 I hope that by the time you're reading this that you're drying out from nearly four days of non-stop rain. Given that some areas of Louisville got up to 11 inches of rain, I hope that you have been faring alright. If you need any assistance, please reach out to my office and we will do our best to help.
As you may have heard, Thunder Over Louisville has been cancelled this year due to the extreme flooding. While Derby season may start off a little different, Derby 151 will be here before we know it!
To help neighbors feel equipped with knowledge to thrive this Derby, my office is hosting the 3rd Annual "Derby Our Way" event on Monday, April 14th at 6 pm at Sojourn Carlisle. More information about the event is below. I hope you can join my office, Churchill Downs, and a plethora of other Louisville Metro Departments for this informational evening!
April is not only the kick-off to Derby season, but it is also the kick-off to budget season!
On April 24th, Mayor Greenberg will give his budget address to Council in which he will lay out his FY26 budget priorities for Louisville Metro. Between April and June, Metro Council will hold hearings with all Louisville Metro departments and formulate our own budget. This budget is typically a reworking of the Mayor's budget, however, Metro Council has the opportunity to create and approve our own budget. Whatever we come up with will be approved on Thursday, June 26th at our Metro Council meeting. You can watch all hearings on MetroTV or here.
Of course, with a lot of nonsense coming out of Washington DC, Louisville Metro and many of our non-profit partners have been feeling the squeeze from missing federal funding. These federal pullbacks are impacting everything from our parks to TARC to JCPS to eviction prevention and a whole lot more—even D15's Speed Art Museum. This means that our local budget will only be stretched thinner, so it's important that we understand where the gaps are growing and how we can do our best to fill them, given our limited city budget.
Speaking of DC, I went for the annual League of Cities Congressional Conference in March. The conference included speakers such as JD Vance and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin. I visited Capitol Hill to chat with representatives like Morgan McGarvey and Mitch McConnell. I soaked in as much as I could from a few Smithsonians (Holocaust Museum, African Art Museum, Asian Art Museum, and Museum of the American Indian) to gain a better understanding of our world and the people in it. This was my third time attending this conference and, while I'm grateful for my time there, the vibes were definitely off.
I think we can all agree that 2025 hasn't been a great year. Heck, it's been far from an alright year. But if I can leave you with a bright spot, I want to remind you that two of Louisville's best ice cream shops are right here in D15 and they are open for business! Stop by Dairy Del or Dairy Kastle and grab a sweet treat to push your sorrows away, if even for a few moments before it melts.
See you around D15,
The Louisville Metro Council Women’s Caucus held the Rosie the Riveter Awards in March, celebrating the significant contributions of women throughout history and in our community.
From a top-ranked volleyball player to a former Miss America to a modern day suffragette to civil rights champions and beyond, the Metro Council Women’s Caucus honored ten outstanding women who have made a lasting impact on Louisville.
Congratulations to Gerina Whethers, Emily Bingham, Anna DeBeer, Diane Porter, Rhonda W. Mathies, Marsha Weinstein, Rachel Greenberg, Heather French Henry, Meka Kpoh, and Christina Lee Brown! Thanks for all you do!
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BIG BOB Day for Meriwether-Fort Hill is happening on Saturday, May 17th from 10 am to 1 pm in Preston Park (41 3 Augustus Avenue).
We're still nailing down all the details for this BIG BOB Day, so stay tuned for more information soon! As always, the day will include a resource fair, LMAS vaccine clinic, and much, much more!
If you are interested in getting involved with BOB: Meriwether-Fort Hill, there are several ways you can get involved, including, but not limited to:
- Leading a specific project
- Organizing a volunteer group or volunteering
- Canvassing the neighborhood
- Providing literature or free give-a-ways
- Sponsoring a table at the event
- Sharing an idea
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In March, we held community assessment walking tours through the Meriwether-Fort Hill neighborhood to help us prepare for BOB: Meriwether-Fort Hill.
We broke into small groups and each person was given a red dot and a green dot. Green dots represent places that are safe, supportive, and encouraged. Red dots represent places that are dangerous, undersiraeble, and just plain ugly.
This exercise helps take a visual inventory of the neighborhood and get a better understanding of what we need to work on.
