Louisville Metro Council District 4 E-News
Councilman Jecorey Arthur | Legislative Assistant Brianna Wright
601 West Jefferson Street, Louisville, KY 40202 | (502)574-1104
Summer Break is upon us. If you know of camps, programs, or other summer activities for kids and families please let us know so we can add them to our newsletter.
2024-2025 City Budget
The Mayor has proposed his city budget for fiscal year 2025 (July 2024 through June 2025). Metro Council will be reviewing the budget in public hearings to make changes by July 1. To read the proposed budget, see the hearing schedule, and give feedback, go here.
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.
Petition: Shelters are full. Where are people supposed to go?
Louisville's overnight emergency shelters are full most evenings, and there are about 500 unsheltered people on any given night. We call on Metro Government to adopt a new approach to solve the issue of homelessness, rather than clear camps without a place for people to go. To sign the petition go here.
Survey: Louisville Urban Forest Master Plan
Let your voice be heard. Louisville is embarking on an Urban Forest Master Plan and we need your input. By understanding community needs, we can ensure that trees are addressed and cared for in all the ways needed. To take the survey go here.
District 4 Tele-Town Hall
Tuesday, September 17th 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.
- 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.
- Fire Department Leadership Collective Bargaining Agreement — An ordinance approving the new union contract for Louisville Fire.
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.
May 29, 2024 Storm Debris Sites Open
Beginning May 29, 2024, Jefferson County residents may drop off storm tree debris for free at the Storm Debris Drop-Off Sites listed below.
This free service is for Jefferson County residents only, and residents will be asked to show driver’s license and their license plate will be documented.
Eight sites have been made available to accommodate initial demand. However, site participation/demand will be monitored daily to determine whether a given site should continue to stay open. Any site determined to be closed due to low demand will be communicated to our residents through our website, social media, and our e-newsletter.
All sites open Monday - Friday 2 p.m. - 7 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. Closed Sundays.
- Shawnee Park, 4501 West Broadway
- Meriwether Lot, 535 Meriwether Avenue
- Public Works Yard, 595 N. Hubbards Lane
- E.P. Tom Sawyer Park, (enter from Tom Sawyer Drive near the softball fields)
- Charlie Vettiner Park, (enter from Mary Dell Road)
- Fern Creek Park, 8703 Ferndale Road
- Near Fairdale Elementary, 10618 West Manslick Road
- Public Works Yard, 10500 Lower River Road (enter from Bethany Lane)
Contractors and businesses who are hauling debris may use the Waste Reduction Center for the usual fee. Visit Louisvilleky.gov/WRC for details.
The Department of Public Works & Assets is responsible for maintaining the city's infrastructure through road construction and maintenance, managing construction projects, transportation planning, snow removal, solid waste collection, and operation and maintenance of all of Metro’s traffic signals.
Mayor Greenberg Provides Weekly Update
Mayor Craig Greenberg provided updates on response efforts to severe weather over the weekend, celebrated seven new sport courts at Iroquois park and announced plans for the upcoming Juneteenth Jubilee Celebration. To learn more, click here.
SBA Opens Business Recovery Center in Kentucky
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced it will open a Business Recovery Center (BRCs) in Kentucky. SBA is opening this center to assist Kentucky businesses and residents with losses due to the severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, landslides, and mudslides that occurred on April 2, 2024. To learn more, click here.
Mayor Greenberg Announces $120,000 In Computer Lab Upgrades Across Six Area Community Centers
Mayor Craig Greenberg joined District 1 Councilwoman Tammy Hawkins, leaders from Connected Nation and Louisville Parks and Recreation at Southwick Community Center to celebrate $120,000 in computer lab upgrades across six community centers. To learn more, click here.
Mayor Greenberg Names Michelle King as Executive Director of Louisville Parks and Recreation
Mayor Craig Greenberg named Michelle King, a dedicated member of Louisville Metro Government for nearly 20 years, as the new Executive Director for Louisville Parks and Recreation, effective June 24, 2024. To learn more, click here.
Waterfront Park Phase IV
Waterfront Park Phase IV is the 22-acre westward expansion of the park between 10th and 14th streets along the river. Once completed, this $50 million project will transform a long-neglected area of our waterfront into a vibrant community amenity and bring Waterfront Park’s world class amenities within a 20-minute walk of more than 10,000 residents. Phase IV is a vital component of Waterfront Park’s mission to transform our waterfront into an accessible community asset that can be enjoyed by the community forever.
Construction is underway on PlayPort at Waterfront Park, a children’s area designed in partnership with Kentucky Science Center. PlayPort will feature large-scale authentic objects – including an excavator, dump truck, boats, river-themed elements, and more – as anchors for an inspired play and learning environment. Construction of PlayPort is expected to be completed by the end of 2024.
To learn more about Waterfront Park Phase IV and share your thoughts, visit https://ourwaterfrontparkexpansion.org.
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.
Jewish Family & Career Services | Community Solutions for Violence Prevention
This open-forum discussion will focus on policy pertaining to gun violence, prevention efforts, and resources available in Louisville. To learn more, click here.
Wear Orange
Wear Orange is a community gathering to honor local victims and survivors of gun violence. As we join together to build a future free of gun violence, we will hear from survivors and local dignitaries and hold a peace walk in the neighborhood. To register, click here.
Saturday, June 1st | 12:45 - 3:00PM | Ballard Park (525 E. Caldwell St.)
Happy Hour Music & Market Series
Louisville Downtown Partnership is welcoming the arrival of a new happy hour event! The market and music series will take place on select Thursdays and Fridays, May through November, at the Fourth Street Plaza, near the corner of S. 4th St. and Jefferson St. To learn more, click here.
The Downtown Drive-in Returns on Friday, May 31st for Its 2024 Season!
The Downtown Drive-In is an outdoor movie night series, taking place at Brown-Forman Amphitheater on select Friday nights through October. Movies will begin at sundown, with the amphitheater open an hour before to allow guests to grab their spot in the theater. The event will include snacks and beer for purchase from local brewer Ten20 Craft Brewery. Movie-goers are also welcome to bring blankets and lawn chairs to the viewing. To learn more, click here.
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