On the third Tuesday of each month, a Community Meeting is held to give residents an opportunity to be informed, discuss ideas and share. Be part of the change we want to see for our community. Join us at 6:00PM to share with Councilwoman Dr. Barbara Shanklin.

JOIN US IN-PERSON NEXT MONTH TO MEET WITH COUNCILWOMAN SHANKLIN'S OFFICE AT NEWBURG LIBRARY (4800 EXETER AVE.)

Louisville Metro Police Department 6th Division Questions? Contact Us

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.
• 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.
• 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 Metro 311 at 311. 

News from Mayor Greenberg and the City of Louisville

Mayor Greenberg announces completion of Childcare Workforce Study to support early learning implementation plan

LOUISVILLE, KY (July 22, 2024) - Mayor Greenberg has announced the completion of the Louisville Early Learning Workforce Study, a critical step in the city’s plan to implement universal pre-kindergarten (pre-k) for all 3-and 4-year-olds. This study was conducted to gather comprehensive data on Louisville’s early learning workforce and to inform the rollout of the universal pre-k implementation plan.

In early 2024 Mayor Greenberg unveiled Thrive by 5 Louisville, a 501©(3) nonprofit organization created to build and strengthen the early learning workforce and invest in existing early learning facilities, including private and non-profit preschools, childcare centers and family childcare homes.

“The goal has always been to make sure every family has access to high-quality early learning options for their children,” said Mayor Greenberg. “Findings from this study on childcare capacity, quality, and workforce demographics will ensure that we are well-equipped to meet the needs of our youngest learners and their families.”

Thrive by 5 Louisville was a recommendation of the Mayor’s Early Learning Action Group (MELAG), which worked throughout 2023 developing a universal pre-k implementation plan. The group included 23 early childhood experts and community members and was led by the Mayor’s Office of Philanthropy.

“Thrive by 5 Louisville is grateful to the community partners who conducted the research,” said Ashley Novak Butler, chair, Thrive by 5 Louisville. “We value the opportunity to hear directly from the workforce behind the workforce, and the recommendations provided will further inform how Thrive by 5 Louisville can develop and implement workforce solutions that meet the critical needs of Louisville’s early learning teachers and directors.

The early learning workforce study was implemented by Metro United Way, Community Coordinated Child Care (4-C), and research staff at the Child Care Services Association (CCSA). It provides the most complete data on Louisville’s early learning workforce to date and will be instrumental in guiding the city’s efforts to build a robust early learning system.

The early learning childcare workforce is often referred to as “the workforce behind the workforce” and is a critical component of a going economy. This groundbreaking report provides insights into the challenges faced by childcare providers and offers recommendations to improve and expand early care in our community. These groups went door to door for several months talking directly to childcare providers, directors, and teachers throughout Louisville and discovered the following:

• 47% of teachers left their centers in the past year:
• 30% of early learning teaching staff and 30% of family childcare providers earn a total family income of less than $30,000:
• 22% of teachers expressed uncertainty about their future in the field within the next three years:
• 11% of teachers and 13% of assistant teachers, working full-time, hold additional jobs to make ends meet.

“This workforce study highlights the unacceptable financial reality of educators in our early childhood community,” said Cori Gadansky, Executive Director of 4-C. “We must do better to support those who care for our youngest children.”

The full 37-page study and its detailed recommendations for policymakers and the community can can be found here.

About the Study:

The Louisville Early Learning Workforce Study was funded by a federal American Rescue Plan grant allocated to Metro United Way by Office of Philanthropy, Mayor Greenberg’s Office. The report provides a comprehensive overview of childcare capacity, quality, workforce demographics, and more.

Read the full report here.

Louisville named finalist city as Sundance Film Festival looks at locations for 2027 and beyond

LOUISVILLE, KY (July 16, 2024) – The city of Louisville is home to the iconic Kentucky Derby, the Urban Bourbon Trail, and The Greatest of All Time, Muhammad Ali. Now, Louisville is being considered as the next home for the most prestigious independent film festival in America, the world-renowned Sundance Film Festival.

On Friday, Louisville was named one of the six finalists to host the Festival beginning in 2027. Hosting this festival would bring the world to Louisville for ten days each year to enjoy a cultural phenomenon that serves as the premiere of innovative films and attracts more than 80,000 visitors annually.

