July 16, 2024
Dear Neighbor,
I hope you are keeping yourself and your family cool during these scorching days this summer. There are several ways to beat the heat at home or several of our Louisville Metro Parks many of which have spraygrounds. The closest to most of District 26 is located in Farnsley Park. Others can be found here.
If you need assistance with energy costs this summer, the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program is now available in Louisville Metro. More information can be found below or by calling (502) 991-8391.
There are still some tickets available for one of two Louisville Bats game coming up. Sign up opportunities are listed below.
Lastly, Louisville Metro Animal Services is waiving pet adoption fees for the rest of July. If you have ever thought about adopting a pet for your family, now might be a good opportunity to bring home a new friend.
Enjoy the week,
 Brent T. Ackerson
26th District Councilman
The Louisville Bats will host two community nights, providing tickets, hot dogs, and soft drinks. Up to 300 tickets will be made available per Metro Council district.
These two nights are Wednesday, August 21st ; and Wednesday, September 4th. The Louisville bats will distribute RSVP links to council members and their staff may distribute the links to individuals or groups or complete the form on behalf of organizations. Examples include mentoring organizations, social service agencies, underprivileged kids' groups, and many more.
Forms will be monitored and will close once each district has reached their maximum capacity of 300 tickets – Please advise groups or individuals to request their tickets in advance to ensure availability!
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 Louisville, KY. – Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy is here to help Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs. Enrollment starts July 16 and runs until September 13, 2024, or until designated funds are depleted, on a first-come, first-serve basis.
The Summer Subsidy Component provides households with incomes up to 150% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines a one-time benefit ranging from $50 to $250 depending on income levels and housing category. Benefits are paid directly to the household’s electric vendor.
Jefferson County residents wishing to apply may schedule an appointment utilizing the automated appointment system. Appointments can be scheduled by phone by calling (502) 991-8391 or online at louisvilleky.cascheduler.com. The toll-free service is currently open and is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
All applicants will be required to supply the following documentation at time of application:
- Proof of Social Security Number or Permanent Residence card (Green Card) for each member of the household.
- Proof of income from the preceding month for all members of the household.
- Most current electric bill, statement from your landlord if electric is included in your rent, statement from utility company if you participate in a Pre-Pay Electric Program.
- The account number and name on the account for main heating fuel sources and electric bill.
The Summer Subsidy does not require a disconnect notice or past due bill. The benefit can be applied as a credit on your account. Assistance received during previous LIHEAP components does not affect a household's eligibility.
For more descriptions about LIHEAP income eligibility and other instructions, visit https://louisvilleky.gov/LIHEAP. Residents may also call the automated LIHEAP information line at (502) 991-8391 or visit www.louisvilleky.cascheduler.com.
The Louisville Metro Office of Resilience and Community Services (RCS) serves as the administering agency of the Louisville Metro Community Action Agency.
Kentucky’s Community Action Agencies operate LIHEAP in partnership with Community Action Kentucky and the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services who receive the funding as a pass-through block grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. For more information about LIHEAP, including contact information for all local Community Action agencies, please visit the Community Action Kentucky website at www.CAPKY.org.
 The next Pop-Up Drop-Off event will be Saturday, July 20 at 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Fern Creek Elementary and High School. Please enter at the elementary school at 8815 Ferndale Rd.
To view the full 2024 Pop-Up Drop-Off schedule, along with tips for how to best prepare your recyclables and large items, you can visit the Metro Public Works website by clicking here.
Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) is giving families a second option for feeding children this summer. The district will have three bulk meal distribution sites where parents or guardians can pick up a box with five free breakfasts and lunches for their kids. The new option is in addition to the walk-in or walk-up program JCPS School and Community Nutrition Services (SCNS) has offered the past couple of summers. Both programs are open to all children 18 years old or younger until July 26th. For walk-up locations, click here.
Free, in-person breakfasts and lunches will be available each weekday at 41 mobile stops and 12 community partner locations. Families who are not able to bring their child each day can pick up the 10 prepackaged meals for each child at one of the three bulk distribution sites on Tuesdays:
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Beckley Park at the Egg Lawn (1411 Beckley Creek Pkwy, Louisville, KY 40245), two parking areas down from the dog park and near the sprinkler park
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Evangel World Prayer Center (6900 Billtown Rd, Louisville, KY 40299), close to the Gene Snyder Freeway
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PRP Fire Training Center (8201 Greenwood Rd, Louisville, KY 40258), close to Cane Run Road.