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Sometimes a space can be both a green dot and a red dot. For example, we loved that a sidewalk has a raised bump out to better protect pedestrians, although we hate that the bad grading around the sidewalk leaves it prone to flooding.
The on-ramp to 65 received unanimous red dots. Although the on-ramp is convenient for travelers accessing the expressway, it is not a feature that any neighborhood wants. Speeding + an odd intersection makes the area prone to accidents. Noise from the expressway is loud. The area isn't aesthetically pleasing and barbed wire fences around nearby businesses aren't welcoming.
We gained such a wealth of information from our walking assessment and we are even more excited about BOB: Meriwether-Fort Hill (if that was even possible!).
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I’ve wanted to plant trees along Meriwether Avenue for years—long before I was on Council. However, I could never find the resources to do it.
As we embarked on BOB: Meriwether-Fort Hill, I reached out to Trees Louisville to see about making trees along this stretch a reality. TreesLouisville not only said yes, but they planted nearly EIGHTY trees within weeks of the request.
Now, if you’re headed to drop off junk at the city dump, you’ll be cruising down a tree lined street.
These trees are more than just an aesthetic enhancement. They’ll help the air quality. They help slow traffic down. They’ll bring shade to our urban heat island. And so much more.
I want to thank the INCREDIBLE team at TreesLouisville, as well as Councilman Lyninger for going in on half the cost for this project. It was a big ask on a new councilperson and I’m very grateful for the collaboration.
For those keeping count, in March, we have planted over ONE HUNDRED & FIFTY trees in Meriwether-Fort Hill.
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District 15 has 2,971 properties that will be reassessed this year in Hazelwood and Iroquois.
The Jefferson County PVA will mail property assessments on April 25, 2025. The 2025 reassessment covers MLS Areas 5 & 6, including areas in and around Hazelwood, Iroquois, Auburndale, Fairdale, Jefferson Memorial Forest, Prairie Village, Lynnview, West Buechel, Watterson Park, Okolona, Highview and Heritage Creek.
If your property value changes, a fullcolor assessment notice on a large postcard that includes a photo of the property and information about the assessment appeal process will be mailed to you. New values will be posted on Jeffersonpva.ky.gov on April 25 at noon.
If you believe the assessed value is not correct, The Jefferson County PVA wants you to know: You have a right to appeal. The mission of the PVA is to provide fair and equitable assessments for all property owners in Jefferson County. PVA staff works hard to get the value of our property correct. However, the PVA does not know every detail or condition of your property. If you believe the PVA assessed value does not represent the fair-market value of your property, you have a right to appeal your assessment.
To learn more about property assessments and how to file an appeal, attend one of the PVA’s upcoming community meetings:
- April 10: Southwest Regional Library (9725 Dixie Hwy) 6:30pm-8pm
- April 15: UAW 862 Union Hall (3000 Fern Valley Rd) 6:30pm-8pm
- April 17: DeSales High School Gym: (425 W Kenwood Dr) 6:30pm-8pm
All meetings will also be available on Zoom, visit jeffersonpva.ky.gov to register for virtual meetings. The first step of the appeal process is to complete the PVA Online Conference which is available at www.jeffersonpva.ky.gov from April 25, 2025 at noon EDT, until May 19, 2025 at 4pm EDT. Most people prefer to complete the appeal using online self-service. However, if you need assistance with the Online Conference, PVA staff will be available and ready to assist you.
In-Person Appeal Assistance at the Southwest and South-Central Library Branches:
- April 25: 12pm-4pm
- Weekdays April 28-May 19: 9am-4pm
PVA Office By Appointment: Weekdays April 25-May 19, 8am-4pm EDT and 2 Saturdays, May 10 and 17, 10am-1pm EDT at the PVA Office, 815 W. Market Street, suite 400. Call us at 502-574-6224 to reserve a time.
By Telephone: Accommodations will be made for property owners with limited mobility and access to technology. Call 502-574-6224 to reserve a time for a telephone conference.
More helpful information, including tips on preparing for your Online Conference can be found at www.jeffersonpva.ky.gov.
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We need muscle for MUSCL!
The MUSCL Jim King Senior Center (1016 E. Burnett Ave) is getting new furniture and we need volunteers to help us get settled in on Friday. April 11 from 3 to 6 pm.
