Louisville Metro Council District 4 E-News
Councilman Jecorey Arthur | Legislative Assistant Brianna Wright
601 West Jefferson Street, Louisville, KY 40202 | (502)574-1104
In case you missed it, Metro Council passed a new city budget. Some highlights for District 4 are funds for Alberta Jones Park, after school programs, the Soil & Water Conservation District, affordable housing, community ministries, Dare to Care Food Bank, Baxter Community Center, libraries, and Pre-K.
Thank you again to the people who submitted comments about the proposed city budget. We had 1,019 comments, the most I've seen since joining Metro Council. Thank you to everyone who called, emailed, and texted us about the budget. Thank you to everyone who spoke at hearings. Thank you to everyone who organized for changes.
A city's budget is a city's priorities. Let's keep working towards a budget that meet's the needs of the people.
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.
- Louisville Slugger Field Landmark Resolution — A resolution asking for a review to consider landmarking Louisville Slugger Field as a historic site.
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.
The Greatest Day of Play Returns Saturday, June 29
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. To learn more, click here.
Mayor Greenberg Initiates Major Reforms at LMPD
Mayor Craig Greenberg announced Tuesday that Chief Jacquelyn Gwinn-Villaroel has resigned from the Louisville Metro Police Department, effective immediately. Upon receiving her resignation, the Mayor appointed Acting Chief of Police Paul Humphrey to serve as Interim Chief of Police. To learn more, click here.
Air Pollution Control District Proposed Permit
Notice of Action on a Federally Enforceable District Origin Operating Permit (FEDOOP)
The Louisville Metro Air Pollution Control District (District) proposes to renew a FEDOOP operating permit for Rogers Group, Inc. 13400 Old Henry Road, Louisville, KY 40223 in accordance with Regulation 2.17. The facility is a limestone mine, utilizing underground crusher, then conveys limestone to secondary and tertiary crushers above ground. The limestone is screened and conveyed through the facility and transferred to on-site storage. This action renews the permit for a five-year term. The 30-day public comment period starts on June 26, 2024, and ends on July 26, 2024. A public hearing may be scheduled if the District determines that there are germane, unresolved issues or substantial public interest, in accordance with Regulation 2.07. To learn more, click here.
Metro Council Approves the FY 2024-2025 Operating and Capital Budgets
By a vote of 22 to 1, the Louisville Metro Council approved the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budget for Metro Government. In a unanimous vote, the Council approved the 2024-2025 Fiscal Year Capital Budget for Metro Government. To learn more, click here.
2024 Disaster Tax Relief Announcement
The Louisville Metro Revenue Commission will honor the recently announced IRS special tax relief for taxpayers in parts of Kentucky affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, landslides and mudslides that began on April 2, 2024. To learn more, click here.
Alcoholic Beverage Control Updates
There as been a notice issued for 611 W Washington Street. To learn more, click here.
There as been a notice issued for 1221 W Main Street. To learn more, click here.
There as been a notice issued for 822 E Broadway. To learn more, click here.
There as been a notice issued for 540 East Gray Street. 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.
Louisville Tree Plan
TreesLouisville will be hosting multiple events across Louisville this summer, plus one virtual event. These will consist of a short presentation on the project, followed by group discussion on community priorities and needs.
Saturday, June 29 10AM - 11AM | 601 West Woodlawn Avenue, Louisville, KY 40215
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