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Hello Neighbors & Friends,
Since 1985, thanks to our United States Congress, National Park and Recreation Month has been celebrated across the nation in July to recognize and applaud park and recreation professionals who support and promote vibrant and resilient parks and recreation facilities. Louisville Metro’s Parks and Recreation professionals and seasonal workers and volunteers are to be celebrated for their diligence in maintaining our city’s parks and offering essential programs and services for all ages in safe, accessible, and welcoming environments.
I hope you’ll consider visiting one of Louisville’s great parks this summer. Parks and our various recreation facilities are essential in maintaining our quality of life and vital to the economic viability and well-being of our city. Click here https://louisvilleky.gov/government/parks to find a park, volunteer, or learn about community centers, adaptive and inclusive recreation, sports, and other various program offerings.
If you see a Parks and Recreation employee, please thank them for their service and let them know how appreciative we are of their commitment to making our city a fun and vibrant place to live, work, play, and raise a family.
Keep up the great work, Parks and Recreation!
Interested in becoming a Parks and Recreation employee? Apply today by visiting the Louisville Parks and Recreation website here.
On Thursday, I attended the graduation and celebration of the Office for Women Ambassadors. These intelligent, inspiring, and ambitious women are trained, skilled, and ready to make a mark on society. Watch out, Louisville, they are fired up and eager to get started being ambassadors and advocates for the Louisville community and programs and initiatives that are near and dear to their hearts.
During the ceremony, a dozen of the graduates pitched ideas for programs, initiatives, and some life-saving measures that Louisville Metro can consider for the betterment of our community. Many of the ideas came with a request for funding. It will be exciting to watch these courageous women move in and out of various circles to introduce and implement their ideas and secure the funding they need. I am happy for them and eager to watch them spread their wings.
It was an absolute honor to be asked to assist with presenting the graduates with their certificates and extend a few ceremonial closing remarks. To view the video of their presentations and listen to my parting words. click here:
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CONGRATULATIONS, AMBASSADOR GRADUATES!
About the Office for Women Ambassadors Program:
The Office for Women Ambassadors is a six-month training program for women and gender-diverse individuals who represent the diverse communities across Metro Louisville.
Through the program, participants will develop and hone their leadership skills, learn about issues impacting women, and explore government and community programs available to women. The OFW Ambassadors will serve as community liaisons, sharing out information about vital community services and communicating back to government about the needs of women in their communities. Applications for the 2025 Class will open in September 2024.
The LMPD 5th Division is having a "Meet Your Beat Officer" event this Tuesday at the Douglass Park Community Center!
This is a great opportunity to bring your concerns to your Commanders and meet the Officers who patrol your neighborhoods face-to-face!
Metro Council is back from its summer break on Monday, July 15th. Committee meetings begin Tuesday.
Louisville Metro Council livestreams all of its regular meetings and committee meetings on Facebook Live.
To see all meetings on Facebook Live, go to the Metro Council Facebook page by clicking here.
The public can also view all council and committee meetings on Metro TV, Spectrum Cable Channel 184 or on UVERSE at Channel 99. Proceedings are live streamed from the Metro Council Clerk’s Archived Media page here.
To watch the Council meeting and access the agenda and related attachments, click HERE.
FRANKFORT, Ky. (July 9, 2024) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced further recognition of the commonwealth’s economic momentum as Kentucky and several of its communities have been highlighted by major economic development publications as national leaders for job growth and business development.
“Kentucky’s surging economy is a result of the efforts by each individual community, city, county and region working together for the immediate and long-term success of the commonwealth. That’s what Team Kentucky is all about,” said Gov. Beshear. “These rankings and recognitions are well-deserved and further establish our state as a prime location for companies to locate, expand and find success.”
Business Facilities magazine ranked Kentucky in the top 10 of three industry categories, including Food Processing, Automotive and EV Investment.
