Louisville Metro Council District 4 E-News
Councilman Jecorey Arthur | Legislative Assistant Brianna Wright
601 West Jefferson Street, Louisville, KY 40202 | (502)574-1104
Tomorrow, Louisville Mayor, Craig Greenberg, will propose a city budget to Metro Council. This is the most important policy we work on each year. This budget determines which government and non-government agencies get funded for the fiscal year July through June. In the past we've been able to get extra funds for affordable housing, violence prevention, public parks, and more. Let us know what you think about the proposed budget by submitting a public comment, attending hearings, or sending me questions to ask various departments. We'll share more info soon.
Petition: Louisville leaders must support solutions to end homelessness
On Monday, April 22, the U.S. Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments for Johnson v. Grants Pass to decide whether it's cruel and unusual punishment to penalize people for sleeping outside when they have nowhere else to go. Regardless of what the Supreme Court decides, we know the truth: it is cruel—and ineffective—to criminalize homelessness, especially when shelters are full and there is not enough housing. Housing ends homelessness. To sign the petition go here.
Metro Council District 4 Neighborhood Advisory Board
Councilman Jecorey Arthur is looking for more constituents to serve on the District 4 Neighborhood Advisory Board. They meet monthly, both in person and virtually, to discuss issues in neighborhoods and work together on policy to better the district and Louisville as a whole. To learn more about the board and apply, go here or call (502)574-1104.
Gun Violence Forum
Councilmembers Tammy Hawkins and Jecorey Arthur are joining the Office of Mayor Greenberg, Youth Transitional Services, Group Violence Intervention, the Louisville Metro Police Department, the District Court, and the Jefferson County Attorney's Office to host a public safety community forum on Tuesday, April 30th 5:30 at the Southwick Community Center, 3621 Southern Avenue, 40211.
District 4 Tele-Town Hall
Tuesday, May 21st 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.
- Amnesty Funds — An ordinance in support of amnesty docket restitution.
- CARR Resolution — A resolution in support of the Crisis Aversion and Rights Retention (CARR) Act being considered by the Kentucky General Assembly to prevent gun deaths.
- Sustainability Commission — An ordinance to create a Louisville Metro Sustainability Commission of impacted residents, nonprofits, and government agencies.
- Ban The Box Ordinance — An ordinance amending hiring discrimination law to include protections for people who are unhoused
- Affordable Housing Trust Fund Ordinance — An ordinance amending which households are prioritized by the Affordable Housing Trust Fund.
- Fair Housing — An ordinance amending our local fair housing law to align with recent state changes.
- City Spots — A $15,000 Neighborhood Development Fund (NDF) transfer to the Department of Parks and Recreation to build an oversized public swing in a downtown pocket park.
- Mellwood Avenue Shared Use Path Feasibility Study — A $33,000 Capital Infrastructure Fund (CIF) grant to study creating a share use path on Mellwood Ave from Edith to Zorn. To learn more about this study go here.
- 15th Street Pedestrian Walkway — A $6,697.82 Capital Infrastructure Fund (CIF) grant to fund a pedestrian walkway on 15th Street between Kentucky St and Prentice St.
- Louisville Slugger Field Landmark Resolution — A resolution asking for a review to consider landmarking Louisville Slugger Field as a historic site.
- Opioid Settlement Ordinance — An ordinance funding the next round of grants for organizations addressing the opioid crisis.
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.
Neighborhood Meeting | Two-Way Street Conversions
Louisville Metro invites you to attend two upcoming neighborhood meetings for the construction plans of two-way conversions for Muhammad Ali Boulevardand Chestnut Street from Ninth Street to Shawnee Park. These one-way streets will be transformed into two-way streets in early 2025. To learn more, click here.
Berrytown CC Closed for HVAC improvements
Berrytown Community Center will be closed for several weeks starting April 24, 2024. The closure is due to an HVAC replacement project. The work is scheduled to conclude by May 28, 2024.
However, as an early voting site, Berrytown will be open from May 14- May 21 to accommodate those who use the facility to cast their ballots. For more information, call (502) 574-7275 (PARK), or email parks@louisvilleky.gov.
Mayor Greenberg Provides Weekly Louisville Update
Mayor Craig Greenberg, District 15 Councilwoman Jennifer Chappell and local leaders joined together to share updates from across the city including the 2024 season lineup for Iroquois Amphitheater and the launch of a second chance employment certification. The Mayor also recognized a Louisvillian making a difference with a Distinguished Citizen Proclamation, and reminded residents of the Mayor’s budget address taking place this Thursday, April 25. To learn more, click here.
Mayor Greenberg Will Present FY 24-25 Budget Recommendations to Metro Council on Thursday, April 25 at 4 PM
Mayor Craig Greenberg will present the recommended Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget to the Louisville Metro Council on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. To learn more, click here.
Mayor Greenberg Welcomed Volunteers and Community Groups to Earth Day of Service at Alberta O. Jones Park
Mayor Craig Greenberg and the Mayor’s Office of Sustainability (OS) kicked off a day of service and sustainability at Alberta O. Jones (AOJ) Park to celebrate Earth Day. To learn more, click here.
Codes & Regulations Begins Registering Property Owners Under New Rental Registry Program; Proactive Inspections to Begin June 1
The Department of Codes & Regulations has officially launched a new registry and inspection program for all rental properties within Louisville Metro. The Rental Registry program will serve as an essential tool to guarantee the safety, habitability, and overall wellbeing of citizens living in rental properties. To learn more, click here.
Alcoholic Beverage License
There as been a notice issued for 566 South 5th Street. To learn more, click here.
There as been a notice issued for 3283 Taylor BLVD. To learn more, click here.
23-OVERLAY-0080: 703-747 East Jefferson, 223-227 South Clay, and 218-220 South Shelby Streets
There as been a notice issued for 703-747 East Jefferson, 223-227 South Clay, and 218-220 South Shelby Streets. To learn more, click here.
Invitation to Neighborhood Informational Meeting
There as been a notice issued for 1313 E. Washington St. To learn more, click here.
Middle Housing: Open House
Louisville Metro’s Office of Planning invites you to attend two (2) community open house events for Middle Housing! Join us to learn more about the proposed amendment to the Land Development Code (LDC) that would allow Middle Housing throughout Louisville Metro, ask questions and discuss with Planning staff, and provide feedback. 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.
MSD clAIRity Meetings Set to Share Updates Related to Sewer Odors
Odor is a natural and inevitable result of the millions of gallons of wastewater flushed and sent down the drain across this community every day, and that’s why managing sewer odor is an ongoing priority for MSD. The utility hears customers’ concerns relative to sewer odor and developed its clAIRity Program as its collective efforts to proactively manage odor and share updates with the community. To learn more, click here.
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