In this Issue
Hello Neighbors and Friends,
I want to take a moment to remind you of something powerful: your voice matters. The strength of our democracy is not in the hands of politicians—it is in the hands of We the People. The policies that shape our daily lives, from public safety to education to economic development, are decided by those we elect. But elections alone are not enough. Democracy works best when you show up, speak out, and stay engaged.
THANK YOU to everyone who showed up at Ballard High School on Sunday for the town hall session sponsored by Congressman Morgan McGarvey. It was standing room only, with an estimate of 900 persons in attendance. That made me happy! As I told the crowd, elected officials do not change when they see the light; they change when they feel the heat. Therefore, showing up at town halls and Muffins with McCraney neighborhood meetings allows you to voice your opinion, share your frustrations, and let the persons you elected to office know if they are representing you to your satisfaction.
THANK YOU also to everyone who attended the Cafe' Louie 'Meet Your Legislators' event on Saturday morning. You had great questions, and we enjoyeded seeing you and hearing from you (Picture below).
It is your right—and your responsibility—to hold elected officials accountable. We are here to serve you, not the other way around. That means listening to your concerns, passing sensible legislation that improves your quality of life, and putting people before politics. If we, as elected leaders, ever lose sight of that, it is up to you to remind us who we work for.
As Thomas Jefferson once said, "We do not have government by the majority. We have government by the majority who participate." Your presence at public meetings, your emails and phone calls, and your willingness to demand action shape the future of our community.
So, I urge you: Show up. Speak out. Be heard. Together, we can build a stronger, more responsive government—one that truly represents the people it serves.
With gratitude,
Councilwoman Dr. Paula McCraney
The Louisville Metro Council held its regularly scheduled Council Committee meetings Tuesday - Thursday, February 18 - 20, 2025. Some meetings were held virtually, and others were cancelled due to inclement weather.
The public can view all council and committee meetings on Metro TV, Spectrum Cable Channel 184, or on UVERSE at Channel 99. Proceedings are live-streamed from the Metro Council Clerk’s Archived Media page here.
To see all meetings on Facebook Live, go to the Metro Council Facebook page by clicking here. To watch Metro Council Meetings live on YouTube, you can visit the LouisvilleMetroTV channel by clicking here.
The next Metro Council meeting is Thursday, February 27th, at 6:00 p.m.
To watch the Council meeting and access the agenda and related attachments, click HERE.
For additional information or questions, you can reach the Metro Council Clerk’s Office at (502) 574-3902.
My office is looking into who is responsible for repairing these unsightly and dangerous potholes in District 7. If you see potholes like these, please call Metro311 to report them. Drive carefully and try to avoid potholes. These large potholes will damage your car.
These potholes are off Brownsboro Rd., in the shopping center that houses the various establishments below. Unacceptable!
These potholes are off Lyndon Lane, on Catherine Lane. SMH!
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EMERGENCY CAR KIT
1. Non-perishable foods (peanut butter crackers and/or canned foods with pull off lids)
2. Bottled water
3. Baggies (holds melted snow, or waste)
4. Working flashlight with extra batteries 5. Road flares
6. Bright signal material for your vehicle’s antenna
7. Blanket or sleeping bag
8. Portable charger power bank
9. Winter hat, gloves, and footwear/boots
10. Snow brush / Ice scraper
National Youth Violence Prevention Week 2025 Art Contest
This year's theme is "Forward Together." Participants will submit artwork that represents and depicts this theme in reference to gun violence prevention efforts led by youth in our community.
All youth between the ages of 6 and 24 are invited to submit an entry.
Entries will be judged by the Louisville Metro Youth Cabinet based on appropriateness of style, technique, and proficiency, with consideration of how well the art represents the theme "Forward Together" and youth commitment to the fight against gun violence.
Selected entries will be displayed at the National Youth Violence Prevention Week (NYVPW) Art Gallery event on March 28, 2025, at Roots 101 African American Museum. Winning entries will also be honored at the 2025 National Youth Violence Prevention Week Awards Gala on March 29, 2025.
Created pieces must be available for public display if requested. All artistic mediums are welcome.
