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Friday | June 6, 2025
 Our vision is to be a forward-thinking, efficient, and trusted Codes & Regulations department that promotes safety, supports growth and fosters community trust.
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Maintaining the Momentum
As we continue working toward a safer and stronger Louisville, we wanted to highlight some of the department's recent efforts. Director Richard Price recently sat down with the Courier Journal to discuss our proactive and strategic approach to addressing unsafe buildings across the city. This interview stemmed from an issue our team tackled at the Schiller Terrace apartments, where unsafe living conditions were identified.
No resident should have to endure unsafe or unhealthy living environments. We are dedicated to ensuring safe and livable conditions where individuals and families can flourish. By upholding our department’s vision, we continue to demonstrate to the community that we are here to support them, standing ready to address challenges efficiently and effectively while holding bad actors accountable.
If you haven’t had a chance yet, be sure to check out the full article:
👉 How Louisville is cracking down on unsafe buildings
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We’re Now on Social – Follow Us!
Thank you to everyone who has followed the Department of Codes and Regulations on Instagram and Facebook! These platforms are essential tools for sharing important updates, engaging with the public, and showcasing the incredible work happening every day.
If you have not followed us yet this is where you can find us:
If you have any social media ideas, please share them with Emily Martin and Jacob Corder! We encourage you to share our social media pages with your friends and families so they can stay up to date on our efforts.
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Okta Multi-Factor Authentication
Starting July 1st, Okta Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) will no longer support SMS/text messages and phone call options for MFA. It is necessary to transition from these outdated MFA methods to newer and more secure ones listed below. You do not need IT Support to complete the transition!
Secure options include the Okta Verify App and the Google Authenticator App, which are free to use on both work and personal devices. These phone authentication apps are considered reliable and effective MFA methods. Another secure option, although it incurs a cost, is the Yubikey USB Authenticator. Metro Technology Services will have a limited number of Yubikeys available for employees who do not have personal or work cell phones. Less secure options include third-party email accounts (such as Gmail) and security questions. These are considered legacy MFA methods and should be used only in exceptional cases.
A video tutorial on how to set it up on your phone and with your account is attached to this email. Please note, this tutorial is geared towards using Google Authenticator. Thank you to Information Systems Analyst Michaela Snyder for preparing this video tutorial!
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Spring Into Summer Weight-Loss Challenge
The Metro Development Center is kicking off its Spring Into Summer Weight-Loss Challenge—a fun, supportive way to focus on your health and wellness.
Registration and the initial weigh-in details:
- Monday, June 9th
- 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- 5th floor Large Conference Room
There is a $5 entry fee to participate, and the individual who loses the highest percentage of body weight by the end of the challenge will win the pot. Final weigh-ins will be conducted during the week of August 4th.
Can’t make the weigh-in? Contact Mary McGuire (mary.mcguire@louisvilleky.gov) to make other arrangements. All weigh-ins will be handled confidentially by Wellness Center staff.
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 ⚜️ Great job to Code Enforcement Supervisor Damon Smiley who was incredibly thorough in inspecting a citizen’s property and the surrounding area while tackling a pest issue. Damon provided a detailed explanation to the neighbors, leaving them informed!
⚜️ Shoutout to Code Enforcement Officer Dan Gibbs for going above and beyond in resolving an issue with a vacant lot containing a dumpster owned by Speedway. He worked closely with the property owner to ensure the dumpster was properly fenced in with surveillance cameras installed.
⚜️ Kudos to Code Enforcement Officer Don Gentry who was recently given praise by a citizen who called in to thank him for his professionalism, courtesy, and helpfulness during her inspection!
⚜️ We’re proud to recognize our team of Supervisors and Managers for taking the initiative to sharpen their skills and deepen their understanding of key HR processes—just in time to welcome new faces to the Codes and Regulations team next week!
⚜️ Congratulations to Assistant Director Phil Crowe on the arrival of his first great-grandson, Krue Michael Harrison! Born on June 5th, this little bundle of joy is already stealing hearts, just look at those tiny hands!
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 A summer full of events is being planned. Stay tuned!
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