Louisville Metro Council District 4 E-News
Councilman Jecorey Arthur | Legislative Assistant Brianna Wright
601 West Jefferson Street, Louisville, KY 40202 | (502)574-1104
“Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not.”
― The Lorax by Dr. Seuss
SummerWorks Registration Open
For over a decade, the SummerWorks program has helped 8,000 Louisville youth 16-21 get summer jobs. This season's registration is officially open. To apply go here.
New Kentucky Rally
Join the New KY Committee – made up of Kentuckians for the Commonwealth, Louisville Urban League, Black Lives Matter Louisville, and United Campus Workers - UofL – for the New KY Rally this Thursday, Feb 27, 2024 at 2 PM at the KY State Capitol front steps (700 Capital Ave, Frankfort, KY). For more info go here.
Homeless and Housing Coalition of Kentucky 2024 State Budget Petition
Kentucky is experiencing a shortage of available, safe, and affordable rental homes (see the data from the National Low Income Housing Coalition). We can't afford to not invest in housing in 2024. To support housing investments sign the petition here.
Kentucky General Assembly 2024
The Kentucky General Assembly, the state legislature, is in session. To watch their meetings go to ket.org/legislature. You can also find your legislators, check the status of bills, and leave messages about bills by calling numbers here.
District 4 Tele-Town Hall
Tuesday, March 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
- 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.
- Ceasefire Resolution — A resolution urging the United States Congress and President to call for and facilitate a ceasefire in Palestine and Israel. To show support, sign the petition here.
- Amnesty Funds — An ordinance in support of amnesty docket restitution.
- CARR Resolution — A resolution in support of the the Crisis Aversion and Rights Retention (CARR) Act being considered by the Kentucky General Assembly to prevent gun deaths.
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 proposed to issue a proposes to issue a construction permit for American Synthetic Rubber Company (synthetic rubber production plant), 4500 Camp Ground Road, Louisville, 40216, in accordance with Regulation 2.03. The 30-day public comment period starts March 2, 2024, and ends on April 2, 2024. A public hearing may be scheduled if the District determines that there are germane, unresolved issues or substantial public interest, in accordance with Regulation 2.07. To learn more, click here.
Louisville Free Public Library Hosting Regional Competition of Scripps National Spelling Bee
The Louisville Regional Spelling Bee is just ten days away and the “buzz” is growing. On Saturday, March 9, fifteen finalists from elementary and middle schools in the 28-county region will converge on the Main Library to compete for a spot at the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C. in May. To learn more, click here.
Democratic Caucus Will Meet on Thursday, February 29
The Democratic Caucus of the Louisville Metro Council will meet on Thursday, February 29, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Third Floor Conference Room, Historic City Hall, 601 West Jefferson Street.
The meeting is open to the public. The public may enter City Hall using the Sixth Street entrance. Anyone needing assistance may enter City Hall from the Jefferson Street entrance.
Under KRS 61.826, some members will be video conferencing using WebEx.
Mayor Greenberg Provides Weekly Louisville Update
Mayor Craig Greenberg and local leaders provided an update on efforts to revitalize downtown Louisville, recent economic investments and an upcoming street sweeping pilot program in Old Louisville. The mayor also recognized Norman Ellis, a Jefferson County Public School (JCPS) teacher and coach making a difference. To learn more, click here.
Louisville Metro Air Pollution Control District Proposed Permit
The Louisville Metro Air Pollution Control District (District) proposes to issue a construction permit to Clariant Corporation (Louisville West Plant) (catalyst manufacturer), 1227 South 12th Street, in accordance with Regulation 2.03. The 30-day public comment period starts on February 29, 2024, and ends on April 1, 2024. A public hearing may be scheduled if the District determines that there are germane, unresolved issues or substantial public interest, in accordance with Regulation 2.07. To learn more, click here.
Councilwoman Parrish-Wright Issues Statement on Nia Center Driver’s License Branch
Councilwoman Shameka Parrish-Wright (D-3) has issued the following statement regarding the Kentucky Department of Transportation (KYTC) driver’s license branch at the Nia Center, located at 2900 W. Broadway Street. To learn more, click here.
Minority Caucus to Meet Thursday, February 29, 2024
The Minority Caucus of the Louisville Metro Council will hold its regular meeting at 4 p.m. on Thursday, February 29, 2024 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 coming weeks.
The Minority Caucus holds its regular meetings on Thursdays in the 2nd floor caucus room of City Hall. The next scheduled meeting of the Minority Caucus is Thursday, March 7, 2024 at 3:45 p.m.
