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The twelve Republican members of the Metro Council gathered in the 1st floor media room of City Hall (601 W Jefferson Street) to hold a press event in which members outlined more than a dozen legislative and policy proposals for improving safety within Louisville Metro.
“When each member of our Caucus campaigned for office, they cited improving public safety as their top priority. Although we have already successfully executed some changes, there is a lot more work to do. We believe that Louisville can be one of the safest cities in the country. To accomplish that, we have developed this plan that we wanted to share with the public to further this goal. We cannot have a successful city until we have a safe city.” - Minority Caucus Chairman Anthony Piagentini (District 19)
Policies Addressed as part of the Safer Louisville Plan:
Adding State police patrols on Jefferson County Interstate Roadways
Eliminating streetside solicitation
Funding a pilot program to place streetlights in 2 high crime areas.
Cracking down on illegal ATV use
Seeking a timely reopening of the Juvenile Justice Center
Calling for the planning and development of a New Jail to improve worker and inmate safety.
Funding programs to increase number of Traffic Feedback Signs, Flock Cameras and Real Time Video Cameras deployed within Metro.
Supporting efforts to increase transparency and create a “scorecard” for better awareness on Judicial and Prosecutorial decisions especially involving violent criminals.
Funding for construction of a new First Responder Training Facility
Minority Caucus Members also took a moment to note that September is Law Enforcement Appreciation Month. The special recognition was started in 2023 through a resolution establishing the month that was passed by a unanimous vote of the Louisville Metro Council.
“We owe so much to the officers who serve us and put their lives on the line to make our community safer. Law Enforcement Appreciation Month was established to help raise awareness by encouraging residents of businesses within Louisville Metro to take a moment to show their appreciation through acts of kindness and words of encouragement.” – Councilman Dan Seum, District 13
A copy of the policy proposals discussed as part of the Minority Caucus’ Safer Louisville Program is attached to this release and can be found at Safer Louisville Proposal. (Link).
Minority Caucus Members: Kevin Kramer (11), Jonathan Joseph (12), Dan Seum, Jr. (13), Crystal Bast (14), Scott Reed (16), Marilyn Parker (18), Tony Piagentini (19), Stuart Benson (20), Kevin Bratcher (22) Jeff Hudson (23), Ginny Mulvey-Woolridge (25) & Khalil Batshon (25)
The Miracle League of Louisville is an incredible organization right here in Fern Creek that continues to make a lasting impact. I had the honor of catching the first pitch from my friend and colleague, Councilman Kevin D. Bratcher, as they kicked off their 2025 fall season.
What makes the Miracle League so special is the way it brings people together and ensures that every child has the opportunity to play ball. I have had the pleasure of seeing this first hand over the last few years as my beautiful niece plays ball in their league!
Stay tuned because there is even more to look forward to—coming in 2026, a fully handicap- and wheelchair-accessible splash pad will be added at Fern Creek Park. This is about building a community where everyone belongs, and I couldn’t be more proud to see it happen right here at home.
Louisville’s families, educators, and childcare providers know the challenges of our early learning system all too well: waitlists are long, costs are high, and too many children start kindergarten already behind. In fact, fewer than 40% of Louisville’s children under six are in licensed care, and nearly 3,800 more early educators are needed to meet the city’s demand. Every year, 62% of our kindergartners—more than 4,600 children—enter school unprepared, creating long-term challenges for them, their families, and our community. To change that trajectory, Thrive by 5 Louisville is launching the Quality⁺ Pilot, a two-year initiative designed to support educators, strengthen childcare centers, and ease the burden on families. What the Quality⁺ Pilot Will Do: ● For Educators: Offer scholarships, training support, and career pathways to recruit and retain high-quality early childhood teachers. ● For Providers: Provide improvement grants, emergency funds, small business supports, and bonuses for centers that expand access and improve quality. ● For Families: Deliver scholarships to reduce costs and Family Navigators to help parents find and secure childcare options they can trust. Twenty-six early learning centers across Louisville will be selected as Quality⁺ Centers, serving as demonstration sites for this new model. Success will be measured by improvements in kindergarten readiness, family satisfaction, educator retention, and quality ratings. If you are interested in becoming a pilot center, please contact TB5L at reylene@thriveby5louisville.org. This investment is more than child care—it’s economic infrastructure. By stabilizing the workforce, supporting parents in staying employed, and preparing children to thrive in school, the Quality⁺ Pilot is helping to build a stronger future for our entire city.
