Despite a challenging beginning to the year with Winter Storm 2025 delaying the official swearing-in of council members until January 9th, we wasted no time getting to work. From day one, our focus has been clear: serving the people of District 14 with dedication, compassion, professionalism, and urgency. You are the priority!
In just 120 days, we’ve faced:
- The worst winter storm in recent memory
- A historic flooding event
- An unexpected emergency surgery
- The loss of a beloved pet
- And several other unforeseen challenges
Yet through it all, our commitment has never wavered. We’ve been hard at work setting up both the office at City Hall and the satellite office at Southwest Government Center to ensure that we are fully equipped and prepared to best meet the needs of our community.
Now, as we reflect on these first few months, we’re proud to share a snapshot of our progress — 120 days of resilience, service, and momentum.
Here's a quick look at the numbers behind the work!
Calling all residents, families, church groups, schools, businesses, and non-profits...WE NEED YOU! It's time to come together for a cause that benefits us all - Community Cleanup Day!
Let's join hands to beautify our neighborhood and make a tangible difference. Your efforts will help create a cleaner, healthier, and more vibrant community for everyone. Bring your enthusiasm, community spirit, and a smile. Together, we can achieve greatness!
To better serve the constituents of District 14, we will be hosting open office hours each month! We invite you to stop by our Satellite Office located at the Southwest Government Center (7219 Dixie Hwy) on May 21st anytime between 1:00 - 3:00pm.
If these hours do not work for you, please feel free to call and we will be glad to schedule something that does.
 Looking for a way to get involved and give back to your community? We have a place for you!
District 14 residents - have you ever considered serving on a Metro board or commission? Below you will find a link to all current vacancies and a link to apply. We would love to see more of our constituents serving in this capacity and sharing your time and talents. If you think you may be interested, but have questions, please reach out to our office.
There are approximately 100 boards and commissions with many areas of interest, including business and economic development, land planning, parks and recreation, public health, and public safety.
See all current vacancies HERE.
Apply to serve HERE.
Let us know if you apply, so that we can follow up with the Mayor's office.
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Let's Welcome Cluckers to District!
We’re cluckin’ with excitement to welcome the newest flavor hotspot to District 14 — Cluckers has officially landed at 10966 Dixie Highway!
This sizzling new restaurant is already making waves, and trust us - it’s love at first bite. We had the pleasure of stopping by on opening day, and WOW - the food was hot, fresh, and bursting with flavor!
Must-Try Alert: Don’t leave without ordering the Monster Mozz Sticks - the cheese pull is legendary. Seriously, it’s a mozzarella masterpiece.🍴
Whether you're a local foodie or just passing through, Cluckers is your new go-to for crave-worthy eats and good vibes. Let’s show them some love! 💛
Stop in soon and don't forget to follow them on Facebook HERE!
Join us for our annual Forest Fest, sponsored by Metro Council. This will be a fun-filled day of Bluegrass and Americana music, arts & crafts, family activities, and local food. This year's lineup features the Tray Wellington Band, Tommy Prine, Kentucky Gentlemen, Relaay, and Miles Nielson & the Rusted Hearts. Follow the @ForestFest Facebook page for information leading up to the event! All Ages Welcome. Family Friendly. Open to the public. Parking fee: $15/vehicle.
🌳Jefferson Memorial Forest 🌳
May 17th 12PM - 7PM
If you need any extra info, please contact us at forest@louisvilleky.gov
 
 Check it out these events coming up in the area!
VFW Post 1181 will be hosting a Flag Day Celebration on June 14, 2025.
Mark your calendar and check out their event page HERE for more details!
 FAN FAIR - JUNE 7th
Anyone 60 years of age+ OR anyone with a verified disability can receive a free 20” box fan at the event while supplies last. Along with the fan giveaway, there will be a vendor fair and a secure prescription drug toss. See their website below for more info!
Where: The Edison Center (701 W. Ormsby Ave)
When: Saturday, June 7th Time: 9am-11am
What: Free fan giveaway (for qualifying individuals), vendor fair and secure drug toss
Website: https://louisvilleky.gov/government/resilience-and-community-services/fan-fair
 
Pop-Up Drop-Offs are free recycling and large item disposal events for residents of Jefferson County. These events are popular and well attended! Follow these tips for your best experience:
Tip #1: Do not arrive early! All Pop-Up Drop-Off events start at 10 a.m. A line of vehicles causes traffic backups and prevents our equipment from entering.
