 Councilwoman
Madonna Flood
Legislative Assistant
Andrea Crider Derouen
City Hall
601 W. Jefferson Street
502-574-1124
Welcome to District 24 E-Newsletter! To learn more about events and services in our district, check out our webpage!
Important Metro Services Phone Numbers
Air Pollution: (502) 574-6000
Animal Services: (502) 363-6609 or (502) 361-1318
Brightside: (502) 574-2613
Community Services & Revitalization: (502) 574-4377
Congressman John Yarmuth: (502) 582-5129
IPL (Code Enforcement): (502) 574-2508
Legal Aid Society: (502) 584-1254
LG&E Business: (502) 627-3313 or (800)- 331-7370
LG&E Residential: (502) 589-1444 or (800) 331-7370
LMPD 7th Division: (502) 574-2133
LMPD Anonymous Tipline: (502) 574-LMPD (5673)
LMPD: (Non Emergency): (502) 574-7111 or (502) 574-2111
Louisville Forward/Economic Development: (502) 574-4140
Master Commissioner Jefferson Circuit Court (Foreclosure Sales): (502) 753-4888
Mayor Greg Fischer: (502) 574-2003
Metro311: 311 or (502) 574-5000
Metro Parks: (502) 456-8100
Metropolitan Sewer District (MSD): (502) 540-6000
MetroSafe: (502) 572-3460 or (502) 574-7111
PARC: (502) 569-6222
Planning & Design Services: (502) 574-6230
Property Valuation Administrator (PVA): (502) 574-6380
Public Works: (502) 574-5810
Solid Waste Management (SWMS): (502) 574-3571
TARC: (502) 585-1234
Vacant & Public Property Administration: (502) 574-4016
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Firework Safety Tips
Be Prepared, before you light fireworks:
• Use legal fireworks, available at licensed outlets
• Store fireworks out of children‘s reach
• Keep pets safe indoors
• Always keep water handy
Be Safe, when lighting fireworks:
• Only adults should light fireworks
• Only use outdoors
• Do not throw fireworks or hold in your hand
• Protect your eyes
• Light one firework at a time and move away quickly
• Never relight a dud
Be Responsible after you finish:
• Soak used fireworks in water
• Be considerate--clean up used fireworks
• Keep matches and lighters away from children.
For more fireworks safety information visit the National Fire Protection Association.
HAVE A SAFE AND FUN FOURTH OF JULY!
Fourth of July Celebrations in Louisville
Riverview Independence Festival
July 2nd, 5 p.m.
Come to Riverview Park this Saturday for the annual Independence Festival! This event features live music, food & drink, and fireworks! Musical performances by Sheryl Rouse and the Unlimited Show Band, J.D. Shelburne, and Appalatin. The kids can enjoy the expanded Riverview Park Splash Pad. Fireworks kick off at 10 p.m.
8202 Greenwood Rd., Louisville, KY 40258
Locust Grove Independence Day/Summer at the Farm
July 2nd, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Celebrate Independence Day in 19th-century style at Historic Locust Grove! This year they are celebrating on Saturday, July 2nd, the anniversary of when the Continental Congress officially voted for its freedom from Great Britain. This free admission event will feature the new Unfolding the Story Tour, walk-throughs of the historic house, first person interpreter portrayals, a reading of the Declaration of Independence and Remember The Ladies at 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m., a reading of “What to the Slave is the 4th of July” by Frederick Douglass at noon and 4 p.m., and more. Food trucks will be on-site for food and drink, or bring a picnic lunch to enjoy on the grounds.
561 Blankenbaker Ln., Louisville, KY 40207
Independence Day Thunder Over Shivley
July 2nd, 1 p.m.
The E-Z Duz It Center is hosting a substance-free Fourth of July party for the whole family this Saturday! Enjoy dunking booths, bounce houses and other fun games as well as a silent auction offering many different goods. Food and snacks will be available all day leading up to their firework show! This is a free event, however a suggested donation of $1 will be accepted.
6605 Lower Hunters Trace, Louisville, KY 40258
Crescent Hill Fourth of July
July 3rd & 4th
The Crescent Hill neighborhood is once again bringing two days of fun for the Fourth of July! The celebration includes live music performances, food and beverages, cake and prize wheels, a kid zone with inflatables and more! The event will go Sunday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Monday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. with fireworks beginning at 10 p.m.! The historic 150-year old Peterson-Dumesnil House will be open for tours. The annual auction & raffle will be inside the house featuring fabulous items like Pappy Van Winkle, unique bourbon items, Split-the-Pot raffle, wine baskets, sports tickets, unique experiences and more. For more information and to view the schedule of events visit their website.
