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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!
✅ Please note the start time has changed to 9:00 a.m.
 
 National Police Week - Sun, May 11, 2025 – Sat, May 17, 2025
National Police Week is a collaborative effort of many organizations dedicated to honoring America’s law enforcement community. It occurs every May, and is commemorated with live, in-person events. Each year, hundreds of names of officers killed in the line of duty are engraved on the walls of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, DC. These names are then read aloud during the annual Candlelight Vigil to memorialize those who made the ultimate sacrifice. 2025 will mark the 37th Annual Candlelight Vigil, on Tuesday, May 13th on the National Mall in Washington, DC. Communities across the United States will also honor and remember those law enforcement officers who made the ultimate sacrifice, as well as the family members, friends and fellow officers they left behind.
District 14 extends its deepest gratitude and humbly honors the courageous men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our communities.
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.
Please let us know if you apply, so that we can follow up with the Mayor's office.
 Business Spotlight on Big O Tires!
Big O Tires, located at 12614 Dixie Highway, is a proud family-owned and operated franchise with deep roots in the community. Originally established in 1964, the business was acquired by Doug Powers in 1984. Doug began his journey with the company in 1974, marking over 50 years of dedicated service in the industry.
The site itself has a rich history. In the late 1950s and early 1960s, it operated as OK Rubber Welders, specializing in tire vulcanization and recapping. Even earlier, in the early 1950s, part of the current building served as a local grocery store—portions of which still stand today as part of their facility.
Over the decades, Big O Tires has built a reputation for integrity, honesty, and exceptional customer service in the tire and automotive repair industry. They prioritize building lasting relationships with their customers, which has been a cornerstone of their continued success.
Doug Powers and this location were honored with the prestigious Kevin Kormandy ‘Point of Light’ Award—Big O Tires’ highest national recognition for franchise excellence. This award is presented annually to just one franchisee who exemplifies best practices and outstanding service.
They have proudly maintained an AAA+ rating with the Better Business Bureau and carry an average customer review rating of 4.7 stars.
Today, the legacy continues under the leadership of Doug’s daughter, Ms. Rachel Powers, who manages the daily operations with dedication and excellence.
They remain committed to serving our community and look forward to continued success in the years to come.
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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