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Going after criminals is something I have advocated forever since I won my first election. People doing bad things need to pay the penalty, BUT... once they have served their time, we need to help them get back into society and become productive citizens. That's why I love Un-Written.Org! They work with folks who need a new start.
If you are a walker or runner, please join me as we do THE CLIMB! More info:
Un-Written.Org helps fill critical gaps that Medicaid and formal recovery or reentry programs cannot cover—supplemental needs that are often essential to a person’s success. These include things like rent assistance, transportation costs, uniforms and work boots for employment, dentures, government-issued IDs, and more.
Our goal is to provide a hand up, not a handout—to support those who are actively working to better their lives and contribute to their communities. By meeting these often-overlooked needs, we help reduce barriers to stability, employment, and long-term recovery.
For more information about our July 26th "The Climb" fundraising event (the 2nd of 3 race events for a great cause) - with sponsorship and participation opportunities available - please visit... https://runsignup.com/Race/KY/Louisville/UnwrittenTheClimb
It's time to EMPTY THE SHELTERS with #YourCityShelter and Bissell Pet Foundation!
Thanks to Kathy Bissell and everyone with Bissell Pet Foundation, we are able to waive ALL adoption fees through July 19th.
That means every kitten, every puppy, every dog, every cat has a SPONSORED fee through Bissell and you pay nothing!
Metro Council Community Nights at Slugger Field!
Sign Up Now!
The Louisville Bats present "Metro Council Community Nights," an opportunity for all constituents of every Metro Council district, geared toward, but not exclusively for, residents who might otherwise not be able to afford to attend a Bats game. The offer is extended to both individuals and mentoring organizations, social service agencies, underprivileged kids’ groups, etc.
The two games this year are scheduled for
- Tuesday, August 5th and
- Tuesday, September 16th.
Ticket distribution will begin July 1st. Please be patient and allow time for tickets to be distributed (by July 31st).
Vouchers include:
• free admission for a reserved seat at Louisville Slugger Field
• a voucher good for one free hot dog, and one free small soft drink
• Tuesdays also include $4 tacos available at the ballpark, including the two Gustavo’s Mexican Grill stands
Sign-Up Now!
• INDIVIDUALS/GROUPS of - 20 GUESTS: https://forms.office.com/r/ste86kb5GE
• ORGANIZATIONS/GROUPS of 20+ GUESTS: https://forms.office.com/r/vK8A9PE8BA
If you do not receive your tickets by July 31st, please email hibrahim@batsbaseball.com.
 Mark your calendars for these fun-filled music nights in Highview Park!
Enter at 7120 Briscoe Lane to park. 6:00-10:00p.m.
 LOUISVILLE, Ky. (July 8, 2025) – Mayor Craig Greenberg announced today the Louisville Free Public Library’s newest resource, Sensory Kits, designed for Louisville’s neurodiverse youth population. Libraries strive to create a welcoming environment for everyone, and the Louisville Free Public Library’s latest service does just that. Curated to offer families and individuals the opportunity to explore sensory-friendly experiences in the library and at home, sensory kits aim to support sensory development, provide educational enrichment, and foster meaningful connections through play and exploration.
“Our libraries are busy every day providing programs and services that help support the educational and social development of children across Louisville Metro. Through innovative new services like these Sensory Kits, we are ensuring our libraries continue to be inclusive, welcoming spaces for all,” said Mayor Greenberg.
Made possible through a grant from the WHAS Crusade for Children, with additional funding from the Library Foundation, the Library now offers two types of sensory kits – one for use by families in the library and one to borrow for use at home.
In-library sensory kits are designed to help children regulate their sensory needs. Something as simple as a pair of noise-canceling headphones or a textured fidget toy can make all the difference in how a young person experiences the library, ensuring that every family can access the joy of hands-on learning regardless of sensory needs. In-library kits are available at all library locations and are equipped with noise-canceling headphones, wobble seats, sunglasses, and fidget toys.
Each of the Library’s take-home sensory kits represent a different theme—bedtime, animals, music, S.T.E.A.M., and textures—and include sensory toys, practical tools, engaging books, and helpful guides that suggest ways to fully enjoy and benefit from the materials. More than temporary tools, take-home kits empower families to try out resources before making a financial investment. These sensory kits can be borrowed for up to 21-days and can be reserved for checkout at any LFPL branch.