The three drive through bulk distribution sites will be open from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. every Tuesday beginning June 4th.
· Parents will be able to pick up one meal box per child. Each box contains five breakfasts and five lunches.
· There is a limit of two boxes if children are not present with a parent.
· Parents requesting food for more than two children will be required to have all children present.
· Meal boxes will be distributed on a first come, first served basis.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (June 20, 2024) – The Louisville Zoo is celebrating the start of summer this weekend with a great ticket discount. This weekend only, June 22 and 23, 2024, adults ages 12 – 59 can enjoy general admission for only $20. Children (ages 3 – 11) and seniors can enter for only $15 per person. Children two and under are always free. The Zoo encourages guests to prepare for the weather with refillable water bottles, cooling off at indoor air-conditioned spaces, and visiting the popular Glacier Run Splash Park — free with Zoo admission or membership. Plus, be sure to pick up free cups of ice water at concession stands or stop by a Louisville Water Company bottle refill station located inside the African Outpost, near the entrance to the Islands’ Pavilion and on the Zoo’s main plaza.
Guests will want to stop in and see their favorite new mates — the Zoo’s recent additions, male koalas Dharuk and Telowie — along with red panda, Sundara, in his new habitat and, of course, elephants Punch and Mikki, ahead of their move to The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee in 2025.
The Zoo kicks off summer with a full slate of activities including movie nights for both adults and kids as well as character days.
Movie Nights in the Oasis Field
The Zoo is celebrating the summer with a movie series under the stars! Enjoy Late-Night Date Night features or Cinema Safari films for the younger set. Join the Zoo staff in the Oasis Field at sundown to watch on our giant inflatable screen. Gates opens at 8 p.m. The movies start at sundown. Tickets are $5 for non-members, free for Zoo members. Tickets must be purchased at the gate and cannot be purchased online. Concessions will be available for purchase. Guests are encouraged to pack their own blankets and lawn chairs.
Cinema Safari is sponsored by Great Clips
- August 9: “The Super Mario Bros. Movie”
- September 13: “Haunted Mansion”
Meet Me at the Zoo
Meet and greet some of your favorite storybook characters free with Zoo admission or Zoo membership on the following days:
- July 20 & 21: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Santa’s Summer Safari
- Enjoy meeting Santa and Mrs. Claus on their summer vacation and recall cooler times with winter-themed holiday enrichment for animals and games for the kids.
- August 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Super Back to School Bash
- Start the new school year with two favorite video game heroes who happen to be brothers and their princess pal. Presented by Norton Children’s
Trees are one of the most effective ways to deal with heat stress and improve air quality and public health. Louisville is in the process of developing an urban forest master plan to improve its trees and tree canopy so that all Louisville residents have access to the benefits that trees provide.
Please consider providing input this summer.
Invite us over: We'd love to come meet with your club, group, or neighborhood association at your next gathering. We can share more about the project and Louisville tree canopy, and you can make sure your priorities and concerns are heard. Contact morgan@treeslouisville.org to schedule.
Attend one of the upcoming workshops listed below.
Take the Louisville Urban Forest survey.
The 2024 Cultural Pass is your passport to creativity! Cultural Pass offers young people ages 0-21 and their families in the Greater Louisville area access to participate in arts and cultural activities provided by over 50 venues, free of charge, from June 1 through August 4, 2024.
The Cultural Pass is designed to inspire, explore, and discover new experiences in our Greater Louisville community!
If you are interested in volunteering for one of Louisville Metro Government's Boards or Commissions, now is the time to start. By being a part of a board or commission, you will offer your time and your talents to improve the quality of life in our community.
There are approximately 100 boards and commissions with many areas of interest, including business and economic development, land planning, parks and recreation, public health and public safety.
Visit the website to learn more and apply!
Our office routinely publishes information on upcoming public meetings and regarding planning and zoning cases in and around District 26. Our posting in this forum is not an official notice. This list may not be comprehensive nor does it include other zoning matters decided upon by zoning authorities other than Louisville Metro Government.
While we intended to expand the scope of our zoning notices, our office reverted to the former policy of relaying the information we receive from Planning and Zoning. We are limited by ordinance and state law to provide the publicly available information.
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