Party with BOB!

Join my office and dozens of community partners for BIG BOB DAY—a celebration of community and connection in the heart of the Hazelwood neighborhood. Everyone far and wide is invited!

🗓 Saturday, November 15
🕙 10 AM – 1 PM
📍 Hazelwood Elementary School, 1325 Bluegrass Ave

BIG BOB DAY brings neighbors, local organizations, and city departments together for a day filled with free resources, city services, and activities for all ages, including:

🐾 Pet vaccine clinic & free pet food
🚒 Touch a Truck with Louisville Fire
🚌 Explore a TARC bus
💉 Health screenings from UofL Health
🌳 Tree planting with Louisville Grows
💊 Medication disposal
🗳 Voter registration, giveaways & more!

You can also meet your local leaders, connect with your community, and celebrate the amazing work happening right here in Hazelwood. 💙

Rain or shine, we’ll see you there! ✨

Learn more ➡️ www.d15bob.com

Congrats to Gary Liebert on being named Schnitzelburg’s 2025 #1 Citizen!

I’m met Gary back in 2012 when I joined the Schnitzelburg Area Community Council (SACC). Gary has always been a fixture in the community, and he’s been instrumental in the continued success of the Emerson Garden. You can catch Gary grabbing a beer at the All Wool club or playing Dainty every year where Gary sports all his signup cards from previous years!

After graduating from the University of Louisville and Florida State University, Gary served in the Peace Corps in Africa before dedicating his life to education and volunteerism.

He has taught adults at U of L, the YMCA, and JCTC; managed the Emerson Garden for many years; and volunteered through the UK & Jefferson County Extension as both a Master Gardener and Master Food Volunteer. Gary has also contributed his time to the All Wool Club, SACC, Saint William Church and as an election poll worker.

Thanks to all the former #1 Citizens who were able to join us for the award ceremony (Lisa Pisterman, Mike Morris, Dan McMahon, and Jim Wayne). And a heartfelt thanks to the SACC for keeping this time honored tradition alive—last night was a wonderful celebration!

In the words of Gary: “Thank you! Now, let’s party!”

I don't post about every sidewalk project in the district (there have been over SIXTY since I took office in 2023!), but this is one that sticks out.

Catherine, the business owner, has been trying to get a new sidewalk in front of her business for ten years—a whole decade, folks!!

When my office asked about a new sidewalk, we were told the healthy tree next to the building would need to come down. Over my dead body! So, we reached out to our friends at TreesLouisville who has a contract with Louisville Metro to do Tree Risk Assessment. They examined the tree and determined that the contractor could move the sidewalk out to the curb to free up some space around the tree. This saved the tree, created new green space, AND saved us thousands of dollars on the project!!

From TreesLouisville: "We make every effort with PW to save the trees! We have them do curve outs, curve in, use Trip Stop, reduce the sidewalk size, create green verges, basically whatever we can do to keep as many trees as possible. Public Works has been great to work with."

Now, you don't have to trip when you go in for a clip! 😉✂

Louisville Metro and partner agencies joined forces on October 17 for the city’s first All in on Clean initiative — a coordinated cleanup effort that marks the first collaboration of its kind in Louisville.

Work took place along Powell Avenue, Craig Avenue, and Wheeler Avenue, where crews focused on improving cleanliness and safety. Participating agencies included Solid Waste Management Services (SWMS), Public Health and Wellness, the Metropolitan Sewer District (MSD), LMPD, Brightside, and PARC.

The effort included street sweeping, catch basin cleaning, West Nile virus prevention, and litter pickup. Each team played a role in showcasing the city’s year-round enthusiasm for clean streets and vibrant neighborhoods.

Local children were excited to come out, watch the crews in action, and learn about how each agency helps keep Louisville clean, safe and healthy.

All in on Clean highlights how collaboration across city departments helps keep Louisville a safer, cleaner, and healthier place to live and work — while engaging residents to do their part through community education, volunteering, and neighborhood pride.

Learn more about this All in on Clean initiative on WDRB.

Thanks to everyone who attended our 65 Closure meeting at the main Library on October 20th. Check out news coverage from the event here and here.

The I-65 Central Corridor Project is a multiyear project by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) to replace and rehabilitate interstate bridges in a heavily traveled corridor of Interstate 65, between I-264 (Watterson Expressway) and the Muhammad Ali Boulevard interchange in downtown Louisville. This stretch of I-65 supports some of Kentucky’s largest employers and important destinations, including UPS, Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport, Kentucky Fair & Exposition Center, the University of Louisville, and downtown businesses, organizations and healthcare providers.

The I-65 Central Corridor Project is focused on improving safety and preventing unplanned closures while adding decades of life to these structures. At least six bridges in the project area will be replaced or rehabilitated during the next three years, many of which have already seen closures, which are impacting residents and local businesses.

For more information on the project, please visit  https://i65centralcorridor.com/.

Tired of all the leaf blowing and raking? Take this as a license to chill this fall, and just leave your leaves where they are! Fallen leaves provide overwintering habitat for a variety of insects, including endangered pollinators. When you bag or mulch your leaves, you remove that habitat and destroy beneficial insect larvae.

Can’t resist the urge to move those leaves? Blow or rake them into a neat pile at the base of a tree, then leave ‘em be. Learn more about the benefits of leaving the leaves and native “yardening” from our friends at Wild Ones Louisville!

Keep leaves out of the street

Avoid blowing leaves into the street. If you see street sweeping signs posted, please keep the street clear so crews can properly clean up naturally fallen leaves. Large piles of leaves that have been intentionally blown into the street will not be collected.

Free leaf drop-off sites

Metro Public Works offers free leaf drop-off from Tuesday to Saturday, November 4 – December 6. Closed: November 27 – 29 for the Thanksgiving holiday.