“The City of Louisville and its diverse arts community is proud to be a finalist city for the Sundance Film Festival. Our rich history hosting world-class events, growing film industry, and commitment to sustainability position us as a perfect stage for the Festival's future. We are home to the greatest two minutes in sports and we are ready to host the greatest ten days in film,” said Mayor Craig Greenberg.

As part of a thorough evaluation of each potential location, the Sundance Institute assessed each city's infrastructure, ethos and equity values, event capabilities to host the Festival, and how each finalist could sustainably serve and support the ever-growing Sundance Film Festival community of independent artists and audiences. Each finalist was required to demonstrate how they would welcome and continue to foster the diverse Sundance community and culture of independent creativity that is an integral part of the Institute and Festival experience.

“Kentucky has a rich history of storytelling and will whole-heartedly embrace Sundance’s 40-year tradition of exploratory filmmaking,” added Governor Andy Beshear. “I’m proud to have Louisville — a vibrant, diverse city full of talent — represent our state in this very competitive process, and our entire commonwealth is united behind the effort to welcome Sundance to its new Kentucky home.”

Louisville’s arts ecosystem is driven by the community, and Louisville Metro Government has demonstrated a serious commitment to the Arts, launching the City’s first office dedicated to arts and culture in 2023. The Office of Arts + Creative Industries added two positions this year to expand city-wide programming and increase access to arts experiences for everyone. In Fiscal Year 2024, the Office offered more than $3.8 million in support for artists, cultural nonprofits, and community programs. The Office of Arts + Creative Industries will soon be stewarding a city-wide Comprehensive Cultural planning process.

“Louisville is home to a special community of artists, culture bearers, and storytellers who are value-aligned with the Sundance Institute. It is the perfect time to partner with Sundance as we are setting goals and charting Louisville’s future course to expand support for individual artists and creative organizations,” said Jessica Bennett Kincaid, Director of the Office of Arts + Creative Industries.

Louisville Metro Government also shares the Sundance Institute’s focus on sustainability and is addressing climate change through a citywide goal of achieving 100% clean energy and net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040. Upon taking office, Mayor Greenberg elevated the Office of Sustainability and expanded its budget. Additionally, the city has invested millions to grow and improve public parks and was recently awarded $12 million from the U.S. Forest Service to improve Louisville’s tree canopy and limit future effects of the Urban Heat Island. The Festival’s presence represents an opportunity to amplify the city’s sustainability goals.

Sundance packs an economic punch

This news coincides with the expansion of Kentucky’s film industry. Since January 2022, 185 films have applied for the Kentucky Entertainment Incentive Program. LEX Studios, a state-of-the-art production facility in nearby Lexington, recently opened, and the state has allocated funding to renovate and transform historic Louisville Gardens into a film, music, and digital production studio.

If the Sundance Film Festival relocates to Kentucky, the legendary ten-day gathering would join a long list of notable events hosted in Louisville, including the Kentucky Derby, Bourbon & Beyond, Louder Than Life, and 2024’s record-breaking PGA Championship. As Louisville leaders prepared for their bid, a study conducted by Commonwealth Economics determined that the economic effect of a Louisville-based Sundance Film Festival is an estimated $171 million annually.

The festival has been held in Utah since its inception and remains in Park City. In early 2024, Sundance Institute officials announced they were accepting bids for a new festival home. The 2023 Sundance Film Festival saw more than 80,000 people attend in-person. The economic report from that year estimates the festival contributed more than 1,600 local jobs and the total economic activity associated was more than $200 million.

For more than 40 years, the Sundance Film Festival has served as the launch point for unforgettable, groundbreaking films. Notable films include ‘Get Out,’ the 2022 Academy Award winner for Best Picture Winner ‘CODA,’ and ‘Winter’s Bone’ starring Louisville’s own Jennifer Lawrence in her first Academy Award-nominated performance.

Sundance Institute officials will visit Louisville in the coming weeks. A decision about the festival’s future will be announced in the coming months.

Louisville Metro Council News

Metro Council meeting highlights for Thursday, July 25

Below is a recap of the regularly scheduled Metro Council meeting

LOUISVILLE, KY (July 25, 2024) – The Louisville Metro Council held their regularly scheduled Council meeting tonight. Here are some of the highlights from the meeting.

