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Peace. I was in rehearsal with musicians from Buffalo when their neighbors were murdered by a white supremacist while grocery shopping.
Black Americans have been fighting evil racists for centuries but the pain feels new every time these massacres happen.
We honor the spirits of Roberta A. Drury, Margus D. Morrison, Andre Mackneil, Aaron Salter, Geraldine Talley, Celestine Chaney, Heyward Patterson, Pearl Young, Ruth Whitfield, and the beautiful soul pictured here, Katherine Massey.
Louisville still mourns our beloveds Vickie Lee Jones and Maurice Stallard, murdered by a white supremacist while grocery shopping in 2018.
The federal government must enact stronger, more preventative hate crime protections.
If you or someone you know is victim of a hate crime or discrimination please contact the Human Relations Commission.
For mental health support please contact the Office for Safe and Health Neighborhoods.
THANK YOU
Councilman Jecorey Arthur
For assistance in relation to hardships due to COVID click here.
For information about COVID facts, testing, vaccines and more click here.
For in depth updates on COVID in Louisville, including total deaths and confirmed cases click here.
A website has launched to offer the family and friends of Kentuckians lost to COVID an opportunity to memorialize their loved ones by writing and sharing stories. To view the virtual memorial click here.
Jefferson County Moves Back Into the Medium Risk COVID-19 Community Level Category
COVID-19 infections are increasing in Jefferson County with 1,771 new cases reported last week. The latest data has landed Louisville back in the “medium” or “yellow” COVID-19 community level category. To learn more, click here.
2022-2023 Louisville Metro Government Budget
Mayor Greg Fischer proposed his city budget on Thursday, April 28th. You can watch the address here. The Louisville Metro Council Budget Committee will host hearings with city departments and the public now until the end of June to make changes to the proposed budget. To review the proposed budget, check out budget hearings, and submit budget comments — please go here. Councilman Jecorey Arthur is a member of the Budget Committee, so if you have specific questions he should be asking different city departments please contact him jecorey.arthur@louisvilleky.gov. Otherwise, to submit comments use the official budget comment form here.
To review Councilman Arthur's overview of the proposed city budget go here.
District 4 Monthly Round Table
Tuesday, June 21st 6-7 PM
Video-In: louisvilleky.webex.com/meet/D4
Phone-In: (415)655-0001
Access Code: 180-005-6522#
Stream: facebook.com/loudistrict4
Beecher Terrace Community Meeting
Councilman Arthur is hosting a community meeting with current Beecher Terrace residents this month. This meeting will be in-person only.
Tuesday, May 24th, 6-7 PM
Beecher Terrace Apartments, 980 W Liberty St, Louisville
Community Room
Legislation
- Gun Buyback Ordinance — This ordinance will start a pilot program where Louisvillians can sell guns to Louisville Metro Government to be destroyed. We're working with the Office for Safe and Healthy Neighborhoods Director Dr. Monique Williams and other advocacy groups on this effort. We are currently meeting with cities who have similar programs to learn from their experiences before sharing the first draft.
- Corrections Resolution — This resolution urges various justice system institutions to adopt dozens of policy recommendations. We are working with the Chief of Public Services, the ACLU, the Department of Corrections, and more on this. Some of these recommendations may be added to an ordinance if appropriate once council begins its corrections investigation. We are working with community groups to inquire about a civilian review board. A draft can be viewed here.
- Historically Black Neighborhoods Ordinance — This ordinance will help prevent displacement by creating a displacement index to be used for new developments in select neighborhoods. A new draft can be viewed here.
- Open Data Ordinance — This ordinance will mandate open data remains public. A draft can be viewed here.
- Industrial Revenue Bonds Ordinance(s) — These ordinances will approve Louisville Metro Government being the conduit for bonds for proposed developments at 930 Lampton St (Ferncliff Distillery) and 827 Logan St (Trellis Brewing). We are working with the Smoketown Neighborhood Association and Smoketown Originals on community benefits agreements to be executed with the ordinances. A draft can be viewed here.
- Community Benefits Ordinance — This ordinance will require developers to execute community benefits agreements with neighborhoods prior to the approval of financial incentives such as tax increment financing (TIF) or industrial revenue bonds (IRB). We are working with Councilwoman Keisha Dorsey, Louisville Forward, and several neighborhoods on this.
- Language Access Ordinance — This ordinance will require all Metro Government agencies to create a language access policy for people who speak English as a second language, solely speak a foreign language, or use sign language or braille.
- Capital Infrastructure Fund (CIF) Trees Ordinance — This ordinance will allocate approximately $25,000 or less to help increase the tree canopy in our district.