Kentucky is home to more than 430 food and beverage production facilities that employ over 58,000 people statewide. Since the start of the administration, the industry has seen over $6.3 billion in announced investments supporting nearly 7,000 new jobs.
Louisville’s ideal geographic location and infrastructure factored into its strong ranking in logistics, as well as the presence of the UPS Worldport and FedEx Ground hub. In late 2022, UPS announced a $155 million investment creating 315 well-paying jobs in Jefferson County to establish a new facility to boost the supply chain within the health care sector.
The robust job creation has been accompanied by rising wages across the commonwealth. The average incentivized hourly wage in 2022 and 2023 topped $26 in consecutive years for the first time.
For the full 2024 rankings of from Site Selection and more information on methodology, visit SiteSelection.com.
Information on Kentucky’s economic development efforts and programs is available at CED.ky.gov. Fans of the Cabinet for Economic Development can also join the discussion at facebook.com/CEDkygov, on Twitter @CEDkygov, Instagram @CEDkygov and LinkedIn.
o watch and participate online, you can view the Office of Planning's upcoming public meeting list by clicking here.
To view documents related to this proposal, click here.
For more information on zoning processes, public comment opportunities, or applications for a petition for a night hearing, you can visit the Office of Planning's website by clicking here.
To view the meeting agenda and staff report, click here.
If you or someone you know is looking for an opportunity to help make the community a safer place, LMPD is currently recruiting for the position of Traffic Guard.
For more information about the position, you can visit the job posting website by clicking here.
Bike Louisville and the Office of Planning have been working with Alta Planning & Design to develop our Bikeway Implementation Plan! This study will set the agenda for bike infrastructure improvements for the near future by prioritizing areas of the existing bike network that would most benefit from quick-build projects.
The draft plan is now available for review! Please follow the links below to find the draft plan in its entirety and a survey to provide your comments. The public comment period will be open until 11:59 pm Monday, July 22nd.
To review the BIP Draft Plan, click here. To provide comments on the Draft Plan, click here.
We're joining the Office of Sustainability to celebrate Plastic Free July! This global initiative focuses on reducing plastic waste and embracing sustainable lifestyle choices. This month is all about taking small steps.
What plastic free choices will you consider this month? Get inspired by reading the Plastic Free Resource Guide!
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is recommending everyone ages 6 months and older receive updated COVID-19 and flu vaccines to protect against these severe viruses this fall and winter.
Updated COVID-19 vaccines will be available from Moderna, Novavax, and Pfizer later this year. Receiving an updated COVID-19 vaccine can restore and enhance protection against virus variances and reduce the chance of suffering the effects of Long COVID, which can develop during or following acute infection and last for an extended duration.
Most people should get one dose of the flu vaccine each season, particularly during September and October, but there are additional considerations for specific groups, which you may ask your healthcare provider about.
Since the hotter weather could also lead to more mosquitos, here are some safety tips you can use to lower your risk of mosquito bites:
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Drain: Water is breeding grounds for mosquitos, so make sure to empty and clean birdbaths, pet water dishes, and other containers each week, while keeping gutters and drains clear of debris to avoid standing water.
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Defend: Use insect repellent products containing DEET, picaridin, or oil of lemon eucalyptus, and consider getting screens on windows or doors to keep mosquitos out of the house.
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Dress: When you can, try wearing long-sleeved shirts, long pants, and socks when outdoors, and choose lighter colors to make it harder for mosquitos to spot you.
Mosquitoes bad in your area? Contact Metro311 to make a mosquito complaint either with the Metro311 app, the Metro311 website by clicking here, or by dialing 311 or (502) 574-5000.
The next Pop-Up Drop-Off event will be Saturday, July 20 at 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Fern Creek Elementary and High School. Please enter at the elementary school at 8815 Ferndale Rd.
To view the full 2024 Pop-Up Drop-Off schedule, along with tips for how to best prepare your recyclables and large items, you can visit the Metro Public Works website by clicking here.
