 Louisville's Freight Action Plan is kicking off with the Heavy Freight Survey. This is a chance for members of the public to have direct communication with the Mayor's administration while they craft this policy. People across District 6 will be impacted by whatever is decided, so it is important that we make sure that the needs of all of our residents are made known. There are also three informal public meetings scheduled by the Department of Transportation where we can show up and communicate directly.
While we have expressed disappointment that none are currently scheduled for our area, we are also fortunate to have many District 6 residents actively involved and organizing on this issue like the Old Louisville Mobility Coalition, and our office has been assured that DOT will attend the OLMC meetings regularly too. Attend the public meetings if you can, and definitely fill out the survey!
Stop by one of the DOT open-house meetings:
• Jan. 12 | 4 – 6 p.m. | Berrytown Recreation Center
• Jan. 13 | 4 – 6 p.m. | Southwick Community Center
• Jan. 14 | 6 – 8 p.m. | Americana World Community Center
You can also share feedback through a short online survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JB6NFNN
The Transit Authority of River City (TARC) is beginning a public review and evaluation process for recommended updates to its passenger fare schedule, the first proposed fare adjustment since 2012.
The review is part of TARC’s ongoing efforts to ensure long-term and sustainable transit service. While controlling costs is one component of this work, TARC is also reviewing opportunities to responsibly generate revenue to support operations and service delivery.
Below is a list of public meetings in the month of January to discuss proposed changes to the fare structure, and the New TARC Network’s Title VI plan—as required by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). The public is invited to attend any of the following open-house or virtual meetings to learn more, talk with TARC staff, and submit their comments.
Public Meeting Schedule:
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Tuesday, January 20, 5-7pm. at Shively City Hall, 3920 Dixie Highway
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Wednesday, January 21, 5 – 7 p.m. at United Crescent Hill Ministries, 150 State St
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Thursday, January 22, 5 – 6 p.m. via Zoom: link available here https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87542285632?pwd=ETv1Bn4sxG3jPfTyy7yhHp3GUKbXA3.1
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Tuesday, January 27, 12 – 1 p.m. via Zoom: link available here https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83623415554?pwd=Ypf8FC9AWEqJbbbiEcWl4ebUxddb6e.1
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Thursday, January 29, 5 – 7 p.m. at Union Station, 1000 West Broadway
Additionally, three meetings (chosen specifically for TARC paratransit accessibility) will be held:
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Friday, January 16, 6 – 7:30 p.m. (National Federation of the Blind) at St. Marks Episcopal, 2822 Frankfort Ave
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Tuesday, January 20, 10 – 11 a.m. (TAAC Meeting) at Union Station, 1000 W. Broadway
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Wednesday, January 28, 12 – 1 p.m. at McDowell Center, 8412 Westport Road
In addition to attending the meetings listed above, comments may be submitted via email to PublicComment@ridetarc.org, or via the customer care line at 502.585.1234
You are invited to attend a review for a VARIANCE to allow an addition to encroach into the required side yard setbacks.
Subject Property (Propiedad Sujeta): 654 Davies Ave
Case Number (Número de Caso): 25-VARIANCE-0136
Case Manager (Administradora de Casos): Catherine Gomez (catherine.gomez@louisvilleky.gov)
Meeting Type (Tipo de Reunión): BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT
Meeting Date (Fecha de la Reunión): MONDAY, JANUARY 12, 2026
Time (Tiempo): Meeting will begin at 1:00 PM and continue until all cases are heard
Location (Ubicación de Reunión): 514 W Liberty Street, 40202 (OLD JAIL BUILDING)
You are invited to attend a review for a CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT to allow a BED AND BREAKFAST INN in the TNZD zoning district (LDC 4.2.9)
Subject Property (Propiedad Sujeta): 1346 South 3rd Street
Case Number (Número de Caso): 25-CUP-0229
Case Manager (Administradora de Casos): Jude Mattingly (jude.mattingly@louisvilleky.gov)
Meeting Type (Tipo de Reunión): BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT
Meeting Date (Fecha de la Reunión): Monday, January 12, 2026
Time (Tiempo): Meeting will begin at 1:00 PM and continue until all cases are heard
Location (Ubicación de Reunión): 514 W Liberty Street, 40202 (OLD JAIL BUILDING)
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE ADVERTISEMENT
Ad Date: 12/19/2025
Protest must be submitted by: 01/18/2026
LMPD Division 4TH DIVISION
PUBLIC NOTICE
Bar Elixir LLC, 414 W Oak St. Louisville, Ky. 40203, Hereby declares intention(s) to apply for a Quota Liquor Drink, NQ4 Malt Beverage Drink license(s) no later than December 16, 2025. The business to be licensed will be located at 414 W Oak St. Louisville, Kentucky 40203 doing business as Elixir. The Members are as follows: Chelsea Tomlin and Joseph Thomas of 1234 S 3rd Street, Louisville, Ky. 40203, Kelsey Neuwirth of 222 W Esplanade Ave. Louisville, Ky. 40214. Any person, association, corporation, or body politic, may protest the granting of the license(s) by writing the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, 500 Mero St 2NE33, Frankfort, Kentucky, 40601 , within thirty (30) days of the date of legal publication. December 19 2025 LSBN0426268
You are invited to attend a review for a VARIANCE to not meet the required front yard setback, and associated waivers.