The Jack O'Lantern Spectacular has become the "must-see" event of the Halloween season. Presented each October along a winding path through the majestic woods of Iroquois Park, guests are treated to an organic art gallery of more than 5,000 artistically carved pumpkins in themed settings.
This family-friendly event has become an annual tradition for thousands who come back year after year to experience a variety of carved pumpkins and themed vignettes set to music. Ask anyone who has attended...the event simply can't be described....it must be experienced.
Louisville Zoo is proud to announce the return of “Boo at the Zoo presented by Meijer”, celebrating 44 years of merry, not scary fun! Tickets are on sale now and available at louisvillezoo.org/boo. This beloved event is a Louisville tradition and will begin this year starting September 27 and running through October 30 (Thursday – Sunday nights).
Tickets are all-inclusive and include Boo at the Zoo admission, parking, Spooktacular Carousel, “not-so-itsy-bitsy” Spider House and the Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollow attraction.
Tickets:
Tickets for “Boo at the Zoo presented by Meijer” are $13.75 for all non-members ages 3 and older and $7.25 for all members ages 3 and older. Children ages 2 and under are free and do not require a ticket.
Members and guests can purchase tickets online at louisvillezoo.org/boo, with their chosen date and arrival time. Ticket capacity is limited each night with popular nights expected to sell out quickly.
“Boo at the Zoo presented by Meijer” is a rain or shine event.
988 Day was September 8th and it is for showing up and caring out loud. In Louisville, Seven Counties Services is one of the original members of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, a national hotline that provides individual support for issues related to mental health, suicide, and substance use, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Suicide is a public health issue and it’s the 11th leading cause of death in the U.S. according to Seven Counties. Over the last year, the local 988 call center handled 12,771 calls with approximately 9,000 originating from the Louisville Metro area. The 988 hotline is available to anyone via phone call, text, chat and video phone options.
“The 988 hotline guarantees confidentiality and caller anonymity, except in situations of imminent risk where an individual is in immediate danger of harming themselves,” said Geneva Robinson, director of the Crisis and Information Center with Seven Counties Services. “More than 160 individuals in imminent risk situations have been helped over the past year, demonstrating 988’s capacity to de-escalate situations in which people are in crisis.”
The center’s mental health professionals also follow up with clients, reaching out to more than 6,000 outgoing calls to make sure individuals remain safe.
Today, help spread the word that help is just three numbers away.
988
If you or someone you know needs help, please visit their Suicide Prevention webpage for more information and resources.
Next week on Friday, Sept. 19, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. several parking spots in Downtown Louisville will look a little different. Instead of cars next to the curbs, you'll find creative, people-friendly spaces designed by local businesses, organizations and community groups for Park(ing) Day.
Park(ing) Day is an annual worldwide event where ordinary on-street parking spaces are transformed into temporary public places for play, relaxation and connection. From cozy hangout spots, to interactive displays, each space offers something different to discover.
You are invited to explore and enjoy these unique pop-up parks and creative spaces. Whether you stop by for a few minutes on your lunch break or spend the day wandering -- Park(ing) Day is a chance to see the city in a new way.
To learn more about Park(ing) Day and to discover participant locations click tbelow.
The next Pop-UpDrop-Off event will be at Sun Valley Park and Ashby Lane Baptist Church on Saturday, Sept. 27, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Pop-Up Drop-Off events are free recycling and large item disposal events for residents of Jefferson County. Please review the flyer above to see what is and what isn't accepted.
Property Description: Requesting waiver of Section 5.5.2.A.1, to allow the applicant to eliminate the required corner entrances facing E. Manslick Road and Preston Highway.
Property Description: Requesting waiver of Section 5.5.2.A.1, to allow the applicant to eliminate the required corner entrances facing E. Manslick Road and Preston Highway.
Always Remember to Lock Your Car and Remove All Valuables, it's the Easiest Way to Prevent Crime!
CLICK HERE to view LMPD's interactive crime mapping tool.
If you see crime occurring, please contact the Louisville Metro Police Department. Call 911 for emergencies. Call 502-574-7111 for non-emergency related assistance.
Claire Krueger is a multi-media artist most recently focusing on fiber arts and zines. Mixing her love of landscapes, geology, and botany with her sewn and knitted artworks, she is currently working on a series of knitted tapestries incorporating natural dye, and sewn and stuffed geological structures.
She has taught at many area locations, including Preston Arts Center, Bernheim Forest, Waterfront Botanical Gardens, Louisville Visual Art, KMAC, and JCPS. See Claire's work at clairekrueger.com.