Before we can move out the old furniture, we need to move out some old furniture before our delivery comes.
Not able to do heavy lifting? No problem! We also need volunteers to help clean and organize the senior center.
We're so excited to make give these much needed updates to the center and show our seniors that they matter!
If you're able to volunteer, please sign-up here.
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Stay up to date on everything D15 and see what's happening around the district and in the city.
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4/6: Shakespeare in Iroquois Park (6:30 pm, Iroquois Amphitheater)
4/7: CLOUT Nehemiah Action Assembly (6 pm; 970 S. 4th St)
4/8: LMPD 4th Division Advisory Board meeting (6 pm; 1340 S. 4th St)
4/8: South Louisville Communities Ministry Family Helping Families Dinner
4/9: Meriwether-Fort Hill neighborhood association meeting (6:30 pm; 511 E. Burnett Ave)
4/12: Schnitzelburg Community Clean-up (9 am, 1100 Sylvia St)
4/12: G.G. Moore Park Community Pop-Up (1 pm; 626 M St)
4/14: Derby Our Way (6 pm; 3548 Taylor Blvd)
4/15: Lucky Horseshoe Neighborhood Association meeting (6 pm; 1017 Queen Ave)
4/19: St. Joseph Community Clean-up (10 am; 2100 S. Preston St)
4/19: Schnitzelburg Easter Egg Hunt (10 am; 1100 Sylvia St)
4/19: Sweep & Sip w/ UofL Athletics (11 am; 2122 S. Preston St)
4/21: German-Paristown Neighborhood Association meeting (6 pm; 942 E. Kentucky St)
4/24: Metro Council meeting (6 pm; 601 W. Jefferson St)
4/28: Friends of Iroquois Park meeting (6:30 pm; 601 Woodlawn Ave)
4/28: Schnitzelburg Neighborhood Meeting (7 pm; 1100 Sylvia St)
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Derby may be Churchill Downs event, but Derby is our day! As the eyes of the world fall upon Louisville during Derby week, we want to make sure that the neighbors and neighborhoods around the track have the information, tools, and resources to have a safe and productive Derby.
Join us on Monday, April 14th at 6 PM at Sojourn Carlisle (3548 Taylor Blvd) to discuss how you can best prepare for Derby 151. Representatives from Metro Council, the Mayor’s office, Codes & Regulations, Solid Waste Management, Emergency Services, and LMPD will be on hand to answer questions, as well as representatives from Churchill Downs and TARC.
Answer questions, such as: What streets will be closed down? Can I drive my golf car in the street? Can people park on my property? Can I sell hot dogs from my front yard?
Dinner from Tim Page's Corner Store BBQ and refreshments will be provided.
Attendees will also be given FREE #502sday tickets for Tuesday, April 29th at Churchill Downs during Derby Week. These tickets are on a first come, first serve basis and will be prioritized for those who live near Churchill Downs.
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The gate to the North Overlook via Uppill Road in Iroquois Park will be open on the second Saturday and Sunday of the month from 10 am to 4 pm from March through November. Please remember to drive SLOWLY as the drive will still be shared with pedestrians, cyclists, and animals.
2025 open gate dates:
- April 12 & 13
- May 10 & 11
- June 14 & 15
- July 12 & 13
- August 9 & 10
- September 13 & 14
- October 11 & 12
- November 8 & 9
Note: Dates are weather dependent.
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The Taylor Berry Anti-Violence Coalition is open to all community stakeholders and anyone is welcome to attend. The meetings are to discuss how to create a safer community. Ideas are encouraged!
There are many opportunities to join in the conversation. The Taylor Berry AVC will have a dedicated portion of the agenda at the Taylor-Berry Neighborhood Association on the first Tuesday of every month. A second meeting every month will facilitate deeper, more detailed conversations regarding the programs and projects the Coalition will be implementing.
The list of dates through June:
- April 15th
- May 6th
- May 20th
- June 3rd
- June 17th
All meetings begin at 6 pm and are held at the South Louisville Community Center (2911 Taylor Blvd).
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As a thank you for tidying up the neighborhood, participants will receive a free slice of pizza from The Post.
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Do you knit, crochet, embroider, tatreez or sew? We want you!