- Extreme Park Resolution — This resolution approves a lease of the skate park downtown.
Please note some of the legislation above is only drafted but may not have been filed. All our sponsored and co-sponsored legislation can be viewed here. We welcome input from constituents, experts, and stakeholders.
Eviction Relief Fund Application
Federal COVID-19 relief legislation allocated funds from U.S. Treasury for emergency rental assistance. To review the Healthy at Home Eviction Relief Fund, click here.
Recycling Cart
Public Works crews are not collecting recycling from the old 18-gallon bins. Per ordinance, any garbage or recycling that is not set out in a Metro-issued cart must be contained in a 30-40 gallon container with handles, lid, and marked RECYCLING or GARBAGE. Public Works will prioritize based on situation and need. Due to the low inventory, online purchasing of recycling and garbage carts has been turned off. Residents may also use the drop-off recycling dumpsters throughout the county.
Louisville Tenants Union Celebrates Win, Continues Fighting for LMHA Residents
The Louisville Tenants Union (LTU) has scored a major victory for one of its core leaders as it continues to fight its inaugural campaign for better living conditions for all public housing residents. To learn more, click here.
LMPD Active Aggressor Guide
An active aggressor is an individual actively engaged in killing or attempting to kill
people in a confined and populated area, typically using firearms. To view the LMPD Active Aggressor guide, click here.
Unity in the Community: Come Celebrate the Art and History of Shively on Saturday, May 21!
Councilwoman Keisha Dorsey (D-3) is inviting everyone to come celebrate the art and history of Shively at the ‘Unity in the Community’ art festival on Saturday, May 21. To learn more, click here.
Mayor Declares It Affordable Housing Week to Celebrate Progress Made and Stress Need for Additional Investment
Mayor Greg Fischer joined fair and affordable housing advocates in the mixed-income Park Springs subdivision to declare this week “Affordable Housing Week” in the city of Louisville – celebrating progress made, and calling on state and local leaders to continue work to expand affordable housing options. To learn more, click here.
Mayor Announces New CycLOUvia Event Downtown This June
Mayor Greg Fischer joined representatives from Humana, Louisville Downtown Partnership and Main Street businesses to announce a new Humana-sponsored CycLOUvia event downtown on Sunday, June 5. To learn more, click here.
Highview’s Friday Fest Concert Series Returns for 10th Year
The Friday Fest Concert Series is returning to Highview Park this Summer. Metro Councilmembers James Peden (District 23), Madonna Flood (District 24) and Mark Fox (District 13) are sponsoring the free summer concert series at Highview Park for its 10th year. A different concert will be held on select Fridays between May 27 and August 5. To learn more, click here.
Jefferson County Attorney Works With Justice and Community Partners to Offer Amnesty Dockets
Citizens with outstanding bench warrants for low-level and nonviolent offenses in Jefferson County will have an opportunity to resolve their cases without fear of arrest, thanks to the work of County Attorney Mike O’Connell, the local court system and other justice and community partners.
Three “amnesty dockets” will be offered June 7, 8 and 9 at 1 p.m. in Jefferson District Court. Individuals interested must sign up online or at the Hall of Justice by May 31 so that cases can be screened for qualification and those eligible notified of the date, time and courtroom in which their case has been redocketed. To learn more, click here.
Notice of Special Meetings - VAPStat Joint Meeting
The Louisville and Jefferson County Landbank Authority, Inc. ("Landbank") will hold two (2) Special VAPStat Joint Meetings on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. To learn more, click here.
Louisville Parks and Recreation Kicks off 2022 Swim Season, Offering Free Recreational Swim Club
Louisville Parks and Recreation kicks off the summer pool season beginning Memorial Day Weekend on May 28, 2022. Three outdoor pools will be open this season – Algonquin, Fairdale and Sun Valley. The pools’ regular weekday/weekend schedule will run through August 7. From August 7 – Labor Day, September 5, 2022, the city’s three outdoor pools will be open on weekends only. To learn more, click here.
Hogan’s Fountain Pavilion Temporarily Closed Due to Structural Concerns
The Hogan’s Fountain Pavilion in Cherokee Park was temporarily closed Wednesday following an inspection by Louisville Parks and Recreation’s engineering staff that raised concerns about the shelter’s structural integrity. To learn more, click here.
Louisville Festival Aims to Raise Awareness and Reduce the Stigma of Mental Health
Mayor Greg Fischer was joined by Emily Elizabeth, co-founder of MindFEST, Amanda Villaveces, director of Mental Health Lou and a licensed marriage and family therapist, Lauren Muir, of Martin and Muir Counseling, and Lamont Collins, founder and CEO of Roots 101 African American History Museum, to announce Louisville’s first ever MindFEST event that will be held during Mental Health Awareness Month. To learn more, click here.
