Affordable housing should also be equality housing and sustainable housing. As we look to raise the entire community by under guarding the most vulnerable, we must also hold ourselves accountable in insuring that those that are most vulnerable receive equitable treatment, and access to basic resources that we all deserve. From home ownership to apartments, I believe that all residents of this city should be entitled to equitable amenity resources. From renters to homeowners, it is our job as legislators to make sure that we review policies, procedures at a granular level to ensure posterity for all.
I want to level set, that my votes regarding affordable housing may not always be for affordable housing if it is inequitable , further concentrates poverty, isn't sustainable, whereas we can not ensure the basic quality of life as our current land development code and ordinances prescribe . We are currently working on a series of revisions to address these gaps not only in the land development code, but in our ordinances as well.
My goal is that one day, not only will we have rules in place that require inclusionary zoning ,but that we find was to rectify things like redlining and concentration of poverty that have been done in the past yet grandfathered in. Until then, we must continue to examine every single thing that comes before us with great scrutiny.
We ask for your patience as we work to rectify policies rooted in oppression, racism, discrimination and inequity.
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View Louisville's COVID-19 data dashboard, testing locations and more HERE. For information on COVID-19 resources, visit our Stay Strong Louisville COVID-19 hub HERE.
Proposal for funds received from federal American Rescue Plan (ARP)
The Mayor outlined his proposal for spending $38.9 million of the $388 million the city is receiving from the federal American Rescue Plan (ARP), with the initial spending focused on the immediate and urgent challenges of 1) COVID-19 related health needs, 2) the housing, food, and utility instability experienced by vulnerable residents and 3) economic recovery, with a focus on the city’s downtown economic core. Learn more.
Mayor Fischer said he is also seeking ideas from the public for how the remaining ARP funds should be used. Residents can provide their ideas at louisvilleky.gov/accelerator.
Enrollment Now Open for Spring LIHEAP
In response to economic challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Louisville Metro Office of Resilience and Community Services, as part of the Community Action Agency network in Kentucky, is now taking applications for an added spring open enrollment period for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). Applications will be accepted through June 30, 2021, or until designated funds are depleted on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Applicants for the Spring LIHEAP must be residents of Jefferson County with a household income at or below 150 percent of the federal poverty guidelines (e.g. for a household of four, the gross monthly income cannot exceed $3,313.00). This program assists with electric/gas (LG&E) or other energy utilities, or rent if utilities are included. Residents can apply regardless of the status of their utility bills. The benefit amount awarded is based on an individual’s income and primary fuel type. Benefits are paid directly to the primary utility/fuel vendor (i.e. LG&E).
Jefferson County residents wishing to apply must schedule an appointment utilizing the automated appointment system. Appointments can be scheduled by phone by calling 502-991-8391 or online at louisvilleky.cascheduler.com. The toll-free service is currently open and is available twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.
Copies of LIHEAP documentation, along with the downloadable Family Profile form and the Remote Processing form, should be dropped off at the LIHEAP site you select, on the day of your appointment. Applicants will then be contacted by LIHEAP staff within 72 hours (3 business days) of the appointment time.
Individuals who require more information can contact Metro311 by simply dialing 311 or (502) 574-5000, email metro.311@louisvilleky.gov, tweet @LouMetro311, Web: louisvilleky.gov/tell311, or download the free Mobile Louisville Metro 311 app from the website. Residents can also call Metro United Way’s 2-1-1 help referral service.
For Group Events large or small, please, use the QR code to open a form to be completed. This will also help us approximate how much vaccine is needed for the event
A Photo ID is required and parents or guardians must be present for us to vaccinate minors 12-17.
We have Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson/Janssen Vaccines, but to check availability by site or zip code, go to vaccines.gov for daily updates.
The 502-439-6489 number can be used to make an appointment for individual vaccine appointments or call any of our locations (https://pdchc.org/contacts/) or the main call center at 502-774-4401.
