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Peace,
Shoutout to our Jefferson County Public Schools who started the new school year today. I spent some time at Meyzeek Middle this morning greeting students as they arrived. Over the next few weeks I plan to visit all our public schools in District 4:
Pathfinder School of Innovation
Grace M. James Academy of Excellence
Coleridge-Taylor Montessori Elementary School
Brandeis Elementary School
Wheatley Elementary School
J. Graham Brown School
Dawson Orman Early Childhood
Meyzeek Middle School
Lincoln Elementary Performing Arts School
Central High School
Hopefully everyone had a great first day, has a greater school year, and continues to be their greatest selves.
Best,
Councilman Jecorey Arthur
To view the Kentucky Department for Public Health's guide on monkeypox, click here.
To view the Cabinet for Health and Family Services guide on monkeypox, click here.
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.
District 4 Monthly Round Table
Tuesday, August 16th 6-7 PM
Video-In: louisvilleky.webex.com/meet/D4
Phone-In: (415)655-0001
Access Code: 180-005-6522#
Stream/Rewatch: facebook.com/loudistrict4
District Download: Civic Engagement with District 4
Learn the benefits of connecting with your government in a variety of different ways. District 4 Councilman Jecorey Arthur & Legislative Assistant Brianna Wright talk about ways to get involved in civic engagement & what they've found to be most successful. You can watch the podcast on YouTube. You can also listen on Sounder, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or Spotify.
California Neighborhood Meeting
Councilman Jecorey Arthur will be hosting a meeting on Thursday, August 18th from 6:30-7:30 PM with residents of California in the Senior Room at the California Community Center, 1600 St Catherine St.
Downtown Residents Meeting
Councilman Jecorey Arthur will be hosting a meeting on Sunday, September 18th at 3:30 PM with residents of Downtown in the 1st Floor Conference Room at City Hall, 601 W Jefferson St. Please enter from the 6th St side. There is free street parking available on surrounding streets.
Phoenix Hill and Butchertown Neighborhood Meeting
Councilman Jecorey Arthur will be hosting a virtual meeting on Sunday, October 2nd at 5:00 PM with residents of Phoenix Hill and Butchertown to discuss priorities for the neighborhood plan.
Video-In: louisvilleky.webex.com/meet/D4
Phone-In: (415)655-0001
Access Code: 180-005-6522#
Wellness Checks
Our office will be calling constituents to do wellness checks weekly. We do not have phone numbers for everyone so we encourage you to join us in this effort to make sure Louisvillians are well. There are many resources available but people don't always know about them. When checking on your neighbors please remind them about calling 211 or visiting myky.info for social needs.
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, LMPD, 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 — Some of our resolution has been adopted but we are still working on other provisions to address the crisis at our local jail. An assistant county attorney is preparing a memo about our ability to set jail policy about solitary confinement. Councilman Arthur has accepted an invite to join the Kentucky Commission on Human Rights' Corrections Advisory Council and we are working with other community groups on these efforts. The Louisville Coalition for Change Summit offered many opportunities for our office to partner with justice organizations across Louisville. We have several pieces of legislation being drafted in response.
- 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 new draft can be viewed here. This will be discussed in the upcoming Committee on Equity and Inclusion, Thursday, August 18th, 4-5 PM.
- 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, local unions, and several neighborhoods on this.
- Capital Infrastructure Fund (CIF) Trees Ordinance — This ordinance will allocate approximately $25,000 or less to help increase the tree canopy in our district. We are working with Trees Louisville on this.
- Rental Registry Ordinance — This ordinance will help hold landlords accountable for maintaining their rental units. It was discussed in committee and will be deliberated again in two weeks. A public hearing is being scheduled with the Public Works Committee to be announced.
- Louisville Metro Housing Authority Resolution — A resolution urging the Louisville Metro Housing Authority to address the outstanding concerns of residents.
- Dream Hotel Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Ordinance — This hotel developer has asked our office to sponsor an ordinance offering them a tax break to finish funding their project. We are working with the Downtown Residents Association on a community benefits agreement. We will organize a public meeting to voice support or opposition.
- Fair Chance Ordinance — We are working with councilmembers on an ordinance to increase our government contracts with businesses that hire people who have been convicted of crimes.
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.
Louisville Receives 2022 All-America City Award for Early School Success, Equitable Learning Work at Beecher Terrace
Mayor Greg Fischer joined community leaders and Beecher Terrace residents to celebrate the city’s latest recognition, a 2022 All-America City Award. To learn more, click here.
Louisville Receives $180K to Increase Equitable Access to Outdoor Recreation for Children and Families
Louisville is continuing its efforts to build a healthier city by reducing barriers to nature, in part, through a $180,000 grant. The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) and the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) selected 14 community partnerships and coalitions across the country to receive funds to participate in year two of the Improving Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) – Getting Further Faster pilot initiative. To learn more, click here.
