June 21, 2024
Dear Neighbor,
Yesterday, my colleagues and I approved next year's budget for the Louisville Metro Government. The fiscal year for our merged government runs from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025.
With a community of this size and diversity, it probably comes as no surprise that the final agreement was a compromise. Nobody got everything they wanted in or out of the budget, myself included.
There are many points of good news in the budget we adopted for 2024-2025. Compared to the Mayor's proposed budget, we secured $1MM to replace the bridge on Hikes Lane over the South Fork of Beargrass Creek.
While the majority of the work on Hikes Lane went as planned, engineers deemed that bridge incapable of withstanding the construction and weight of repaving when examined. However, the project budget did not include the replacement of the bridge.
So, we worked with the Mayor and public works to ensure it was included as a line item, so we could complete the Hikes Lane Rehabilitation Project. I hope they will be able to get to work on that soon.
The final budget also included more than $8MM additional dollars for street paving, more money for sidewalk and bridge repair, and deferred maintenance in Metro Parks, across Louisville Metro.
These infrastructure investments will help cut down on the backlog of deferred maintenance, and underperforming public assets in our city.
The Metro Council also restored funding for the Cooperative Extension program and Soil and Water Conservation District.
I'm thankful for your input and ideas as we moved through the process and for my colleagues' careful consideration of all Louisville families when crafting the budget.
Have a good weekend,
 Brent T. Ackerson
26th District Councilman
Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) is giving families a second option for feeding children this summer. The district will have three bulk meal distribution sites where parents or guardians can pick up a box with five free breakfasts and lunches for their kids. The new option is in addition to the walk-in or walk-up program JCPS School and Community Nutrition Services (SCNS) has offered the past couple of summers. Both programs are open to all children 18 years old or younger until July 26th. For walk-up locations, click here.
Free, in-person breakfasts and lunches will be available each weekday at 41 mobile stops and 12 community partner locations. Families who are not able to bring their child each day can pick up the 10 prepackaged meals for each child at one of the three bulk distribution sites on Tuesdays:
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Beckley Park at the Egg Lawn (1411 Beckley Creek Pkwy, Louisville, KY 40245), two parking areas down from the dog park and near the sprinkler park
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Evangel World Prayer Center (6900 Billtown Rd, Louisville, KY 40299), close to the Gene Snyder Freeway
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PRP Fire Training Center (8201 Greenwood Rd, Louisville, KY 40258), close to Cane Run Road.
The three drive through bulk distribution sites will be open from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. every Tuesday beginning June 4th.
· Parents will be able to pick up one meal box per child. Each box contains five breakfasts and five lunches.
· There is a limit of two boxes if children are not present with a parent.
· Parents requesting food for more than two children will be required to have all children present.
· Meal boxes will be distributed on a first come, first served basis.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (June 21, 2024) – The Northeast Regional Library will once again host a day full of free art, games, and creative outdoor activities for the whole family. The Greatest Day of Play returns Saturday, June 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Kids and families can build a box city, create chalk art and a giant splat paint mural, go on a bug scavenger hunt, find fossils with the Falls of the Ohio State Park staff, and so much more! Join Good Karma Yoga for some family yoga, hear some out-of-this-world tales from storyteller Thomas Freese, drum with Louisville Orchestra, and meet Louisville Water Company mascot Tapper.
Dress to get messy in our mud pit too. Food trucks will be onsite with food for purchase.
The Greatest Day of Play is free and will be held on Northeast Regional Library’s 13.5-acre campus (15 Bellevoir Circle). For more information, visit www.LFPL.org/Kids, or call (502) 394-0379.
The Greatest Day of Play is part of the Louisville Free Public Library’s annual Summer Reading Program. Presented by the Library Foundation, Summer Reading is a free 10-week program that encourages kids and teens to read for fun over the summer by offering prizes and incentives. For more information, or to register, visit LFPL.org/SummerReading.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (June 20, 2024) – The Louisville Zoo is celebrating the start of summer this weekend with a great ticket discount. This weekend only, June 22 and 23, 2024, adults ages 12 – 59 can enjoy general admission for only $20. Children (ages 3 – 11) and seniors can enter for only $15 per person. Children two and under are always free. The Zoo encourages guests to prepare for the weather with refillable water bottles, cooling off at indoor air-conditioned spaces, and visiting the popular Glacier Run Splash Park — free with Zoo admission or membership. Plus, be sure to pick up free cups of ice water at concession stands or stop by a Louisville Water Company bottle refill station located inside the African Outpost, near the entrance to the Islands’ Pavilion and on the Zoo’s main plaza.
