In this Issue
Hello Neighbors & Friends,
On last Thursday, the Louisville Metro Council's Community Affairs Committee hosted the 21st Annual Black History Month Program, themed "Reaffirming Our Diverse Culture." Each of the 26 councilmembers named a citizen from their district to be recognized and presented the prestigious community award. I had the privilege of recognizing the Mayor of Westwood, Kentucky, Richard "Rick" Watkins, Sr., for his exceptional service to our community. Please join me in extending heartfelt congratulations to Mayor Watkins, a District 7 resident, whose contributions to our community are deeply appreciated.
To read Mayor Watkins' bio, click here:
https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:385af58a-7988-4a78-91b0-6ab51f113783
Pictured from left: Councilwoman McCraney, Mayor Watkins, and Councilwoman Shanklin
Next up is Women's History Month, which is generally celebrated during the month of March. The Women's Caucus of the Louisville Metro Council, which I serve as co-chairwoman, will host a program to highlight women in history who accomplished extraordinary things during their lifetime and 10 women who live in Kentucky who have made an indelible mark on society. The theme this year is Women in History - Then and Now.
You are all invited to witness the exciting program that is being planned for the 10 women who have been chosen to receive this year's prestigious Rosie the Riveter* Award. The invited recipients include:
1. Madeline Abramson, Former First Lady of Louisville, KY
2. Britainy Beshear, First Lady of Kentucky
3. The Honorable Denise Clayton, First Black Woman to Serve on the Kentucky Court of Appeals; First Black Woman Appointed to a Circuit Judgeship in Kentucky
4. Valerie Combs, Former Star Women's Basketball Player for the University of Louisville and First 1,000-Point Scorer in U of L's History
5. Hannah Drake, Writer, Poet, Activist, Social Philanthropist, and Public Speaker; a Muhammad Ali Center Daughter of Greatness
6. Caray Grace, News Anchor and Reporter, WLKY
7. The Honorable Bobbie Holsclaw, Jefferson County Clerk; Chairwoman of the Louisville-Jefferson County Board of Elections
8. Mattie Jones, Civil Rights Activist; Marched in Selma Alongside Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.; Recipient of the Dr. MLK, Jr. Freedom Award
9. The Honorable Janice Martin, First Black Woman to be Elected in a Jefferson County-wide Election and First Black Female Judge in Kentucky
10. Tori Murden McClure, President, Spalding University, First Woman and First American to Row Solo and Unassisted Across the Atlantic Ocean
*Rosie the Riveter, an iconic poster of the feminist movement and a female factory worker flexing her muscle, exhorted other women to join the World War II effort with the declaration that "We Can Do It!" According to the U.S. Department of Defense, American women played important roles during World War II, both at home and in uniform. Around 5 million civilian women served in the defense industry and elsewhere in the commercial sector during World War II with the aim of freeing a man to fight. Artist Norman Rockwell’s cover for the May 29, 1943 issue of The Saturday Evening Post magazine was an illustration of a female riveter with the name "Rosie" painted on the lunch pail. Women who worked to produce tanks, ships, planes and other materiel during World War II called themselves "Rosies."
To learn more about Rosie the Riveter, visit the U.S. Department of Defense's website or attend the the awards ceremony on Thursday, March 14, 2024. The event will take place at 2:00 p.m., and will be held in the Council Chambers of the historic City Hall at 601 W. Jefferson Street.
The Louisville Metro Council held its regularly scheduled Council meeting Thursday, February 29, 2024.
Click the photo below to watch the meeting summary on YouTube.
The next Metro Council meeting is Thursday, March 14, 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.
These proceedings can also be viewed live on Metro TV, Spectrum Cable Channel 184, or UVERSE Channel 99, or streamed live from Swagit’s page at https://louisvilleky.new.swagit.com/views/506/ (only when live) and on Facebook on the Louisville Metro Council’s page at https://www.facebook.com/LouisvilleMetroCouncil (when live and after the meeting).
Annexation Compromise Deal Reached; Bill Clears House
After nearly one year of discussion, an agreement was reached regarding annexation in Kentucky and passed a House committee with unanimous approval. A compromise version of House Bill 596 was heard on Wednesday in the House Local Government Committee. The legislation passed the House on Friday with a 93 - 1 vote.
To read more about HB596 and other bills supported or not supported by the Kentucky League of Cities, click here: Annexation Compromise Deal Reached; Bill Clears Committee — KLC City Limit
FYI:
To Find House Members, Click Here:
Legislator - Legislative Research Commission (ky.gov)
To Find Senate Members, Click Here:
Legislator - Legislative Research Commission (ky.gov)
What's going in the lot at 4946 Brownsboro Road where Paul's Fruit Market vacated? Well, the District 7 Office saw a report in The Courier-Journal Newspaper this week revealing that this property will house the newest location of Rainbow Blossom.
