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Welcome to the new District 14 newsletter! I want to thank all my constituents for the honor of representing you on Metro Council. Your trust and your support are the reason I am here, and I am grateful to each of you. It has been an adventure from day one as the official swearing in of newly elected members was delayed by the same winter storm that brought about many challenges for our community as a whole leaving roads covered in snow and ice unlike anything we have seen in nearly 25 years. In the midst of that, it was incredible to watch how community groups, businesses, and volunteers of southwest Louisville rallied together to serve some of those hardest hit by the impact of freezing temps, travel difficulties, and lack of housing. We extend our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to the incredible individuals and organizations that have tirelessly contributed to our community. Special recognition goes to Mike Mulrooney with Shirley's Way, Commander Stephen Kanfield with VFW 1181, Amanda Mills with Southend Street Angels, Daniel & Laura Gex with Voice of Truth, Jonathan Dunn from Rough Cut, and Stir Crazy Jeep Club. We also want to acknowledge the dedicated efforts of community advocates Tony & Ashley Green and their son Will Green, JR Schenck and his son Bear, Josh Bast, and the countless other volunteers who lent their hearts and hands.
I will be using this newsletter to keep you updated on District 14 news including events, planning and development proposals, and an array of additional issues that may be of interest to our community. If you have a local event coming up that you want to be considered for inclusion, please send that to my office at least 3 weeks in advance.
The next Metro Council Meeting is schedule for January 30, 2025 with committee meetings the week prior on January 21, 22, 23. I am pleased to share that I will be serving on the follow committees: Government Oversight, Parks & Sustainability, and as vice-chair of Labor and Economic Development.
 Photo Credit: Don E. Yeoman Jr.
 Photo Credit: Don E. Yeoman Jr.
Case Record: 24-CUPPA-0272
Property Address: 6500 JOHNSONTOWN RD
A conditional use permit pre-application for expanding church facilities and parking lots on 0.6114 acres in the R4 zoning district.
For more information, please click HERE.
Case Record: 24-DDP-0038
Property Address: 7000 TRANSPORT CT 40258
A detailed development plan to construct a 106,800 sf building on 8.71 acres in the EZ-1 zoning district
For more information, please click HERE.
Case Record: 23-ZONE-0108
Property Address: 13001 E ORELL RD 40272
Change in zoning from R-4 to R-6 for a 528 unit multi-family residential development on 36.98 acres.
For more information, please click HERE.
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Winter Crisis enrollment is now available through Kentucky’s Community Action Network for eligible Kentucky households. Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis through March 31, 2025, or until designated funds have been expended.
LIHEAP Winter Crisis provides households with a benefit depending on housing category, fuel type used for heating, and income level. The benefit can be applied towards home heating cost for electric, natural gas, propane, coal, wood, or fuel oil.
Benefits are paid directly to the household's energy vendor. Prior LIHEAP assistance does not impact a household’s eligibility. Households must meet eligibility requirements, including income eligibility of up to and including 150% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.
In Jefferson County, LIHEAP Winter Crisis is available through the Louisville Metro Office of Resilience and Community Services. Appointments are required in advance to apply. Eligible households can apply for one or both LIHEAP Winter Crisis and MSD’s EWRAP with one single appointment.
MSD’s Emergency Wastewater Rate Assistance Program (EWRAP)
Through our partnership with Louisville MSD, eligible residents will have the opportunity to apply for MSD’s Emergency Wastewater Rate Assistance Program (EWRAP).
EWRAP can provide eligible residents in Jefferson County a 30% discount on wastewater charges and the consent decree surcharge. Eligibility includes households at or below 150% of the federal poverty guidelines, with proof of an active utility account with the Louisville Water Company and MSD. This enrollment period is for new and renewing MSD discount program clients.
MSD clients who are 65 years of age or older with a gross household income of $35,000 or less per year may be eligible for MSD’s Senior Citizen Discount Program. It is recommended you submit your MSD bill with your LIHEAP documentation to see if you qualify for a MSD discount program. For more details about the MSD Discount Programs, visit https://louisvillemsd.org/paymybill.
How to Apply
Our toll-free automated appointment system is now available twenty-four 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
Eligibility
- Jefferson County households within 150% of 2024-25 federal poverty guidelines
- Must be responsible for home heating costs or pay heating costs if utilities are included as an undesignated portion of rent.
- You do not need to have a past-due balance or disconnect notice to be eligible.
Documentation
- Proof of all household income for the preceding month (Social Security Award letter, pay stubs, etc. or proof of $0 income). Note: Zero Income forms are available at the Resilience and Community Services office at 701 W. Ormsby Ave., Suite 201 as well as the seven LIHEAP locations listed here.
- Proof of Social Security Number or Permanent Residence card (Green Card) for each member of the household.
- A current bill with a past due amount; or an eviction notice if utilities are included in the rent; or proof that you are within 10 days of running out of pre-paid electric service; or proof that you are within four days of running out of bulk fuel.
- For MSD’s EWRAP program, you will need proof of an active utility account with Louisville Water Company and MSD. (i.e. named customers with MSD, receiving metered water service for a property used solely for residential purposes, and owned or leased by the customer as principal residence).
For more information about this process on how to apply for LIHEAP or the MSD discount programs, please contact Metro311 by simply dialing 311 or 574-5000, email metro.call@louisvilleky.gov, visit the website’s Online Customer Service or Live Chat at www.louisvilleky.gov/metrocall, or download the free Mobile 311 app from the website.
Community Action Kentucky administers LIHEAP in partnership with the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services who receive the funding as a pass-through block grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. For more information about LIHEAP, including contact information for all local Community Action agencies, please visit the Community Action Kentucky website at www.CAPKY.org.
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Metro311 is a division of Louisville Metro Emergency Services. 311 connects you to the city government and resolves your non-emergency issues.
When you contact Metro311 with a concern, a service request is created and a tracking number assigned. The service request is sent to the agency responsible for investigating the concern.
Click HERE to submit a service request. You can also call 311 or send a service request via email at Metro.311@louisvilleky.gov
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