Old Business

• O-139-24: an ordinance appropriating Neighborhood Development Funds to Future Fund, Inc, for costs associated with the Floyds Fork Aquatic Wetlands Restoration Project.
• O-144-24: an ordinance appropriating Neighborhood Development Funds to the Coalition for the Homeless for services to be provided through Project Homeless Connect including direct client support and supplies for distribution to participants.
• R-060-24: a resolution ratifying and approving the collective bargaining agreement relating to wages, hours and other terms and condition of employment between the Louisville Metro Government and the Central Midwest Regional Council of Carpenters, which is the successor to the Carpenters Industrial Council for employees of Codes and Regulations Department, Develop Louisville, and Solid Waste Management Services Division.
• O-142-24: an ordinance relating to the zoning of property located at 500 Colorado Avenue.
• R-063-24: a resolution accepting a donation of fitness equipment from Planet Fitness to be used in nine community centers.

Special Recognitions and Proclamations

• Councilman Pat Mulvihill recognized the District 10 page, Thomas Reddick.
• Councilman Anthony Piagentini recognized the UofL Hospital Organ Donor Department.

Consent Calendar – all items passed unanimously

• O-135-24: an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 201, Series 2022, relating to the American Rescue Plan (ARP) local fiscal recovery funding by amending language pertaining to the Residential Services for Substance Abuse and Addiction Project (LAT-0004).
• O-140-24: an ordinance relating to the closure of portions of multiple alleys bounded by Maple Street, Anderson Street, South 23^rd Street, and South 24^th
• R-061-24: a resolution ratifying and approving the collective bargaining agreement relating to wages, hours and other terms and condition of employment between Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government and Louisville Corrections Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge No. 77, concerning certain sworn employees of Louisville Metro Corrections Department in the classification of Corrections Officer and Corrections Sergeant.
• O-143-24: an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 075, Series 2022, relating to the American Rescue Plan (ARP) local fiscal recovery funding by amending language pertaining to the Rhodia Brownfields Remediation Project (LAT-0075).

Sent back to Committee

• O-074-24: an ordinance establishing a development area pursuant to provisions of KRS 65-7041-65.7083 to be known as the Urban Government Center Development Area.

Held at Council

• R-007-24: resolution urging the United States Congress and President to facilitate a ceasefire in Palestine and Israel.

Tonight’s Council meeting and attachments may be viewed online here: https://louisvilleky.primegov.com/public/portal, and on the Louisville Metro Council Facebook Page here: https://www.facebook.com/LouisvilleMetroCouncil/.

The next regularly scheduled Council meeting is on Thursday, August 8, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.

Public Health and Wellness News

Office of Resilience and Community Services News

ENROLLMENT FOR LIHEAP SUMMER SUBSIDY COOLING OPENED JULY 16

Jefferson County Residents Can Apply for Electric Assistance through Louisville Metro RCS

LOUISVILLE, KY (July 15, 2024) – Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy is here to help Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs. Enrollment started July 16 and runs until September 13, 2024, or until designated funds are depleted, on a first-come, first-serve basis. 

The Summer Subsidy Component provides households with incomes up to 150% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines a one-time benefit ranging from $50 to $250 depending on income levels and housing category. Benefits are paid directly to the household’s electric vendor.

Jefferson County residents wishing to apply may schedule an appointment utilizing the automated appointment system. Appointments can be scheduled by phone by calling (502) 991-8391 or online at louisvilleky.cascheduler.com. The toll-free service is currently open and is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

All applicants will be required to supply the following documentation at time of application:

• Proof of Social Security Number or Permanent Residence card (Green Card) for each member of the household.
• Proof of income from the preceding month for all members of the household.
• Most current electric bill, statement from your landlord if electric is included in your rent, statement from utility company if you participate in a Pre-Pay Electric Program.
• The account number and name on the account for main heating fuel sources and electric bill.

The Summer Subsidy does not require a disconnect notice or past due bill. The benefit can be applied as a credit on your account. Assistance received during previous LIHEAP components does not affect a household's eligibility.

For more descriptions about LIHEAP income eligibility and other instructions, visit https://louisvilleky.gov/LIHEAP. Residents may also call the automated LIHEAP information line at (502) 991-8391 or visit www.louisvilleky.cascheduler.com.

The Louisville Metro Office of Resilience and Community Services (RCS) serves as the administering agency of the Louisville Metro Community Action Agency.  

Kentucky’s Community Action Agencies operate LIHEAP in partnership with Community Action Kentucky and the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services who receive the funding as a pass-through block grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. For more information about LIHEAP, including contact information for all local Community Action agencies, please visit the Community Action Kentucky website at www.CAPKY.org.