The Frazier Museum is pleased to partner with IDEASxLab, Roots 101, and Louisville Metro Government on the (Un)Known Project.t
Join us as we share stories — of Black men, women, and children, both known and unknown, who were formerly enslaved in Louisville, Kentucky — in conversation with key partners and artists working on the project.
This discussion will take place the same week as the public art unveiling and site dedication Louisville Metro is organizing as part of the city’s Juneteenth commemoration on Saturday, June 19.
Learn our city’s history, including the vital role the Ohio River played on the journey to freedom.
Spoken Word Artist Hannah Drake will perform her original work “Finding Me.” You’ll also meet the artists behind the Limestone Reconciliation Benches, which are meant to teach and inspire.
PANELISTS
Hannah Drake, IDEAS xLab
Josh Miller, IDEAS xLab
William M. Duffy, Artist
Dave Caudill, Artist
Lamont Collins, President & CEO, Roots 101
Sarah Lindgren, Public Art Administrator, Louisville Metro Government
MODERATOR
Rachel Platt, Director of Community Engagement, Frazier History Museum
Saturday, June 19 - 10:00 AM-5:00 PM - Roots 101: 124 North 1st St. Louisville, KY 40202
Juneteenth marks the announcement of the Emancipation Proclamation.
While the Emancipation Proclamation was signed in 1865, we understand that historically and currently with COVID-19 and the racial uprisings of 2020 that we still have a long way to go when it comes to facing racism, health disparities, and medical mistrust.
To that end, we along with Roots 101, Frazier Museum, and Louisville Metro have worked for several years on the (Un)Known Project, which will use public art installations and experiences to support Louisville – the 4th most segregated city in America – in its current efforts in dealing with racism and inequity. Juneteenth will mark the unveiling of the first (Un)Known Project Public Art Installation on the banks of the Ohio River.
We hope you will mark your calendars and join us on June 19 for Juneteenth: Past, Present, Future including a Poetry and Performances at Roots 101 (124 N 1st St) starting at 12pm, A Journey In Our Footprints along the riverwalk from 12:30-1:30pm, an (Un)Known Project Site Dedication overlooking the river at 1:30p, and a COVID-19 Vaccine site open from 10a - 5p. More info to come - please wear a mask and practice safe physical distancing!
The COVID-19 vaccine is FREE and no health insurance required.
Saturday, June 19 - 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM - 4th Street Live!: 411 S. Fourth St. Louisville, Kentucky 40202
Guests are able to support Louisville’s African American owned businesses and artists by visiting nearly 50 African American vendors showcasing their wares and services at Fourth Street Live! throughout the day. As Juneteenth is both a commemoration and a celebration, this event will feature live musical performances by a variety of national and Louisville based acts.
Juneteenth Community Health Fair and Vaccination Station
Saturday, June 19 - 12:00 PM–3:00 PM - Big Four Lawn
Free health screenings courtesy of Norton Healthcare. Also learn more about becoming a Norton Team member. Part of Mayor Greg Fischer’s Juneteenth community celebrations.
The annual Ali Festival, a celebration that marks the anniversary of Muhammad Ali’s passing and celebrates his impactful legacy and love for Louisville, will take place June 3-13, 2021. With the recent societal issues that continue to shake up our world—the coronavirus pandemic, a reawakening of racial justice and equality, and a consequent downturn in the tourism industry—the 2021 Muhammad Ali Festival is crafted to provide inspiration, entertainment, education, and activation through events that generate a sense of unity, justice, and a rebirth of Muhammad Ali’s hometown of Louisville.
Louisville Parks and Recreation offers three outdoor pools, as well as 30 spraygrounds and spraypads to help keep you cool in the summer. Click Here for hours and locations. For more information, contact the Mary T. Meagher Aquatic Center.
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Our next Pop-Up Drop-Off is Saturday, June 26 at Sun Valley Ball Field. Learn more at Louisvilleky.gov/PopUps
Paving Projects & Road Work - Week of June 12th-18th
Below is the list of Louisville Metro Public Works paving projects scheduled for the upcoming week, with work stating this SaturdayJune 12, 2021.Note: the schedule is subject to change due to weather and/or operational factors.