City's Housing and Urban Development Competitive Grant Applications Being Accepted
Louisville Metro Government (LMG) will begin accepting applications from local non-profit organizations for programs or activities seeking funding as sub-recipients to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development grants listed below for LMG fiscal year 2025 (July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025). To learn more, click here.
Mayor Greenberg Announces $2 Million in Federal Funding for Pilot to Reduce Gun Violence in Louisville’s Newburg Neighborhood
Mayor Craig Greenberg joined Congressman Morgan McGarvey, District 2 Councilwoman Barbara Shanklin and city leaders to announce the Office for Safe and Healthy Neighborhoods (OSHN) has been awarded $2 million from the Dept. of Justice (DOJ) for a three-year pilot program to reduce gun violence in Louisville’s Newburg Neighborhood. To learn more, click here.
Metro’s Arts + Creative Industries Grant Program
Support Louisville's Arts and Cultural community by serving as a grant review panelist for the 2024 round of Metro's Arts + Creative Industries grant program. To learn more, click here.
Derby City Wrestling Teams up With LFPL to Bring First of Its Kind Children’s Literacy Event to the Southwest Regional Library
The Louisville Free Public Library is partnering with Derby City Wrestling to think outside the box in promoting children’s literacy. LFPL and DCW will host “Reading & Wristlocks” on Friday, March 22, 6 p.m., at the Southwest Regional Library. To learn more, click here.
Ad Hoc Land Use Committee Announces Committee Members and First Meeting
The Ad Hoc Land Use Committee Chair, Councilman Andrew Owen (D-9), has announced the committee members and first official meeting. To learn more, click here.
Lexington Road Re-Configuration - Educational New Traffic Pattern Content
Please take the time to learn about what traffic patterns will be allowed with the new construction work along Lexington Road /E. Liberty Street and Cooper Street. The biggest change is that vehicles will NOT be allowed to turn left out of Cooper Street onto Lexington Road or turn left out of Irish Hill Park onto Lexington Road.
Zoning Matters: Conversations with a City Planner (2024)
The Office of Planning’s Library Hours return in 2024! City Planners from Louisville Metro’s Office of Planning will be available to answer questions about zoning (What is zoning? Why does it matter?) and discuss the ongoing LDC Reform project, including Middle Housing. We want to hear about your neighborhood and discuss what the reform means for you!
LIBRARY BRANCH DATE CONVERSATION TIME
Southwest Regional Tuesday, March 5 3 - 7 PM
Crescent Hill Tuesday, March 19 3 - 7 PM
Northeast Regional Tuesday, April 16 3 - 7 PM
Western Tuesday, May 7 3 - 7 PM
Fairdale Tuesday, May 21 3 - 7 PM
Main Library Tuesday, June 4 3 - 7 PM
Shawnee Tuesday, June 18 3 - 7 PM
Iroquois Tuesday, July 30 3 - 7 PM
South Central Regional Tuesday, August 13 3 - 7 PM
Bon Air Tuesday, August 27 3 - 7 PM
Newburg Tuesday, September 10 3 - 7 PM
Shively Tuesday, September 24 3 - 7 PM
Alcoholic Beverage Control
There as been a notice issued for 1715 Mellwood Ave. 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.
Keep Going Scholarship in Honor of Travis Nagdy | DEADLINE: Thursday, February 29 at 5 PM
Established in 2021, the Keep Going scholarship fund was developed in partnership with Russell: A Place of Promise, Youth Resistance Coalition, Cities United, and the Community Foundation of Louisville to honor the life of Travis Nagdy, a 21 year old social justice leader in Louisville who lost his life in late 2020. His signature motto "Keep Going!" was vital to the social justice uprisings in Louisville and across the country in 2020. This scholarship recognizes his fight for justice and the continued pursuit of justice led by young people in our community today. If you know of young people that embody that same fight to keep going and fit the scholarship criteria, please share this opportunity with them. Applying for this scholarship will also connect them to over 90+ scholarship opportunities at CFL. To learn more, click here.
Alberta O. Jones Park Superintendent Job Opportunity
Parks Alliance of Louisville is hiring for a full-time position responsible for the oversight and maintenance of Alberta O. Jones Park grounds and equipment! To learn more, click here.
Alberta O. Jones Park Survey
Will Alberta O. Jones Park positively impact neighborhood health and wellbeing? To share your thoughts, click here.
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