Public Works News

Mayor Greenberg celebrates, thanks crews for infrastructural achievements

$40 million approved for Public Works paving budget, other infrastructural maintenance

LOUISVILLE, KY (July 24, 2024)– Today, Mayor Craig Greenberg and Metro Public Works Director Jennifer Caummisar-Kern thanked Public Works crews for the work completed thus far during the current paving season, other infrastructural work and highlighted the proposed $40 million FY 25 budget investment for paving, sidewalk repair, bridge and structure repair, alley paving, streetlights in the Central Business District, guardrail repair and furthering Vison Zero goals.

“With paving season in full swing since January, we’re ready to get started on the fiscal year 2024 paving season and celebrate the commitment between my office, Metro Council, and our Public Works team to work together to continually improve the infrastructure that’s responsible for safely getting residents to jobs, schools, all other important daily activities,” said Mayor Greenberg.

The proposed FY25 budget of $40 million for paving and sidewalk repair includes:

• $30 million to pave 240 lane miles of roadways;
• $2 million to repair more than 30,000 feet of sidewalks;
• $1 million for alley paving;
• $2 million for bridge and structure repair;
• $4.8 million for traffic calming measures, streetlights in the Central Business District, refreshing and enhancing pavement markings to further our Vison Zero goal.
• $250,000 for guardrail repairs.

Director Caummisar-Kern anticipates that by the end of the paving season, typically in late November, crews will have paved a significant number of lane miles toward the 240-mile goal.

“We have made some great progress! Paving budget increases have allowed us to keep our transportation infrastructure safe and deliver many more paved roadways to taxpayers,“ said Caummisar-Kern. “This doesn’t just make roads safer, it also extends the life of our infrastructure. I want to take this opportunity to thank Mayor Greenberg and Metro Council for their support, and the dedicated Public Works team for their commitment to our residents and visitors.”

Public Works paving season runs from March to November, contractors aim to complete half of the FY 25 240-mile goal between July and November, and the second half between March-July of 2025.

Mayor announces Louisville’s first Department of Transportation

New Department within Public Works seeks to reorganize, streamline all transportation-related projects and services

LOUISVILLE, KY (July 16, 2024) – Mayor Craig Greenberg joined Metro Public Works Director Jennifer Caummisar-Kern Tuesday to announce final recommendations for the creation of a new Department of Transportation (DOT).

Louisville Metro Government’s first ever 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.

“We have seen other cities around the country successfully create and implement local Departments of Transportation and I am confident the Louisville DOT will make it easier for people and businesses to move around our city quickly, safely, and efficiently,” said Mayor Greenberg. “Improving transportation will also strengthen our economy and help us plan and implement Louisville’s future growth and development.”

“Evaluating yourself and the work needed to do your job better isn’t an easy thing,” said Public Works Director Jennifer Caummisar-Kern. “We are very grateful to our consulting teams Cityfi, Sam Swartz Engineering and Gifted by Design for leading us through this process and to all those who took time to share information during interviews earlier this year.”

“I'm excited about the opportunities the new Department of Transportation can unlock,” said Metro Council President Markus Winkler. “By aligning these key functions, I'm hopeful we will be able to efficiently manage our transportation spending, improve strategic planning, and provide a better experience for our residents.”

Earlier this year Metro Government created a DOT consulting team led by Cityfi, LLC which included representatives from Metro Council, Metro Air Pollution Control District, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Kentuckiana Planning & Development Agency (KIPDA), PARC, Louisville Parks and Recreation as well as suburban city leaders and mobility advocates.

A FY25 budget allocation of $500,000 was approved by the Metro Council in June and includes 4 new full-time positions.

Over the coming months officials will create job descriptions for DOT positions, work on rebranding and host team workshops to better understand new roles within the department. The anticipated launch of the Louisville DOT is January 2025. 

This model has been implemented in many cities, including Atlanta, Chicago, Denver, New York City, and Seattle, with cities successfully restructuring transportation functions to achieve infrastructure goals.

Key recommendations include:

• Reorganize

Consolidating all transportation functions under one department to form a dedicated and structured division within the Department of Public Works.  

• Realign

Establish a stand-alone transportation department, and establish three distinct executive units within the rebranded Public Works department: Administrative Support, Transportation, and Solid Waste Management Services 

• Rebrand

 Public Works will elevate “transportation” in the department name to improve public understanding and underscore the department’s commitment to comprehensive transportation management.

