March 20, 2025 Newsletter

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Councilwoman Tammy Hawkins

Councilwoman Tammy Hawkins
601 W. Jefferson Street
(502) 574-1101
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Phone Numbers of Interest

Metro Call: 311 or 574-5000

Air Pollution: 574-6000

Animal services:363-6609 or 361-1318

Economic Development:

574-4140

Planning & Design 574-6230

Community Services & Revitalization: 574-4377

Public Works: 574-5810

Speed Hump Installation

TARC : 585-1234

PARC : 569-6222

Legal Aid: 584-1254

IPL (Code Enforcement): 574-3321

Solid Waste Management (SWMS): 574-3571

Metro Parks: 456-8100

Metro Police: (Non Emergency) 574-7111 or 574-2111

LMPD 2nd Division: 574-2478

LMPD 3rd Division: 574-2135

Anonymous Tipline: 574-LMPD (5673)

Metro Safe: 572-3460 or 574-7111

Master Commissioner Jefferson Circuit Court (Foreclosure Sales): 753-4888

In this Issue...


Public Meeting Notices!

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Recent Press Conference

 

March 18, 2025

Media Advisory:

Councilwoman Hawkins to demand accountability for incident at Greyhound Bus Station


 

WHO:

Councilwoman Tammy Hawkins, District 1

 

WHAT:

Councilwoman Tammy Hawkins will bring attention to an incident that occurred on Monday, March 17, 2025, at the Greyhound Bus Station (1211 W. Broadway Street). The incident involves a violent assault of a homeless man inside the station. This highlights the urgent need for stronger protections for unhoused individuals and increased security measures for public transportation.

 

WHEN:

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 2:00 PM

 

WHERE:

1211 W. Broadway Street (40203) Parking Lot


 

You can watch CW Hawkins Press Conference: 

https://www.wlky.com/article/man-assaulted-greyhound-station-louisville/64222942

https://www.wave3.com/2024/05/07/old-greyhound-bus-station-set-be-replaced-with-affordable-housing-complex/

https://www.wdrb.com/news/video-shows-man-assaulted-inside-louisvilles-temporary-greyhound-bus-station/article_593ca3b6-0410-11f0-98f0-b7a853807aef.html

https://www.whas11.com/article/news/community/louisville-greyhound-bus-station-video-assault-man-lmpd/417-5cf2902e-8a47-47a0-a38d-e879bada16d6


District 1 Community Updates!

Friendly Reminder to all District 1 Constituents that Metro Council will be on Spring Break March 31st, 2025- April 11th, 2025.

Please note that our office is still open during this time during regular business hours, so please call or email if you are in need of our assistance, however, there will be now meetings during this time! 

Thank you, 

District 1 Office 

Hiring and Training for Lifeguards

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With summer right around the corner, Louisville Parks and Recreation are training lifeguards to staff the city pools – including two NEW pools in Algonquin and Camp Taylor parks.

 

Please feel free to share this information about upcoming training sessions.

 

Louisville Parks and Recreation's Aquatics program provides swimming classes year-round and Lifeguard Training courses from March through June at the Mary T. Meagher Aquatic Center (201 Reservoir Ave). Training classes are $200 or FREE if you commit to working for Louisville Parks and Recreation! 

 

Lifeguard training classes are offered to anyone 15 or older. Duties include enforcing rules, monitoring activity, cleanup, water tests and more. Successfully complete the two prerequisite swimming skills evaluations on the first day of training: 

Prerequisite 1:

  • Complete a swim-tread-swim sequence without stopping to rest:
  • Jump into the water and totally submerge, resurface then swim 150 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both. (Swimming on the back or side is not permitted. Swim goggles are allowed)
  • Maintain position at the surface of the water for 2 minutes by treading water using only the legs
  • Swim 50 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both. 