Rainbow Blossom's owner, Summer Auerbach, has said that the Paul's team has been "extremely collaborative" during the transition. She is looking forward to bringing more natural food options to the area and exploring all the possibilities for utilizing the site's outdoor space.
In addition to offering products that customers across the city know and love, the new location will house a full-service Blossom Bar that serves fresh smoothies, cold-pressed juices, and smoothie bowls. Renovations in the space are set to begin this month with the sixth Rainbow Blossom location expected to open this summer.
Click here to read the full story in the Courier-Journal, and join us in welcoming Rainbow Blossom to the neighborhood!
Construction on the Thornton's gas station at 4900 Brownsboro Road is coming right along. The re-opening date has not yet been announced.
SAVE THE DATE: April 13, 2024 for the District 7 cleanup off Brownsboro Rd., behind McDonald's. We'll start at 9:00 a.m. More details about our cleanup event will be placed in the next eNewsletter.
This information was provided by Louisville Metro Animal Services (LMAS)
The Office of Claims and Appeals – Crime Victims Compensation Board (CVCB) administers the Crime Victims Compensation Fund and considers payment or reimbursement for expenses related to crimes occurring in Kentucky when no other resources are available.
A claimant must:
- Be an innocent victim of a crime or some conduct that could be charged as a crime, or a third party who is required to pay for the victim’s crime related bills, and have no other means of payment. Conviction is not required.
- Report incident to law enforcement within 48 hours; if not reported, provide a justifiable reason.
- Cooperate with law enforcement and the prosecution except in cases of domestic violence and sexual assault.
- Provide a social security number or other U.S. government-issued ID.
Contact Information:
Phone: 502-782-8255 (502-573-4817 fax)
Address: 500 Mero Street, 2SC1, Frankfort, Ky 40601
Email: crimevictims@ky.gov
Website: https://kycc.ky.gov/
Save the date for the upcoming Annual Spring Cleaning Event in the City of Plantation. Check the list of acceptable items and bring yours to the event on Saturday, April 13.
The Louisville Zoo will again host its popular lantern festival, Wild Lights, March 23 through May 19.
Wild Lights guests will venture through the Zoo’s 1.4-mile path and experience hand-crafted, illuminated art displays. The event will feature more than 60 individual displays in themed areas depicting nature, coral reefs and Chinese mythology. Select area highlights include a blooming morning glory corridor, a 23-foot-tall octopus and a walk-through phoenix tunnel. Interactive lanterns invite guests to enhance the experience by powering lantern movements, competing in games and more. This 38-night immersive event features live cultural performances including Chinese folk dances, acrobatics and more. There will also be unique handcrafted goods available for purchase along with snacks and cocktails.
The event is wheelchair and stroller-friendly on a paved path. The festival is a rain or shine event and will be held 7 to 10 p.m. Thursday through Sunday nights from March 23 to May 19. Wild Lights will also run every night during JCPS Spring Break, April 1 to 5. The Zoo will host a special preview night exclusively for Louisville Zoo members on March 22.
CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS: Tickets Online!
NOTE: Children under three do not require a ticket.
Registration Now Open!
Explore the 2024 Optimal Aging Preconference at the historic Brown Hotel in Louisville, KY on April 21! Discover caregiver resiliency, social work ethics, and community health worker impact in three dynamic sessions. Gain insights and earn continuing education credits (pending approval). Don't miss out!
For more information, or to register, click HERE
Norton Neuroscience Institute Memory Center and the Alzheimer’s Association are hosting an educational series on Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia. These classes are designed for patients and their caregivers to learn about these memory conditions. In addition, the Alzheimer’s Association will share more about its programs and services that provide information, education, support and guidance for every stage of the dementia journey. Classes will be led by Norton Neuroscience Institute memory care specialists trained in treating patients with dementia and memory loss.
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Having issues with high grass, illegal parking, street repairs, or other Code Enforcement concerns in the community? Contact 311!
Metro311 Service Request Information
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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:
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
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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.
Click here to Subscribe to the 5th Division E-Newsletter
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 support now?
If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available.
Are you thinking of hurting yourself or ending your life? Text LOU to 741741
Community mental health resources:
Metro United Way's Community Resource Directory can connect you mental health and crisis intervention resources. Or call 211.
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.
Plan 2040 Survey Findings
Plan 2040 Demographic and Economic Projections
Plan 2040 Core Graphics
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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