The Fiber Club will be meet on Sunday, April 13 from 2 to 4 pm at Monnik Brewing (1036 E. Burnett). Fiber makers of all skill levels are invited. Questions welcome!
The monthly fiber club meets from 2-4pm on the second Sunday of every month at Monnik Brewing.
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Please join the St. Joseph Area Association for their Annual Chili Dinner on April 14th at Eastern Parkway Baptist Church (601 Eastern Parkway).
This year, they will award a prize for ST. JOE’S BEST CHILI! The winner will get items sponsored by our local neighborhood businesses.
All serving items and accompaniments will be provided, so bring your best pot of chili (regular, vegan, white - we welcome all!) to share with your neighbors and community.
If you have any questions, email stjosaa@gmail.com.
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The All Wool & Yard Wilde Democratic Club will be hosting their annual Good Friday Fish Fry on Friday, April 18th from 4 pm to 7 pm at their clubhouse at 1328 Hickory Street.
There will be plenty of fried fish, as well as great sides and cold beverages.
All are welcome!
BTW, there is still time to make it to a Friday fish fry in D15 at St. Elizabeth, Our Mother of Sorrows, or Most Blessed Sacrament!
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Join the St. Joseph Area Association for their Spring neighborhood cleanup on Saturday, April 19th at 10am.
Individuals or groups will meet at Zanzabar (2100 S. Preston) to collect tools and supplies, then return for lunch provided by Craft House Pizza.
Thanks to Zanzabar, Craft House Pizza, and the Louisville Tool Library for their continued support to help keep the neighborhood clean.
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Join the Schnitzelburg Area Community Council (SACC) for their annual community Easter Egg Hunt at Emerson Park on Saturday, April 19th!
This year's event promises to be bigger and better, offering a fantastic chance to connect with our neighbors.
We'll kick off at 10am, with a delayed start for the older kids.
No early birds, please!
The D15 office is proud to have donated all of the filled eggs for the event.
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Brightside will be hosting a Sweep & Sip Neighborhood Cleanup in partnership with UofL Athletics and Sunergos Coffee on Saturday, April 19th from 11 am to 1 pm.
Participants will meet up at Sunergos Coffee (2122 S. Preston St.) to get materials. Participants will also receive discounts on coffee and other treats from Sunergos. The clean-up will focus on areas round Sunergos and campus.
Everyone is welcome! Registration requested, but not necessary.
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The Friends of Iroquois Park will be meeting on Monday, April 28 at 6:30 pm at the Iroquois Library (601 W. Woodlawn Ave).
All are welcome to join in a conversation about making Iroquois Park even better!
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Speed summer camp registration is now open!
Week-long summer day camps offer a variety of fun, hands-on activities that encourage children to be creative thinkers, bold art makers, and playful collaborators. Camps run from 9 am to 4 pm daily, with the option to add extended care from 8 am to 5 pm for a $50 additional fee per week.
Camps are $210 for members, $250 for non-members, and $200 Patron Circle members.
Summer Camp scholarships are available!
If cost is a barrier to your child attending a Speed Summer Camp, please request a scholarship application by emailing Stephen Batiz at sbatiz@speedmuseum.org or filling out this application.
Find a camp now: https://www.speedmuseum.org/learn/youth-family/camps/
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Have you heard of G.G. Moore Park? Even though I knew about the park, I recently discovered G.G. Moore was a woman! 🤯 How cool!
G.G. Moore Park honors Georgia G. Moore, a trailblazing Black educator, poet, and suffragist, and sits on the historic site of the South Louisville Colored School. Named one of Parks For All’s Top 10 Priority Parks, the Parks Alliance of Louisville is committed to ensuring the park reflects the needs and dreams of the community it serves.
Join us on Saturday, April 12 from 1 pm to 3 pm at G. G. Moore Park (626 M. Street) for a special community event to share your input and help shape the future of this historic park! This great little park is on the boundary of D15 and it's packed with a lot of potential!
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The Germantown Baseball Parade will be held on Sunday, April 13th at 2 pm. The parade will start at Audubon Traditional Elementary School (1051 Hess Lane) and will travel through the neighborhood before ending at Germantown Ballpark.
