 A note from Councilwoman Parrish-Wright regarding The People's Consent Decree Resolution:
Just last night, the artist Kendrick Lamar performed the song "They Not Like Us" five times. I told my husband, with whom we have 9 kids total; being a mother sure has taught me that you have to repeat yourself.
Now, as a Councilwoman for 7 months, I'm repeating this... A true apology is changed behavior. LMPD is guilty and has been found guilty civically and historically again & again. We, as Louisville Metro Council, have a duty to our whole city, not only to support LMPD financially (because it is supposed to be a public good) but to hold them accountable. Only, there is no accountability without political will. This TPCD addresses documented harms, verified by the DOJ, the University of Louisville History of Policing Report, and the many victims who have witnessed and experienced abuse of power, corruption, discrimination, and death from biased practices. Police can't fund themselves, and they can not police themselves.
I understand that many of my colleagues have not experienced abuse or harm from LMPD and hope that they never do. I have, and so have too many others. Many of my colleagues had no issues giving LMPD more money, new cars, new helicopters, new surveillance equipment, and a 24-hourwellness center. The community is asking for a formal acknowledgement of documented harms by our police department to be reflected in our history books. Some of my colleagues say they had issues with the language. Those that hurt you can't tell you how to heal. To those colleagues, I ask, how do you expect us to heal if you keep making excuses that stop us from moving forward together? It is possible to both support LMPD and hold them accountable when they are guilty like we do with everyone else. Let your vote reflect what the people of this city have asked for, and not your personal gain or pursuit of other goals.
Finally, those who choose to block legislation I propose because they think I am using my seat as an opportunity to run for Mayor, I have not yet made a decision to run for another office, despite many folks asking me to. I am focused on the concerns of District 3 & our city.
Thanks to everyone who showed up, emailed, called & signed the petition.
D3 wants to walk in your neighborhood! Our team has heard concerns from several neighborhoods and we want to take a walk with you! Please reach out to our office to schedule a neighborhood walk and we'd love to talk through some of your concerns and see how we can work together. Please use the links on the blue bar at the left of the newsletter to contact our office.
District Advisory Board discussed the Neighborhood Awards upcoming in October. More details to come next newsletter!!
3rd Annual Race 4 Justice was Saturday June 15th. Councilwoman and Dre completed 26 laps as a team.
Met with Jackie Mayfield, D3 resident wants to work on the 9th Street connector. Owns land on 7th/9th Street corridor. Sanfan, has 170 organizations signed up to collaborate
CUP meeting in Shively regarding transitional housing and rehab, attempting to open a rehab facility in Shively. Residents were against the proposal.
Shively City Council meeting had a few residents with issues of neighbors parking in restricted places such as sidewalks and church parking lots. Council also discussed the city council budget.
St. Denis AVC team has purchased supplies to give out at Shively area events such as sports equipment, hygiene products and security materials for neighbors. See our newsletter for upcoming events or visit Western High School and Farnsley Middle resource offices for support
Algonquin AVC team has completed their first round of spending and gearing up for the next round in July. They have asked for security cameras and lights for their neighborhood as well as steering wheel locks for residents
CITY OF SHIVELY
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Shively Public Works Department is currently accepting applications for the full-time position of laborer/operator. Applications can be printed off our website, www.shivelyky.gov, and submitted by email to steve.lingerfelt@shivelyky.gov or in person weekdays between 8:30 A.M. and 4:00 p.m. at Shively City Hall, 3920 Dixie Highway, Shively, KY. 40216. The deadline for receiving applications will be June 21, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. Applicants must: Be 18 years of age, have high school diploma or GED and possess a valid operator’s license and be able to obtain a Class B CDL License. Must not have been convicted of a felony or have any criminal action currently pending.
The City of Shively is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer
 Portable A/C units are going fast! If you would like to apply and live in District 3, very few are left! If you know someone that lives in District 2, 4, 12, 13, 15, or 21, please share!
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