“Library sensory kits can make the difference between families feeling left out and feeling like they belong,” said Library Interim Executive Director Barbara Sexton Smith. “We are so grateful to WHAS Crusade for Children and the Library Foundation for making this important service available, free of charge, to our community.”
For more details and to reserve a sensory kit, go to www.LFPL.org/SensoryKit.
Help Your Community Beat the Heat ... One School at a Time!
Sponsor the planting of up to 50 trees at a local school and help transform campuses into vibrant, shaded learning environments.
TreesLouisville has partnered with over 100 schools across Jefferson County to create greener, healthier places for students to learn and play. Trees do more than provide oxygen ... they cool schoolyards, reduce flooding, improve mental health, support wildlife, filter air pollution, and foster a stronger sense of community.
Know a school that could use more shade? Sponsor a "green glow-up today!
We’ll take care of everything: working with the school, certified arborist-approved tree selection and placement, planting, and a 3-year maintenance plan.
Learn more by contacting morgan@treeslouisville.org
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Last week, our Solid Waste Enforcement Team conducted an impound blitz to crack down on illegal dumping—and the results were significant. Using surveillance camera footage, the team identified and impounded nine vehicles involved in dumping debris at various locations across the city. |
Four of those impounds were made possible thanks to residents who shared their own surveillance footage with our team. Your eyes on the ground make a real difference in keeping our city clean!
Each vehicle was traced back to its registered owner, who received:
- A $500 fine
- Additional cleanup and impound fees
- A one-on-one conversation with our team about proper disposal methods
Illegal dumping harms our neighborhoods, strains city resources and won’t be tolerated. This blitz is part of our ongoing commitment to keeping Louisville clean, safe and beautiful for everyone.
Not sure how to dispose of something? Use the Recycle Coach app to search for any item and find out how to properly recycle, dispose or drop it off. You can also visit our website for detailed guidance.
See something? Say something! You can report illegal dumping online through Metro311 at Louisvilleky.gov/metro311. Your report helps us take action quickly and keep our neighborhoods clean. To submit photos or video of illegal dumping directly to our team, visit Louisvilleky.gov/IllegalDumping and fill out the reporting form.
Want to help spread the word? The kNOw Waste Louisville Education Team is available for:
- Presentations
- Community classes
- Event tabling opportunities
Let’s work together to keep Louisville clean and hold illegal dumpers accountable!
 
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Pop-Up Drop-Offs are free recycling and large item disposal events for residents of Jefferson County. |
All events are 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. on a Saturday. Please do not arrive early. Vehicles waiting cause traffic backups. Click here for he calendar of locations across the city and more information on how to participate and what items can be dropped off. Louisville Metro residents may use any event date/location, but the closest Pop-Up Drop-Off event is scheduled for July 19th at Fern Creek Elementary/High Schools, 8815 Ferndale Rd.
 The Louisville Zoo and the Louisville Orchestra are joining forces once again to bring back the ROARchestra this summer. After last year’s sold-out success, this cherished family-friendly event returns for its second consecutive year inviting audiences to experience a wild symphony under the stars on Saturday, July 19th.
The first concert was on July 5th, kicking off with Teddy Abrams conducting The Spirt of America featuring iconic works that reflect the heart and soul of American Culture. Music will include Copland’s vibrant El Salón México and Carlos Simon’s stirring The Block, a tribute to Black American life. Rounding out the evening was John William’s themes for Jurassic Park and Star Wars. All concluded with a thunderous finale of Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture.
On July 19th, saddle up for a rousing western-themed musical journey, celebrating the spirt of the American frontier. Under the baton of beloved Roarchestra Maestro Bob Bernhardt, this high-energy program opens with John Williams’ Cowboys Overture, setting the stage for Copland’s iconic Dance Episodes from Rodeo, including the beloved Saturday Night Waltz and crowd-favorite Hoedown. Adding authentic country color, Suede Saddle brings vocal harmonies and traditional western instrumentation — including fiddle, accordion and upright bass — for a foot-stomping good time. The evening concludes with Rossini’s William Tell Overture.