301 S. Peterson Ave., Louisville, KY 40206
St. Matthew's Independence Day 5k
July 4th, 8 to 9 a.m.
Join the St. Matthews community for the Independence Day 5k race. This fun and fast timed race begins and ends at St. Matthews Baptist Church. Walkers are welcome! Awards and prize drawings will take place in the parking lot following the race. The race supports St. Matthews Area Ministries (St. MAM) and St. Matthews Baptist Church’s “Love 40207” program. All money raised will go to programs that support and benefit the St Matthews community. Click here to register.
3515 Grandview Ave., Louisville, KY 40207
Waterfront Park Fourth of July
July 4th, 5 to 10 p.m.
Bring the family out to the annual Fourth of July celebration at Louisville's Waterfront Park! Family-friendly activities will be offered from 5 to 9 p.m. throughout the park. Starting at 5 p.m. visitors can also enjoy a diverse lineup of musical artists at the mainstage. Listen to Cincinnati-based funk band Freekbass, dance to R&B-Soul artist Zaniah or enjoy the psychedelic instrumental grooves of Casey Powell. Between each set, DJ Always will be mixing popular tracks to provide an evening of continuous musical entertainment. There will be food and beverages available for purchase as well as a beer tent for the adults. The firework show happening over the Ohio River will begin at 9:45 p.m.
231 Witherspoon St., Louisville, KY 40202
Paristown Fourth of July
July 4th, 5 p.m.
Enjoy live music from The Crashers at Christy's Garden, food trucks, delicious cocktails, VIP options and a show-stopping Zambelli Fireworks display at Paristown! The Crashers will perform at 6:30 p.m. and fireworks begin shortly after at 9:45 p.m. One child under 10 per ticketed adult can enter for free. Get your tickets here.
720 Brent St., Louisville, KY 40204
Fourth of July Firework Extravaganza
July 4th, 7 p.m.
Watch as the Louisville Sluggers take on the St. Paul Saints at Slugger Field! The game begins at 7:05 p.m. with Fourth of July Fireworks to follow. Get your tickets ahead of time for this fun, family-friendly Fourth activity here!
401 E. Main St., Louisville, KY 40202
FridayFest features local music, local food trucks, and community socializing every other Friday, throughout the summer, from 6-10pm at Highview Park. The event is open to the public, family friendly, and best of all free! Our next concert is July 8 featuring Johnny Berry and the Outliers with Jordan Rainer
Johnny Berry is a long-time musician and entertainer. He started his career many moons ago at the old Opryland Park. He has been a sideman to legendary performers such as Doyle Lawson and Charlie Sizemore. He won the 1999 SPBGMA Entertainer of the Year when he played bluegrass. Johnny started the Outliers in 2002, and since then is the 7-time "Best Country/Western band" winner of the Louisivlle Eccentric Observer's "Best of Louisville" list. He has appeared on the NPR show "Whad Ya Know" and his music is played worldwide.
The project involves the design and construction of Cooper Chapel Road from Beulah Church Road to Bardstown Road. The design includes 2 driving lanes with a raised median, bike lanes, sidewalks, and a shared use path. The project-length is approximately 3 miles. Click the links below to see a map of the proposed roadway alignment, and the proposed typical section.
General Information:
- The preliminary design is 100% complete.
- Final design for right-of-way plans is 100% complete. Final design for structural plans is in progress.
- Delays to the purchase of right-of-way were experienced with the discovery of Kentucky Glade Cress (identified as a threatened species in 2014) along the proposed alignment of Cooper Chapel Road. A mitigation strategy for the Kentucky Glade Cress was developed and is being implemented.
- Right-of-way acquisition is in progress and is anticipated to be complete in the fall of 2023. Once all properties are clear, utility relocation and construction are anticipated to begin in the fall of 2024.
For questions, comments, and additional information, please contact:
Mache’ Readus Wright, Project Manager
Louisville Metro Public Works Department
502.574.3884
Mache.Readus-Wright@louisvilleky.gov
Click the links below to view the attachments:
Proposed Roadway Alignment
Proposed Typical Section
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Louisville Metro Animal Services (LMAS) asks pet owners to keep their companions in mind as they prepare for Fourth of July celebrations.
The traditional celebratory sights and sounds of fireworks can be fun and exciting for humans, but a scary, traumatic experience for our pets. When pets experience a large amount of fear and anxiety at once, their initial response is to retreat and hide. LMAS recommends taking preventative measures to protect your pet(s) and keep them feeling safe during festivities.
