District 14 Weekly eNews, March 21, 2024

Louisville Metro Government sent this bulletin at 03/21/2024 03:00 PM EDT
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District 14 Councilwoman

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Vice Chair of Democratic Caucus

Contact Cindi Fowler


Legislative Assistant

Amy Stewart

Office Locations:

CityHall
601 West Jefferson St.
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 574-1114

 

Southwest Government Center
7219 Dixie Highway
Louisville, KY 40258


2024 Committees:

Chair of Parks & Sustainability

Budget & Appropriations

 

Visit Councilwoman Fowler's website 

 

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In This Edition...

Derby City Wrestling at the SW Library Tomorrow

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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.

This free community event will feature superstars from Derby City Wrestling reading to children, taking pictures, and signing autographs, before they lock up and square off inside the ring for a night of exciting pro wrestling action.

“Reading & Wristlocks” is a free, non-televised live event and space is extremely limited. Seats must be reserved in advance online at www.LFPL.org/Wrestling.

Reading & Wristlocks

Friday, March 22, 2024

Southwest Regional Library

9725 Dixie Highway, Louisville, KY. 40272

Story Time: 6:00 p.m.

Bell Time: 6:30 p.m.

Bring Your Young Ones to an Easter Party Saturday at Sun Valley

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Crafternoon at Jefferson Memorial Forest on Saturday

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Spring has sprung! Celebrate the return of the light by creating a botanical luminary that will keep your space bright and cheery even during an April shower! Grab a friend, a date, or come ready to meet fellow crafters at this adults-only event. All materials (and a light snack!) will be provided during this naturalist-led craft.
Program meets at the Horine Conference Center.

Ages: 16+ A parent/legal guardian must accompany anyone under the age of 18.
Pre-Registration required. Register online or by calling 502-368-5404.
Fee: $10/person

Easter Egg Splash at the YMCA on Saturday

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Pickleball for Youth

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Salsa for Beginners

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Space is Still Available for Spring Break Camp

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LEGO Party April 1

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Wildlife Education at the Library

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Spring Break Activity for the Kids

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Pop-Up Drop-Off Returns to Sun Valley

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Riverside Plant Sale April 12-13

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Southwest Community Ministries Giving Back Gala, April 13

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Join us Saturday, April 13th, 2024 as we celebrate Southwest Community Ministries 40th Anniversary of giving back at our Giving Back Gala!  Click here for information and tickets. 

Who We Are

Our mission at Southwest Community Ministries is to unite Community Partners to fulfill the needs of our neighbors in crisis.

Because of You

Last year because of sponsorships and donations we were able to impact 573 households with rent/utilities assistance, 140 students with the tools they needed to learn, 326 children experience the magic of Christmas, provided 7,536 individuals with food, and made sure that 18,832 meals were delivered to home bound seniors.

Our Vision

Our vision is to support our mission by connecting our neighbors with the information and resources they need to get through challenging times so they, and their children, can lead fulfilling and purposeful lives. We work diligently with our community service providers, churches, sponsors, other non-profit agencies, and volunteers to be a helping hand during their time of need.

Treefest Coming April 13th

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Brightside Looking for Volunteers

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Arson Investigation Stories

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Food Literacy Project Moves to PRP Area, Now Hiring 15-21 Year Olds

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South End Community Market

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Jefferson Memorial Summer Camps

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Call for Vendors - Farmer's Market at Riverside

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Tax Deadline is Approaching! VITA Can Help!

VITA Hours at Sun Valley Community Center (6505 Bethany Lane):

Mondays from 12 pm - 6 pm

Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 am - 4 pm

For detailed information about the VITA Tax Program, click here.

In order to qualify, your household income should be $66,000 or less. 

Sun Valley Contact Number (502)653-7823

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For Rental Property Owners

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Attention Rental Property Owners,

The Department of Codes & Regulations has initiated their new Rental Registry program and your action is required. Property owners must register all their rental units with the city and pay a fee ranging from $25 to $250; failure to register is subject to a fine up to $100 per day per housing unit.

The registry will provide accurate and up-to-date contact information for property owners and management companies to help the city better identify and contact the responsible parties should Code Enforcement Officers find code violations at a rental property. Louisville Metro Government will randomly select properties from the list each year to undergo inspections to ensure the units meet the city code of ordinances.

Registration is available online at https://louisvilleky.gov/government/codes-regulations/. Property owners/managers may also apply in person with the Department of Codes & Regulations at 444 S. 5th St., Suite 200, Louisville, KY 40202.

Career Opportunities with Louisville Metro Government

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Come work for Louisville Metro Government! You can search for all open positions and submit your application now. You can access career opportunities by clicking here.

Louisville Metro Government is committed to providing our employees with the tools they need to lead a fit and healthy life. Aside from community-wide initiatives like the Mayor’s Hike, Bike and Paddle event every Memorial Day and Labor Day, and the Healthy Hometown Movement, Metro Government provides employees with programs designed to enhance their life and well-being, like a Wellness Center that allows employees and their dependents with Metro health insurance to take care of their basic medical and health needs for a $5 co-pay. Louisville Metro Government understands that a team of healthy, vibrant employees is the greatest asset we have.

