Louisville Metro Council District 4 E-News
Councilman Jecorey Arthur | Legislative Assistant Brianna Wright
601 West Jefferson Street, Louisville, KY 40202 | (502)574-1104
Peace. Metro Council is back from summer break. Our office will be working through missed calls, emails, and texts. If you don't hear from us by the end of this week, please follow up. We'll be spending our remaining months in office trying to pass legislation, finish projects, and manage services. To see the upcoming Metro Council meeting schedule go to our website here.
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.
Dosker Manor Updates
The Housing Authority recently presented an update about the relocation of Dosker Manor residents. To view the video PowerPoint Presentation, go here.
Save the Date: Victory Park Day
The 2024 Victory Park Day will be Saturday, August 3rd 3-9 PM at Victory Park (1051 S 23rd St). Come enjoy free face painting, basketball, bouncy houses, live entertainment, food, games, and more. Sponsored by Metro Council District 4.
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.
- 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
- 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.
Louisville Economic Development Alliance Names Interim Leader, Will Launch Search for Permanent CEO
The Louisville Economic Development Alliance (LEDA) Board of Directors appointed Deputy Mayor Pat Mulloy as interim CEO today during its first board meeting and will launch a national search for a permanent CEO. To learn more, click here.
Delta Dental of Kentucky Donates $1M to Help Healthy Start Families Buy a Home With Down Payment Assistance
In a significant boost to local homeownership efforts, Mayor Craig Greenberg today announced a $1M donation from Delta Dental of Kentucky that will support down payment assistance for families participating in the Healthy Start program. To learn more, click here.
Metro Department of Transportation Announcement
Mayor Craig Greenberg joined Metro Public Works Director Jennifer Caummisar-Kern to announce final recommendations for the creation of a new Department of Transportation (DOT).
The DOT will be responsible for public way infrastructure, including planning, design, construction, maintenance and management. This new department will be dedicated to enhancing the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of our city's transportation network. To learn more, click here.
White House Official Visits Louisville as Part of Investing in America Tour
Mayor Craig Greenberg joined Dr. Heather Boushey, a member of the White House Council of Economic Advisers, and Dan Mann, executive director of Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF), to talk about the historic investments in airports improving accessibility and sustainability through the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda. To learn more, click here.
SBA Deadline Approaching for Physical Disaster Loans in Kentucky
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding businesses of all sizes, private nonprofit organizations, homeowners and renters in Kentucky to apply for physical damage disaster loans by the July 22 deadline for losses due to the severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, landslides and mudslides occurring on April 2. To learn more, click here.
New Air Sensor Installed at Alberta O. Jones Park
The Louisville Metro Air Pollution Control District (APCD) has partnered with Parks Alliance of Louisville, Louisville Parks and Recreation, and Louisville Metro Technology Services (MTS) to install an air sensor at Alberta O. Jones Park, Louisville’s newest public park. 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.
Western Library Block Party Is Going Back to the 80s!
Break out your jellies and bucket hats, and put on your acid wash jeans and neon shirts because the Western Library’s annual Block Party is going back to the 80s! Join us at 10th and Chestnut as we enjoy music from Mighty Shades of Ebony and neighborhood DJ CNote, magic with Cody Clark, Flamenco Dancing, storytimes, and summer fun with the Bubblecar. Bring items for our mini tie-dye party, and enjoy book giveaways and loads of Summer Reading activities for the kids. Plus, a Rubik's Cube contest, 80s music trivia, a Connect Four tournament, and so much more!
Saturday, July 20, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. | 10th & Chestnut
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