District 19 E-Newsletter - June 28, 2024 - Councilman Update and more!

Louisville Metro Government sent this bulletin at 06/28/2024 05:41 PM EDT

In This Issue:

Councilman Update
Message from Major Wampler 8th Division LMPD
July 4 - Waterfront Park Fourth of July
Roarchestra @ The Louisville Zoo!
LMPD 8th National Night Out
Join a Board or Commission
Report Potholes
Public Meetings/Notices
Stay Informed
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
Tips from LMPD
Pop-Up Drop-Off Events Around Louisville
Guidelines for Calling the Police
New Kentucky Drivers License Info
Find the Latest Crime & Safety Info from LMPD

Councilman Update

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

Last week, the Metro Council amended the Mayor’s proposed budget and passed the budget that will go into effect on July 1^st. This was almost unanimous with one ‘no’ vote on the operating budget only (the capital budget passed unanimously). As is typical, the budget has things I agree with and things I don’t but on balance, it was a good budget and accomplished most of my top goals which focused on infrastructure and long-term fiscal stability. Some highlights include:

In addition to the Mayor’s proposed operating cuts, we worked with him to make additional operating expenditure cuts to ensure we don’t have expenses outpacing income
We raised his proposed paving budget from $22M to $30M
We reduced overall debt slightly to ensure we see stability and reductions in future interest payments
We made cuts in some projects and refocused those dollars on deferred maintenance and infrastructure

Council is now on a short break and we will be back in 2 weeks to continue to work of the city and to ensure the Administration properly executes the budget we have passed.

The Mayor has prioritized a new housing push called ‘middle housing’ which is targeted at home ownership and housing for new homeowners and those in the ‘middle class’. I am also on a Council created ad-hoc committee on housing looking at these issues and our current housing issues in the city. Although I support people of all income levels having the ability to buy a house, I have concerns with some of the ideas that are being sharing such as ‘by-right zoning’ which allows higher density housing in R-4 zoned areas or the elimination of single-family zoning. There is a website dedicated to this and there is a form to solicit feedback from residents.

Councilman Anthony Piagentini

601 W. Jefferson St.

Louisville, KY 40202

Phone: 502.574.1119

Fax: 502.574.4501

Email Councilman Piagentini

Legislative Assistant Chanelle Smith

Phone: 502.574.3464 Email Chanelle Smith

Track Crime in the City

PLEASE take a moment to educate yourselves on this initiative via the website and then make your opinions known. It is hard for me to push back on parts of this plan without hearing directly from you. Check out the site here and provide your feedback: https://louisvilleky.gov/government/office-planning/middle-housing.

Finally, there has been a huge spike in property crime in the east end of the city (and our bordering counties) over the past month. After speaking with the 8^th Division Major and the Chief of Police, major crimes was engaged and the city did respond with support to tackle this issue. I am pleased to report that this effort led to the arrest of over a half dozen of these criminals and there were extensive interviews to gather more information on the extent of this ring of crime. I am very thankful for the additional police presence and the results we saw from that activity. This effort included multiple police agencies including the Middletown Police Department so I want to thank them as well.

I hope everyone is having a great summer so far. I look forward to continuing to serve this community and as usual, please let Chanelle or I know if there is anything we can do for you.

Humbly Yours,

Anthony Piagentini

Message from Major Wampler 8th Division LMPD

Over the past month, the 8^th Division has experienced a concerning increase in thefts from vehicles and auto thefts, particularly in our residential areas. In response, our dedicated officers and detectives, in collaboration with various units across the Louisville Metro Police Department, have worked tirelessly to address and combat this criminal activity. Their diligent efforts have led to several arrests, and investigations continue as we identify additional suspects. Although we have seen a decrease in these incidents, they remain a top priority for our patrols and enforcement actions.