• Implement process improvements

Including Strategic Planning, Project Prioritization, Project Development & Management, communication and transparency, and standardization of project performance evaluation.

The full report can be found here.

About Public Works – The department is responsible for maintaining the city's infrastructure through management of construction projects, operation and maintenance of over 1,000 traffic signals, road construction and maintenance, roadway signs and markings, solid waste and recycling collection, snow removal, transportation planning, windstorm debris recovery and removal, as well as implementation of a number of initiatives to ensure safer and more efficient roadways.

Visit us at louisvilleky.gov/government/public-works, follow us on socials at facebook.com/LouPubWorks, and @LouPubWorks.

Transportation Improvement Projects Dashboard

The Transportation Improvement Projects Dashboard is a tool to provide insight into projects that improve the transportation network throughout Louisville Metro.

This dashboard shows two different types of projects:

1. Current Projects that have received funding and are working towards construction.
2. Future Projects that are not yet funded but are serious contenders to apply for future funding opportunities.

Public Works built this database to increase transparency, track data, measure progress towards meeting goals, and aid future decision-making. This data will inform which transportation projects are submitted for future funding opportunities, including federal grants. As priorities change over time, projects will be added, removed, or modified. Public Works greatly values the opinions of Metro Council members and their constituents, so feedback is important to ensure that we are addressing their needs. Currently this dashboard only shows federally funded projects, but work continues to add more information on various funding sources, project types, and data analysis.

To provide feedback on the tool itself or to request a change to the projects listed, please contact Amanda Deatherage, Transportation Planner Supervisor, Amanda.Deatherage@LouisvilleKY.gov.

Waste Management News

The Waste Reduction Center at 636 Meriwether Avenue is open. This is a popular disposal site for large loads of unbagged yard waste, tree limbs and stumps up to three feet in diameter, construction debris, and large household items. (Fees may apply.) Residents can dispose of up to four tires, up to three electronic items, and up to three large household items for FREE! Details can be found on the website. Open Tuesday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Saturday, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

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Help Stop Illegal Dumping!

• To report materials that have been illegally dumped or "junk" set out on the wrong day, use Metro311 or 574-5000.
• If you WITNESSED A PERSON illegal dumping and have information (pictures, license plate #, etc.), please report it on our new online form.
• Keep an eye out for the vehicles our Enforcement Team is currently looking for! 
• Don't contribute to the problem!
  • If you hire someone to dispose waste for you,ask to see their Waste Hauler License and do not pay without a disposal receipt. Properly disposing of truck loads of materials costs at least $50 - if you're charged less than that, be suspicious. Perpetrators will often take your money and illegally dump your items to avoid the disposal fee. Drop off up to three household items for free at the Waste Reduction Center. (Disposal fees may apply for additional items.) 
  • Only set out junk or bulky items during your scheduled set out period. Residents in the Urban Services District can sign up for set out reminders using the Recycle Coach app. Residents outside of the Urban Services District should call their contracted waste hauler for information. 
• Tips to Prevent Illegal Dumping on your Property
  • Keep your property well lit and clear of overgrown trees and shrubs.
  • Monitor your property - the presence of illegally dumped materials or bulky items set out too early attracts additional dumping. 
  • Install security cameras - send your video or photos anonymously to us and enforcement officers can use identifying information to catch the perpetrator.

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Report Street Light Outages to LG&E

If you see a streetlight out in your neighborhood (or anywhere in Louisville), please note the address and report it to LG&E for repair. Click here to fill out the online form to report broken or malfunctioning streetlights. We always recommend adding your contact information to the request, so a technician who has questions can contact you. LG&E makes repairs during the day. Make sure you follow up if the streetlight hasn’t been repaired within seven (7) days.

LMPD News

Sign up for the LMPD 6th Division Newsletter!

The purpose of this monthly newsletter is to communicate with our community partners about events and provide information you may find beneficial to have and share with your neighbors. Our monthly letter will provide you with an overview of crime trends within the division and highlight the work our talented women and men do each day serving our community. We will also provide any information that could impact our neighborhoods and travel such as construction and festivals. Please feel free and share this newsletter with your friends, family, and neighbors. Signing up will ensure they receive the newsletter as soon as it is published.

LMPD reminder:  Please secure your property and stay vigilant!

