District 14 Councilwoman

Contact Cindi Fowler

Legislative Assistant

Amy Stewart

Office Locations:

CityHall
601 West Jefferson St.
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 574-1114

Southwest Government Center
7219 Dixie Highway
Louisville, KY 40258

2024 Committees:

Chair of Parks & Sustainability

Budget & Appropriations

Visit Councilwoman Fowler's website 

In This Edition...

• Southwest Community Festival, October 12th at Sun Valley Park
• District 14 Partners With Brightside for Community Cleanup on October 19th
• SW Library Celebrates it's 10th Birthday!
• JACK O'LANTERN SPECTACULAR NOW OPEN
• Reserve Your Seat Today!
• Family Fun at Louisville Metro Animal Services this Sunday!
• Metro Arts Center on Dixie Highway Offers Classes For All
• 3rd Division Coffee with a Cop
• Fall Fun at the VFW
• Farnsley-Moremen Archaeology Day
• Trick-or-Treat at Farnsley-Moreman on October 23
• Interesting Evening at SW Library
• September - October, Lights Out Louisville
• Little Libraries Still Available for District 14 Neighbors
• District 14 Seeking Applicants
• Enroll Now for the Citizens Police Academy, January 2025
• Career Opportunities with Louisville Metro Government
• Meals on Wheels
• Reporting Potholes
• Report a Litterer!
• How Can You Help with Illegal Dumping
• Southwest Community Ministries - Items Needed
• Meriweather Waste Reduction Center
• Contact Metro311

Southwest Community Festival, October 12th at Sun Valley Park

Councilwoman Fowler is a proud sponsor of the Southwest Community Festival. This year's festival will be an exciting and fun filled day for the whole family.  This is a free event for the community excluding vendor purchases.  Activities include:

• Greased Knuckles Car 
• Senior Tent
• Kid's City
• Teen Town: games and entertainment for young adults
• Veterans Resource Center: with a wealth of resources and information
• Petting Zoo
• Spelling Bee Awards
• Food Trucks
• Vendor Booths

The entertainment line-up is spectacular. 

MAIN STAGE

• Whiskey Bent Valley Boys - 10 am
• Friday Night Special - 11:45 am
• Radiotronic - 2 pm

CAR SHOW STAGE

• The Checkmates - 10 am
• The Monarchs - 1:30 pm

District 14 Partners With Brightside for Community Cleanup on October 19th

As the seasons change and we transition into fall, it’s the perfect time to give back to our community! Join Councilwoman Fowler and Brightside for the Fall Community-Wide Cleanup on Saturday, October 19, 2024, and help make a difference in your neighborhood. With just a few hours of your time, you can make a big difference in maintaining the cleanliness and beauty of our public spaces. Whether you’re part of a neighborhood group or an individual looking to get involved, we encourage you to sign up to join the District 14 cleanup. This is an excellent opportunity for scout troops, sports teams, faith groups, and community organizations to come together and make a positive impact. Supplies will be provided and T-shirts will be given out to participants!  To sign up, please send an email to amy.stewart@louisvilleky.gov or call 502-574-1114.

SW Library Celebrates it's 10th Birthday!

Put on your party hats, because Southwest Regional Library is turning ten and the whole community is invited to celebrate. Festivities will include the magical Mr. Moustache (11a-12p), a musical performance by bluegrass band Hog Operation (2-3p), the bubble truck (2-4p), a book sale benefitting the Southwest Friends of the Library, cupcakes, and more!

JACK O'LANTERN SPECTACULAR NOW OPEN

Reserve Your Seat Today!

Family Fun at Louisville Metro Animal Services this Sunday!

Metro Arts Center on Dixie Highway Offers Classes For All

Metro Arts Center located at 8360 Dixie Highway, offers many classes tailored to all ages!  To see a current listing of classes and to register for them, you can click this link.

3rd Division Coffee with a Cop

Fall Fun at the VFW

Farnsley-Moremen Archaeology Day

Trick-or-Treat at Farnsley-Moreman on October 23

Interesting Evening at SW Library

September - October, Lights Out Louisville

Little Libraries Still Available for District 14 Neighbors

District 14 Seeking Applicants

Applications are open for the Class of 2025 Office for Women (OFW) Ambassadors!