We urge everyone to remain vigilant and proactive in safeguarding your property. Most of the recent car break-ins involved unlocked vehicles, and the stolen vehicles had keys left inside them. Additionally, several incidents involved open garages resulting in thefts from vehicles and auto thefts. By taking simple preventative measures, we can significantly reduce the attractiveness of our neighborhoods to criminals.

Please consider the following prevention tips to greatly reduce your chances of being victimized:

· REMOVE KEYS FROM INSIDE VEHICLES

· LOCK VEHICLE DOORS

· CLOSE GARAGES

· REMOVE GARAGE DOOR OPENERS FROM VEHICLES

· REMOVE ANY VALUABLES FROM INSIDE VEHICLES

Your cooperation is essential in making our neighborhoods safer and less appealing to potential thieves. By locking your vehicles and ensuring keys and garage door openers are not left inside, we can collectively deter criminal activity.

In addition to our enforcement efforts, the 8^th Division has hosted several community events over the past month, with more planned in the near future. These events provide an excellent opportunity for you to engage with our officers, ask questions, and learn more about our efforts to keep our community safe. Below are some pictures from our recent events, as well as a schedule of upcoming events. We warmly invite you to attend and participate.

July 4 - Waterfront Park Fourth of July

Local and Regional Performers Will Captivate Attendees Before the Annual Fourth of July Fireworks Show.

5:00 pm – Event Opens – DJ Scott and Kosair for Kids family activities begin. 6:45 pm – Opening Ceremonies and National Anthem performed by D’Corey Johnson. 7:00 pm – Waterfront’s Most Talented! Showcase 9:45 pm – Special Performance by Lana Scott 10:00 pm – Fireworks over the Ohio River

Additional Information: Ourwaterfront.org

Roarchestra @ The Louisville Zoo!

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.

LMPD 8th National Night Out

Join a Board or Commission

If you are interested in volunteering for one of Louisville Metro Government's Boards and 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.

To learn more about applications, please visit Boards and Commissions - List | LouisvilleKY.gov

Report Potholes

We need your help reporting potholes,
use one of the methods below:

Use an online form by clicking here.
Use Twitter by sending the location of the hole to @LouMetro311 and include the hashtag #502pothole.
Call Metro311 or 574-5000 to report potholes or any other issues.
You can also call my office at 574-1119 or email chanelle.smith@louisvilleky.gov and we'll turn it in on your behalf.

To report a pothole on an interstate in Jefferson County, go to the “contact us” dropdown menu and select “report a hazard” on KYTC’s website http://transportation.ky.gov or click here.

Public Meetings/Notices

Click the dates below to view the Weekly Activity Report for that week.

Stay Informed

Sign up neighborhood meeting, development proposal notifications, weekly reports and many other notifications by clicking the link below:

Notifications | LouisvilleKY.gov

The Louisville Metro Police Department is now on Nextdoor to engage with residents of Metro Louisville. Detective Sergeant Roderick Beasley is active on the platform representing the 8^th Division. He is sharing information with residents of the 8^th Division about current crime trends, crime tips, and community events for your neighborhoods. To join us on Nextdoor use the link below.

Link to LMPD on nextdoor

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library

Tips from LMPD

Pop-Up Drop-Off Events Around Louisville

Needing to dispose of items? Click the link below and it will provide you with all the details regarding Pop-Up Drop-Off events around Louisville.

Click HERE

Guidelines for Calling the Police

New Kentucky Drivers License Info

For all the details you need regarding the new drivers license please click the link below:

drive.ky.gov | Real ID

Find the Latest Crime & Safety Info from LMPD

Crime Trends from Louisville Metro Police

Click here and view our interactive crime mapping tool. Save it in your favorites, it's updated daily. Forward this email to your friends and family!

Or use the crime mapping iPhone app: Crime Mapping | Louisville Metro PD, KY (louisville-police.org)

If you see crime occurring, please contact the Louisville Metro Police Department. Call 911 for emergencies. Call 502-574-7111 for non-emergency related help or to find a towed vehicle. Call 574-LMPD to report crime tips.

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