The Following Statement has been released by the members of the Louisville Metro Council’s Minority Caucus in response to the Department of Justice’s decision to dismiss its lawsuit against Louisville Metro.
The decision of the US Department of Justice to dismiss the case involving Louisville Metro in a consent decree is welcomed by the members of the Metro Council’s Minority Caucus. In December, we argued that efforts to bring real and lasting reforms to policing within our community is best accomplished by persons closely associated to this community rather than out-of-town, federally appointed persons who benefit from a slow and more costly consent decree, and who have no accountability to the people of Louisville.
Reforms to policies such as no-knock warrants, training, and investigations have already been made and are being implemented. We constructed a new state of the art first responder wellness center that benefits our officers’ physical and mental well-being. We have funded and are completing a new LMPD headquarters to improve public safety collaboration and leadership. Finally, we are focused on moving forward with the purchase and construction of a new and much needed police training facility to ensure we have the best trained officers serving our community.
The 12 Republican members of the Metro Council’s Minority Caucus are focused on bringing safer streets for all people in every neighborhood. We are committed to getting officers the resources they need and supporting reforms that will both ensure continued progress on reducing crime while also supporting the need for accountability and progress in terms of community engagement and respect.
Councilman Anthony Piagentini, Minority Caucus Chair, District 19
Councilman Khalil Batshon, Minority Caucus Vice Chair, District 25
Councilman Kevin Kramer, District 11
Councilman Jonathan Joseph, District 12
Councilman Dan Seum, District 13
Councilwoman Crystal Bast, District 13
Councilman Scott Reed, District 16
Councilman Marilyn Parker, District 18
Councilman Stuart Benson, District 20
Councilman Kevin Bratcher, District 22
Councilman Jeff Hudson, District 23
Councilwoman Ginny Mulvey-Woolridge, District 24
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 🌪️ Free Storm Debris Drop-Off for Residents - Extended! 🌪️
🗓️ Today, May 23 AND May 27-30
🕑 2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
📍 Drop-Off Locations:
Across from Solid Waste Office — 535 Meriwether Ave.
Hubbards Ln Recycling Location — 595 Hubbards Ln.
Public Works Yard — 10500 Lower River Rd. (Enter from Bethany Ln.)
⚠️ Important Information:
Tree debris only will be accepted.
Residents only — no commercial drop-offs.
Please be prepared to provide your name and address.
Schedule and details are subject to change based on weather conditions.
 HIKE!
This year’s Hike will consist of a 4-mile walk with multiple marked turnaround points throughout. Travel from the Great Lawn and follow the Ohio River east to RiverPark Place and back. The furthest distance will cross the Big Four Bridge into Indiana and come back.
BIKE!
Participants can bike through downtown Louisville. The first 300 people who participate will get a New Bike Helmet courtesy of the Brain Injury Alliance of Kentucky.
PADDLE!
Paddlers will have the option of launching at the Harbor Lawn or the U of L Boat Docks and paddle downstream to meet the other paddlers. This year’s paddle will go from the Harbor Lawn downriver to the McAlpine Locks, through the locks and to the Shawnee Park Boat Ramp. This year participants can rent a limited number of kayaks for FREE. Kayaks and all required equipment will be available on a first come, first served basis. Participants will have to sign a waiver and get instructed on water safety. Come to the event early and find a Shack Yaks trailer to secure your reservation.
Paddle Boards are allowed at the Mayor's Hike, Bike, & Paddle! The paddle boarders will need to completely step off their boards and onto one of the rescue boats when going through the McAlpine locks before we can lock the group down. No sitting down on the board is allowed, paddle boarders must be on the boat. Every single person will be required to wear a life jacket even if they are on a boat. All paddlers must wear a life vest. Paddles without a vest will not be permitted to go through the McAlpine Locks.
GET ACTIVE!
Beginning at 8 am, there will be plenty of fun, music, and free fitness activities for you to enjoy. Get involved in activities like Yoga, Step Aerobics, Zumba, and High-intensity warm-up Fitness classes, and Workout circuits to celebrate Memorial Day weekend.