Guests will want to stop in and see their favorite new mates — the Zoo’s recent additions, male koalas Dharuk and Telowie — along with red panda, Sundara, in his new habitat and, of course, elephants Punch and Mikki, ahead of their move to The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee in 2025.
The Zoo kicks off summer with a full slate of activities including movie nights for both adults and kids as well as character days.
Movie Nights in the Oasis Field
The Zoo is celebrating the summer with a movie series under the stars! Enjoy Late-Night Date Night features or Cinema Safari films for the younger set. Join the Zoo staff in the Oasis Field at sundown to watch on our giant inflatable screen. Gates opens at 8 p.m. The movies start at sundown. Tickets are $5 for non-members, free for Zoo members. Tickets must be purchased at the gate and cannot be purchased online. Concessions will be available for purchase. Guests are encouraged to pack their own blankets and lawn chairs.
- June 21: “Barbie” Presented by Mercy Academy
- July 26: “Top Gun”
Cinema Safari is sponsored by Great Clips
- July 12: “Trolls Band Together”
- August 9: “The Super Mario Bros. Movie”
- September 13: “Haunted Mansion”
Meet Me at the Zoo
Meet and greet some of your favorite storybook characters free with Zoo admission or Zoo membership on the following days:
- June 22: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Royal Rendezvous
- Meet and greet some favorite princess characters presented by Norton Children’s
- July 20 & 21: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Santa’s Summer Safari
- Enjoy meeting Santa and Mrs. Claus on their summer vacation and recall cooler times with winter-themed holiday enrichment for animals and games for the kids.
- August 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Super Back to School Bash
- Start the new school year with two favorite video game heroes who happen to be brothers and their princess pal. Presented by Norton Children’s
The Iroquois Amphitheater Box Office will be open for in-person ticket purchases on Monday- Wednesday from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Thursday from 1 -6 p.m., and Friday from 11 a.m.- 4 p.m.
For any other questions, you may call our office at 502-368-5865.
Please be aware of any ticket scams and resellers!
The Louisville Zoo and Louisville Orchestra are thrilled to announce the highly anticipated return of ROARchestra on Saturday, July 6 at the Louisville Zoo. Following a 15-year hiatus, this beloved family-friendly event combines the excitement of a visit to the Zoo with the soul-stirring sounds of the Louisville Orchestra, creating an unforgettable experience.
Tickets
Adults — $30, Children 3-11 — $15, Children 2 and under — Free, Parking is included with admission.
Concessions, including adult libations, will be available for purchase. This event is expected to sell out; the Zoo and the Orchestra encourage guests to get their tickets early at louisvillezoo.org/roar.
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The 2024 Cultural Pass is your passport to creativity! Cultural Pass offers young people ages 0-21 and their families in the Greater Louisville area access to participate in arts and cultural activities provided by over 50 venues, free of charge, from June 1 through August 4, 2024.
The Cultural Pass is designed to inspire, explore, and discover new experiences in our Greater Louisville community!
If you are interested in volunteering for one of Louisville Metro Government's Boards or Commissions, now is the time to start. By being a part of a board or commission, you will offer your time and your talents to improve the quality of life in our community.
There are approximately 100 boards and commissions with many areas of interest, including business and economic development, land planning, parks and recreation, public health and public safety.
Visit the website to learn more and apply!
Our office routinely publishes information on upcoming public meetings and regarding planning and zoning cases in and around District 26. Our posting in this forum is not an official notice. This list may not be comprehensive nor does it include other zoning matters decided upon by zoning authorities other than Louisville Metro Government.
While we intended to expand the scope of our zoning notices, our office reverted to the former policy of relaying the information we receive from Planning and Zoning. We are limited by ordinance and state law to provide the publicly available information.
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