 Thankful for our D21 Neighbors!
Big thanks to all the volunteers who rolled up their sleeves for Saturday’s community clean-up! Your hard work made a visible difference, and we’re proud to have such dedicated neighbors. We hope to see more of you join us for our next clean-up.
Join Councilor Ruhe for a Community Conversation
Don’t miss this month’s “Chat with Ruhe” featuring Jody Meiman from Louisville Metro Emergency Services. Learn about new public safety technology and share your questions and concerns.
Special Guest: Jody Meiman, Executive Director for Louisville Metro Emergency Services
Topic: New technology available to improve public safety An opportunity to voice concerns and ask questions about District 21
Date: October 29, 2025
Time: 6:30 - 7:30
Location: Lynnview City Hall 1241 Gilmore Ln, 40213
 Councilor Ruhe invites you to the Beechmont Pet Costume Parade
Get ready for some tail-wagging holiday fun and join Councilor Bety Ruhe (D-21), the Beechmont Neighborhood Association, and neighbors for the annual Beechmont Pet Costume Parade on Saturday, October 25, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.
The parade will begin at 3:00 p.m. at the Beechmont Gazebo on Woodlawn Avenue and Southern Parkway. Dress up your furry friends in their best costumes and walk down Southern Parkway.
After the parade, attendees will enjoy live music, prizes, pet-friendly activities, and more, a perfect way to celebrate the community and season.
“As we welcome the fall, please join us on Saturday to celebrate our beloved pets with a fun costume parade,” said Councilor Ruhe. “This annual event brings joy to the entire community. Please mark your calendars and come join us.”
For more details and updates:
please visit the Beechmont Pet Costume Parade Facebook page.
 The Jack O’Lantern Spectacular is happening now and it's pun-believable!
Join us October 2 - November 2 at Iroquois Park to stroll through Jack’s Pun-King Trail: A Trailway of Wordplay. Discover more than 5,000 glowing pumpkins... from gourd-geous works of art to laugh-out-loud puns. Every twist of the trail is a fresh surprise! 🎃✨
 Have Your Say on Data Center Zoning Rules
Louisville Metro Council is reviewing regulations for Data Centers and wants your input! Join one of the upcoming public comment sessions or participate online to help shape where and how these facilities are permitted.
📅 Dates: October 28 – November 10
📍 Locations: Libraries & Online Forum
🔗 Learn more: https://www.louisvilleky.gov/government/office-planning/data-centers
 Join your District 21 Councilwoman at the 2025 Global Gather Americana Gala on Saturday, November 8th at 6:00pm! 🎉
Americana is a vital organization in the South Louisville community, and we hope our District 21 neighbors will join us at this fun-filled event. To purchase tickets, a table, or to sponsor the event, click below!
 Come out to the Louisville Grows Tree Planting Event!!🌳
📅 Saturday, November 8th
🕕 9:00AM - 1:00PM
📍 4301 Limekiln Lane, Outdoor Pavilion
Volunteers will get to contribute to the environment, spend time in the community, and improve everyone's wellbeing. We hope to see you there!🌱 For more information, call Ellie Davenport at 502-694-0120.
 Come Grab a Bowl of Chili with your Neighbors
The Beechmont Neighborhood Association will be hosting their Annual Chili Supper on Monday, November 17th! Join your neighbors for a hearty meal at 6:00 p.m. at the Ashland Firehouse.
Also note that the November BNA meeting will occur at the Ashland Firehouse after the Chili Supper event.
 Comprehensive Behavioral Health Services at Family Health Centers
Family Health Centers offers counseling, medication management, and treatment for mental health, alcohol, and drug use—all in one convenient location. With six primary care sites and sliding-scale options, we’re here to support your well-being.
 Learn a New Language!
Join the Office for Immigrant Affairs and Bellarmine University every Thursday evening at Bellarmine University’s Centro Hall for free language lessons from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Community members can explore Spanish, French, Swahili, Haitian Creole, and English in a fun and supportive environment. Whether you’re brushing up on a language or learning something new, all are welcome!
 Important note: These notices are from the Office of Planning, informing neighbors about development applications being submitted.
 To the Adjoining Property Owners, Neighborhood Group Representatives expressing interest in this area and Councilperson for the 21st District
A Conditional Use Permit application to provide a non- owner-occupied short term rental at the address below was filed with the department of Louisville Metro Office of Planning on 09/10/2025
ADDRESS: 4739 S 3rd St Louisville, KY 40214
CASE NO: 25-CUPPA-0176
CASE MANAGER: Catherine Gomez
CASE MANAGER EMAIL: catherine.gomez@louisvilleky.gov
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 21 – Betsy Ruhe
APPLICANT: Jacob Crowe
In accordance with the procedures of Louisville Metro Office of Planning, we have been directed to invite you to discuss this proposal before a formal application can be filed. This will be an informal meeting to give you the opportunity to review the proposed plan and discuss the proposal with the applicant or its representative. We encourage you to attend this meeting and to share your thoughts. This meeting will be held in addition to the established public meeting procedures of the Planning Commission and/or the Board of Zoning Adjustment.
The meeting to discuss this application will be held on:
DATE: Nov 4, 2025 @ 6:00pm
LOCATION: Beechmont Community Center
205 W Wellington Ave, Louisville, KY 40214
Jacob is the primary point of contact for any questions or comments. Any questions or comments received will be incorporated into the meeting record. The contact information is below:
Name: Jacob Crowe
Email: Jakec.crowe@yahoo.com
If you have questions about this application, or would like to view the case file, please visit http://louisvilleky.gov/government/planning-design or contact Louisville Metro Planning & Design Services at:
Metro Development Center
444 S 5th St, 3rd Floor
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 574-6230
 Here are a list of recourses available for our constituents
LIHEAP:
Enrollment for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Winter Crisis is available through Kentucky's Community Action Network for eligible households until March 31, 2025, or until funds run out. Benefits vary based on housing category, fuel type, and income level and can be used for home heating costs, including electric, natural gas, propane, coal, wood, or fuel oil.
Click here to sign up or learn more
Flight Tracking:
If you have complaints about airport noise, please call Noise Office at 502-363-8516 and follow the below prompts to track flights:
Go to the airport's website www.flylouisville.com. At the top of the page, click on CORPORATE tab. Under the heading LRAA, click on the tab for NOISE COMPATIBILITY PROGRAM. Near the bottom of the page, look for Flight Tracking and click the button for NEAR-LIVE FLIGHT TRACKS DISPLAY. Click the Flight Tracking heading at the top of the page. Click the Accept button to accept the terms and conditions and you can begin viewing flights.
Pothole Reporting:
Use the Louisville Metro online form by clicking here.
Use Twitter by sending the location of the hole to @LouMetro311 and include the hashtag #502pothole.
Call Metro311 or 574-5000 to report potholes or any other issues.
Call our office at 574-1121, and we'll turn it in on your behalf.
To report a pothole on an interstate in Jefferson County, go to the “contact us” dropdown menu and select “report a hazard” on KYTC’s website http://transportation.ky.gov
Recycling:
We are asking for your help to ensure that we are correctly setting out our recycling carts in our district. Follow these tips to ensure that your recycling gets picked up time!
Do: Make sure the lid is closed flat and break the boxes down flat to maximize space.
Don't: Set boxes beside the cart or leave lid open or overflow the cart
For the Public Works recycling schedule click here
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