FREE t-shirts are available to the first 2,000 people. The t-shirt tent will open at 8 am, so make sure to arrive promptly to get in line! The Hike, Bike, and Paddle portions will starts at 10 am
Event Schedule: 8:00 am Event Begins FREE t-shirts are available to the first 2,000 people. The t-shirt tent will open at 8:00 a.m
8:15 am Yoga on the main stage
8:40 am ProFormance on the main stage
9:15 am Step Aerobics on the main stage
9:40 am Zumba on the main stage
10:00 am Hike, Bike, and Paddle begins
Noon Event ends
Interested in getting involved? Email jaleyah@JWagnerGroup.com
For volunteer opportunities, please email Dorian at Dorian@JWagnerGroup.com
Property Address: Diaz Family Suites, 8810 Brown Austin Rd.
Case Number: 25-ZONEPA-0059
A change in zoning from R-4 to R-6 to allow 3 units (a mother-in law suite and a son-in law suite in addition to the primary dwelling unit) for a multi-generational family in existing buildings on 2.13 acres.
For more information, please click HERE.
Property Address: Melton Ave Metal Recycling, 4514 Melton Ave.
Case Number: 25-DDP-0027
A revised detailed district development plan to allow a scrap yard/equipment storage on 15.52 acres in the M3 and EZ1 zoning districts.
For more information, please click HERE.
To View the Full Report, Please Click HERE.
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 Cost for Services
$25 – Microchip
Free – DAAP Vaccine
$10 – 1 year Altered Pet License
$5 - 1 year Altered Pet License - Senior Discount
$27 – 3 year Altered Pet License
$60 – 1 year Unaltered Pet License
$13.50 – 3 year Altered Pet License - Senior Discount
You must produce your Government ID
 
 
 There are numerous summer programs available to local families to keep children active and engaged in summer learning with camps returning to select Louisville Parks and Recreation Community Centers June 9 – August 1. Camp will take place Monday through Friday from 8 am - 5 pm
To register a child, visit bestparksever.com. Camps are for children ages 5-12. The cost is a one-time registration fee of $20, plus $60 weekly. This price includes a t-shirt and one field trip per week. Campers will also enjoy creative programming, arts and crafts, athletics, swimming, and many other activities while socializing with their peers.
While summer break camps are taking place, the following community centers will host free open programming during the week from 11 am – 5 pm for children ages 6-12 - California, Parkhill, Portland, Shawnee, and South Louisville. The centers will have fun and interactive programs where campers are welcome to play sports, participate in crafts, or hang out in the center. These centers will have weekly field trips for $20 per trip. While open programming is free, registration is required at bestparksever.com.
 Cultural Pass Kick Off Celebration
May 31, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Louisville Free Public Library - Main Branch 301 York St, Louisville, KY 40203
Cultural Pass will celebrate the start of the summer alongside Louisville Free Public Library’s Summer Reading Kick-Off at the Main Branch. Several 2025 Cultural Pass partners will lead activities throughout the day. Families with children ages 0-21 are invited to download and explore the new Cultural Pass app, sign up for Summer Reading, and enjoy performances and arts and culture vendors!
When your family uses Cultural Pass you connect with your community, discover new passions and interests, get excited for Summer Learning, support over 50 local arts and culture organizations and inspire a love and appreciation for arts and culture in young people. ALL for FREE!
 Dinopalooza comes to the Louisville Zoo beginning tomorrow. This event includes nineteen animatronic giants (such as a Brachiosaurus, Tyrannosaurus Rex, and Parasaurolophus) spread throughout the zoo and an interactive dig pit to look for fossils. No need to rush, though, as these dinosaurs will be at the zoo through September 1. This exhibit is included with zoo admission and free for zoo members. Click here for more information.
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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.
If you are interested in volunteering for one of Louisville Metro Government's Boards and Commissions, now is the time to start. By being a part of a board or commission, you will offer your time and your talents to improve the quality of life in our community.
There are currently or upcoming vacancies for the following boards and commissions: Building Code Board of Appeals (one vacancy), Civilian Review and Accountability (four vacancies), Downtown Management (one vacancy), Kentuckiana Works (one vacancy), Air Pollution Control District Board, 3-year term (one vacancy), Cemetery Board (two vacancies), Juneteenth Jubilee (four vacancies), Medical Center Commission of Jefferson County , Waterworks (two vacancies), and Greater Louisville Lodging Management District (four vacancies).
To learn more, please visit Boards and Commission.