Women's Equality Day!
Please join us for the 2022 Women's Equality Day Program, "Lift Every Voice." The event will be held on Saturday, August 27 from 10 AM to 12:30 PM at the Filson Historical Society, 1310 South 3rd Street. This is a free event; to learn more, click here.
Louisville Zoo Announces 2023 Sloth Experience Dates
The Louisville Zoo will open new 2023 sloth behind-the-scenes experience dates for March to August 2023 with an increased amount of sessions. The sloth experience includes the opportunity to participate with Zoo staff in preparing the sloth's diet and visiting their indoor exhibit. Guests will meet with keeper staff to learn all about sloths. They will also have the opportunity for a photo with the sloth, as well as receive a special keepsake from the experience. The experience capacity is 5 guests (ages 6 and older only). To learn more, click here.
Parkland Business Preservation District Meeting
The Landmarks Commission is starting the process of updating the Standard Design Guidelines, and we need YOUR help! They were last updated in 1997! We are starting our Design Guidelines update conversations with the Window Design Guidelines. They are our most utilized guidelines and are among the most important. Historic windows on front facades of buildings can be just as character defining as eyes on a person’s face. The windows tell a lot about a building and that’s why their preservation is important. The Design Guidelines focus on preservation first, but if that’s not possible, they then provide a path forward for appropriate replacement. With new methodologies and technologies available in historic preservation, new design guidelines that reflect and utilize these are needed.
This is why we will be hosting meetings in each preservation district so that residents, business owners, property owners, and more can come to share thoughts and learn more about the COA process. The meeting in Parkland will be held on Thursday, August 18th at 6pm in the Dare to Care Community Kitchen located at 1200 S. 28th Street. We look forward to seeing you there! To learn more, click here.
Improve 64
Improve 64 will reduce congestion as well as improve safety and mobility along I-64 in Floyd County. It includes additional travel lanes, interchange reconfigurations and replacement and rehabilitation of bridges and pavement. Planning is underway with the Project Team analyzing alternatives and reviewing potential environmental impacts. 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.
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.
Community Gospel Explosion!
Join us for the Community Gospel Explosion this Saturday, August 13, at Moore Temple Church from 12 PM to 4 PM. Churches are coming together with good singing, food, and supplies. This event has been sponsored by Metro Council District 4. To learn more, click here.
California Day!
Join us for California Day on Saturday, August 27 from 12 - 6 PM at California Park! This event has been sponsored by Metro Council District 4. To learn more, click here.
Heaven Hill Cookout
Join us for a cookout with your California neighbors and meet Heaven Hill Bernheim Distillery employees! There will be plenty of hot dogs, pulled pork and ice cream from our partners at the Community Connections Group, along with sodas, tea, lemonade and water. Family-friendly live music entertainment from the KMF Band, along with kids activities. To learn more, click here.
I Was Here at the Muhammad Ali Center!
Save the date August 27 from 5:30 PM to 7 PM! The Muhammad Ali Center is thrilled to host the first exhibition of the I Was Here Project’s original Ancestor Spirit Portraits - an intricate synthesis of photography and collage that merge image with poetic narrative and geographical coordinates. Each signed with the thumbprint of artist, writer, photographer and model to bring voice and presence to the historic role of enslaved Africans. They challenge us to acknowledge and work to heal our broken citizenship. To learn more, click here.
Hildegard House Volunteer Training
Join the community of compassionate volunteers at Hildegard House. They provide a home and compassionate care for individuals at the end of life who have no home or loved ones to care for them so that they may die with dignity and access hospice care. Compassionate Companions commit to a weekly 5-hour shift. The next volunteer training is September 9 and 10. To learn more about volunteering and register call, click here or Volunteer Coordinator Jana McNally at (502) 581-8267.
Alcoholic Beverage Control
There has been a notice issued for 640 Barret Avenue. To learn more, click here.
There has been a notice issued for 651 South 4th Street. To learn more, click here.
AT&T Hiring Event
AT&T is having a hiring event for network technicians at the Crown Plaza on Wednesday, August 31.To learn more, click here.
Louisville Metro Government
To view job listings within Louisville Metro Government, click here.
KentuckianaWorks Resources
To take advantage of resources from KentuckianaWorks, click here.
Opportunities with JCPS
With more than 96,000 students, 14.6 million square feet of building space, 962 buses, and 147 kitchens serving 104,500 meals every school day, we need a highly trained, tight-knit team to keep JCPS on the forefront of academic accomplishment. To learn more about opportunities, click here.
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