“Last year’s return of ROARchestra was a smashing success, thanks to beautiful weather and powerful music,” said Louisville Zoo Director Dan Maloney. “Teddy Abrams and the talented musicians created a magical night under the stars — truly the wildest concert in town! We’re thrilled to partner again with the Louisville Orchestra to carry this treasured tradition into a bold, exciting future.”
“ROARchestra brings together two of Louisville’s most iconic institutions to create something truly special for our community,” says Nathaniel Koch, Louisville Orchestra Interim Executive Director. “By expanding to two concerts this year and welcoming back our Principal Pops Conductor Bob Bernhardt, who led ROARchestra for many years alongside Teddy Abrams, we’re deepening this partnership and offering more families the chance to experience world-class performances in a fun, accessible setting.”
The Zoo grounds open at 7 p.m., allowing guests to explore the Zoo or get settled in the Oasis Field.
Tickets are on sale on the Zoo’s website at Louisvillezoo.org/roar.
Adults — $30**, Children 3-11 — $15, Children 2 and under — Free, Parking is included with admission.
**Adult Tickets will increase to $35 the week prior to each performance.
Concessions, including adult libations, will be available for purchase. This event is expected to sell out; the Zoo and the Orchestra encourage guests to get their tickets early at louisvillezoo.org/roar.
 Fern Creek Christian Church is planning an end-of-summer community event in Fern Creek Park on Saturday, August 9th, 4:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Come and enjoy some hot dogs, chips, ice cream, back to school giveaways, inflatables, face painting, kickball and more. Besides the $1 ice cream truck, this is a free event, capped off with worship from The Rescued at 7pm.
7912 Cedar Creek Road (Case 25-ZONEPA-0067): The Neighborhood Meeting was held on Monday, June 23rd at the Fern Creek Community Center. This proposal seeks to change the zoning from R-4 to R-6 to allow 60 multi-family units on approximately 4.03 acres, which would be an expansion of the Revenant at Cedar Creek apartments located at 8006 Cedar Creek Road. The applicant is proposing this new addition to the apartment complex to have two 3-story apartment buildings and 116 parking spaces. For more information about the nature of this proposal, next steps in the process, and how to participate/comment for the public record, contact Case Manager Mark Pinto (mark.pinto@louisvilleky.gov or 502-574-5170). All comments for the public record must be submitted prior to the Planning Commission meeting.
8000 Broad Run Road (Case 24-ZONE-0112) is a proposed change in zoning from R-R & R-4 to Planned Residential Development (PRD) with a Floyds Fork Special Zoning Overlay District Review with associated waiver(s) and Detailed District Development Plan/Major Preliminary Subdivision Plan with binding elements. The Project Name is The Reserves at Parklands, Phase II. This proposal on roughly 107 acres seeks 370 buildable, single-family residential lots with a portion of the site to remain open space in recognition of some landscape challenges. According to the staff report, "the site has several environmental constraints including steep slopes and karst features." On May 15th, this proposal was passed on a 4-3 vote in the Planning Commission. This completes the public record for this case. It will now move forward for Metro Council review and action in the following 30-90 days. For more information about the nature of this proposal, contact Case Manager Amy Brooks (amy.brooks@louisvilleky.gov or 502-574-8215).
8000 Broad Run Road (Case 24-RSUB-0005) is a review for a Revised Major Subdivision. Relative to Case 24-ZONE-0112 above, here is the description we received from the case manager: "The cases are on properties adjacent to each other but will be heard separately at Planning Commission. (Case 24-RSUB-0005) is an appeal of a staff approval of the revised major subdivision for The Reserves at the Parklands Phase I, which was originally approved in 2022. The applicant submitted a revised major subdivision application last year to slightly reconfigure some buildings in the townhome section (still meets Land Development Code requirements), change a curve on a road to a cul-de-sac (approved by Transportation Planning), and enlarge the detention basin to accommodate additional future flow (approved by MSD)." On May 15th, this revision was approved by the Planning Commission. For more information about the nature of this revision, contact Case Manager Zach Schwager (zach.schwager@louisvilleky.gov or 502-574-8938).
