   Dear neighbors,
It's budget season at City Hall. Last month, Mayor Greenberg presented his budget proposal. Now, Metro Council has two months to hear from various departments and solicit input from the community to determine what changes to make to that proposed budget.
Where do you want your tax dollars to go? Which departments deserve more? Which departments deserve less? Which projects have proven their value? Which projects have not produced the results that we hoped?
With any $1.2 billion budget, there will be things you like and things you don't. Most of it is allocated to the wide range of necessary city services, from firefighters to police to animal services to parks to public works. Mayor Greenberg has put additional money into some things I care deeply about, such as early childhood education, permanent supportive housing to reduce homelessness, and deferred maintenance in parks.
Changes made will be largely at the margins. One adjustment I'd like to see, for example, is a few hundred thousand more in funding for Jefferson County Extension, whose headquarters is in District 10 but does work in every single council district. It did not receive enough money in the proposed budget to keep its doors open. Many community members are advocating for it and for the similarly positioned Soil & Water Conservation District.
Other requests I have made for District 10 and will be fighting to get included in the final draft: approximately $250,000 to rework "the slab" at Joe Creason Park. (Join us at SlabFest on June 6 to provide your input or watch for an online survey.) I've also asked for more money for park and community center programming, more money to improve sidewalks, and a promising $1 million corridor revitalization fund could benefit our Central Louisville areas of Preston Highway and Bardstown Road outside the Watterson.
You can watch recordings of the budget hearings online and I encourage everyone to complete this budget comment form, which gets sorted by district so that each councilmember knows what their constituents really care about.
Thank you,
I enjoy being outside and doing a lot of fun activities throughout the district. Some things I've been able to do include:
A ribbon cutting last week at The Train Depot for their farmers market. Make sure to check them out this spring/summer!
I was able to spend the day with the 7th grade class from St. Martha for a successful cemetery clean up last week.
I spent Saturday evening at Klondike Park watching the fabulous production of The Tempest by Kentucky Shakespeare. My office was proud to have helped sponsor the event.
Our next Cool Constituent to highlight is Dr. Janelle Rae!
Janelle has lived in District 10 for 11 years. She serves as an Assistant Professor and the Director of Undergraduate Studies at the Spalding University School of Social Work. Her favorite part of the district is everything being accessible. She also loves her neighbors and the beauty of Audubon Park. She wishes Metro Council would do more to address the housing crisis in Louisville, and that everyone deserves safe and stable housing. She believes when we invest in each other, we all have the opportunity to thrive. I couldn't agree more.
Airport Alliance Meeting Alert
On May 16 at Audubon Park City Hall at 10:00 AM, the Airport Alliance is having their next meeting. The meeting will consist of updates regarding the Noise Compatibility Program, the next forum set for August, and more.
Join Louisville Nature Center Director Rebecca Minnick for a fun evening on May 20 at 7:00 PM of singing around the fire and roasting marhmellows. $5 for nonmembers, free for members. Click here for more information.
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Can you believe pools open next weekend? I look forward to seeing many of you at the opening of Camp Taylor Water Park next Saturday at 12:00 PM. Remember to get there early before the water park reaches capacity.
Louisville Parks and Recreation possesses high-visibility sites that are perfect for advertising your business, or organization. The department is now making space available at our four outdoor swimming pools (one being Camp Taylor Water Park in D10). The sponsoring organization will provide the vinyl banner with their company logo/messaging on it to Parks and Recreation.
For $400, your banner will be hung for the entire 2026 pool season. Banners must be 2' x 7' or 3' x 6' and will install it for you and secure the following drop off. Email Jon.Reiter@louisvilleky.gov if you are interested or have any questions.
Please join me in welcoming D10's newest resident, a Masai giraffe! The yet‑to‑be‑named giraffe calf was born at 10:45 a.m. on Sunday, May 3, to 9‑year‑old mother Kianga and 10‑year‑old father Baridi following a 450 to 465-day gestation. Weighing 190 lbs. and measuring 74 inches tall, the calf was up and walking within moments.
