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November 8, 2024


Friday Thoughts

Happy Friday! The holidays are approaching which, for many of us, means time with family, lots of shopping, and (for me, anyway) way too much food! For others in our community, however, this time of year is a little more complicated. I hope you'll consider helping with our food/household item drive and spreading the word about the LIHEAP Fall Subsidy (both mentioned below) to make things a little bit easier for some of our neighbors.   

Things can obviously get very busy this time of year. That said, I hope you'll be able to attend my Town Hall meeting on Tuesday, November 19 where Mayor Craig Greenberg will be our guest. I appreciate the mayor's willingness to join us and look forward to hearing what he has to say. They'll be time for attendees to ask some questions as well, so don't miss the opportunity. We'll meet at the Sawyer Hayes Community Center and begin at 6 p.m.      

Of course, I'd be remiss if I didn't mention Veterans Day coming up on Monday. It would be difficult to overstate what our country owes veterans and their families. I hope we'll all find a moment to reflect on the sacrifices they make. If you'd like more information on Veterans Day or are looking for some ideas of events to attend, please click here.

As always, please let me know if my office can be of assistance in any way. 
 


Contact the District 17 Office


Markus Winkler
17th District Councilman
Metro Council President
502.574.1117
Contact Councilman Winkler


Kip Eatherly
Legislative Aide
502.574.3462
Contact Kip

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Important Numbers

Animal Services  473-7387
Charmoli NP  574-5787
Codes & Regulations  574-2508
EACM  426-2824
Health & Wellness  574-6520
Jefferson Co. Clerk  574-5700
KY Science Center  561-6100
LG&E  589-1444
LMPD (8th Division)  574-2258
Louisville Water  583-6610
Louisville Zoo  459-2181
Mayor's Office  574-2003
Middletown Library  245-7332
MSD  540-6000
NE Regional Library  394-0379
Parks & Recreation  574-7275
Planning & Design  574-6230
Public Works  574-5810
TARC  585-1234

November 7 Metro Council Meeting Recap

Click here for a short video recapping last night's Metro Council meeting. If you'd like to see the full agenda or more detail on a particular piece of legislation, click here and choose the 'Metro Council Meetings' option. 
 


Final 2024 Pop-Up Drop-Off

Pop-Up Drop-Off


The last Pop-Up Drop-Off of 2024 will be held Saturday, November 16 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Shawnee Park, 4501 W. Broadway. This is a great chance to properly dispose of items like mattresses, electronics, tires, prescription medications, and more. Click here for additional information such as tips to make your visit more efficient and how much of the material collected at these events is recycled.  


Office of Planning Weekly Activity Report

Each week, the Metro Office of Planning creates a report listing all new land use applications in Jefferson County. These applications can include requests for changes in zoning, conditional use permits, variances, and more. There is one case in this week's report involving property in District 17, a request for a revised district development plan to extend a commercial parking lot at 2813 North Hurstbourne Parkway. You can view the current site plan here. Please contact the case manager at kaitlin.dever@louisvilleky.gov with any questions.   


Metro Council Holiday Food/Household Item Drive

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As I mentioned last week, the Louisville Metro Council is partnering with the Association of Community Ministries to collect food and household items for those in need. All items collected (we had almost 2,500 last year!) will be distributed evenly between the 13 ministries. Drop-off locations will be available throughout the city, with our district having one at the Berrytown Recreation Center, 1300 Heafer Road. A complete list of sites should be posted soon here. I hope you'll be able to help!
 


Aiken Road Closure

I mentioned in last week's newsletter that the Louisville Water Company had notified my office of plans to close Aiken Road near its intersection with N. English Station Road. We were notified this morning that water main project will not be moving forward, so there is no need to close the road. If anything changes, I will let you know. 
 


LIHEAP Fall Subsidy Enrollment Now Open

Enrollment for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Fall Subsidy is now open. This program provides eligible Kentucky households a one-time benefit (paid directly to the energy vendor) depending on housing category, fuel type used, and income level. In Jefferson County, this subsidy is made available through the Louisville Metro Office of Resilience and Community Services. You can call 502-991-8391 or click here to schedule an appointment or learn more about eligibility requirements, documentation needed, etc. Applications will be accepted through December 20 or until funds are depleted. 
 


VITA Volunteers Needed

The Louisville Asset Building Coalition is looking for volunteers to support the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) free tax preparation program. Opportunities to help include being greeters, tax preparers, and reviewers. This program, operating in locations throughout the city, not only helps people file their taxes, it helps families keep more of their hard-earned dollars, creates financial stability, and builds a brighter future. Your time and skills can make a real difference in someone's life! Click here to learn more or apply.
 



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