All entries and rights to the artwork remain the property of the artist. However, the Office for Safe and Healthy Neighborhoods (OSHN) reserves the right to use the images in youth-violence associated marketing conducted by the city.
ROM COM Theme Trivia Game
Join for great fun and PRIZES! FREE to PLAY!
Cue the romantic music and get ready for a night filled with love, laughs, and Rom Com magic. Join us for a Rom Com Movie Theme Trivia that will have you swooning, guessing, and rolling with laughter. Dress as your favorite rom-com character, whether it's the hopeless romantic or the witty sidekick – bonus points for creativity.
Expect questions that will test your knowledge of iconic movie quotes, heartwarming moments, and the actors who stole our hearts. Whether you're a rom-com aficionado or just a sucker for a good love story, this event is tailor-made for you.
Come play an interactive trivia game, with a competitive mix of questions, including image round and music round. Hosted live by a super fun Game Host, with competitive trivia format. Use your phone to play along, submit answers and get points. Check out the leaderboard throughout the game to see how you rank. Prizes for the lucky winners!
The Little Mermaid
Thursday, February 27, 2025
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm EST
St. Matthews Library
3940 Grandview Ave.
Join us for Family Movie Night with a movie and a craft. This month, we’re going under the sea with Ariel and her friends in The Little Mermaid. Fuzzy blankets and pajamas are encouraged.
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Louisville Free Public Library again partners with Scripps National Spelling Bee to host regional competition
Louisville, Ky. (February 18, 2025) – The Louisville Regional Spelling Bee—the Fleur de Bee—is a few weeks away and the “buzz” is growing. On Saturday, March 8, eighteen finalists from elementary and middle schools in the 28-county region will converge on the Main Library to compete for a spot at the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C. in May.
This is the second year the Louisville Free Public Library (LFPL) has partnered with Scripps National Spelling Bee to be a regional host. The competition will begin at 10 a.m. in the auditorium of the Main Library (301 York Street). Participating schools in this year’s Regional Bee include: Anchorage Public School; Fern Creek Elementary School; Holy Family Catholic School (New Albany, IN); Holy Trinity Parish School; Immaculata Classical Academy; Johnson Traditional Middle School; Kenwood Station Elementary School (Crestwood, KY); Lowe Elementary School; Meyzeek Middle School; Montessori School Of Louisville; Our Savior Lutheran School; Pope John XXIII School (Madison, IN); Radcliff Elementary School (Radcliff, KY); Sacred Heart Model School; Saint Anthony Catholic School (Clarksville, IN); Shreve Academy; South Oldham Middle School; Zachary Taylor Elementary School.
“I am so appreciative of the work our library system is doing every day to support early learning in our city. By sponsoring the Louisville Regional Spelling Bee, our Louisville Free Public Library is providing a platform for these amazing young people to compete, in front of family, friends, and their peers, for a chance to represent our region in the Scripps National Spelling Bee. What a memorable experience, which we hope they will always remember every time they visit the library,” said Mayor Craig Greenberg.
Celebrating its 100th year, the Scripps National Spelling Bee is the nation’s largest and longest-running educational program, reaching millions of students across the country. The winner of the very first National Spelling Bee in 1925, sponsored by the Courier-Journal, was from Louisville. By inspiring the exploration of words, the Bee encourages lifelong curiosity, celebrates academic achievement, and enriches communities.
“The Scripps Spelling Bee is a fantastic complement to the Library’s ongoing work to develop kids’ reading skills,” said Library Director Lee Burchfield. “I’m so appreciative that the Library Foundation leadership has once again stepped up to sponsor this year’s Fleur de Bee.”
LFPL’s regional sponsorship is made possible through the generous support of the Library Foundation. Look for more spelling bee information and updates on the Library’s website – LFPL.org – and on social media in the coming weeks.
1. You have three stoves: a gas stove, a wood stove, and a coal stove, but only one match. Which should you light first?
2. If you put roast in a roaster, what do you put in a toaster?
3. Big as a biscuit, deep as a cup, even a river can't fill it up. What is it?
4. What happened to the man who plugged his electric blanket into a toaster?
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Just for Fun Answers
- The match
- Bread
- A kitchen strainer
- He kept popping out of bed
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