.
District 4 Tele-Town Hall
Tuesday, December 19th 6:00-7:00 PM
Video-In: https://louisvilleky.webex.com/meet/D4
Phone-In: (415)655-0001
Access Code: 180-005-6522 #
Note: You do not need to download WebEx to join by video on a computer. Once you press 'cancel' on the link's popup there is an option to join by browser at the bottom of the screen. If no one attends by 6:15, the tele-town hall will end early.
Legislation
- Homeless Shelter Resolution — This resolution will request the Planning Commission to review regulations for homeless shelters to make them more accessible. This will create more shelter space for people experiencing houselessness. To show support, sign the petition here.
- FY24 District 4 Sidewalk Repairs — Louisville Metro Council District 4 has about a million dollars worth of unfunded sidewalk repairs. Councilman Jecorey Arthur is paying for repairs through the Capital Infrastructure Fund (CIF). To review the order of repairs please go here.
- Capital Infrastructure Funds — Councilman Jecorey Arthur is funding new trash cans throughout District 4. Please contact the office for requests.
- Capital Infrastructure Funds — Councilman Jecorey Arthur is funding new street lights throughout District 4. Please contact the office for requests.
Some of the legislation above is drafted but may not have been filed. We welcome input from constituents, experts, and stakeholders. To learn more about what's coming up on Metro Council please go here.
Air Pollution Control District Proposed Permit
The Louisville Metro Air Pollution Control District (District) proposes to renew an operating permit for Reynolds Consumer Products LLC – Louisville Foil Plant (manufacturer of aluminum foil), 2827 Hale Avenue, Louisville, 40211, in accordance with Regulation 2.16. The 45-day public comment period starts December 14, 2023, and ends on January 29, 2024. To learn more, click here.
Councilman Kevin Kramer Appointed Chair of National League of Cities Information Technology and Communications Committee
Kevin Kramer, 11th District Louisville Metro Councilman, has been appointed to Information Technology and Communications committee Chair of the National League of Cities (NLC) 2024 Information Technology and Communications Federal Advocacy Committee. Councilman Kramer was elected to a one-year term and will provide strategic direction and guidance for NLC’s federal advocacy agenda and policy priorities on broadband, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies. The appointment was announced by NLC President David Sander of Rancho Cordova, CA. To learn more, click here.
Women’s Caucus Will Meet on Thursday, December 14
The Louisville Metro Council Women’s Caucus will hold its final meeting of the year on Thursday, December 14, at 2:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in Metro Council Chambers, Historic City Hall, 601 West Jefferson Street. To learn more, click here.
Minority Caucus to Meet Thursday, December 14, 2023
The Minority Caucus of the Louisville Metro Council will hold its regular meeting at 4 p.m. on Thursday, December 14, 2023 from the 2nd floor Caucus Room within City Hall (601 W. Jefferson Street).
During the meeting members of the Minority Caucus will review upcoming items on the evening’s Metro Council agenda and discuss items that will be heard in committee in subsequent weeks.
The Minority Caucus holds its regular meetings at 4pm on the same day as meetings of the Louisville Metro Council. The Minority Caucus will resume meetings in 2024 with its organizational meeting planned for Thursday, January 4, 2024.
VAPStat Joint Meeting To Be Held
The Louisville and Jefferson County Landbank Authority, Inc. and Urban Renewal and Community Development Agency of Louisville will hold their monthly meetings on Monday, December 11, 2023, at 3:00 p.m.
The VAPStat Joint Meeting is open to the public and those interested in participating can attend the meeting in the Auditorium of the Old Jail Building, at 514 West Liberty Street, or remotely pursuant to KRS 61.826. To learn more, click here.
Mayor Announces First Steps to Bring Amtrak Service Back to Louisville
Mayor Greenberg announced that Metro Louisville, in partnership with the Kentucky Regional Planning and Development Agency (KIPDA) has received $500,000 from the U.S. Department of Transportation to explore the viability of a passenger rail line between Louisville and Indianapolis. This 115-mile-long corridor would provide premium public transportation and prioritize safety, accessibility, and equity with the resurgence of passenger rail. To learn more, click here.
