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In this Issue...

• Council Updates
• District 3 in The Community!
• Landlord/Renter Solutions Forum: Pics & Thanks!
• DOJ Consent Decree with LMPD Update
• Councilwoman Parrish-Wright: NEW PET!
• Dates, Events, Resources, and Opportunities

Council Updates

Final Council Meeting 12/12, End of Year Note

Thursday, December 12th, 2024 at 6pm is the final Metro Council Meeting of 2024. While the agenda is not yet complete for this meeting, we know the final meeting of the year is a lengthy one. There will be several recognitions for departing council members, and legislation to wrap up the year. If you can join us, please do. If not, the meeting is always accessible online at this link. 

2024 has been a whirlwind year, and our team has learned a ton about how to pass legislation and the ins and outs of how Metro Government functions. The Councilwoman will have more to say in one final newsletter for 2024, but for now, the District 3 team just wants to express sincere gratitude for the opportunity to serve the community. From residents (homeowners, renters, and those experiencing housing insecurity), to business owners, to executive directors, to union members, we are so thankful to everyone in our community. We've been privileged to build new relationships and strengthen existing relationships and look forward to continuing to do so in 2025. 

LIHEAP OPEN NOW!

From Louisville Metro Public Health and Wellness:

 Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis through Dec. 20, or until designated funds have been expended.

In Jefferson County, LIHEAP Fall Subsidy is available through the Louisville Metro Office of Resilience and Community Services. Appointments are required in advance to apply.

How to apply

A toll-free automated appointment system is now available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to schedule an in-person appointment at one of seven locations. The automated scheduler will provide details about these locations as well as eligibility and required documentation.

Jefferson County residents meeting eligibility can call the automated scheduler at 502-991-8391 or visit online at louisvilleky.cascheduler.com"

District 3 Annual Report 

If you haven't yet had the chance, please read our Annual Report from 2024! This document highlights some of what we've been up to this year. We are so thankful to our interns Edler Jonhatan, Jr. and Eviana Leggette for putting this together! You can view our annual report HERE!

FINAL 2024 District 3 Advisory Board Meeting

The December 3DAB meeting will be Tuesday, December 10th at 6pm at the South Louisville Community Center (2911 Taylor Boulevard). 

Councilwoman Parrish-Wright Selected as Adinkra Alliance Honoree

The Adinkra Alliance recognizes distinguished Black achievers from the state of Kentucky, and Councilwoman Parrish-Wright is an honoree for their 2024 awards. Read more here!

District 3 in The Community!

Councilwoman Parrish-Wright and Ms. Nova at the Landlord/Renter Solutions forum! We are so thankful to everyone who was able to make it and talk all things renting!

Councilwoman Parrish-Wright with Da'Marrion Fleming of Sowing Seeds with Faith at their Turkey Giveaway at Shively City hall on Wednesday, November 27th. 250 turkeys were given away, as well as other food products for the holiday!

Councilwoman Parrish-Wright stopped by Louisville Metro Animal Services to record some promos! LMAS will have free dog and cat food while supplies last. They'll also have straw and outdoor units for outdoor pets as it gets colder. Here, the Councilwoman is with Mississippi, a super sweet dog looking for a new home! (Councilwoman Parrish-Wright also left LMAS with a new pet!)

District 3 co-hosted a Code Enforcement Matters meeting at Shively City Hall to talk about property maintenance!

Councilwoman Parrish-Wright attended the Small Business Saturday event, hosted by the Louisville Independent Business Alliance at the Norton Sports and Learning Complex! Councilwoman Parrish-Wright values our small business owners and knows the importance of supporting our local business owners and vendors!

Councilwoman Parrish-Wright was a featured speaker at the Beautillion, hosted by the W.E.B. DuBois Academy and the Grace James Academy of Excellence. Councilwoman Parrish-Wright prioritizes our young people, their development, and their opportunities.

Councilwoman Parrish-Wright delivered meals to families the day before Thanksgiving. She knows the importance of groceries as prices rise. Too many in our community are both housing and food insecure.

Landlord/Renter Solutions Forum: Pics & Thanks!

The District 3 Office had a great time at our Landlord/Renter Solutions Forum on Saturday, November 23rd. We all learned so much, and had an opportunity to connect with some awesome folks, doing super important work! That said, we have a litany of heartfelt thanks. So, here are some of our thanks.

THANK YOU to the wonderful folks listed below:

Thanks to Aliyah Granger for catering with the delicious snack boards!

Thanks to DanniLens photography for capturing the event so well!

Thanks to Erica Neal at the South Louisville Community Center for providing the space and always being so excellent to work with!

Thanks to Maureen Neal and Megan McGinn with the Office of Housing and Community Development for attending and sharing their expertise and vision for the future!

