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Click here to view my Facebook post that recapped the recent Metro Council meeting, where members voted on a controversial law enforcement mask ban and tax coupon for Churchill Downs.
Since it seems we need to share this info earlier than usual this year, here's a reminder of where to find Louisville Metro's snow routes:
Click on the Snow Map and zoom in to find the streets nearest you that will get treated. I know people are never satisfied—I routinely slide through the stop sign at the end of my street too—but this route does include 2,750 miles of roads. Our office continues to submit suggestions for revisions and additions in our neighborhoods.
I also want to shoutout my two amazing interns I had this semester from the University of Louisville. Mia Soard and Mahder Garredew joined my office at the beginning of the semester and helped plan events, worked with constituent services and learned the ins and outs of Metro Council. I wish them nothing but the best during the rest of their time at UofL.
If you have other resources we should know about, or have specific safety concerns, always let us know. Frustratingly, you can't reply to this newsletter but I'm at josie.raymond@louisvilleky.gov.
The Louisville Zoo
If you think The Zoo is only a fun place to be during the Summer, then you are mistaken. Our Louisville Zoo is still open during the winter months, and has a lot in store for you to participate in with your friends, family, school and camp groups, etc.
Just recently, they announced two new Sumatran orangutans joining the Zoo family for the first time in nearly 30 years. Pictured below, meet Sumagu (sue MA goo), a 38-year-old female orangutan, and her seven-year-old daughter, Kera (care ah). Both come to Louisville from the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo.
I love having The Louisville Zoo located in D10. Continue scrolling to see all the fun activities they have in store over the next couple of months.
The Zoo is open daily year-round. Now through March 20, 2026, hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with guests exiting by 5 p.m. The Zoo is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day. Visit louisvillezoo.org for more information.
It's Wild Winter Days at the Louisville Zoo!
During November 1, 2025 through Feb. 28, 2026 the Louisville Zoo is teaming up with Kroger for their Wild Winter Days program.
Visitors who bring in one canned food item or non-perishable food item (per person) to donate to Dare to Care may purchase tickets at the Zoo ticketing windows for $11 per adult and $8 per child / senior ticket. Remember that 25 cents of every admission ticket sold supports Louisville Zoo conservation efforts in Kentuckiana and around the world. This only applies to in-person purchased tickets, NOT online.
Learn more here.
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Throughout the month of December, the Zoo is transforming areas into a winter wonderland, complete with holiday-themed decorations and animal enrichment.
You'll have the chance to immerse yourself in the festive spirit and cure your cabin fever with an exciting month-long scavenger hunt — a perfect activity for the whole family.
Participants who complete at least half of the game will be entered to win Zoo-themed prizes. Click here to learn more about the scavenger hunt, and more of their festivities going on throughout the month.
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I was able to join John Campbell of Greenman Outdoor Designs and Mayor Madeline Bozeman of Audubon Park to discuss the new stage being constructed in Wren Park. We even got to experience the Fairy Tree/Garden nearby. Tatiana the Fairy Queen was looking down on us from a nearby tree, and I definitely felt her presence.
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Interested in a Super Full Moon Hike? The Louisville Nature Center has one coming up on January 3rd from 6:00 - 8:00 PM. for $15 (members only) Click here to learn more.
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MUSCL is in need of some commodities volunteers! Located at the Fourth Presbyterian Church on Preston Hwy, your job will be to give out their monthly commodities on the 4th Wednesday of each month. If you have any questions, please let Executive Director Suzanne Baker know: musclvc@mw.twcbc.com.
Buechel Train Depot is looking for anonymous feedback for their 2025 season and ways to improve as we head into 2026. The form will take 5-10 minutes to complete depending on the amount of depth you leave in your comments. Remember, all responses are anonymous. You can access the form here.
 The above map is what the flow of traffic will look like on peak, congested days of the light show.
The annual light show runs this year from November 14th through January 3rd.
