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June 20, 2025


'Another Way' Update

I imagine many of you are familiar with the 'Another Way' program by now. If not, this is a collaboration between Louisville Metro government and Goodwill Industries of Kentucky. Goodwill staff visits high visibility sites around the city offering individuals an opportunity for day work such as participating in targeted cleanups to beautify our city. Not only does this serve as an alternative to panhandling, for example, it also gives folks a chance to have lunch and learn more about housing support, career training, substance abuse assistance, and more. So, what does that look like? In the  month of May, 148 new individuals were supported in some way:

  • 25 secured full-time employment
  • 31 were connected to treatment of some kind
  • 25 received ID documents
  • 29 secured temporary or permanent housing
  • 13 received healthcare services


I am very proud of the difference this program has made in the lives of so many and grateful for the work done by the people at Goodwill. 
   


Contact the District 17 Office


Markus Winkler
17th District Councilman
Louisville Metro Council
502.574.1117
Contact Councilman Winkler


Kip Eatherly
Legislative Aide
502.574.3462
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Important Numbers

Animal Services  473-7387
Charmoli NP  574-5787
Codes & Regulations  574-2508
EACM  426-2824
Health & Wellness  574-6520
Jefferson Co. Clerk  574-5700
KY Science Center  561-6100
LG&E  589-1444
LMPD (8th Division)  574-2258
Louisville Water  583-6610
Louisville Zoo  459-2181
Mayor's Office  574-2003
Middletown Library  245-7332
MSD  540-6000
NE Regional Library  394-0379
Parks & Recreation  574-7275
Planning & Design  574-6230
Public Works  574-5810
TARC  585-1234

2025 Cultural Pass

I wanted to send a reminder about this year's Cultural Pass which offers young people and their families free access to more than 50 venues through August 10. Participants receive free admission to one event hosted by each participating partner, which includes organizations/venues like the Speed Art Museum, the Louisville Nature Center, the Kentucky Derby Museum, the Muhammad Ali Center, and much more. An accompanying guardian of those under 18 years of age also receives free admission. Click here to download the app or for more information. 
 


Office of Planning Weekly Activity Report

Each week, the Metro Office of Planning creates a report listing all new land use applications in Jefferson County. These can include requests for changes in zoning, conditional use permits, variances, landscape plans, and more. There is one case in this week's report involving property in District 17, a zoning verification request for property located at 10200 Isabel Drive. This sort of request is typically made to get information related to the zoning/form district of a site, prior zoning cases related to the property, etc. Please contact the case manager at franklin.walden@louisvilleky.gov with any questions. 
      


E. P. "Tom" Sawyer State Park Pool

Sawyer Pool


It looks like we're headed towards some very warm temperatures over the next week or so (with many more to come, I imagine). What better time to remind everyone about Tom Sawyer State Park which has the largest outdoor public pool in town and a splash park to go along with it! If you haven't been before, I invite you to give it a try. For more information, call the park's recreation office at 429-7270. 
   


'Mulch Mondays'

Looking for some free mulch for use with your garden or around trees and shrubs? Louisville Parks and Recreation's Urban Forestry Division has got you covered with 'Mulch Mondays' through the end of summer. Jefferson County residents and non-profit organizations can pick up natural, dye-free mulch at 9200 Whipps Mill Road at no cost every Monday from 1-3 p.m. (except for national holidays). Appointments can be made here. Participants will need to show a Jefferson County ID and bring their own containers.
    



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