Leave pets at home during firework displays: Animals have a heightened sense of hearing. Loud fireworks can be deafening and cause pets to panic and want to hide. It is best to keep your pet at home where they feel safe. If you are attending Fourth of July festivities, take your pet for a quiet walk before or after the fireworks display.
Keep them inside: Close all windows and curtains to muffle the sound of fireworks, and always provide plenty of food and water. Turning on a radio, television or fan also may help calm your pet and distract them from the sounds of fireworks. Owners who are leaving town for the holiday should consider boarding their pets.
Make sure pets are always wearing collars with identification tags: This even applies to pets that only live indoors. The ID tag should include the owner’s current address and phone number. The best way to increase the odds of being reunited with a lost pet is to have your microchipped because collars or tags can come off. Pet owners should also make sure their pet is licensed. It is not only the law, it will also ensure LMAS knows how to contact you, should your pet become lost and enter the LMAS shelter.
Clean up firework debris before letting pets outside: If pets eat the debris, it could cause digestive problems or serious injuries. Owners should contact their veterinarian immediately if their pets have been exposed to any potentially toxic or poisonous substances.
If your pet is lost
• Report a lost pet to LMAS as soon as possible. To report a pet lost or found, and search lost and found pets reports online, visit www.louisvilleky.gov/animal-services.
• Hang up flyers with your pet’s photo and your contact info around your neighborhood. You should also check neighborhood apps and lost and found postings on social media.
• Visit the LMAS Shelter to search our kennels for your missing pet and get assistance from lost and found services.
• Check back often because stray pets enter the shelter daily. Finders often wait a few days and will try to find its owner, before bringing the pet to the shelter.
If you find a stray pet
• Complete a found pet report online and upload a photo at louisvilleky.gov/animal-services.
• Have the pet scanned for a microchip, which can be done at most veterinary clinics or at the LMAS Shelter.
• If you decide to keep a stray pet while looking for its owner, be sure to post flyers around your neighborhood and search neighborhoods apps and social media posts in your area.
• If you cannot keep a stray pet or have not been able to locate an owner, bring the pet to the LMAS Shelter located at 3528 Newburg Road, Monday - Saturday from 12-6pm.
• If you are unable to transport a stray pet to the shelter and have it contained, contact animal control to have the pet picked up and brought to the shelter at 502-473-PETS
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The Louisville Metro Council unanimously approved the amended Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Capital and Operating Budgets last week.
Ahead of last Thursday’s full Council vote, the Budget Committee also passed both amended budgets unanimously. After two months of hearings and public input, the Budget Committee focused on making prudent fiscal decisions that allow for an increase in funding for paving roads and alleys, sidewalks, libraries, parks, homeless services, and more without any additional borrowing.
Review the highlights of the approved budgets here.
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Louisville Water is implementing a multi-year project to upgrade our water meters. In the coming weeks, contractors and employees will do work in a portion of District 24 to replace older meters with new ones. The map above shows where we will be working. The installation is quick and will only result in water being turned off for a short period of time, typically less than 30 minutes. Before the work is performed we will knock on the door to let the customer know what we are doing. We will also leave a note on the door when the work is complete.
For more information please go to https://www.louisvillewater.com/meterupgrade
Information on PFAS
Please take a few minutes to fill out the Parks For All survey. Parks For All will collect new data, listen to new voices, share new information, and create a roadmap for equitable and transparent investment in our public parks.
The Parks Alliance of Louisville is currently gathering community feedback that will inform an action strategy for our public parks. Their goal is to ensure the parks AND neighborhoods with the greatest need are prioritized for the earliest investment.
Click here to access the survey.
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 Louisville MSD Urban Reforestation Grants will pay for trees planted within MSD’s Drainage Service area including most of Jefferson County. The cities of Anchorage, Jeffersontown, St. Matthews, and Shively provide residents and businesses in those municipalities with stormwater/drainage services. Therefore, those four areas are not part of this grant program.
MSD’s Urban Reforestation Grant Program is open to residents, organizations, companies and agencies. Download the Urban Reforestation Grant Application or visit LouisvilleMSD.org/trees for more information. The application deadline is Monday, August 1, 2022, at 5 PM. Please contact Sarah Duker at Sarah.Duker@LouisvilleMSD.org or 502.540.6248 with any questions.
The MSD Urban Reforestation Program plants 1,000 trees annually by working with residents, businesses, municipal organizations and neighborhood associations. These trees redirect an average of 1.35 million gallons of stormwater away from the sewer system every year, decreasing sewer overflows into our waterways. By planting more trees, MSD not only absorbs stormwater but also reduces erosion and flooding, provides shade, reduces noise pollution and carbon dioxide in the air, and provides a habitat for nearby wildlife.
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