This year, "Lights Under Louisville" will be supported by the LMPD Traffic firm that also handles other major Louisville events: the Kentucky Derby, Yum Center, Louisville City FC, and Racing Louisville FC. As in past years, we are engaged with LMPD and Chief Ron Fey, who has served as head of LMPD’s Traffic Division, to reduce lines and keep them moving.
"Lights Under Louisville" will once again open at 9:00 a.m. to encourage daytime attendance, a strategy that was effective last season. For "Lights Under Louisville" concerns and suggestions, neighbors should call Senior Director of Marketing Lauren Parker at 502-736-9595. She is already working on signage for neighbors' yards.
Thank you for your patience during the holiday season!
Kroger is partnering with the UPS Foundation on their own holiday food drive to support the Association of Community Ministries. The holiday food drive runs until December 16 at the below select Kroger stores:
4915A Dixie Highway Louisville, KY 40216
10645 Dixie Highway, Louisville, KY 40216
5929 Timber Ridge Drive, Prospect KY 40059
291 N Hubbards Lane Suite 130, Louisville KY 40207
3039 Breckinridge Lane, Louisville, KY 40220
9080 Taylorsville Road, Louisville, KY 40299
12611 Taylorsville Road Suite 102 Louisville, KY 40299
12501 Shelbyville Road, Louisville, KY 40243
9501 Westport Road Louisville, KY 40241
10010 Ballardsville Road, Louisville, KY 40241
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The Louisville Department of Transportation has released their plans for dealing with winter weather. Check it out!
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The cold months are here! Vacant properties in our neighborhoods face a higher risk of crime, fires, break-ins, and other safety hazards. Unsecured buildings can threaten the safety of our entire community. The Department of Codes and Regulations urges residents and property owners to act now so we can protect our community together.
Property owners are required to keep vacant properties clean and secure to prevent emergencies and stay compliant with city codes. Taking proactive steps now helps avoid costly incidents and keeps everyone safer as temperatures drop.
If you have concerns regarding a vacant or abandoned property, or require guidance in securing your own, please contact our office at (502) 574-2508. Your help plays a vital role in maintaining safe and healthy neighborhoods throughout the winter season.
Let's join forces to freeze out fire risk and protect our community––your action matters.
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Louisville Science Center Winter Break Pay-By-Day Camp registration is live. To learn more, click here.
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Do you remember how cold it got last Winter, and how a local food hall was generous enough to open their doors to those in need of shelter but got in trouble for it?
As a response to this, Metro Council passed an ordinance allowing for organizations to become emergency shelters.
Now, we need your help spreading the word. If there is an organization wanting to apply for a permit to allow their doors to open in times of an emergency, they can learn more about the process at this link.
If you have any questions, please get in contact with the Office of Planning.
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Louisville Metro Council and Louisville Visual Art (LVA) are now accepting applications for artwork to display in City Hall as part of the eighth annual Art in City Hall exhibition.
The annual program, which will be administered by LVA, invites artists to submit original, two-dimensional works of art through an online application process by Monday, January 12, 2026.
The chosen artwork will be on display February 2026 through January 2027 in City Hall’s entrance lobby, hallways, and public spaces.
Each artist selected to participate in the exhibition will receive a $500 honorarium.
For more information (and the application) click here.
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ENTER FOR A CHANCE TO WIN CASH OR A CAR! Participate today in the Louisville Metro Police Foundation's 20th anniversary by supporting our heroes. Scan the QR code on any mobile device to learn more.
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Anti-Racism Challenge (ARC) begins January 2nd.
The free 4-Week Challenge works in much the same way as a food challenge or lifestyle challenge: by regularly participating in anti-racism activities, we naturally develop better habits of noticing and challenging racism in our daily lives.
Each week, participants will receive a free email with a list of 12 antiracism activities, such as read an article, view a documentary, contact an elected official, etc; all that is asked is you complete three activities.
It’s individual, you don’t report to anyone. Click here to learn more.
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ZONING MEETING: Tonight, December 10 at 6:00 PM at Prudential Heating and Air Conditioning, 3302 Gilmore Industrial Blvd. 40213. CLICK HERE to learn more about the zoning case.
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