W. Ormsby From S. 15th St. to S 25th St.
Colonial Springs Rd. from Factory Ln. to Springs Station Rd.
Sample Ct. from Sample Way to dead end
Sample Way from Colonial Springs Rd. to Springs Station Rd.
Sapling Springs Pl. from Sample Way to dead end
Squire Springs Ct. from Sample Way to dead end
Colorado Ave. from Algonquin Pkwy to dead end (sections which were not paved as LWC restoration)
Weyler Ave. from Arcade Ave. to dead end
Southern Parkway frontage Rd. from Winn Ave. to dead end
Dorsey Ln. Speed Humps
Homestead Dr. Speed Humps
Alanadale Dr. Speed Humps
Sunflower Ave. Speed Humps
Swaps Ln. Speed Humps
Tower Rd. from Preston Hwy. to dead end
Pikes Peak Blvd. from Beau Ct. to Table Mountain Ave. (LWC restoration)
Old Fern Valley Rd. from Preston Hwy. to Fern Valley Rd.
Grand Ave. from Cecil Ave. to dead end east of 38th St.
Grand Ave. from S. 26th St. to dead end west
Grand Ave. from dead end east of 32nd St. to dead end west of Canopy Ct.
Hale Ave. from S. 32nd St. to dead end west
Greenwood Ave .from S. 29th St to Cecil Ave.
Juneteenth Collection
Last summer Mayor Fischer signed an executive order recognizing Juneteenth as an official holiday for Louisville Metro Government workers. This year, June 19 falls on a Saturday and does not affect waste collection schedules. (Although Thursday and Friday yard waste have been temporarily being collected on Saturdays, but that week will be collected on their respective days rather than on the holiday.) Be sure to use the Recycle Coach app to keep up with any unexpected delays or changes in waste collection. You can also learn "what goes where" and get notified about collections and drop-off events.
Juneteenth Closings
Our three staffed recycling drop-off locations, the Waste Reduction Center, and the Haz Bin hazardous waste disposal site will be closed on Saturday, June 19 for the Juneteenth holiday. A map and complete list of the drop-off sites and regular operating hours can be found at our website.
Large Item Pick Up Project in Area L the week of June 14
Click the map for a detailed view of Area L, where Large Items waste collection is scheduled for the week of June 14. Residents may begin setting out items Friday afternoon, June 11. Reminder: Construction and demolition materials are NOT accepted, and tree trimmings must be bundled properly. To receive information , check the Collection Guidelines. To receive automatic reminders of Large Items set out dates, download our Recycle Coach, waste information and calendar app at the App Store or on Google Play.
Reminder: Construction and demolition materials are NOT accepted, and tree trimmings must be bundled properly.
Alley Action clean-up work continues in Area E the week of June 14
Click the map for a detailed view of Alley Area E. The Alley Action Clean-up initiative follows the same rotational format as the Large Item Pick-Up events (A,B,C, etc.), but due to its more involved nature, Alley Action, may be taking place in different areas as Large Item Pick-Up on a given week. Once a given alley area has been completed, a new area will be announced in the Works Week.
How to Sign up for Gov Delivery
Signing up for gov delivery is a great way to stay informed of development proposals in your our District. See the graphic below to learn how!
Meetings for the Metro Council
Metro Council Meetings Now Live-streaming on Facebook
Louisville Metro Council is now livestreaming all of its regular meetings and committee meetings on Facebook Live.
To see all meetings on Facebook Live, go to the Metro Council Facebook page 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.
If you would like to see the agenda for any of the Metro Council’s Committee meetings click here.
The Mail-In Renewal option (which began last year in response to COVID) will sunset on June 30, 2021. Those needing a regular license renewal and who meet the applicable criteria are encouraged to take advantage of this option. https://www.drivejefferson.com/mail-in-renewal/
The federal government has extended the Real ID enforcement deadline until May 3, 2023.
