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Peace. Metro Council will be voting on the city budget next Thursday, June 22nd. After this meeting, Metro Council will be on break until Monday, July 17. If you're free, come to Mayor's Night Out on Tuesday, June 27th 5:30-7:30 PM at the Kentucky Center for African American Heritage. The mayor, city department leaders, and others will be there. I'll be there too :)
Councilman Jecorey Arthur
Louisville Metro Council District 4
601 West Jefferson Street｜Louisville, KY 40202
P: (502)574-1104
Neighborhood Advisory Board
The District 4 Neighborhood Advisory Board will not meet for the month of June. To learn more go here.
Louisville Metro Comprehensive Review Commission
During the 2022 Kentucky General Assembly Session, House Bill 314 was passed, changing how Louisville Metro Government works. This bill also created a commission to study the "accomplishments and insufficiencies" of our local government. Councilman Jecorey Arthur was appointed to the commission along with other local and state officials. The commission will be meeting every second Friday at 3:00 PM to make a report due to the state by September 15th 2023. All meetings are open to the public in City Hall.
District 4 Tele-Town Hall
Tuesday, June 20th 6:00-7:00 PM
Video-In: https://louisvilleky.webex.com/meet/D4
Phone-In: (415)655-0001
Access Code: 180-005-6522 #
Stream: facebook.com/loudistrict4
Note: You do not need to download WebEx to join by video on a computer. Once you press 'cancel' on the link's popup there is an option to join by browser at the bottom of the screen.
Legislation
- Historically Black Neighborhoods Ordinance — This ordinance will help prevent displacement by creating a displacement index to be used for new city-supported developments in select neighborhoods. To show support, sign the petition here. It was assigned to the Planning and Zoning Committee and will be on hold until further notice.
- 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). The District 4 office is working with Louisville Forward, local unions, and several neighborhoods on this.
- Gun Buyback Ordinance — This ordinance will start a pilot program where Louisvillians can sell guns to Louisville Metro Government to be destroyed.
- Right to Shelter Ordinance — This will create more shelter space for people experiencing houselessness. To show support, sign the petition here.
- Short Term Rental Moratorium — This ordinance will pause new short term rental registrations and permits in Louisville. It passed the Planning and Zoning Committee but will be held at the next Council meeting.
- FY24 District 4 Sidewalk Repairs — There will be several sidewalks getting approved for repair funding in the next couple months.
- Short-Term Rental Ordinance — This ordinance will update rules about short-term rentals (Airbnb, VRBO, etc). To review the suggested changes and give feedback please go here.
- JCPS Start Smart Start Times Resolution — This resolution requests Metro Government Suprervisors to accomdate employees with children enrolled in JCPS because of their new start times.
Some of the legislation above is drafted but may not have been filed. We welcome input from constituents, experts, and stakeholders. To learn more about what's coming up on Metro Council please go here.
Tell the Government to Protect Tenants
As a result of tenant organizing, the Federal Housing Finance Agency, which regulates Fannie and Freddie, is now deciding whether to condition government-backed loans on a set of tenant protections. These protections could include regulations on rent hikes and evictions, housing safety requirements, bans on discrimination, and more. If enacted, they could benefit over 12.4 million rental homes across the country. For more info, visit tenantcomment.org
Neighborhood Advisory Board
The District 4 Neighborhood Advisory Board will not meet for the month of June. To learn more go here.
Louisville Metro Comprehensive Review Commission
During the 2022 Kentucky General Assembly Session, House Bill 314 was passed, changing how Louisville Metro Government works. This bill also created a commission to study the "accomplishments and insufficiencies" of our local government. Councilman Jecorey Arthur was appointed to the commission along with other local and state officials. The commission will be meeting every second Friday at 3:00 PM to make a report due to the state by September 15th 2023. All meetings are open to the public in City Hall.
District 4 Tele-Town Hall
Tuesday, June 20th 6:00-7:00 PM
Video-In: https://louisvilleky.webex.com/meet/D4
Phone-In: (415)655-0001
Access Code: 180-005-6522 #
Stream: facebook.com/loudistrict4
Note: You do not need to download WebEx to join by video on a computer. Once you press 'cancel' on the link's popup there is an option to join by browser at the bottom of the screen.
Legislation
- Historically Black Neighborhoods Ordinance — This ordinance will help prevent displacement by creating a displacement index to be used for new city-supported developments in select neighborhoods. To show support, sign the petition here. It was assigned to the Planning and Zoning Committee and will be on hold until further notice.
- 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). The District 4 office is working with Louisville Forward, local unions, and several neighborhoods on this.
- Gun Buyback Ordinance — This ordinance will start a pilot program where Louisvillians can sell guns to Louisville Metro Government to be destroyed.