✅ Accepted: Loose leaves, leaves in paper/compostable bags or reusable containers

🚫 Not accepted: Trash, plastic bags, or other yard waste

♻️ Reminder: If you bring leaves in a reusable container, please take it back with you.

Drop-off locations (open Tuesday – Saturday, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.):

• Public Works Yard – 10500 Lower River Rd. (enter from Bethany Lane)
• East District Operations Center – 595 N. Hubbards Ln.
• Shawnee Park Athletic Complex – 230 Southwestern Pkwy.
• 535 Meriwether Ave – across from Solid Waste office

Curbside yard waste collection is available throughout Louisville Metro. We want to remind residents and businesses that yard waste should not go in the trash. Please collect leaves, grass clippings, branches, and tree trimmings in a separate container or paper yard waste bags so these materials can be sent to our local composter — where they’re turned into useful Earth products like mulch and soil.

Seasonally, pumpkins and Christmas trees can also go into yard waste. Just be sure to remove all decorations and follow your service provider’s size and preparation requirements.

Together, we can keep compostable materials out of the landfill and make the most of what the Earth provides.

LIHEAP Fall Subsidy provides households with a one-time benefit depending on housing category, fuel type used for heating, and income level. The benefit can be applied towards home heating cost for electric, natural gas, propane, coal, wood, or fuel oil.

Benefits are paid directly to the household's energy vendor. Prior LIHEAP assistance does not impact a household’s eligibility. Households must meet eligibility requirements, including income eligibility of up to and including 150% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.

In Jefferson County, LIHEAP Fall Subsidy is available through the Louisville Metro Office of Social Services. Appointments are required in advance to apply. Eligible households can apply for one or both LIHEAP Subsidy and MSD’s EWRAP with one single appointment.

MSD’s Emergency Wastewater Rate Assistance Program (EWRAP)

Through our partnership with Louisville MSD, eligible residents will have the opportunity to apply for MSD’s Emergency Wastewater Rate Assistance Program (EWRAP).

EWRAP can provide eligible residents in Jefferson County a 30% discount on wastewater charges and the consent decree surcharge. Eligibility includes households at or below 175% of the federal poverty guidelines, with proof of an active utility account with the Louisville Water Company and MSD. This enrollment period is for new and renewing MSD discount program clients.

MSD clients who are 65 years of age or older with a gross household income of $40,000 or less per year may be eligible for MSD’s Senior Citizen Discount Program. It is recommended you submit your MSD bill with your LIHEAP documentation to see if you qualify for a MSD discount program. For more details about the MSD Discount Programs, visit https://louisvillemsd.org/paymybill.

How to Apply

Our toll-free automated appointment system is available twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week to schedule an in-person appointment at one of seven locations. The automated scheduler will provide details about these locations as well as eligibility and required documentation.

Jefferson County residents meeting eligibility can call the automated scheduler at 502-991-8391 or visit online at louisvilleky.cascheduler.com

Eligibility

• Jefferson County households within 150% of 2025-26 federal poverty guidelines
• Must be responsible for home heating costs or pay heating costs if utilities are included as an undesignated portion of rent.
• LIHEAP Subsidy is a one-time benefit. You do not need to have a past-due balance or disconnect notice to be eligible.

Documentation

• Proof of all household income for the preceding month (Social Security Award letter, pay stubs, etc. or proof of $0 income). Note: Zero Income forms are available at the Office of Social Services main office at 701 W. Ormsby Ave., Suite 201, as well as the seven LIHEAP locations listed here.
• Proof of Social Security Number or Permanent Residence card (Green Card) for each member of the household.
• Most current heating bill; or statement from your landlord if heating expenses are included in your rent; or statement from your utility company if you participate in a pre-pay electric program. Please bring the account number and name on the account for all heating fuel sources and electricity.
• For MSD’s EWRAP program, you will need proof of an active utility account with Louisville Water Company and MSD. (i.e. named customers with MSD, receiving metered water service for a property used solely for residential purposes, and owned or leased by the customer as principal residence).

For more information about this process on how to apply for LIHEAP or the MSD discount programs, please contact Metro311 by simply dialing 311 or 574-5000, email metro.call@louisvilleky.gov, visit the website’s Online Customer Service or Live Chat at www.louisvilleky.gov/metrocall, or download the free Mobile 311 app from the website.

Community Action Kentucky administers LIHEAP in partnership with the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services who receive the funding as a pass-through block grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. For more information about LIHEAP, including contact information for all local Community Action agencies, please visit the Community Action Kentucky website at www.CAPKY.org.

The Office for Women Ambassadors is a six-month training program for women and gender diverse individuals who represent the diverse communities across Metro Louisville. Through the program, participants will develop and hone their leadership skills, learn about issues impacting women, and explore government and community programs available to women. The OFW Ambassadors will serve as community liaisons, sharing out information about vital community services and communicating back to government about the needs of women in their communities.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to and advocacy for improving the lives of women and/or girls and advancing gender equity.
  
  
• Applicants must be 18 or older.
  
  
• Applicants must live in one of the 26 Metro Council districts in Jefferson County (inside Jefferson County).
  
  
• Applicants MUST COMMIT to attending all training sessions. The training dates for 2026 are: January 15, February 19, March 19, April 16, May 14 and June 18 and training will take place from approximately 8:30-4:30 each day.
  
  
• Applicants who are not able to be seated in the OFW Ambassador 2026 cohort will be invited to join OFW Connection, a one day immersive training that is similar in kind on March 6, 2026.

Applicants must commit to attend all training dates.

The training program is free, and food and transportation costs (bus tickets or parking) will be provided. Childcare will also be provided off site.

Deadline to apply is November 15.

Apply here.