By Kentucky law, the examination of applicants for driver’s permits and licenses is the sole responsibility of the Kentucky State Police, and Driver Testing is by Appointment ONLY. http://kentuckystatepolice.org/driver-testing/
Free Financial Navigator service
LHOME, Louisville’s only non-profit Community Development Financial Institution has partnered with Metro Government to launch a free Financial Navigator service for residents looking for financial resources during the pandemic. Below, you will find the press release:
Louisville Youth Group is searching for their next Executive Director!
Louisville Youth Group, Inc. (LYG) creates a safe space for LGBTQIA+ Youth and Allies that promotes personal and community growth through relationship building, leadership development, and social justice activism. LYG is dedicated to providing youth with skills and experiences designed to help them thrive as community leaders both now and in the future. We are dedicated to reflecting the beauty and strength of all of our LGBTQIA+ communities.
Enjoy making a difference in your community? The Office of Community Development is looking for a new team member to work on vacant and abandoned property issues. Position description and application for Real Estate Program Coordinator can be found here.
Tech Louisville will prepare you to be an IT Support professional
This free tech career training consists of online learning and mentorship with an experienced IT professional. Graduates will earn a Google IT Support Professional Certificate and are connected with local employers who need qualified tech workers.
You’ll begin learning the fundamentals of IT support, including troubleshooting and customer service, networking, operating systems, system administration, and security. Most importantly, Tech Louisville helps you build a foundation for a lasting career that pays well.
You can search for all open positions and submit your application now.
Note: For assistance with the application process, please contact the NEOGOV Customer Support Help Desk at (855) 524-5627 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Pacific Time, Monday through Friday.
This website has a listing of all grants and a summary at the top with information about how much has been awarded and how much is outstanding, along with a some summary information about minority and women-owned businesses.
Did you just sell an item online and need a place to meet to complete the transaction? Marketplace, Craig's List, and all other online sellers, if you are looking for a public place to exchange your items, look no further than in the parking lot of a police station. Do you share custody of a child and are looking for somewhere to exchange custody? Again, a great place to consider is at a MetroSWAP Zone.
The Louisville Metro Police Department is providing MetroSWAP Zones around the city. These areas are located outside of some of our Divisions. There is 24 hour video surveillance.
Tips for using MetroSWAP:
Agree to meet the person ONLY at a MetroSWAP station.
Meet only during daylight hours.
Tell someone you trust where you are meeting and at what time.
Meet in the parking lot. There will be two (2) designated parking spots at each location for use.
Be informed about crimes with LMPD's crime mapping website
The Louisville Metro Police Department uses a Crime Mapping website to display crime on a map in Jefferson County. Zoom in to see crimes in an area, or put an address in the address bar at top left to search. You may sign up for auto email alerts for crime around an address. Reports are made available to the public after a process of internal review, often in the same day as the report taken. Due to the nature of some crimes, reports are made available to public upon the completion of a thorough investigation and will be made available as soon as practical.
Please call the LMPD non-emergency number, instead of sending an email, if you're seeing suspicious activity in your neighborhood. Sending emails to LMPD delays response, and officers need to be dispatched for the activity. These citations continue the nuisance abatement process. The LMPD non-emergency line is 574-7111 or 574-2111
Report an issue now with the Metro311 Online Reporting system
For more than 30 years, Metro311 has been the city's customer service center.
If you have any issues with animals, business concerns, garbage, parks, property maintenance, etc., you can use Metro311 to report. Once a service request is entered, the appropriate agency will respond. *Please note* - Following an inspection, a service request may be transferred to a department other than the one it was originally assigned in order to ensure the request is properly handled.
For convenience, Metro311 has a downloadable app. When you download the free app to your iPhone or Android you can submit service requests immediately. Use it, if you need a city service and help with non-emergency issues. Just search for "Louisville Metro 311" in your app store.
Always Remember to Lock Your Car and Remove All Valuables, it's the Easiest Way to Prevent Crime
Click Here to view LMPD's interactive crime mapping tool.
If you see crime occurring, please contact the Louisville Metro Police Department. Call 911 for emergencies. Call 502-574-7111 for non-emergency related help or to find a towed vehicle.
Call 574-LMPD to report crime tips.
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