Spectators are encouraged to line up along the parade route to cheer on the kids as they make their way to the ballpark.
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TreeFest is happening on Saturday, April 19th from 11am to 3pm at Petersburg Park (5008 E Indian Trail)!
TreeFest is Louisville's annual Arbor Day celebration that showcases the importance of trees and the roles they play in our lives through creative, informative, and fun-filled activities and events for people of all ages.
This year we will engage volunteers to plant and mulch trees in Petersburg Park, as well as offer family- friendly activities such as tree climbing, eco-friendly vendor booths, a tree giveaway, and the opportunity to learn from different “green” organizations in our city. Live music, food and drinks are also available, making for an ideal afternoon to sit in a park and take in the scenery.
Thanks to the event sponsors for making this event happen: Schneider Electric, Republic Bank, Parks Alliance of Louisville, Louisville Tree Service & Michters Distillery and LG&E. Learn more or become a vendor or volunteer: https://treeslouisville.org/treefest
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Fund for the Arts will be hosting "Celebration for Art" on April 19 from 10 am to 3 pm at Paristown Arts Village.
This performance village in Christy's Garden will feature live music, dance, theatre, and more! Explore a taste of what your local arts ecosystem has to offer as well as visiting artists and vendors from across the country.
Don't forget to stop by The Café and The Village Market Food Hall for a bite or a beverage.
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Join the Office for Safe & Healthy Neighborhoods on April 22nd from 6 pm to 7:30 pm at the South Louisville Community Center (2911 Taylor Blvd) for a discussion about youth, gun violence prevention, and community initiatives.
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Street sweeping season has begin! If you live on a street sweeping route, sign up for text alerts to be notified when your street will be swept. It is very important for vehicles to be out of the way on the day of sweeping.
WHAT TO EXPECT
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Residents who have signed up for Street Sweeping Alerts will receive an alert one week prior to Street Sweeping being conducted in their general area. A second alert will be sent one day prior to the actual sweeping of their street.
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"No Parking" signs will be posted prior to 12 p.m. on the business day before street sweeping will occur. Residents should not park on designated streets 7 a.m. until 5 p.m. even if it appears a street has been swept because the street sweepers may return.
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No Parking Zones cover both sides of the street even though signs may be posted on only one side of the street. Vehicles parked on streets scheduled for cleaning are subject to citation and/or towing.
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Street Sweeping will be conducted each day on either east/west bound streets or north/south bound streets to allow residents to find alternate parking.
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Residents are prohibited from blowing leaves out of their yards and sidewalks onto a public roadway in accordance with City Ordinance 97.071. Those in violation of this ordinance may have the areas in front of their residence omitted from being swept because street sweeping vehicles are not designed to collect large amounts of leaves.
HOW TO SIGN UP FOR STREET SWEEPING ALERTS
WHY IS STREET SWEEPING IMPORTANT?
It helps remove debris from the gutter and roadsides that would otherwise go into storm drains, causing water pollution.
During the winter, when less yard waste is generated, it is collected every other week on the opposite week of recycling collection. As of Monday, March 10, weekly yard waste collection has resumed.
Collection Reminders
- Leave clippings on your lawns or include them in a home composting system.
- Use reusable containers for yard waste collection. Container labels are available for free at the Solid Waste office at 600 Meriwether Ave.
- For excess, use paper yard waste bags.
Accepted Yard Waste
- Leaves, twigs, straw, pine needles
- Shrubbery trimmings
- Branches and tree trimmings - must be less than 2 inches in diameter and less than 4 feet long
- Wood ash
Never include these items with yard waste:
- Dirt, rock, gravel
- Litter or trash from yard
- Plastic items (ex: flower pots, plant tags, empty soil and mulch bags)
- Piles not contained or bundled
- Containers or bundles weighing more than 60 lbs
- Large limbs & tree stumps
Learn more: https://louisvilleky.gov/government/public-works/yard-waste-guidelines
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In an important next step for the TARC 2025 network redesign, TARC released draft proposals for a new TARC at different price points, including both short- and longer-term options for the community to consider. The release of the proposals will kick off a two-month period of public engagement until April 30.