Subject Property (Propiedad Sujeta): 1607 Dixie Hwy Case Number (Número de Caso): 25-VARIANCE-0140 and 26-WAIVER-0005
Case Manager (Administradora de Casos): Catherine Gomez (catherine.gomez@louisvilleky.gov)
Meeting Type (Tipo de Reunión): BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT
Meeting Date (Fecha de la Reunión): MONDAY, JANUARY 26, 2026
Time (Tiempo): Meeting will begin at 1:00 PM and continue until all cases are heard
Location (Ubicación de Reunión): 514 W Liberty Street, 40202 (OLD JAIL BUILDING)
You are invited to attend a review for a CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT to allow short term rental of a dwelling unit that is the primary residence of the host in the TNZD.
Subject Property (Propiedad Sujeta): 1414 S 1st St
Case Number (Número de Caso): 25-CUP-0239
Case Manager (Administradora de Casos): Tyler Pobiedzinski (tyler.pobiedzinski@louisvilleky.gov)
Meeting Type (Tipo de Reunión): Board of Zoning Adjustment
Meeting Date (Fecha de la Reunión): MONDAY, January 26, 2026
Time (Tiempo): Meeting will begin at 1:00 PM and continue until all cases are heard
Location (Ubicación de Reunión): 514 W Liberty Street, 40202 (OLD JAIL BUILDING)
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE ADVERTISEMENT
Ad Date: 1/02/2026
Protest must be submitted by: 02/01/2026
LMPD Division 4TH DIVISION
PUBLIC NOTICE
GUERREROS LLC, 654 S. 4th St, Louisville, KY 40202, Hereby declares intention(s) to apply for a NQ2-Retail Drink License, NQ-2 Retail Drink (Midnight to 4AM), Special Sunday Retail Drink License. license(s) no later than January 15, 2026. The business to be licensed will be located at 1164 S 3rd St, Louisville, Kentucky 40203 doing business as PAPAS LOCAS BAR AND GRILL. The owner(s) are as follows: Jesabel Y. Guerrero Jaimes, 3922 Wheat Ave. Jeffersonville, IN 47130. Any person, association, corporation, or body politic, may protest the granting of the license(s) by writing the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, 500 Mero St 2NE33, Frankfort, Kentucky, 40601 , within thirty (30) days of the date of legal publication. January 2 2026 LSBN0432573
Community of Opportunity Neighborhood Association
The Community of Opportunity Neighborhood Association is organizing in Park Hill & Algonquin. See Park Hill - Algonquin website for more details.
Germantown-Paristown Neighborhood Association
GPNA has public meetings on the 3rd Monday of each month at 6:00 PM at the Hope Mills Building, located at 1000 Swan Street.
Limerick Neighborhood Association
Meetings on the third Wednesday of the every month at 7:00 PM Locations can vary but the calendar is updated here.
Meriwether-Fort Hill Neighborhood Association
Monthly Meetings held at The Bard's Town - 511 E Burnett Ave at 6:30 p.m. on the 2nd Wednesday
Old Louisville Neighborhood Council
OLNC meets on the 4th Tuesday of the month at 7pm. Location: the Historic Old Louisville Visitors Center (1340 S 4th Street)
Shelby Park Neighborhood Association
SPNA members meet most months on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. Location: Shelby Park Community Center (600 E. Oak Street)
Taylor Berry Neighborhood Association
Meetings held on the 1st Tuesday of the month (except August) at 6 pm at the South Louisville Community Center (2911 Taylor Boulevard).
Toonerville Trolley Neighborhood Association
Meetings on the second Wednesday of the every month at 7:00 PM Location: Arthur S Kling Center - 219 W Ormsby Ave.
This week in Minneapolis, ICE officers killed a legal observer in her car. While wearing masks, three officers left their vehicle and, with guns drawn, aggressively approached her. Eyewitnesses say that the woman was attempting to comply with a shouted order to leave when she was shot in the head at point-blank range. She died on the scene.
Multiple masked men pointed a gun at a woman in her car. There is zero question that the masks added to this deadly situation: deliberately increasing the fear and intimidation of the woman in her car while contributing to a sense of unaccountable power for the ICE agents.
My ordinance to ban masked police at every level failed by a single vote last month, with one Democrat joining every Republican in voting ‘no’ and another Democrat voting ‘present.’ We don’t have the power to abolish ICE at the Metro Council, or to convene trials to hold them accountable; we do have the power to say that law enforcement concealing their identity is not allowed in Louisville.
Masked gestapo with the state sanctioned power to kill are incompatible with a free society and are a clear threat to the safety of the public. I will refile my legislation to ban law enforcement masking. Together, we have the power and obligation to organize against abuses of power and to protect our community. We can start with local victories like banning the dangerous practice of law enforcement concealing their identity while we work towards national change.
Solidarity,
Councilman JP Lyninger
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