Tip #2: Only bring sensitive documents to be shredded! The line for shredding is usually the longest. We have seen catalogs, paperback books, etc. being shredded, which is unnecessary and takes up valuable time.
Tip #3: Make sure no items are mixed with your documents! We've seen hammers, scissors, and toys mixed in with documents. These contaminants can break the shredding truck's equipment!
Tip #4: Try giving away usable items first! We see a LOT of decent items being trashed or recycled at our events. Some residents even offer these items to workers - staff is not allowed to keep items. Please try to donate or give away BEFORE coming to our waste and recycling event.
Tip #5: Loads of construction materials, lumber, and loose debris are NOT allowed! Take these loads to the Waste Reduction Center at 636 Meriwether Ave instead. Pop-Up Drop-Off events are very popular - please follow the rules so we can keep the line moving.
Tip #6: Separate your loads into the various categories! More can be recycled and the line moves faster when you are ready to offload your items at each station.
Tip #7: Check-in staff will ask for your zip code and which types of items you brought. We track this information so we can keep improving our events. Most residents bring large items, electronics, and documents for shredding. Other categories include metal (or mostly metal) items, tires, yard waste, household recyclables, prescription medication, and shoes.
Accepted Items:
- Up to 3 electronic items (recycled)
- Metal & appliances - no refrigerators, freezers, dehumidifiers or any items containing Freon (recycled)
- Up to 4 passenger tires (recycled)
- Household recyclables, follow curbside rules (recycled)
- Yard waste, follow curbside rules, wooden pallets (composted)
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Large household items (landfilled)
- Documents for shredding (recycled)
- Prescription medication (disposed properly)
- Gently used shoes will be collected for WaterStep - every 3 pairs of shoes collected provides safe water for 1 person for life!
Items must already be separated into categories for easy off-loading so as much can be recycled as possible.
Not Accepted:
- Garbage, loose debris (use curbside garbage collection or take to landfill)
- Concrete, bricks, rocks
- Construction debris (take to Waste Reduction Center, fees apply)
- Refrigerators, freezers, dehumidifiers, or items containing Freon (take to Waste Reduction Center or metal recycling facility)
- Latex paint (disposal information)
- Batteries, light bulbs, oil-based paint, varnishes, stains, and other household hazardous waste (take to Haz Bin)
- Tree trunks
- Boats, hot tubs
- Items from businesses
- Trailers greater than 10 feet in length (larger loads can be taken to the Waste Reduction Center)
Detailed list of acceptable items in each category (Every possible item is not listed, so use this list as a guide.)
Help keep your neighborhood clean by putting waste in its place! Cleanliness is important to quality of life and community pride. Simple steps like bringing your garbage cart back onto your property and placing all garbage inside your garbage cart will help keep your neighborhood clean!
The labels below are affixed to each recycling container located at Sun Valley Community Center. Please adhere to these guidelines. If you have questions about recycling or proper waste disposal, please reach out to Solid Waste Management HERE.
  Other Waste & Recycling Options
Louisville Parks and Recreation's Urban Forestry Division will host "Mulch Mondays." The event will recur every Monday through the end of summer. On “Mulch Mondays” Louisville residents and non-profit organizations are invited to pick up natural, dye-free mulch at no cost from the Urban Forestry Division’s office, located at 9200 Whipps Mill Road, Lyndon, KY 40242. Participants must make an appointment by clicking on the above flyer and show a Jefferson County ID. Mulch will be available every Monday from 1-3 p.m. except national holidays. Participants must bring their own containers such as trailers, truck beds, buckets, or garbage bags, to transport up to three cubic yards of mulch.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4AA8AD2CA6FDC43-56295800-mulch#/
 This week's Planning and Design Inter-Agency Review Agenda (IARC) can be accessed HERE.
Did you know that you also can sign up to receive weekly activity reports from the Office of Planning directly to your inbox or phone? Sign up HERE. You can also sign up to receive notices of all development proposals specifically for District 14.
This is the best way to stay informed!
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