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 Know someone who has a documented disability or is older than 60 who might need help staying cool this summer? Fan Fair can help. This event, held this year on June 7 from 9-11 a.m. at The Edison Center, provides a free 20-inch box fan to qualifying residents while supplies last. There will be a vendor fair and an opportunity for you to properly dispose of prescription drugs that morning as well. Click here for more information or to email the coordinator with any questions.
 If you discover a tick, please share it with Metro Public Health. The Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness is using results from ticks they collect and those that people share to create a map of where ticks are being reported and develop outreach and education materials based on the types of ticks and the diseases they carry.
Ticks are small parasites more commonly found in wooded, brushy and grassy areas. However, people can be exposed to a tick in their own yards, even with very little grass or trees. Exposure to ticks can happen all year round, but they tend to be more active during warmer months. They can spread diseases to both dogs and people. Ticks can transmit a number of illnesses like Lyme disease, Ehrlichiosis and Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF).
How to submit a tick
-Place it in a small leak-proof container and cover the sample with rubbing alcohol or hand sanitizer. (No plastic bags)
-Label the container with your name and contact information on it, along with this completed form. (Complete one form per tick or tick bite.)
-Drop off or mail the sample to LMPHW, 400 E. Gray Steet, Louisville, Ky. 40202, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8 am and 5 pm
Here are the T-I-C-K rules of thumb:
Take precautions and wear insect repellent.
Inspect your body for ticks and rashes after being outdoors.
Carefully remove the head and body of the tick.
Keep monitoring your health for fever, body aches and rashes and seek medical attention if they develop.
For more information about ticks, prevention tips and proper removal, visit LMPHW’s webpage. Be sure to watch our video to learn more about our Spot A Tick and Share Program.
ADULT PROGRAMS
Computers by Appointment
Thursdays in May & Jun., 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Need computer help? Book a staff member for an hour-long one-on-one session. Topics include computer basics and Introductory Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Appointments required. Call 502-375-2051 for more information or to schedule alternative dates and times. Ages 18+
Chair Yoga
Jun. 5 & 19, 12:30 – 1:15 PM
Get fit while you sit! Chair Yoga brings the best of a yoga practice to everyone who requires or prefers the support of a chair. Gently increase flexibility and strength, improve balance, and relieve stress with the aid of a chair. Beginners, seniors and All Abilities welcome! We recommend wearing comfortable clothes that are easy to move in. Ages 18+
Crafting with Cricut
Mon. Jun. 16, 3:45-4:45 PM
Join us for a tutorial of our machine, learn how it makes crafting projects easier, and create a simple project to take home every month. Register: 502-375-2051. Ages 13+
Book Discussion: Giovanni’s Room by James Baldwin
Tue., Jun. 17, 5:30-7:00 PM
Ages 18+
DIY Series: DIY Birthday Cards
Mon., Jun. 30, 6:30 -7:30 PM
Join us to try your hand at a new craft that can be completed in about an hour. Seasoned and non-crafters are welcome. Registration is required as space and supplies are limited. Adults register: 502-375-2051. Ages 18+
CHILDRENS & TEEN PROGRAMS - Fairdale
Family Storytime
Wed., May - Jun. 10:30 -11:30 AM
Sat., May 24, June 7, 10:30-11:30 AM
Storytime is an opportunity for families to bond over shared stories and songs, as well as engaging in creative activities that reinforce a lifelong love of learning. Ages 0-6.
Bookmobile
Thurs., June 5, 2:00 – 4:00 PM
Join us at the Welcome Center of Jefferson Memorial Forest (11311 Mitchell Hill Road) for nature-themed programming*. Library staff will host storytime or book checkouts on specified dates, collaborating with park staff for activities.*If rain or snow, the program will move indoors. Ages 0 – 6.
Stage One Storytellers
Wed. June 4, 10:30 – 11:30 AM
This 40-minute storybook program takes children’s favorite books and brings them to life in a way that’s as unique and exciting as the stories themselves. At these events, caregivers and little ones sit on the floor around the performers for a truly immersive theatre experience. Audiences help tell the story through music, interaction, and LOTS of imagination! These performances are sponsored by members of Louisville Metro Council. Ages 0-12.