The OFW 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.

Eligibility requirements:

• Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to and advocacy for improving the lives of women and/or girls and advancing gender equity.
• Applicants must be 18 or older.
• Applicants must live in one of the 26 Metro Council districts in Jefferson County (inside Jefferson County).
• Applicants must commit to attending all training sessions. The training dates for 2025 are:
• January 16
• February 20
• March 20
• April 17
• May 15
• June 19

Training will take place from approximately 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day. 

YOU MUST COMMIT TO ATTEND ALL TRAINING DATES.  

The training program is free, and food and transportation costs (bus tickets or parking) will be provided.  Childcare will also be provided off site.

Apply today!: Scan the QR code above or register here. Applications are due by November 15, 2024.

Enroll Now for the Citizens Police Academy, January 2025

Click here for more information.

Career Opportunities with Louisville Metro Government

Come work for Louisville Metro Government! You can search for all open positions and submit your application now. You can access career opportunities by clicking here.

Note: For assistance with the application process, please contact the NEOGOV Customer Support Help Desk at (855) 524-5627 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Pacific Time, Monday through Friday

Meals on Wheels

Reporting 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. Call our office at 574-1114, 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.

Report a Litterer!

Get directly involved in making Louisville a more litter-free community through the Report-A-Litterer program aimed at motorists who throw fast-food wrappers, cigarette butts, soda bottles or any type of litter out their car window.  Click here to report. Click here for more information

How Can You Help with Illegal Dumping

Illegally dumped trash is more than just an eyesore! It is expensive to clean up, it negatively impacts our quality of life and economic development, and the plastic debris may end up in our waterways and oceans. Individuals caught dumping illegally may have their vehicle impounded and face fines and fees totaling about $1,000.  We have recently posted images on social media asking for help identifying illegal dumpers caught on camera and reporting when a vehicle was impounded. WDRB also helped spread the word about the negative impacts of illegal dumping. View their story here.  Residents are encouraged to fill out this online form if they witness illegal dumping. The form can also be used to share home security camera footage or images of illegal dumping occurring with our Solid Waste Enforcement Department. Go to Louisvilleky.gov/IllegalDumping to learn more about how you can help prevent illegal dumping.  Did you know..? Many waste materials can be dropped off legally and for FREE. Up to three large household items, up to 4 passenger tires, and up to 3 electronics items can be dropped off for free at the at the Waste Reduction Center, located at 636 Meriwether Avenue. A pickup truckload of yard waste or construction debris can be disposed for only $60.00. Residents can also utilize the free Pop-Up Drop-Off events that occur monthly, on a Saturday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., March - November, in various parts of Jefferson County. Items must be separated into the various categories for easy off-loading. Know before you go! View the accepted items list here: Louisvilleky.gov/PopUps.

Southwest Community Ministries - Items Needed

Southwest Community Ministries is currently overwhelmed with families who have never needed assistance before but are running out of household and hygiene products! They are asking for help from members of the community, youth groups, or anyone willing to donate. If you would prefer to give food donations, items such as ravioli, ramen, fruit cups, canned meats, soups, and peanut butter crackers are always good options. Things like Ensure and pull top lids are good for seniors as well! Needed Household Items: Toilet Paper Deodorant Soups Ravioli Ramen Noodles Items can be dropped off at the Ministry (8504 Terry Rd.) Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. For more information please call (502) 935-0310. Donations can also be made by visiting SouthwestCommunityMinistries.org/donate.

Meriweather Waste Reduction Center

At the Waste Reduction Center, Louisville/Jefferson County residents can dispose of tires, household bulky waste such as metals, appliances, electronics, tree limbs and stumps up to three feet in diameter, unbagged yard waste, construction debris, and furniture.

Hours of Operation

Tuesday - Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Appointments available Tuesday - Friday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Up to three household bulky items per day may be dropped off at no charge. Bulky loads or drop-offs exceeding three items will be charged according  - CASH ONLY.  

Examples of single items

• Up to 4 passenger tires*
• One appliance
• One large household item such as mattress, box spring, sofa or chair

*No more than 4 tires will be accepted for free drop-off at one time regardless of the number of other items