7708 Cedar Creek Road (Case 25-CUPPA-0060) A Conditional Use Permit application for Private Institutional Use (Religious Facility) at the address above was filed. In accordance with the procedures of Louisville Metro Office of Planning, a neighborhood meeting occurred on May 20th to discuss this proposal. The applicant now has 90 days to pursue the “Formal Conditional Use Permit” application.
Should the applicant elect to pursue the project they will need to submit a site plan + purposed elevations. The Office of Planning will review the application, site plan, and purposed elevations to check for compliance with the Land Development Code. Once the plan has addressed any outstanding agency comments and/or concerns they will be docketed for the Board of Zoning Adjustment (BOZA) where a public hearing will be held. The Board would vote to approve or deny the conditional use permit and, if approved, the applicant can begin requesting building permits.
For more information about the nature of this proposal and how to participate in the public record prior to or at the BOZA meeting, contact Case Manager Jude Mattingly (jude.mattingly@louisvilleky.gov or 502-574-6230). All comments for the public record must be submitted prior to the BOZA meeting.
9300 Hayes Avenue - A neighborhood meeting was held on May 21st to present to neighbors in attendance this Development Potential Transfer Subdivision Plan. The following description is based on the notice provided about this neighborhood meeting: The proposal is for an 88-lot single-family subdivision within R-4 zoning. Access to the site will be from the existing stubs on the north and south property lines, thereby connecting Idlewood Lane and Hines Mill Way. There will also be a connection on the east property line, directly across Hofelich Lane, for the 11 proposed lots in that area. The proposed street will also stub into the properties to the north and south. The average lot size will be 7,282 sf. Open space totals 7.85 acres. After the neighborhood meeting, a preliminary subdivision application will be filed with the Office of Planning for review. A case number and case manager will then be assigned.
9006 Old Bardstown Road (Case 25-ZONEPA-0052) - A neighborhood meeting was held on May 22nd to present neighbors with this zone change plan (from R-4 to PRD) to allow a 36-unit attached townhome community in this location. According to the notice of this meeting: Access to the site will be from Bardstown Woods Blvd, which will be directly across from the existing Bardstown Woods Court. There will be no direct access to Old Bardstown Road. Each lot will range from 2358 sf to 4159 sf. Open space totals 1.76 acres. For more information about the nature of this proposal, next steps in the process, and how to participate/comment for the public record, contact Case Manager Mark Pinto (mark.pinto@louisvilleky.gov or 502-574-5170). All comments for the public record must be submitted prior to the Planning Commission meeting.
9911 & 10019 Wingfield Road (Case 25-ZONEPA-0005) had the neighborhood meeting on February 25th at the Fern Creek Community Center. This proposal is the intended extension of commercial use of Southpointe Blvd up against I-265, including a Hy-Vee store and other retail entities. For more information about the nature of this proposal, next steps in the process, and how to participate/comment for the public record, contact Case Manager Molly Clark (molly.clark@louisvilleky.gov or 502-574-8656). All comments for the public record must be submitted prior to the Planning Commission meeting.
11380 Seatonville Road (Case 24-ZONE-0127) now has a formal application submitted. There are some issues to be addressed before it is scheduled for a public hearing. Once planning staff members consider those issues to be sufficiently addressed, the proposal will next be scheduled for a review by the Land Development & Transportation Committee (which only focuses on technical details of the plan to make sure those are ready for the Planning Commission to do its overall review). A petition for a night hearing has been successful, so when the Planning Commission hearing is scheduled, it will be in the evening at the Fern Creek Christian Church at 9419 Seatonville Road. For more information about the nature of this proposal and how to participate/comment for the public record, contact Case Manager Molly Clark (molly.clark@louisvilleky.gov or 502-574-8656). All comments for the public record must be submitted prior to the Planning Commission meeting.
REMINDER: One beneficial and convenient way for you to share your thoughts on a case (to be part of the public record) is to use this form.
 Do you know people who need assistance (whether in District 22 or in other parts of Louisville Metro)?
Click here for information on the Association of Community Ministries.
On this site, click on "Find Your Ministry" to explore the local community help available for any Jefferson County address.
For further information about District 22
or to contact Councilman Kevin Bratcher or Legislative Assistant Jon Bingham,
please visit:
https://louisvilleky.gov/government/metro-council-district-22
 
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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.
To learn more please visit Boards and Commissions.
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