The Summer Edit will return to Westport Village next Saturday, July 20th, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for an afternoon of shopping with a variety of pop-up vendors, live music, exclusive deals, sips and more!
Plus, snap a photo at the photobooth sponsored by The Pet Station Country Club and pick up complimentary giveaway items by Three Dog Bakery!
For more information, including a full list of vendors, you can visit the Westport Village website by clicking here.
Visit the St. Matthews Eline Library this Monday, July 15th, from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. to learn some a-moosing things about cows for National Cow Appreciation Day!
Bring the whole family for the Norton Healthcare Walking Club Expo this Saturday, July 13th, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.!
It’s time to take steps toward a healthier you. Join us at the Norton Healthcare Get Healthy Walking Club Expo at the Louisville Zoo, admission is free for Get Healthy Walking club members and Louisville Zoo Members!
For more information, such as the schedule of activities and list of available health screenings, you can visit the event page by clicking here.
NuLu's annual Summer Fest is returning to the 700 & 800 blocks of East Market Street this Saturday, July 13th, from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.!
Enjoy surf-inspired tunes, a watermelon eating contest, tie-dye station, limbo contest, putt-putt, pickleball, summer yard games, local food trucks, 80+ vendors, and a tiki bar from Crowler Catering, featuring the winning cocktail from Clash of the Cocktails!
Admission is free for all to enjoy fun activities and music.
Taste Kentucky and Appalachian classics like bourbon balls and fried chicken, visit a historic home once occupied by Thomas Edison, taste a curious confection inspired by a Victorian-era actress, trace the history of German immigrants in Louisville, and more.
This immersive walking food tour isn’t just a feast for your taste buds; it’s a narrative that unfolds the rich history of Louisville and Kentucky through its diverse and delectable cuisine.
For more information and to register for the tour, click here.
Next week is Burger Week in Louisville! From gourmet blends to off-menu specialties and even beer pairings, visit numerous participating restaurants to enjoy special $7 burgers of all flavors!
Check into at least 4 participating restaurants in the app and be eligible for a very special grand prize drawing, along with the top point winner, and much more!
Make sure to download the app on the App Store by clicking here, or on Google Play by clicking here.
Louisville Parks and Recreation is coming to a park near you with FREE popsicles, snack, games and updated information on how you can get involved with Louisville Parks! Check out the schedule above to see where you can find us next.
Monsters Inc. is up next for the Downtown Drive-In at Waterfront Park! Catch this showing next Friday, July 19th, from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Admission is free and movie-goers are encouraged to arrive early to save their spot and lawn chairs and blankets are welcome.
Beat the heat not only by making sure to stay cool, hydrated, and sun-protected, but also by putting your mind on something cool, like ice cream and this ice-cream-themed word search!
Having issues with high grass, illegal parking, street repairs, or other Code Enforcement concerns in the community? Contact 311!
Metro311 Service Request Information
- Submit a Service Request in the online system.
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Only service requests for the past 30 days will be accessible in the system. If you need information on an older request, please call Metro 311 for status.
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To receive email notifications of the status of your service request you must have an account and you must have included your email address when you created your account. You can create a new account and report a new issue.
- Not all issues you put a service request in for require you to login. Some issues may be submitted anonymously, such as reporting a pothole and property maintenance cases, for instance. But having an account will allow you to track the progress and status of the request.
- The outlined or highlighted area on the map indicates the area which is serviced by Louisville Metro Government.
If you do not see a category which corresponds to your issue, please call Metro311 at 311.
For all the details you need regarding the new drivers license please click the link below:
To read about the most recent VA Medical Center construction events, go to: https://www.va.gov/louisville-health-care/programs/new-robley-rex-va-medical-center
To request weekly updates about the construction events, send an email requesting updates to: LOUVAMCCONSTRUCTION@USACE.ARMY.MIL
For ALL construction-related inquiries, please email: LOUVAMCCONSTRUCTION@USACE.ARMY.MIL
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Metro Louisville now has an interactive map that will allow you to see what is happening in your neighborhood as well as others across the city. The map updates daily and if you choose you can receive alerts for your area by subscribing using the red receive alerts button on the page. Click here to try it out: Interactive Map to Track Crime.
