Louisville Metro Council District 4 E-News
Councilman Jecorey Arthur | Legislative Assistant Brianna Wright
601 West Jefferson Street, Louisville, KY 40202 | (502)574-1104
I'm proud to announce that our Anti-Displacement Assessment Tool has been published. It uses rent and development history with other data to measure housing impact of proposed developments. We're collecting feedback before Metro Council votes to approve it. Let us know what you think so we can make it better. You can find the tool here.
Survey: Special Public Safety Comment Form
Do you support the enforcement of the mask ordinance? Do you have suggestions regarding public safety solutions for the community, especially as it relates to juveniles? Metro Council wants to know. Please submit a comment here.
Report: Young Adult Louisville Income for Transformation (YALift!)
YALift! provides young adults with a one-year, no strings attached foundation of financial stability. The pilot is collaboratively administered by Louisville Metro Government, Metro United Way, Russell: A Place of Promise, and Mayors for Guaranteed Income (MGI), and is focused on young adults in three neighborhoods of concentrated poverty: Smoketown, Russell, and California. To view the report go here.
Legislation
- Louisville Slugger Field Landmark Resolution — A resolution asking for a review to considYoung Adult Louisville Income for Transformation (YALift!)er landmarking Louisville Slugger Field as a historic site. (FILED)
- Civil Citation Ordinance — An ordinance to divert juveniles from the criminal justice system into community programs. (DRAFTING)
- Anti-Displacement Resolution — A resolution approving the displacement risk assessment created by Boston University. (FILED)
- Public Amenities Resolution — A resolution to create a public amenities inventory and map. (FILED)
- Demolition Notice Ordinance — An ordinance to assist tenants being displaced from demolition. (DRAFTING)
- Invasive Species Ordinance — An ordinance regulating invasive species of plants on private and public property. (DRAFTING)
- Community Benefits Agreement Ordinance — An ordinance requiring community benefit agreements for tax increment financing. (DRAFTING)
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.
Join Councilman Blackwell to Cleanup Around the Mill Creek Watershed
Councilman Rick Blackwell (D-12) is excited to announce the Fall Mill Creek Stream Cleanup on Saturday, November 2, 2024, bringing together residents, businesses and volunteers to make a positive impact in the district. To learn more, click here.
Councilman Baker to Host Coffee and Conversation
Please join Councilman Phillip Baker (D-6) for coffee and conversation this Saturday, November 2, 2024.
This is an informal opportunity for residents to meet with Councilman Baker to discuss district related issues or concerns. There is no agenda, and residents may come and go anytime between 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. The meeting will be held at Phalcha Coffee, 1001 Mary Street.
“This is a great opportunity to support a new local business and chat with me about any district related issues or concerns,” said Councilman Baker. “Looking forward to speaking with you.”
For more information about the meeting, please contact Councilman Baker’s office at 574-1106.
Mayor Names Andy McClinton Director of Louisville Metro Animal Services
Mayor Greenberg announced longtime Metro Government employee Andy McClinton has been appointed as Director of Louisville Metro Animal Services. McClinton retired from LMPD at the end of 2022 and comes back to Metro to lead one of the largest animal shelters in Kentucky. To learn more, click here.
Mayor Greenberg Announces Proposed Amendments for Mask Ban
Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg and Metro Councilwoman Tammy Hawkins, chair of the Louisville Metro Council Public Safety Committee, presented their proposed amendments to the city’s existing mask ordinance that would help improve concerns about public safety, assist in preventing violent crime and provide measures to help protect people from being targeted for enforcement. To learn more, click here.
OSHN Taking Nominations of Local Youths Achieving Against Hardships Caused by Violence, Disabilities, Social Stigma, Among Others
The Office for Safe and Healthy Neighborhoods is now taking on-line nominations for the second cohort of AMPLIFY 502, a city-sponsored program that celebrates youth who are overcoming adversity, hardships and challenges while achieving personally and serving their community. To learn more, click here.
Emergency Services Graduates the 48th MetroSafe Academy
The MetroSafe Division of Louisville Metro Emergency Services, the city’s consolidated 911 Communications Center, graduated nine personnel from its Academy. These Public Safety Telecommunicators (911 Calltakers and Dispatchers) have completed the 180 training hours required to be certified by the Commonwealth of Kentucky to work in 911 communications. 911 Call Takers and Dispatchers are the first first responders when an emergency strikes. To learn more, click here.
Alcoholic Beverage Control
There has been a notice issued for 446 South 4th Street. To learn more, click here.
NuLu Review Overlay District (NROD) Committee for Formal Review of Design Guideline Update
You are invited to attend a special meeting of the NuLu Review Overlay District (NROD) Committee for the continued formal Committee review of draft design guidelines based on engagement feedback and directives under Metro Council Resolution R-084-24
The Meeting will be Thursday, November 7th, 2024 at 10:00am and will be located at 514 W Liberty St. Louisville, KY 40202
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.
Reimagine 9th Street | Project Update
Review the 9th Street corridor designs with the project team. To learn more, click here.
Louisville Free Public Library’s Authors Series Continues This Fall
To learn more about the LFPL author series, click here.
California Community Center Halloween Party
The California Community Center is hosting Halloween party. To learn more, click here.
California Park Community Center | 1600 West St. Catherine Street
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