Louisville Metro Council District 4 E-News
Councilman Jecorey Arthur | Legislative Assistant Brianna Wright
601 West Jefferson Street, Louisville, KY 40202 | (502)574-1104
Peace. We're looking for more constituents to serve on our District 4 Neighborhood Advisory Board. We meet monthly, both in person and virtually, to discuss issues in neighborhoods and work together on policy to better our district and Louisville as a whole. To learn more about the board and apply, go here or call us at (502)574-1104.
Spring Town Hall Save the Date
Please save the date for a town hall with Councilman Jecorey Arthur and other city officials on Sunday, April 14th 3-4:30 PM. Invites have been sent to the Office of Housing and Community Development, the Office of Resilience and Community Services, the Department of Public Works, the Office for Safe and Healthy Neighborhoods, Louisville Metro Police Department Division 4, and the Department of Codes and Regulations.
Main Library, 301 York Street
Community Room 202 (2nd Floor)
South Building (York Street Side)
Gun Violence Forum
Councilmembers Tammy Hawkins, Jecorey Arthur, and Metro Government Departments will host a forum on local gun violence on Tuesday, April 30th 5:30 at the Southwick Community Center. More details to come.
Officials outline repair plan for Dosker Manor after criticism of living conditions
Dosker Manor has more than 670 units, operating under the management of the Louisville Metro Housing Authority. The apartment building's residents have long complained about incessant issues with vermin, garbage and mold within the public housing complex, recently prompting a change in the housing authority's leadership as well as city council members calling for a further probe into the quasi-governmental organization. Now, alongside the housing authority's new executive director Elizabeth Strojan, Greenberg is calling for residents to be part of Dosker Manor's impending improvement plan, which includes promises of quick turnaround repairs as well as a hard look at whether the buildings should stay or be demolished. To read more go here.
SummerWorks Registration Open
For over a decade, the SummerWorks program has helped 8,000 Louisville youth 16-21 get summer jobs. This season's registration is officially open. To apply go here.
Kentucky General Assembly 2024
The Kentucky General Assembly, the state legislature, is in session. To watch their meetings go to ket.org/legislature. You can also find your legislators, check the status of bills, and leave messages about bills by calling numbers here.
District 4 Tele-Town Hall
Tuesday, May 21st 6:00-7:00 PM
Video-In: https://louisvilleky.webex.com/meet/D4
Phone-In: (415)655-0001
Access Code: 180-005-6522 #
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. If no one attends by 6:15, the tele-town hall will end early.
Legislation
- FY24 District 4 Sidewalk Repairs — Louisville Metro Council District 4 has about a million dollars worth of unfunded sidewalk repairs. Councilman Jecorey Arthur is paying for repairs through the Capital Infrastructure Fund (CIF). To review the order of repairs please go here.
- Capital Infrastructure Funds — Councilman Jecorey Arthur is funding new trash cans throughout District 4. Please contact the office for requests.
- Amnesty Funds — An ordinance in support of amnesty docket restitution.
- CARR Resolution — A resolution in support of the Crisis Aversion and Rights Retention (CARR) Act being considered by the Kentucky General Assembly to prevent gun deaths.
- Sustainability Commission — An ordinance to create a Louisville Metro Sustainability Commission of impacted residents, nonprofits, and government agencies.
- Ban The Box Ordinance — An ordinance amending hiring discrimination law to include protections for people who are unhoused
- Affordable Housing Trust Fund Ordinance — An ordinance amending which households are prioritized by the Affordable Housing Trust Fund.
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.
Neighborhood Meeting | Two-Way Street Conversions
Louisville Metro invites you to attend two upcoming neighborhood meetings for the construction plans of two-way conversions for Muhammad Ali Boulevard and Chestnut Street from Ninth Street to Shawnee Park. These one-way streets will be transformed into two-way streets in early 2025. To learn more, click here.
METCO Board Approved $1.7 Million in Loans to Small Businesses, Leveraging Nearly $4 Million in Economic Investment
The Metropolitan Business Development Corporation (METCO) Board approved $1,695,000 in small business loans during the first quarter of 2024, leveraging almost $5.3 million in investment in Louisville. To learn more, click here.
Mayor Greenberg Announces the Launch of Solarize Louisville to Encourage Residents to Transition to Renewable Energy
Mayor Craig Greenberg and the Mayor’s Office of Sustainability (OS), in partnership with the Kentucky Solar Energy Society (KYSES) and the Louisville Sustainability Council (LSC) announce the launch of Solarize Louisville 2024 (formerly titled Solar Over Louisville).To learn more, click here.
Mayor Greenberg Provides Weekly Louisville Update
Mayor Craig Greenberg announced the launch of Solarize Louisville 2024, the latest round of METCO recipients and information around an upcoming public community meeting hosted by the Dept. of Justice (DOJ). The Mayor also celebrated Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) bus driver Larry Farrish as a Distinguished Citizen. To learn more, click here.
Public Health Leaders Urge People to Get Vaccinated Against Measles, Especially Those Traveling This Spring
Ahead of spring break travel, the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness (LMPHW) is urging travelers to make sure they are current on their Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccine. According to a health alert issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 58 measles cases have been reported in 17 states in the U.S. this year. To learn more, click here.
Women’s Caucus Celebrates Rosie the Riveter Day
The Louisville Metro Women’s Caucus is proud to celebrate Rosie the Riveter Day, today, Thursday, March 21, 2024. This special day honors the iconic symbol of women’s strength, resilience, and contributions during World War II. To learn more, click here.
Updated Housing Needs Assessment Shows Progress but Also Increased Demand for Housing Among Lowest Income Residents
Mayor Craig Greenberg joined Metro Council members and housing advocates to release the final My Louisville Home housing Strategy and emphasize the growing and critical need for more affordable housing across Louisville after an update to the 2019 Housing Needs Assessment found that demand for affordable, low-income housing has continued to rise. To learn more, click here.
Middle Housing - Proposed Changes to the Land Development Code (LDC)
Middle Housing is a term used to describe a range of housing options between single family homes and larger apartments, which are similar in height and form to the surrounding neighborhoods.
Building on 2 years of research and community conversations, the Office of Planning is proposing changes to the Louisville Metro Land Development Code (LDC) that will allow Middle Housing to be built in all residential areas throughout Louisville Metro (23-LDC-0003). The proposed changes include six different Middle Housing types: duplex, triplex, fourplex, townhouses, walking courts, and cottage courts.
Please see the attached flyer for a summary of proposed changes or visit us online at https://louisvilleky.gov/middlehousing to learn more about Middle Housing, read the detailed changes to the LDC, view a map of impacted areas, and submit comments. There will be several opportunities, including in-person events, to provide feedback and discuss the proposed changes for Middle Housing. Information for upcoming engagement opportunities will be provided as it becomes available.
Case# 23-CUP-0332; 619 Barret Ave, BOZA Meeting Notice, April 8 at 1PM
There as been a notice issued for 619 Barret Avenue. To learn more, click here.
Alcoholic Beverage License
There as been a notice issued for 829 E Market Street. 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.
Mind-Body Wellness Series | Louisville Free Public Library
Louisville Free Public Library is hosting a 4-part series focusing on how thoughts and feelings can influence our bodies... and vice versa. To learn more, click here.
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