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...

• Another Chance to Dispose of Large Items
• Eating Healthy Program this Saturday
• Farnsley-Moremen Archaeology Day on Saturday
• Fall Fun at the VFW
• Trick-or-Treat at Farnsley-Moreman on October 23
• Interesting Evening at SW Library
• Sign Up to Get a Spot! Trunk or Treat at Valley H.S. Oct. 25
• Downtown Silent Disco - Free Admission
• Veterans Recognition Program
• Trick-or-Treat at the Library
• Enjoy Bluegrass in Valley Station!
• Quilting Basics at SW Library
• Ft. Knox History Nov. 7th at SW Library
• Bethany UMC Bazaar
• Tickets for Jack O'Lantern Spectacular on Sale Now!
• Fall Leaf Drop-Off Coming Soon!
• Mill Creek - Public Watershed Health Survey
• Little Libraries Still Available for District 14 Neighbors
• 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

Another Chance to Dispose of Large Items

Eating Healthy Program this Saturday

Farnsley-Moremen Archaeology Day on Saturday

Fall Fun at the VFW

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

Interesting Evening at SW Library

Sign Up to Get a Spot! Trunk or Treat at Valley H.S. Oct. 25

Downtown Silent Disco - Free Admission

Fan-favorite Downtown Silent Disco returns at the end of the month for a night of spooky fun and dancing at Big Four Lawn! This year’s event, presented by Louisville Downtown Partnership and free to the public, will include food and drink options, Trunk or Treat, and the Downtown CineBus – a multicolored lighting and visual effects bus that will light up the base of Big Four Bridge. Put on your Halloween costumes and join us for an evening of disco under the city lights!  Click here for more information.

Veterans Recognition Program

Trick-or-Treat at the Library

Enjoy Bluegrass in Valley Station!

Quilting Basics at SW Library

Ft. Knox History Nov. 7th at SW Library

Bethany UMC Bazaar

Tickets for Jack O'Lantern Spectacular on Sale Now!

Jack O’Lantern Spectacular, presented by Thorntons, is celebrating its 12^th year from October 1 - November 2 at Iroquois Park. This year’s theme is “Trivia Night: Pumpkin Edition,” and will test guest’s knowledge as they meander through the woods, lined with thousands of artistically carved and locally sourced pumpkins. Guests will be quizzed on art history, music, folklore, and more. They can challenge their friends and family while experiencing the magic that is Jack O’Lantern Spectacular.

 For additional information and to purchase tickets, click here.

Fall Leaf Drop-Off Coming Soon!

Fall Leaves

Mowing over leaves to mulch them back into your lawn is a great option for reducing waste. Mulching not only returns vital nutrients to the soil, but experts say that it can help your grass grow even better the following year!

Never blow leaves into the street! If you see Street Sweeping signs posted on your street, please make sure to move your vehicle so any leaves that fell naturally on the street can be properly cleaned. 

Leaf Drop-Off Sites (coming soon!) 

The Metro Public Works free leaf drop-off sites will be open Tuesday-Saturdays, November 5 through December 7. Drop-off will not be available on November 28 and 29 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Only leaves will be accepted. Leaves can be loose, in paper/compostable bags, or reusable containers. Containers used to bring leaves to the drop-off sites must be taken back by residents.

Locations and hours starting Tuesday, November 5:

• Public Works Yard, 10500 Lower River Road (enter from Bethany Lane), Tuesday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
• Public Works East District Operations Center, 595 N Hubbards Lane, Tuesday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
• Shawnee Park, 230 Southwestern Parkway (Athletic Complex), Tuesday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
• Waste Reduction Center, 636 Meriwether Avenue, Tuesday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

This service is for residents ONLY and not for businesses!!

Mill Creek - Public Watershed Health Survey

Louisville MSD wants to hear from you!

Please click HERE or scan the QR code to take the Mill Creek Public Watershed Health Survey, which is open through October 21^st. You can complete the survey multiple times to submit multiple water quality observations.

Mill Creek Watershed covers 34 square miles. MSD needs your help identifying specific water quality-related issues in the watershed. Do you know of areas that constantly have a lot of trash, sections of the creek with algae overgrowth, or muddy water? Your feedback will help MSD prioritize issues important to the Mill Creek community.

By the way, thank you to those who completed the Mill Creek Community Survey last month. Your input is important as we develop plans to make Mill Creek a safe, clean waterway for the entire community.

If you have any questions, please contact Meredith.Meyers@LouisvilleMSD.org.

Little Libraries Still Available for District 14 Neighbors

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