Prerequisite 2:

  • Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds:
  • Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. (The face may be in or out of the water. Swim goggles are not allowed).
  • Submerge to a depth of 7 - 10 feet to retrieve a 10- pound object.
  • Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point, holding the object at the surface with both hands and keeping the face out at or near the surface.
  • Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.

Applicants must provide documentation to be employed by the department. Call 502-574-1498 for a list. 

Upcoming training sessions:

Session IV

March 23, 30, April 6, 13 |  Mary T. Meagher Aquatic Center

Sunday | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Call 502-574-1498 to RSVP

You must attend all 4 days of the session to become certified.

Register here 

Session V

April 27, May 4, 11, 18 |  Mary T. Meagher Aquatic Center

Sunday | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Call 502-574-1498 to RSVP

You must attend all 4 days of the session to become certified.

Register here 

Spring Break Session

March 31 -April 4 |  Mary T. Meagher Aquatic Center

Monday-Friday | 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Call 502-574-1498 to RSVP

You must attend all 5 days of the session to become certified.

Register here

More information online: https://louisvilleky.gov/government/parks/lifeguard-training

 

WE ARE SO EXCITED FOR THE ALGONQUIN POOL TO FINALLY OPEN!

ACCORDING TO METRO PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT, THE ALGONQUIN POOL IS STILL ON SCHEDULE TO BE COMPLETED MAY 9, 2025 TO OPEN THIS SUMMER 2025.(YOU CAN SEE ALL STATUS UPDATES ON THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE ALGONQUIN POOL ON OUR WEBSITE!)

WE ARE IN NEED OF LIFEGUARDS TO HELP KEEP OUR NEW STATE OF THE ART POOL SAFE! 

Thank you, 

District 1 Office 


Upcoming District 1 Community Meeting


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Meet Your Legislators - Cafe' Louie 2025


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Office for Safe and Healthy Neighborhoods Events

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Project Warm Updates

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Neighborhood Place Communications

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MSD Updates!

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MSD Sewer Overflow Advisory MSD-01/02: West Weather Overflows

Due to recent rains in the Louisville Metro area, sewer overflows may be occurring. Water containing sewage may be discharged from sewers in the MSD service area and may be on the ground, in drainage ditches, or in nearby streams. You are advised to avoid contact with the Ohio River, creeks, streams and drainage ditches, as they may contain sewage and stormwater runoff contaminants that could make you sick. If you, your family or your pets do come in contact with possibly contaminated water, wash it off with warm, soapy water, especially before handling food. While its still raining and for 48 hours after it stops raining, DO NOT FISH, WADE or SWIM in outdoor waters! This e-mail message is part of a public notification system within MSD's multi-year project to clean up area waterways - Waterway Improvements Now (ProjectWIN). If you have questions or need more information about the notification system or Project WIN, please visit MSD's website at http://msdprojectwin.org/ or call MSD's Customer Relations Department at 502-587-0603. Thank you for your interest in MSD's Project WIN E-mail Notification System.

Update: It has been 48 hours since significant rain has fallen in the Metro area. The impact from sewer overflows has been reduced.

 

Flood Saftey Week! 

This week, March 16-22, is Flood Safety Week. Floods are the most severe natural disaster in Louisville Metro according to the Louisville Metro Multi-Hazards Mitigation Plan. Flooding can occur from the Ohio River, interior streams, or a dam or levee failure. River floods generally develop slowly over several days or weeks, but flash flood from heavy rains or a dam or levee failure can occur in just a few minutes. Everyone should be aware of the flood hazards and be prepared.

 

To find out if your property is located in a floodplain, visit: http://apps.lojic.org/msdflood­determination/

 

Did you know homeowner’s insurance does not cover flood damage? Just a few inches of water from a flood can cause tens of thousands of dollars in damage. Protect yourself and your home by calling your insurance agent to learn more about flood insurance or by going to www.floodsmart.gov.

 

To learn more about floodplain management in Louisville, visit: https://louisvillemsd.org/floodplain

 


Brightside Upcoming Cleanup Events

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