11/19/2009
District 14 puts out a call for volunteers for VITA Tax Program in 2010
For a third year, the call is going out for volunteers to help with the VITA Tax Program in 2010. “This is a great program that helps households take advantage of all the tax breaks they are entitled too,” says Councilman Bob Henderson (D-14). “But we need volunteers for this program to be cost effective and beneficial to our area.”
11/18/2009
Councilman Jon Ackerson to Propose Using Reserves to Pay for Firefighter Settlement
Metro Councilman Jon Ackerson (District 18) will hold a press conference to announce his sponsorship of an ordinance that will require rainy day funds be used to pay for the recent settlement by Metro Government in a dispute between old City of Louisville and 834 active and retired Firefighters. 11/18/2009
Metro Councilmember’s Robin Engel and Stuart Benson to attend Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Metro Councilmember’s Robin Engel (District 22) and Stuart Benson (District 20) will be attending a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, November 20th at 10:00 a.m. at the new Walgreen’s store located at 6620 Bardstown Road at the corner of Bardstown Road and Beulah Church Road. 11/16/2009
Flood invites everyone to “Light Up Okolona” on Friday, November 20th
Councilwoman Madonna Flood (D-24) will help bring in the holiday season with an initiation to everyone for “Light Up Okolona” on Friday, November 20th in Lone Oak Park. 11/13/2009
Ethics Work Group to hear from Ethics Commission on Monday, November 16th
Members of the Ethics Work Group of the Metro Council’s Government Accountability Committee will here from a member of the Louisville Metro Ethics Commission on Monday, November 16th. 11/12/2009
November District 12 Dialogue to feature Waterfront Development Corporation
Councilman Rick Blackwell is encouraging residents of District 12 to come out and learn the latest on improvements to Riverview Park as part of this month’s District 12 Dialogue. 11/11/2009
Shanklin and District 2 to help feed families for Thanksgiving
Councilwoman Barbara Shanklin is calling upon area churches in District 2 to locate families that could use some help with food for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday 11/10/2009
Third Round: Lexington Road cleanup to finish the fight against invasive plants on November 21st
With the help of volunteers, Councilwoman Tina Ward-Pugh (D-9) and the Louisville Olmsted Parks Conservancy will complete the third phase of the cleanup along Lexington Road in the fight to remove invasive plants 11/5/2009
Metro Councilman Kevin Kramer to Host District 11 Town Hall Meeting
Metro Councilman Kevin Kramer (District 11) will hold a Town Hall Meeting Tuesday, November 10, 2009 between 6:30 p.m. at Canaan Christian Church (2840 Hikes Lane). 11/3/2009
Welch and Volunteers ready to Cleanup District 13 on Saturday November 7th
Volunteers will spend some time walking the New Cut Road Corridor on Saturday, November 7th to remove something not wanted: trash and garbage. When the job is done, they will be rewarded with a cookout by Councilwoman Vicki Aubrey Welch (D-13). 11/3/2009
“Coffee with your Councilman” set for Saturday, November 7th in District 12
Councilman Rick Blackwell is once again inviting residents of District 12 to come out for “Coffee with your Councilman” this Saturday, November 7th. 11/2/2009
Porter Scholars to help cleanup Algonquin Park in District 3
One hundred students from the Porter Scholars program of the University of Louisville have a special a cleanup mission this week in Algonquin Park. “Algonquin Park is a District 3 treasure,” says Councilwoman Mary C. Woolridge (D-3) 10/28/2009
Ward-Pugh asks for volunteers for District 9 Cleanup November 7th
In years past, volunteers have been the backbone of any cleanup campaign that has gone on in District 9. Once again, volunteers will go to work on Saturday, November 7th as part of a district wide cleanup sponsored by Councilwoman Tina Ward-Pugh 10/28/2009
Welch welcomes increased LMPD efforts in Fairdale
With crime down in the Fairdale area, the Third Division of Louisville Metro Police is moving forward with efforts to be stationed in more places in Southwest Jefferson County as the area grows. The Division will now have a presence in the Fairdale Resource Center. 10/22/2009
Welch salutes Derby City Fraternal Order of Eagles for 75 years of service
In 1934, a group of dedicated individuals got together in Jefferson County and decided service to their community was an investment in the future. On Saturday, October 31st the Derby City Fraternal Order of Eagles will commemorate that special occasion. Councilwoman Vicki Aubrey Welch (D-13) will be on hand to salute and thank the Derby City Eagles for all those years of service.
10/21/2009
Council Members Present Resolution to Establish Uniform Rules on Street Furniture
Metro Councilmen Hal Heiner (District 19) and Rick Blackwell (District 12) along with Councilwoman Mary C. Woolridge (District 3) and Kelly Downard (District 16) have filed a resolution to establish a permitting process for placement of street furniture in right-of-ways throughout Louisville Metro.
10/21/2009
Dine with your Council Members Event at Louisville Pizza Company to Take Place on November 2nd
Residents are invited to join Louisville Metro Councilman Benson and Jeffersontown Councilman Ray Perkins for the other part of this event which is at 12:00p.m. at the Louisville Pizza Company (3910 Ruckriegel Parkway) for a discussion on the goings on in District 20 and Jeffersontown and even a bite to eat 10/20/2009
Metro Councilman to Host District 18 Town Hall Meeting
Metro Councilman Jon Ackerson (District 18) will hold a Town Hall Meeting regarding planned improvements to AB Sawyer Park on Thursday, October 29 at 7:00 p.m. in the Founder’s Union Building (Rooms 218 A & B) of the University of Louisville Shelby Campus (9001 Shelbyville Road).
10/20/2009
Councilwoman Welch joins Fairdale Community Club for Trick or Treat Street
Friendly ghosts and goblins will be in the spotlight on Thursday night, October 29th when a very special Halloween celebration gets underway presented by the Fairdale Community Club.“Trick or Treat Street” will once again return to the Fairdale Playtorium
10/20/2009
Green and Kentucky Alliance Against Racism to host MSD Discussion
Councilwoman Judith Green (D-1) is encouraging the community to come out for a discussion about Water and flood Protection involving MSD and $11 million in federal stimulus money. |