For the TARC network over the next several years, there are two primary proposals:
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The Limited Plan would provide significantly reduced service compared to today, but at a level TARC is confident existing revenues can support over the next decade. This is a barebones plan that TARC hopes to not have to implement. Fortunately, thanks to the recent cost cutting measures, TARC projects that this plan would only have to be implemented as a last resort if no additional funding is identified or no additional service reductions are made by 2028.
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The Enhanced Plan would see slightly reduced service levels from today but with a redesigned network that would provide better access to jobs than the current network – as well as better coverage and connectivity than the Limited Plan. It will also provide service to all JCPS magnet high schools. While the Enhanced Plan provides better service than the Limited Plan, TARC could not maintain it indefinitely without additional funding. If TARC were to implement the Enhanced Plan in the Summer of 2026, it would buy the region time until 2029 to determine if more investment is needed in transit. After that, if no more funding were available, TARC would need to cut service again by Summer 2030.
Additionally, looking longer-term, TARC has two proposals that the region could consider if additional operating revenue is secured. Community feedback on these proposal is requested by April 30th.
After TARC reviews feedback, the earliest any redesigned network could be fully implemented is summer 2026.
View the proposals: https://www.ridetarc.org/tarc2025/
Take the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TARC2025_Draft_W
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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.
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.
Next Training Session:
April 27, May 4, 11, 18 (Sundays) | 9 am - 4 pm
Mary T. Meagher Aquatic Center
You must attend all 4 days of the session to become certified.
Call 502-574-1498 to RSVP or register online here
More information: https://louisvilleky.gov/government/parks/lifeguard-training
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The Office of Planning "Zoning Matters: Conversations with a City Planner" series is returning in 2025. City Planners will be available to answer questions about zoning and discuss the ongoing LDC Reform project, including changes to increase housing opportunities throughout the city. We want to hear about your neighborhood and discuss what the reform means for you!
Here are the 2025 dates:
- Tuesday, April 15, Northeast Regional
- Tuesday, May 6, Fairdale Library
- Tuesday, May 20, Main Library
- Tuesday, June 3, Shawnee Library
- Tuesday, August 5, Iroquois Library
- Tuesday, August 19, South Central Regional
- Tuesday, September 2, Bon Air Library
- Tuesday, September 16, Newburg Library
- Tuesday, September 30, Southwest Regional
All sessions are from 3 to 7 pm.
These conversations are part of the ongoing Land Development Code (LDC) Reform. 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.
More information: www.louisvilleky.gov/ldcreform
If you have questions or want to learn more, contact ldcreform@louisvilleky.gov or (502) 574-8272
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The annual bipartisan Congressional Art Competition celebrates the artistic achievements of our nation’s high school students. The winning artwork from each Congressional district hangs in the Cannon Tunnel of the U.S. Capitol for one year. Every day while the U.S. House of Representatives is in session, 441 Representatives and Delegates rush through this tunnel every day to vote on a bill or attend a key committee hearing, while 6,000 staffers take millions of visitors and constituents through the same tunnel annually. For any artist, having a piece of artwork displayed in the U.S. Capitol is a significant achievement.
Kentucky’s Third Congressional District's Art Competition is open to all high school students in District 3 from grades 9-12. Students should participate in the art competition taking place in the district where they reside - not where they attend school. The competition is hosted online, and the public will be invited to vote for their favorite artwork. Two winners will be selected - an overall winner and a community winner. The overall winner will receive two roundtrip tickets to Washington, D.C., to attend the national award ceremony and have their artwork displayed in the Cannon Tunnel of the U.S. Capitol for one year. The community winner will receive prizes including having their artwork displayed in the Louisville office for one year.
How to Submit:
Key Dates:
- Submission form opens: March 20th
- Deadline for submissions: April 22nd by 11:59 PM
- Public online voting portal opens: April 23rd
- Public online voting portal closes: April 30th at Noon
- Overall and Community Award winners notified: May 2nd
- Louisville award ceremony for both winners: TBA
- Washington D.C. award ceremony (Overall Winner only): June 11th
- (Winner and ONE GUEST may attend the national celebration. Roundtrip airfare for two provided by Southwest Airlines. Winner is responsible for hotel accommodations and all D.C. related expenses such as cars, taxis, meals, etc.)
Please contact ArtCompKY03@mail.house.gov with any questions.
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