- Right to Shelter Ordinance — This will create more shelter space for people experiencing houselessness. To show support, sign the petition here.
- Short Term Rental Moratorium — This ordinance will pause new short term rental registrations and permits in Louisville. It passed the Planning and Zoning Committee but will be held at the next Council meeting.
- FY24 District 4 Sidewalk Repairs — There will be several sidewalks getting approved for repair funding in the next couple months.
- Short-Term Rental Ordinance — This ordinance will update rules about short-term rentals (Airbnb, VRBO, etc). To review the suggested changes and give feedback please go here.
- JCPS Start Smart Start Times Resolution — This resolution requests Metro Government Suprervisors to accomdate employees with children enrolled in JCPS because of their new start times.
Some of the legislation above is drafted but may not have been filed. We welcome input from constituents, experts, and stakeholders. To learn more about what's coming up on Metro Council please go here.
Bike Donations Needed | Last Mile to Work
Last Mile to Work program needs adult bikes in any condition! You can take your bike to the Last Mile to Work shop located at 909 East Broadway or to any Goodwill store in the Louisville area and let the donation attendant know it’s for the Last Mile to Work program, and it will be tagged for transportation. For more information, please contact Glenn Todd, Last Mile to Work project coordinator at (502) 585-5221 ext. 2271.
Mayor Greenberg announces Mayor’s Early Learning Action Group
Standing with leaders offering their time and talents to help bring new and robust pre-K and early learning options to every corner of the community, Mayor Craig Greenberg on Tuesday introduced the Mayor’s Early Learning Action Group. The group will work with Mayor Greenberg to develop concrete plans and policies for implementing crucial and accessible early learning programs. To learn more, click here.
Kentucky Shakespeare Festival in Central Park
Join Councilman Phillip Baker (D-6) in Central Park in Historic Old Louisville for the 63rd season of the Kentucky Shakespeare Festival this summer. The season will feature seven different productions including A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Macbeth, Love’s Labor’s Lost, Two Gentlemen of Verona, Shakespeare in Dance, Late Night Shakes, and GLOBE Arm Wrestling. To learn more, click here.
Work on Chickasaw Park Pond Project Begins
The bulldozers are out and fencing is up around the one-acre pond in Chickasaw Park as work begins on a major project that will improve water quality, fishing opportunities and add canoe and kayak access.
Funded with $2.5 million from the American Rescue Plan, the project is expected to be completed in late 2023 or early 2024. “We are thrilled this transformative project is underway and can’t wait to see it completed,” said Mayor Craig Greenberg. “I’m really looking forward to coming back here once it’s done and seeing all the fun and smiling faces of people enjoying the pond.” 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.
Thanks to Ford Motor Company, dads will receive free admission to the Louisville Zoo on Ford’s Father’s Day, June 18, 2023. The Zoo celebrates animal dads year-round, but on this day, they will highlight some of the most recent and popular fathers including babirusa Albus, zebra Gibbs and surrogate gorilla dad Casey.
Dads may simply inform the attendant at the Zoo’s entrance gate as they enter for free admission. The Zoo encourages others visiting with dad to purchase tickets and parking online in advance for quick entry and the best prices.
The Zoo is open daily year-round. Spring / summer hours are 10 a.m. ─ 5 p.m. (enjoy the Zoo until 6 p.m.). The Zoo is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day. Visit louisvillezoo.org for more info.
"The Fannie Lou Hamer Story”
1701 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd.
“The Fannie Lou Hamer Story” is a one-woman play about voting rights activist, Fannie Lou Hamer, through song and storytelling. The event will take place at the Kentucky Center for African American Heritage. Tickets are $25 (VIP tickets are $30) and can be purchased here.
MELANnaire Marketplace | Ancestor’s Dream
June 18, 2023 · 12PM - 6PM | 4th Street Live
Come shop and support Louisville's Black businesses!
The Village Lou Juneteenth Launch Day
June 19 · 6PM - 8PM EDT
Calling all black business owners and black non-profit leadership in Louisville, KY. Join us as we reveal the Village Lou Platform! To learn more, click here.
RPOP Monthly Business Breakfast
June 30 8:30AM · 10AM
Grab a bite to eat, a cup of coffee and get ready to network with other business owners - RPOP's monthly Business Breakfast series is back! This month, Dominique Hill with Prestige Tax Services, will share her knowledge and resources about business credit! To learn more, click here.
Alcoholic Beverage License
There has been a notice issued for 1501 Marinas Edge Way. To learn more, click here.
Review of a Conditional Use Permit for a Boarding House
There has been a notice issued for 1814 Date Street. To learn more, click here.
Change In Zoning
There has been a notice issued for 701 East Kentucky Street. To learn more, click here.
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