Message from the LMPD 8th Division
Please make note of the below tips to help make sure theft doesn't happen to you.
- Never leave anything of value in your vehicle; this includes laptops, purses, GPS devices and even loose change.
- Do not leave your vehicle running while unattended.
- Always lock your vehicle doors.
- Remove garage door openers from vehicles when parked outside.
- Do not leave your keys in your vehicle, this includes key-fobs.
- Do not leave the windows of your vehicle open, or partially open.
- Try to park your vehicle in a well-lit area.
- Never leave a firearm unprotected in your vehicle.
- Immediately report any suspicious person, or vehicle to (502) 574-7111.
Click here to Subscribe to the 5th Division E-Newsletter
District Resource Officers (DRO's)
After more than 3 years the 5th Division is happy to announce we have 2 DRO's! DRO's are the "Jack of all Trades" for the community. They are our problem solvers, ambassadors, community representatives and anything else you can think of. Congratulations to Officers John Keeling and Brad Steller, your 5th Division DRO's.
They can be contacted at the links below.
Officer John Keeling
Officer Brad Steller
Need support now?
If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available.
Are you thinking of hurting yourself or ending your life? Text LOU to 741741
Community mental health resources:
Metro United Way's Community Resource Directory can connect you mental health and crisis intervention resources. Or call 211.
Need to dispose of unwanted bulk items? Click the link below for details regarding Pop-Up Drop-Off event dates around Louisville. Click HERE
Accepted Items:
- Up to 3 electronic items (recycled)
- Metal & appliances - no refrigerators, freezers, dehumidifiers or any items containing Freon (recycled)
- Up to 4 passenger tires (recycled)
- Household recyclables, follow curbside rules (recycled)
- Yard waste, follow curbside rules, wooden pallets (composted)
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Large household items (landfilled)
- Documents for shredding (recycled)
Prescription medication (disposed properly)
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On January 1, 2019, a new Comprehensive Plan, called Plan 2040, went into effect. As a resident of District 7 (or any district in Louisville), it is important to review the Comprehensive Plan if you are interested in development that is proposed for the neighborhood. The Comprehensive Plan is the guidepost for all development, and the Planning Commission must use it as one of the guiding principles and tools for making decisions regarding the approval or denial of a neighborhood development project.
Read The Comprehensive Plan (Plan 2040)
The Comprehensive Plan is representative of over 6,000 voices, including Metro staff, an advisory committee, and resident volunteers. The Advisory Committee, made up of diverse representatives from neighborhood and community organizations as well as development and business interests, finalized its recommended goals, objectives, and policies on February 21, 2018.
On April 16, 2018, the Planning Commission recommended the Comprehensive Plan for approval. The document was then reviewed by the Metro Council as well as 12 local municipalities with zoning authority for formal adoption. Those 12 local municipalities are: Anchorage, Douglass Hills, Graymoor-Devondale, Hurstbourne, Indian Hills, Jeffersontown, Lyndon, Middletown, Prospect, Shively, St. Matthews, and St. Regis Park.
Plan 2040 Survey Findings
Plan 2040 Demographic and Economic Projections
Plan 2040 Core Graphics
 Louisville Metro Council livestreams all of its regular meetings and committee meetings on Facebook Live.
To see all meetings on Facebook Live, go to the Metro Council Facebook page by clicking here.
The public can also view all council and committee meetings on Metro TV, Spectrum Cable Channel 184 or on UVERSE at Channel 99. Proceedings are live streamed from the Metro Council Clerk’s Archived Media page here.
To watch the Council meeting and access the agenda and related attachments, click HERE.
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