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Nearly 200 people gathered at a vigil on November 6 to honor the UPS crash victims.
⚜️ Following the tragic crash of UPS Airlines Flight 2976, Mayor Greenberg and Metro Government have collaborated with federal, state, and local partners to support and inform the community:
- Restoration is underway: LG&E is repairing utilities, MSD has contained 95% of spilled oil and continues cleanup, and first responders, including Louisville Metro Emergency Services, LMPD, and fire personnel, have completed significant work at the site.
- Over 1,000 community members gathered for a concert hosted by Mayor Greenberg and the Louisville Orchestra to honor the 14 victims and first responders.
Louisville residents affected by the UPS plane crash can continue to access support through the Community Resource Center by calling 502-473-5271 or filling out the online form.
Mayor Greenberg announced the park ranger program in October 2024.
🛝 Mayor Greenberg praised the Louisville park ranger program for reducing vandalism and theft in our city's parks:
- Recent investigations led to multiple arrests for vandalism and theft, preventing thousands of dollars in damage.
- Chief Park Ranger James Brown worked with LMPD to resolve cases at Eva Bandman, Fern Creek, and Wyandotte Parks.
The program is expanding and accepting applications.
Pasta Garage Italian Cafe opened a new location and Fifth Third Bank established Kentucky headquarters in Nulu.
🎊 This month, Mayor Greenberg joined celebrations for major investments and openings in NuLu:
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Pasta Garage, a fast-casual Italian cafe, opened a new location in NuLu serving fresh, handcrafted Italian pasta made daily with locally sourced ingredients.
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Fifth Third Bank joined NuLu’s boom with the grand opening of its Kentucky Headquarters and Financial Center at NuLu Yard development owned by Weyland Ventures along with the Mashup Food Hall.
Mayor Greenberg's budget adjustment invests in food security, first responders, and more.
🏛️ Mayor Greenberg laid out his proposed mid-year budget adjustments during a November press conference:
- Thanks in part to responsible management of city resources, the Mayor Greenberg directed $17M to support public safety, affordable homes, parks, health clinics, and more.
- The proposal will now go to Metro Council for approval.
LOUMED Commons broke ground in May 2025.
🌳 LOUMED Commons has officially opened, adding a new park in Louisville’s medical and education district:
- The one-acre park offers shaded seating, native plants, and areas for food trucks and community events.
- Mayor Greenberg allocated $11.75 million toward the project, a major investment in downtown green spaces.
Mayor Greenberg made major investments in snow team operations ahead of the new winter season
❄️ Louisville is boosting snow operations for the 2025-2026 season with:
- Expanded snow-fighting power with more staff, upgraded plows, and new brine tanks to treat roads before storms.
- Smarter routes, an updated online snow map, and improved communication to keep residents informed during winter weather.
Find more snow tips and guidance on the Mayor's Winter Resource Page.
Mayor Greenberg championed major investments in LFPL, Chickasaw park, Goodwill, VOA, and AMPED this month.
⬆️ Mayor Greenberg championed major investments in city and community initiatives that align with his top priorities:
- Mayor Greenberg announced expanded social services along Broadway downtown to support residents while the Main Library undergoes an $8M renovation.
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Chickasaw Park will undergo a full restoration, funded by a $5M anonymous donation, preserving its legacy as a neighborhood pillar in west Louisville.
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JPMorgan Chase is investing $500K in Louisville’s workforce through programs that help young adults and individuals, split between Goodwill and Volunteers of America Mid-States.
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AMPED opened a new state-of-the-art tech and learning center in Portland, supported by a $10M investment from the city.
Mayor Greenberg joined a "walk in" hosted by Jefferson County Teachers Associations (JCTA) at Bates Elementary.
🏫 Mayor Greenberg joined a "walk in" hosted by Jefferson County Teachers Associations (JCTA) and Louisville educators at Bates Elementary to advocate for JCPS schools:
- Key priorities are safe learning spaces, smaller class sizes, whole-child education, investment in the arts, career pathways, and less testing.
- Educators call to support fair pay and educators' voices in decision-making.
The walk in spanned Nov 18-20 across different schools - more photos from Bates Elementary.
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