Louisville Free Public Library Partners With Scripps National Spelling Bee to Host Regional Competition
The Louisville Free Public Library (LFPL) has partnered with Scripps National Spelling Bee to be a regional host of the Spelling Bee in 2024. The regional competition will be held at the Main Library, 301 York Street, on Saturday, March 9, and will bring together students from local elementary and middle school to compete for a spot in the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C. in May. To learn more, click here.
Alcoholic Beverage Control
There as been a notice issued for 411 South 2nd Street. To learn more, click here.
Legal Aid Society Guide to Protections Against Landlord Discrimination
Please view the short legal guide to protections against landlord discrimination based on lawful source of income. To learn more, click here.
Land Development Code Reform
The Land Development Code (LDC) is a set of rules and laws that defines how land can be used, how a development such as a new shopping mall or apartment must be designed, and the procedures for approval. The LDC Reform is an equity focused approach to revise the LDC consistently with Plan 2040 to allow for increased housing choices and opportunities in new and existing neighborhoods, to create procedures and regulations that are easier to use, and increase the quality of life by reducing the concentration of environmental hazards near housing.
Work to reform the LDC began in the summer of 2020. Initial recommendations, including accessory dwelling units, notification procedures, and urban agriculture were all adopted within the first year. The work continues and we encourage you to participate!
To learn about the currently proposed amendments to the LDC, please click HERE to view the content or copy the following link into the address bar of your web browser: https://arcg.is/05LCLX0.
Please contact Joel Dock, Planning Coordinator at 502-574-5860 or send an email to ldcreform@louisvilleky.gov with any questions or comments.
California Neighborhood Plan
The California neighborhood is in the process of making revisions to the 1982 strategic comprehensive plan. To learn more and to take the survey, click here.
West Louisville Holiday Festival | December 16th, 1 to 4 p.m.
This Saturday, visit the Kentucky Center for African American Heritage for the West Louisville Holiday Festival! The event will feature photos with Santa and a selfie booth area, ornament personalization, a play area for the kids, local shopping with many great vendors, and food trucks.
Be sure to write a letter to Santa, visit the Reading Reindeers, and grab your free Christmas stocking filled with goodies - compliments of Mr. and Mrs. Claus!
Live entertainment will be provided by the JCPS Orchestra, The Real Young Prodigies, and local dance teams. And make sure to sign up to win one of the wonderful raffle prizes! There will be bicycles, tablets, turkeys, hams, games, and gift cards given away every 15 minutes. The grand prize drawing will be a flat screen TV!
This family-friendly event is free and open to the public. Doors open at noon.
1701 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd., Louisville, KY 40203
Flea Off Market Holiday Bazaar | December 16th & 17th
Shop small this holiday season at The Flea Off Market's 12th annual Indoor Holiday Bazaar! This pop-up holiday market has over 200 artists, makers, craftspeople, and vendors selling vintage, collectible, and handmade items ensuring you'll find the perfect unique gift!
The event also features food trucks, craft beer, wine, cocktails, the Flea Bar, live music, and pictures with Santa!
This free, family-friendly event takes place Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
604 S. 3rd St., Louisville, KY 40202
Holiday Family Friendly Silent Disco | December 17th, 2 to 5 p.m.
Grab your family and your favorite holiday attire and join Louisville Silent Disco and TEN20 for a family-friendly silent disco! It will be an afternoon filled with Holiday fun and cheer. The three channels of music will be a family friendly blend of top 40 hits, decades, dance, and kids tunes, with classic holiday hits sprinkled in!
Kids headphones are $5 a pair, and headphones for those 18 and up are $10. Secure yours ahead of time here.
1020 E. Washington St., Louisville, KY 40206
Winter Wonderland | December 15th through 17th
Join OneWest for the Winter Wonderland drive-thru holiday lights extravaganza! Get ready to get into the holiday spirit at this event featuring over 200,000 LED lights at Shawnee Park.
The event is free of charge and the entire city is invited to partake in the holiday cheer. Car lines will form at 4501 W. Broadway and the event will take place each night from 6 to 10 p.m.
Volunteers are needed to ensure that Winter Wonderland is a success! Call (502) 907-5147 for more information.
4501 W. Broadway, Louisville, KY 40211
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