District 7eNewsletter – April 17, 2026

2026 Dist 7 Masthead
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Email Councilwoman McCraney

Visit the District 7 Website

Follow Councilwoman McCraney on
Facebook & Twitter:

@PaulaMcCraneyD7


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Follow CW McCraney on Facebook, X, and Instagram!

@PaulaMcCraneyD7


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Animal Services:
473-7387

Anonymous Tipline:
574-LMPD (5673)

LMPD (Non-Emergency):

574-2111

Metro Call: 311 or 574-5000

Metro Parks: 574-7275

Metro Safe: 574-7111

PARC: 587-7275

Poison Control:

589-8222

Property Valuation Administration:
502-574-6380

Public Works:

574-5810

Solid Waste Management (SWMS): 574-3571

TARC: 585-1234

Veteran's Affairs:

595-4447

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In this Issue



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Hello Neighbors and Friends, 

Please join me for the next Muffins with McCraney as we celebrate Arbor Day on next Saturday starting at 10 a.m. Join me for food, fun, music, and more at the Louisville Metro Recycling Center on Hubbards Lane. This is one fun-filled event you simply don’t want to miss.

Please see the Arbor Day flyer below. Bring your family, friends, and neighbors; everyone’s welcome.

I wish you a wonderful weekend!

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You Are Invited to Arbor Day 2026

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Metro Council News

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This week The Louisville Metro Council held its regularly scheduled Council committee meetings.

Councilwoman McCraney transferred $100,000 from CIF funds to NDF to partner with the City of St. Matthews on its Warwick Park renovations. The transfer was approved and will be on the Consent Calendar of next week’s Council meeting.

Click the photo below to watch the meeting summary on YouTube. 

The next Metro Council meeting is Thursday, April 23, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. 

To watch the Council meeting and access the agenda and related attachments, click HERE.

To see all meetings on Facebook Live, go to the Metro Council Facebook page by clicking here. To watch Metro Council Meetings live on YouTube, you can visit the LouisvilleMetroTV channel by clicking here,

The public can also view all council and committee meetings on Metro TV, Spectrum Cable Channel 184, or on UVERSE at Channel 99.  Proceedings are live-streamed from the Metro Council Clerk’s Archived Media page here.

For additional information or questions, you can reach the Metro Council Clerk’s Office at (502) 574-3902.



Other News You Can Use

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Drive-Thru Microchip Clinic

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Drive-Thru Microchip Clinic is registration required clinic on Sunday, April 19th, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM. Cost per chip is $10.


Mulch Monday

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Mulch Mondays are a free service offered by Louisville Parks and Recreation's Urban Forestry division, providing natural, dye free mulch for residential, non commercial use. Mulch is available by appointment only beginning April 20 and is distributed on Mondays from 1–3 p.m. at 9200 Whipps Mill Road.



Upcoming Events

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Robsion Park

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This event started on April 8 but will take place each Wednesday until October 2026 at Robsion Park, located at 1 Robsion Park Drive. Come enjoy 30+ vendors serving farm fresh goods, homemade treats, crafty fairs and more!


Prescription Drug Take Back

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Bring your unused or expired medications to the Louisville Zoo bus lot for the Prescription Drug Takeback event on Sunday, April 19th, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, located at 1100 Trevilian Way. 


Senior Derby Party (55+)

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Put on your Derby best and join for a day of classic Kentucky charm! Enjoy a delicious lunch, lively music, and show off your fabulous style on Thursday, April 23 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM, located at Kosair Shrine Center, 4120 Bardstown Road, Louisville, KY 40218.


23rd Annual Ken-Ducky Derby

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We’re gearing up for the Ken-Ducky Derby, and we need your help to make a splash! As a valued council member, we ask that you please share our flyer and encourage your network to support Harbor House by adopting a duck. For those who may not be familiar, Harbor House is a Louisville nonprofit dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities, seniors, and children of all abilities through inclusive programs, education, and support services. Every duck adopted helps fund these vital programs and creates opportunities for the people we serve to learn, grow, and thrive. Thank you for your continued support and for helping us make this year’s derby our biggest yet!


Douglass Hills Spring Market

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Come enjoy music by Rockin Cowboyz, food, kids' activities, and more at Warren Walker Park on Sunday, April 26th from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM.


Spring Boutique

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Are you looking for handmade items, wreaths, candles, jewelry, wood crafts, home decor and more? Come to the Spring Boutique on Saturday, April 25th from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, located at Eastern High School.



Just for Fun

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Do you have brain teaser fever? I do! Let's see how many words you can determine down below.

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Brainteaser Answer:

Just for Fun Answers

  1. newsagent
  2. crocodile
  3. collision
  4. classroom
  5. encourage
  6. hairbrush
  7. otherwise
  8. closeness
  9. lightning
  10. margarine