Terry Greenwell: Communities Excel Thru Martial Arts
Thurs, June 5, 5:30 – 6:30 PM
Join us for a fitness program consisting of exercises from the following disciplines: Kihon, Kata, Kumite and a little bit of reading as well. Improve balance, flexibility and posture, release stress, and increase literacy. Communities Excel Thru Martial Arts helps unite the mind and the body. Ages 6-12.
Upbeat Louisville: Drum & Dance!
Thurs, June 12, 5:30 – 6:30 PM
Join Upbeat Louisville for 45 minutes of drumming fun. We’ll explore music, movement and drumming; learn traditional drumming patterns through animal play; dance to music from around the world; find new ways to connect mind, body and voice through rhythm; and play active musical games that are both enriching and totally fun! Ages 4-8.
AMR: A Global Medical Response Solution presents Touch-a-Truck!
Thurs, June 26, 5:30 – 6:30 PM
Take an inside look of our ambulance. Our team of EMS professionals will answer your questions about what it takes to respond to emergencies in our community! Learn hands-on only CPR in ten minutes from the America Heart Association. Ages 0–12.
Kid Zone – Movie Night: Scoob!
Thurs, July 3, 5:30 – 7:00 PM
Grab your Scooby Snacks, hop in your Mystery Machine, and head over to the library for a movie night. Snacks provided. Ages 6-12.
Mystery Reader Storytime
Wed., July 9, 16 & 23, 10:30 – 11:30 AM
A surprise guest from Fairdale Elementary joins us for storytime. Who's the mystery reader? There’s only one way to find out – join us at the library! Ages 0-6.
Louisville Water Company: Water Filtration
Thurs, July 10, 5:30 – 6:30 PM
You can’t live without it but it doesn’t magically appear in your faucet. Drinking water has to be cleaned and treated before it’s safe to drink. Learn how Louisville Water makes it happen and do a hands-on activity to turn “dirty” water into “clean” water with our filtration program. Ages 7-12.
Santa Pat: Christmas in July.
Thurs, July 17, 5:30 – 6:30 PM
Santa Pat, the Derby City Kringle will take a break from the workshop to tell stories celebrating the reindeer, elves and other occupants of the North Pole. There is always a story geared toward the summer reading theme, this year Santa will go on a historic adventure to recruit helpers at the North Pole. Interactive activities include caroling and building a reindeer team. Selfies with Santa will also be available. Ages 0-12.
Moving Minds & Dancing Bodies: A Modern Dance Workshop
Thurs, July 24, 5:30 – 6:30 PM
An all-ages dance/movement workshop that gives participants the opportunity to learn foundational modern dance, as well as how these exercises can be used to better understand anatomy, general wellness, self-expression, and social connection. Ages 0-12.
Mr. Moustache Magic Show!
Fri, Aug 1, 2:00 – 3:00 PM
Fun, silly and thoroughly entertaining! This comical trickster is secretly known as Ken Neuhauser. Ages 0-12.
Teen Club
Wednesdays May - Jun., 3:45- 4:45 PM
Join our after-school program at the library! Whether you're into craft projects, board games, movies, or simply socializing, there's something special waiting for you at the library! Middle and high school students, this is just for you.
Deepa: Cake Toppers
Wed., June 4, 3:45 - 4:45 PM
Learn to make visually delightful & delicious edible art from award-winning cake artist, Deepa, creator of D’s Sweet Creations. In this class, we will learn how to create adorable cake toppers using fondant and other edible materials. Come along, join the fun, and learn to create something sweet. Limit 20. To register, call 502-375-2051. Ages 12-19.
Jennifer Palmer: Windowsill Herb Garden
Wed., June 11, 3:45-4:45 PM
Start a windowsill herb garden. In this workshop, you will decorate a recycled container to start your seedlings in. Jennifer will discuss the basics of starting seeds and how to care for your indoor herb plants. Limit 15. To register, call 502-375-2051. Ages 11-19.
Deepa: Cupcake Decoration.
Wed. July 9, 3:40-4:45 PM
Learn to make visually delightful & delicious edible art from award-winning cake artist, Deepa, creator of D’s Sweet Creations. Kids will learn how to decorate a cupcake and make it beautifully tasty. Come along, join the fun, and learn to create something sweet. Limit 20. To register, call 502-375-2051. Ages 12-19.
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