Thanks to Jefferson Coulter with Legal Aid for sharing his knowledge and answering so many legal questions!

Thanks to Joe Hamilton with Resilience and Community Services for attending, sharing his expertise, and his own experience!

Thanks to Richard Price with Code Enforcement for sharing all his knowledge and how he plans to make sure we can all live somewhere safe and clean!

Thanks to Debbie Brawner with Shively Area Ministries for attending and sharing her expertise on rental assistance programs and requirements. 

Thanks to Major Hilton with the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office for attending and sharing his knowledge about eviction proceedings. 

Thanks to Councilwoman Betsy Ruhe for attending and being so willing to work with landlords and renters!

Thanks to Sumedha Rao and Maria Tori for attending and sharing their knowledge about utilities and sustainable, affordable housing opportunities!

Thanks to Leighanne Cornelius and Candice Ballard with Patriot Derby Apartments for attending and sharing their expertise on what it means to be a property manager, and sharing ways they assist their renters!

Thank you to Crystal Lewis and Misty Sharp from MSD for attending and sharing ways MSD helps their customers with their bills. 

If we left anyone out, we apologize, but know we are so sincerely thankful for everyone who came, participated, and is willing to keep working together for opportunities for safe, clean, affordable housing!

DOJ Consent Decree with LMPD Update

Mayor Greenberg has refused to commit to signing the Department of Justice Consent Decree before Donald Trump is inaugurated. This is likely to stall the process until Trump takes office and his administration completely abandons consent decrees, meaning the consent decree with LMPD would be all but null and void. It is unconscionable that the mayor is more concerned with a timeline for ending the consent decree than fixing the numerous problems rampant within the Louisville Metro Police Department. The administration has insinuated that the consent decree would hinder LMPD's ability to reduce crime. Given the Department of Justice is the highest level of policing in the country, the insinuation that they'd somehow block or inhibit policing is, at best, dubious. Everyone, the mayor included, has agreed to a goal of constitutional policing, which is exactly why the consent decree is necessary. What valid reason does the mayor have to drag his feet on signing this document? Perhaps so LMPD can continue discriminating against those the mayor deems undesirable? Perhaps so the city doesn't have to fund a monitor and more money can be directed to luxury hotels? 

In Louisville, we must hold many truths. LMPD earned this consent decree. The LMPD harmed the community and the community gets to decide how to heal. The mayor was elected to serve all of us, not just some. He must follow the will of the people. Please help convince him of that. We want LMPD to have the resources they need to police fairly while also being held accountable when they violate our civil and human rights.  

Councilwoman Parrish-Wright was interviewed by the Courier Journal regarding the state of the LMPD Consent Decree. Read more here. 

Councilwoman Parrish-Wright: NEW PET!

After visiting Louisville Metro Animal Services, Councilwoman Parrish-Wright's daughter, Zacaria Parrish, adopted a new pet-- a kitten named Landlord Linus! Councilwoman Parrish-Wright has several pets, including four dogs, a ball python snake named Pharoah, and a bearded dragon named Drako! Now, she and Zacaria are the proud owners of a kitten. Landlord Linus is doing well and loving his new home!

Dates, Events, Resources, and Opportunities

Name: One West Winter Wonderland

Date: December 13-15, 2024

Time: 6 PM – 10 PM each night

Location: Shawnee Park, 4501 W. Broadway, Louisville, KY 40211

Winter Wonderland is more than just more than just an event; it’s a cherished tradition that lights up the lives of hundreds of children in the West Louisville community. Last year, over 10,000 cars drove through Shawnee Park bringing holiday cheer to hundreds of kids and their families. Come drive-through dazzling light displays. It's a mesmerizing array of over 200,000 holiday lights and decorations that will transform the park into a magical wonderland.

Festive Music: A curated playlist of holiday classics playing through car radios to set the perfect mood as visitors drive through the enchanting displays.

Visit from Santa: A special appearance by Santa Claus himself, who will wave and interact with children from a safe distance, spreading holiday cheer.

Candy Land Display: A magical experience as Santa’s Elves delight everyone with a mouthwatering assortment of holiday treats and candies as they ride through the holiday magic!

Louisville Metro Launching Affordable Housing Lien Forgiveness Pilot Program: Learn more HERE!

New Year Anti-Racism Challenge from Listen, Learn, Act:

Take the City-wide 4-Week Anti-Racism Challenge sponsored by Listen Learn Act!  

How it works: For 4 weeks beginning January 3rd, participants will receive a weekly email with a list of 10-12 anti-racism activities. We ask participants to complete 3 of the activities over the course of the week. It is purely personal; you don't report to anyone. By regularly participating in anti-racism activities, we naturally develop better habits of noticing and challenging racism in our daily lives.  Sign up here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/cADwZWv

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