Metro Council
Police to be out in force this Thanksgiving holiday
Special ‘Click It or Ticket’ enforcement mobilization aimed at increasing seat belt use and saving lives With the holidays upon us, millions of Americans are hitting the road to visit with family and friends. The Kentucky Office of Highway Safety (KOHS) wants every celebration to be a joyous occasion, so travelers are reminded that state [...]
Mayor Annouces Process to Select Police Chief, Miller Seeks Input at Town Hall Meeting
Mayor Greg Fischer announced a four-step process that includes community meetings in all 26 Metro Council districts to aid in the selection of a new police chief. District 19 residents will have an opportunity to provide input at my upcoming Town Hall Meeting on Tuesday, November 29 at 7:00 p.m. at the Middletown Fire Station [...]
Light Up Louisville Friday, November 25th, 3pm-10pm Downtown Louisville
Light Up Louisville returns with all the magic of the holiday season! For 31 years, residents of Louisville have watched as the city transforms into a holiday fantasy land aglow. Gather with family and friends and enjoy the free Mayor’s Healthy Hometown Light Up 5k run/walk – the first 1,000 participants will receive a t-shirt. [...]
Councilman Jerry T. Miller to Host District 19 Town Hall Meeting
I will hold a district meeting on Tuesday, November 29 at 7:00 p.m. at the Middletown Fire Station #1 (108 Urton Lane). I will be joined by representatives from Metro Public Works, Metro Codes and Regulations, Metropolitan Sewer District, Louisville Water Company, 21st Century Parks, and Metro Parks. Additionally, State Representatives Bob DeWeese, Kevin Bratcher, Ron [...]
Mayor Fischer Announces Creation of Tree Advisory Board
Goal is to plant more trees and better care for existing ones Citing concerns that many of Louisville’s trees are dying and diseased, Mayor Greg Fischer today formed a Tree Advisory Board to develop policies to better care for existing trees and plant new ones. “The simple act of planting a tree – and properly [...]
Massing of the Colors and Veterans Day Parade
On Veterans Day, Friday, November 11, 2011, at 11:11 AM, a Massing of the Colors and Veterans Day Parade will take place on West Main Street from 4th to 9th for the first time in many years. This is a unique coincidence of dates (11/11/11) and a group of people have put together this tribute [...]
Community Action Partnership Offers Workshops, Project Warm
As part of the National Weatherization Day observance in October, Project Warm is providing free weatherization workshops at all eight Neighborhood Place locations on Oct. 28 at various times. Participants in these workshops will receive free supplies and learn “do-it-yourself” weatherization tips like how to hang clear interior window covers to prevent drafts. Click here [...]
Applications are now being accepted for the Neighborhood Institute Spring 2012
Center For Neighborhoods is pleased to announce the Neighborhood Institute Spring 2012. The location and dates have been scheduled, see below. ALL NEIGHBORHOODS and HOA’s can apply Each Tuesday night starting February 7th to April 24th, 2012 Kosair Charities in the Community Room located at 982 Eastern Parkway Dinner is provided. The Neighborhood Institute is [...]
New Citywide Emergency Alert System
Code Red is a new citywide system that will keep citizens updated during emergencies. The system uses a variety of methods — text alerts, emails and phone calls — to warn citizens about potentially life-threatening events, including severe weather. See the frequently asked questions about Code Red (PDF). “The Code Red system is easy to [...]
Two Tire Amnesty Events
Two upcoming tire amnesty events will provide private citizens and some businesses the opportunity to dispose of tires free of charge. The program is sponsored by the State Division of Waste Management in cooperation with Louisville Metro Public Works’ Division of Solid Waste Management. Waste tires are collected and recycled to become products such as [...]