Air Pollution Control District Proposed Permits
Notice of Public Comment Period on a Construction Permit
The Louisville Metro Air Pollution Control District (District) proposes to issue a construction permit to Clariant Corporation (Louisville South Plant) (catalyst manufacturer), 4900 Crittenden Drive, in accordance with Regulation 2.03. This permit is being issued to reflect previously unpermitted changes and/or modifications made by the facility. The related violations by the facility were addressed in Agreed Board Order 22-01. The 30-day public comment period starts on May 14, 2022, and ends on June 13, 2022. A public hearing may be scheduled if the District determines that there are germane, unresolved issues or substantial public interest, in accordance with Regulation 2.07. To learn more, click here.
Notice of Public Comment Period on a Construction Permit
The Louisville Metro Air Pollution Control District (District) proposes to issue a construction permit to Clariant Corporation (Louisville West Plant) (catalyst manufacturer), 1227 South 12th Street, in accordance with Regulation 2.03. This permit is being issued to reflect previously unpermitted changes and/or modifications made by the facility. The related violations by the facility were addressed in Agreed Board Order 22-01. The 30-day public comment period starts on May 14, 2022, and ends on June 13, 2022. A public hearing may be scheduled if the District determines that there are germane, unresolved issues or substantial public interest, in accordance with Regulation 2.07. To learn more, click here.
Notice of Action on a Federally Enforceable District Origin Operating Permit (FEDOOP)
The Louisville Metro Air Pollution Control District (District) proposes to renew a FEDOOP operating permit for Lanning Chemical Company, Inc. (manufactures paint), 3000 Griffiths Avenue, Louisville, KY 40212, in accordance with Regulation 2.17. This is a standard FEDOOP renewal. The 30-day public comment period starts on May 18, 2022, and ends on June 17, 2022. A public hearing may be scheduled if the District determines that there are germane, unresolved issues or substantial public interest, in accordance with Regulation 2.07. To learn more, click here.
Update From Parks and Recreation
Louisville Parks and Recreation is working diligently on a combination of items to ensure the grass in our parks gets cut in a timely fashion. This spring, they had to pause mowing operations for multiple weeks due to questions raised by OSHA about the safety of mowing in wet conditions. That issue has been resolved. That combined with their commitment to providing support for Derby season activities and a high vacancy rate in operations resulted in the current situation.
Land Development Code Reform
The Land Development Code (LDC) is a set of rules and laws that defines how land can be used, how a development such as a new shopping mall or apartment must be designed, and the procedures for approval. The LDC Reform is an equity focused approach to revise the LDC consistently with Plan 2040 to allow for increased housing choices and opportunities in new and existing neighborhoods, to create procedures and regulations that are easier to use, and increase the quality of life by reducing the concentration of environmental hazards near housing.
Work to reform the LDC began in the summer of 2020. Initial recommendations, including accessory dwelling units, notification procedures, and urban agriculture were all adopted within the first year. The work continues and we encourage you to participate!
To learn about the currently proposed amendments to the LDC, please click HERE to view the content or copy the following link into the address bar of your web browser: https://arcg.is/05LCLX0.
Please contact Joel Dock, Planning Coordinator at 502-574-5860 or send an email to ldcreform@louisvilleky.gov with any questions or comments.
Russell Soccer Day
Russell: A Place of Promise is hosting a soccer day Saturday, May 21st. To learn more, click here.
Legal Aid Society Guide to Protections Against Landlord Discrimination
Please view the short legal guide to protections against landlord discrimination based on lawful source of income. To learn more, click here.
June 5th Street Closure
Sunday, June 5th, Main Street from Wenzel Street to 10th Street will be closed for CycLOUvia from 2 PM-6 PM.
Broadway All The Way
Our city is planning to create a safe, vibrant, multimodal corridor that meets the needs of all citizens, especially those that live along Broadway, and that will serve as a robust catalyst for economic development throughout Louisville. Please click here to provide feedback.
Work with RCS
Serve your community and impact lives with a career at resilience and community services! To learn more, click here.
Parks and Recreation Job Openings
Parks and Recreation has vacant positions, including supervisors that need to be filled. If you or anyone you know are interested, click here.
Opportunities with SummerWorks
SummerWorks partners with many employers large and small to offer a wide range of summer job opportunities for youth between the ages of 16 and 21. Youth applicants who face barriers and come from disadvantaged backgrounds are prioritized in the job matching process. To learn more, click here.
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