The giraffe is now available for the public to come see, so make sure to have a plan to go meet our newest resident.
Don't forget Fern Creek Highview United Ministries Trivia Night on May 16 at St. Gabriel Catholic Church.
Next week, the Louisville Nature Center is kicking off their Spring Member Drive! If you have been waiting to join the organization, now is the time. Sign up anytime between May 4th and May 18th to receive a free member appreciation gift and receive LNC member Benefits. Click here to learn more.
More news from the Louisville Nature Center! Their Forest Preschool provides outdoor learning for children, ages 3-5, from August to May. In Fall 2026, they are opening a second classroom and expanding their program. Scan the QR code to learn more.
National Bike Month is underway, and Bike to Work Day is right around the corner. On Friday, May 15, cyclists from across the region will come together to celebrate active, sustainable transportation with a citywide morning ride into downtown Louisville.
Hosted by Bike Louisville, this year’s Bike to Work Day will feature five group rides departing at 7:30 a.m. from the following Meet & Ride locations:
- Iroquois Park
- Seneca Park
- Shawnee Park
- George Rogers Clark Park (in D10!)
- Big Four Station (Jeffersonville, Indiana)
Each ride will be led by experienced volunteer ride captains and will end downtown at The Plaza on Fourth, where participants can enjoy coffee, donuts, and prizes.
Bike to Work Day is a fun way to experience the city from a different perspective while promoting healthier, more sustainable transportation options. Whether you bike every day or are just getting started, riders of all experience levels are encouraged to participate.
Don’t have a bike? No problem. Lime will provide free e-bike rides from each Meet & Ride location, making it even easier for people to join the event.
Participants can register here and view route maps through the event registration page.
Tickets for the May 24 performance are still available. Make sure to grab yours today at this link.
Interested in adopting a dog? If so, you can without an adoption fee thanks to the lovely people at Friends of Metro Animal Services on Saturday, May 23 at Macy's at Oxmoor Mall from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM.
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Spring Subsidy is here to help Kentucky households offset spring cooling costs. Enrollment starts April 20th and runs until May 22, 2026, or until designated funds are depleted, on a first-come, first-serve basis.
All applicants will be required to supply the following documentation at time of application:
- Proof of Residence (Photo ID, property tax bill, lease, etc.).
- Proof of Social Security Number or Permanent Residence card (Green Card) for each member of the household.
- Proof of income from the preceding month for all members of the household.
- Most current electric bill, statement from your landlord if electric is included in your rent, statement from utility company if you participate in a Pre-Pay Electric Program.
- The account number and name on the account for main heating fuel sources and electric bill.
- Assistance received during previous LIHEAP components does not affect a household's eligibility.
Appointments can be scheduled by phone by calling (502) 991-8391 or online here.
 If you were unable to attend The Tempest in Klondike Park over the weekend, don't stress! There are more opportunities for you to check out other Kentucky Shakespeare productions this summer. This free Kentucky Shakespeare Festival in Central Park runs May 27-August 9, with 5 productions, 55 performances, over 11 weeks.
Starting June 1 through August 1, I-65 will be closed between the Watterson Expressway (I-264) and downtown to allow for major bridge replacements along the corridor.
The project will replace aging bridges, improve safety, and modernize key connections through the heart of our city.
For more information and to stay up to date on closures, checkout i65centralcorridor.com.
 May 15: Dayspring Cleanup, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
May 16: Little Sisters of the Poor Turtle Derby. 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
May 17: Northeast Christian Church volunteer blitz in Bashford Manor area
May 19: Election Day
May 22: Last day of school
May 23: Camp Taylor Water Park grand opening, 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM (come early before capacity is hit!)
May 25: Memorial Day
June 6: SlabFest, Joe Creason Park, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
 Stay up to date on everything D10 and around the city.
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