The city has seen an increase of illegal activity, including vandalism, vehicle thefts, items stolen from vehicles, and gun shots reported over the past year.  Here are several tips from LMPD that may seem simple but could be very effective in preventing crime in our neighborhoods!

Immediately report any suspicious person, activity (gunshots), or vehicles to (502) 574-7111 or (502) 574-TIPS.  This is not just for vehicle vandalism but drug activity, home/garage vandalism, gun shots - ANY suspicious activity! Make a police report!

- Never leave anything of value in your vehicle; this includes laptops, purses, GPS devices, and even loose change.
- Always lock your vehicle doors.
- Remove garage door openers from vehicles usually parked outside.
- Do not leave your keys in your vehicle. Do not warm up your vehicles without you in them!
- Do not leave the windows of you vehicle open, or partially open.
- Consider additional lighting around your property; try to park your vehicle in a well-lit area.
- Never leave a firearm unprotected in your vehicle.

Please remember to not leave your vehicle running and unattended!

Metro Emergency Repair Program

Eligibility criteria:

•    Must be owner occupied for at least one year.
•    Not available on rental property.
•    Must meet income guidelines (see intake staff).
•    May receive assistance once in a five year period.
•    Louisville-Jefferson County only.

Types of repairs:

• Furnace repair or replacement (October-April only).
• A/C unit- repair or replacement (Requires medical statement, available May-Sept. only).
• Electrical repairs/upgrades.
• Water line repairs/replacement.
• Sewer line repairs/replacement.
• Water heater repair/replacement (gas or electric).   
• Gas line leaks.

For further information contact Office of Housing at 574-5850 or homerepair@louisvilleky.gov.

'Dare to Care' Food Pantries open in District 2

• Peace Presbyterian Church (4210 East Indian Trail, Louisville, KY 40213)

Open every 2^nd Monday of the month -- 10am - 12pm

• Forest Baptist Church (4500 Petersburg Road, Louisville, KY 40218)
  

                                     Open every 1^st Thursday of the month -- 4pm - 6pm

Information about both pantries:

• Serving households in the 40213, 40218 & 40219 Zip Codes Only
• First Come, First Served Basis
• Picture ID & proof of residency required!

LouieConnect

Louisville non-profits have launched a new website to help connect people in need of food, shelter, and more.  Metro United Way and the Family Scholar House partnered to create LouieConnect, modeling it on a similar site created in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.  When someone uses LouieConnect, the web-based app asks for basic information and then lists applicable resources nearby — from food pantries to shelters to career centers to financial literacy programs.

***Important Metro Services Phone Numbers***

• Air Pollution: (502) 574-6000
• Animal Services: (502) 363-6609 or (502) 361-1318
• Brightside: (502) 574-2613
• Community Services & Revitalization: (502) 574-4377
• Congressman Morgan McGarvey: (502) 582-5129
• IPL (Code Enforcement): (502) 574-3321
• Legal Aid Society: (502) 584-1254
• LG&E Business: (502) 627-3313 or (800)- 331-7370
• LG&E Residential: (502) 589-1444 or (800) 331-7370
• LMPD 6th Division: (502) 574-2187
• LMPD Anonymous Tipline: (502) 574-LMPD (5673)
• LMPD: (Non Emergency): (502) 574-7111 or (502) 574-2111
• Louisville Forward/Economic Development: (502) 574-4140
• Master Commissioner Jefferson Circuit Court (Foreclosure Sales): (502) 753-4888
• Mayor Craig Greenberg: (502) 574-2003
• Metro311: 311 or (502) 574-5000
• Metro Parks: (502) 456-8100
• Metropolitan Sewer District (MSD): (502) 540-6000
• MetroSafe: (502) 572-3460 or (502) 574-7111
• PARC: (502) 569-6222
• Planning & Design Services: (502) 574-6230
• Property Valuation Administrator (PVA): (502) 574-6380
• Public Works: (502) 574-5810
• Solid Waste Management (SWMS): (502) 574-3571
• TARC: (502) 585-1234
• United States Senator Rand Paul: (270) 782-8303
  
• Vacant & Public Property Administration: (502) 574-4016
• Your State Representative or State Senator: http://www.lrc.ky.gov 

District 2 Archived Newsletter Page:  Click here

Don't know what to make for dinner?  Try our semimonthly recipe suggestion!

Today's recipe comes from allrecipes.com and can be found here.

Simple Beef Stroganoff

Prep/Cook: 20 mins.

Yield:  4 servings