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Councilwoman Shameka Parrish-Wright
601 W. Jefferson Street
(502) 574-1103
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Ben Harlan
Legislative Assistant
(502) 574-3452
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Jocelyn Walker
(502) 494-6663
Jocelyn.Walker@louisvilleky.gov
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 Last night, Metro Council met at one of their regularly scheduled meetings and adopted several ordinances. In District 3, Councilwoman Parrish-Wright appropriated $5,000 from Neighborhood Development Funds to the YMCA to help sponsor the 5th Annual Black Owned Business & Excellence Programs, which celebrates over eight hundred (800) Black, locally owned businesses! It will be heard at the appropriations committee meeting next week.
Other adopted legislation included zoning changes throughout Jefferson County:
Top Actions from The Meeting
- Approved contract for the restoration of the King Louie statue
- Provided authority for the Planning Commission to include the Council Review Binding Element when requested by Council
- Approved Neighborhood Development Funds for additional LMPD patrols, youth initiatives, cemetery maintenance, and non-profit initiatives
Old Business
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O-044-26: 11311 Taylorsville Road (DDD) Approved a revised Detailed District Development plan to accommodate two garage spaces for each townhome
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O-045-26: 6325 Applegate Lane (Change in Zoning) Approved a change in zoning from R-4 to Planned Residential to allow the lot to be subdivided into five lots with four townhomes and a shared parking area
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R-018-26: Council Review Binding Element Requested the Planning Commission include the Council Review Binding Element when requested by the district Councilmember
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R-014-26: Restoration of King Louie Statue Approved a $205,000 contract with Wiebold Studio to clean and treat
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O-050-26: District 10 Right-of-Way Improvements Consolidated funding from capital projects for the Petersburg ROW Improvement project
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R-017-26: Sherriff to Obtain Patrol Rifles Recognized the authority of the Sherriff to request a grant for patrol rifles
- Neighborhood Development Fund awarded to:
- LMPD 3rd Division for additional patrols around Southland Boulevard
- Metro Parks for Jefferson County Extension Office
- Mental Health Lou & You for Ally Toolkit Program
Consent Calendar
All items passed unanimously
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O-051-26: District 21 Sidewalk Improvements Consolidated funding from past capital projects for sidewalk improvement projects
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R-016-26: Public Health Contract with Norton Healthcare Approved a $60,000 contract to provide a qualified and licensed medical practitioner
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O-046-26: 4606 Melton Avenue (Closes Unimproved ROW) Approved the consolidation of three lots and closure an unimproved right-of-way
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R-020-26: Accepting Funds for Southeast Louisville Connector Feasibility Study Project Accepted $95,238 from the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development
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O-052-26: Amends Chapter 156 regarding Illegal Drop-Off Bins Established penalties and costs for the removal of illegal drop-off bins
- Neighborhood Development Funds to:
- Blueprint 502 for District 4 Life Skills Youth Initiative
- TreesLouisville for landscape maintenance for Schardein Cemetery
- Metro Parks for Gyms Not Jails Program
For more information, please visit this website: https://louisvilleky.primegov.com/public/portal
If you have legislative ideas, please reach out to the office and let us know!
Navigating the I-65 Closure: Sign up to stay informed!
The I-65 Central Corridor Project is a major Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) initiative to replace aging interstate bridges and rehabilitate pavement between I-264 (Watterson Expressway) and Muhammad Ali Boulevard in downtown Louisville. Several bridges in this heavily traveled corridor are more than 60 years old and in poor condition, serving key destinations like UPS, Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport, the Fair & Exposition Center, UofL, and the medical district.
To complete critical bridge replacements, a section of I-65 will be closed in June and July 2026, with interstate traffic detoured. I-65 is expected to reopen with reduced capacity by August 1, 2026.
Residents, commuters, and businesses are strongly encouraged to stay informed. Sign up for email and text alerts and view detour maps at: https://i65centralcorridor.com/
 Please join the District 3 Team on March 25th at City Hall (601 W Jefferson Street) at 6pm for our monthly district advisory board meeting. We'll discuss district priorities and upcoming events. Food, like always, will be provided!
 Please join us for our second BOB! We are so excited for residents of South Louisville to attend the second Building Our Blocks (BOB) Community Resource Fair on Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the South Louisville Community Center, 2911 Taylor Boulevard.
Building on the success of the first event, BOB continues its mission of connecting residents directly with Metro services and community resources, right in their own neighborhood.
The free event will take place indoors and outdoors and will feature Metro agencies, community organizations, food, music, and inflatable games for children and families.
Participating departments include Metro Animal Services, Housing, South Louisville Community Ministries.
 Councilwoman Parrish-Wright attended the Water for Women event with former State Representative Attica Scott on International Women's' Day. Councilwoman Parrish-Wright also took part in a bipartisan Braver Angels conversation with Democrats and Republicans to come to basic agreements about engaging with dignity.
 Councilwoman Parrish-Wright spent March 12th at Grace James Academy speaking with young girls about civic duty, justice, and community engagement. She also spent a day earlier this week at Kennedy Elementary for their career day.
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