Note: For assistance with the application process, please contact the NEOGOV Customer Support Help Desk at (855) 524-5627 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Pacific Time, Monday through Friday.

Need Legal Assistance? Here's a Free Resource

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Gun Violence Dashboard is Live

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The city’s new “Metro Gun Violence Dashboard” is now live on OSHN’s Louisvilleky.gov website.

The dashboard is a real-time, comprehensive reporting tool that will expand government transparency and will aim to create more collaborative work opportunities with and within the Louisville community.

The dashboard is a collaborative project between OSHN and the Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD) and was funded with a $100,000 competitive grant from the national Everytown for Safety Support Fund.

The dashboard will use data from Mark 43, LMPD’s record management system and will show a variety of reporting elements. For example, it will show maps and trends on where shots are fired, where homicides and non-fatal shootings happen, literal neighborhood and block reports, and historic, comparative, and detailed data starting from the year 2010.

It will give anonymized information on victims of gun violence, trend reports and provides an array of measurements, including, for example, what is shown as the likeliest or most common times and/or days for violence.

Visit the LIVE Dashboard Here!

Meals on Wheels

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Reporting Potholes

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We need your help reporting potholes, use one of the methods below;

  1. Use an online form by clicking here.
  2. Use Twitter by sending the location of the hole to @LouMetro311 and include the hashtag #502pothole.
  3. Call Metro311 or 574-5000 to report potholes or any other issues.
  4. Call our office at 574-1114, and we'll turn it in on your behalf.

To report a pothole on an interstate in Jefferson County, go to the “contact us” dropdown menu and select “report a hazard” on KYTC’s website http://transportation.ky.gov or click here.

Report a Litterer!

Report a Litterer

Get directly involved in making Louisville a more litter-free community through the Report-A-Litterer program aimed at motorists who throw fast-food wrappers, cigarette butts, soda bottles or any type of litter out their car window. 

Click here to report.

Click here for more information

How Can You Help with Illegal Dumping

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Illegally dumped trash is more than just an eyesore! It is expensive to clean up, it negatively impacts our quality of life and economic development, and the plastic debris may end up in our waterways and oceans. Individuals caught dumping illegally may have their vehicle impounded and face fines and fees totaling about $1,000. 

We have recently posted images on social media asking for help identifying illegal dumpers caught on camera and reporting when a vehicle was impounded. WDRB also helped spread the word about the negative impacts of illegal dumping. View their story here. 

Residents are encouraged to fill out this online form if they witness illegal dumping. The form can also be used to share home security camera footage or images of illegal dumping occurring with our Solid Waste Enforcement Department. Go to Louisvilleky.gov/IllegalDumping to learn more about how you can help prevent illegal dumping. 

Did you know..? Many waste materials can be dropped off legally and for FREE. Up to three large household items, up to 4 passenger tires, and up to 3 electronics items can be dropped off for free at the at the Waste Reduction Center, located at 636 Meriwether Avenue. A pickup truckload of yard waste or construction debris can be disposed for only $60.00.

Residents can also utilize the free Pop-Up Drop-Off events that occur monthly, on a Saturday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., March - November, in various parts of Jefferson County. Items must be separated into the various categories for easy off-loading. Know before you go! View the accepted items list here: Louisvilleky.gov/PopUps.

Southwest Community Ministries - Items Needed

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Southwest Community Ministries is currently overwhelmed with families who have never needed assistance before but are running out of household and hygiene products! They are asking for help from members of the community, youth groups, or anyone willing to donate.

If you would prefer to give food donations, items such as ravioli, ramen, fruit cups, canned meats, soups, and peanut butter crackers are always good options. Things like Ensure and pull top lids are good for seniors as well!

Needed Household Items:

  • Toilet Paper
  • Deodorant
  • Soups
  • Ravioli
  • Ramen Noodles

Items can be dropped off at the Ministry (8504 Terry Rd.) Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. For more information please call (502) 935-0310.

Donations can also be made by visiting SouthwestCommunityMinistries.org/donate.

Meriweather Waste Reduction Center

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At the Waste Reduction Center, Louisville/Jefferson County residents can dispose of tires, household bulky waste such as metals, appliances, electronics, tree limbs and stumps up to three feet in diameter, unbagged yard waste, construction debris, and furniture.

Hours of Operation

Tuesday - Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Appointments available Tuesday - Friday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Up to three household bulky items per day may be dropped off at no charge. Bulky loads or drop-offs exceeding three items will be charged according  - CASH ONLY.  

Examples of single items

  • Up to 4 passenger tires*
  • One appliance
  • One large household item such as mattress, box spring, sofa or chair

*No more than 4 tires will be accepted for free drop-off at one time regardless of the number of other items