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Mayor Greg Fischer delivered his 11th annual State of the City address today, reflecting on the “enormous challenges” of the past year, “the potential in 2021 to make historic progress” – and Louisville’s plans to do just that. Citing the challenges of a global pandemic and resulting economic downturn, as well as the need to advance racial equity...

Mayor Greg Fischer delivered his 2021 State of the City address on Jan. 14. Transcript: Thank you, and thanks to the Louisville Rotary Club for giving me this opportunity every year to report on the state of our city. I wish we could be together, as we were last year at the beautiful new Y on West Broadway, where we focused on Louisville’s children...

Because of a sewage project conducted by MSD, Cherokee Parkway will be closed beginning Monday (1/18) between Willow Park and Grinstead Drive for approximately one month. Detour signs are already in place and please reference the map provided. Access to the park and Cherokee Golf Course should not be impacted, however, please be aware of...

Despite challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Landbank Authority continued its work to return properties to productive use through the sale of vacant and abandoned lots in 2020. The Landbank Authority approved the sale of 90 properties last year during its meetings, held mostly virtually, on the second Monday of each month. The...

We’re starting off 2021 with another way to contact me. On Wednesday, January 13 at 10:00 a.m., I’ll be available live through a WebEx virtual meeting. Attendees may submit questions ahead of time to Kyle Ethridge, or you can ask questions live during the meeting. The meeting format will begin with a welcome and update on Metro and D9 issues. I...

The Louisville Metro Council has received twelve applications to fill the vacant District 25 Council seat, though three applicants have already been informed that they do not meet the residency requirement. The deadline for applications has passed with the close of business on Wednesday, January 13th.

Amid optimism and hope brewing from the success of the first week of mass vaccinations at the LouVax site at Broadbent Arena, Mayor Greg Fischer and Louisville’s Chief Health Strategist Dr. Sarah Moyer addressed the recent surge in COVID-19 case counts in the city and why it’s important to continue following safety protocols as the health...

CDBG, ESG and HOPWA grants included On January 13, 2021, Louisville Metro Government (LMG) will begin accepting applications from local non-profit organizations for programs or activities seeking funding as sub-recipients to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development grants listed below for LMG fiscal year 2022 (July 1, 2021 – June 30...

NOTICE OF MEETING VAPSTAT JOINT MEETING The Louisville and Jefferson County Landbank Authority, Inc. and Urban Renewal and Community Development Agency of Louisville will hold a monthly meeting on Monday, January 11, 2021, at 3:00 p.m. In light of the pending states of emergency declared by federal, state, and local Chief Executives due to the...

Grants available to social services and arts and creative industry organizations Louisville Metro Government will begin accepting External Agency Fund applications on Jan. 15, 2021 for fiscal year 2022 (July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022). These grants, funded through the city’s General Fund, are awarded to non-governmental or "external” agencies...

The Louisville Metro Council’s Planning and Zoning Committee will hold a special public hearing on the Revised Detailed District Development Plan for the BAE Systems’ Warehouse Expansion on Tuesday, January 12th, beginning at 11:00am.

Seeking Next of Kin: Next of Kin sought for David A. Williams, 49, white male. Contact Morgan Murphy/Carolyn Smith at 502-574-6262 for information. Next of Kin sought for Clarence E. Cochran, 69, white male. Contact Morgan Murphy/Carolyn Smith at 502-574-6262 for information. Next of kin sought for William Guy Peacock, 56, white male. Contact...

Councilwoman Donna Purvis (D-5) brings in the new year by announcing two drive thru COVID-19 testing sites will be in operation this week to help keep the public safe in West Louisville.

‘Experienced, progressive, reform-minded leader’ was unanimous choice of diverse interview panel; will be sworn in January 19th Mayor Greg Fischer today announced former Atlanta Police Chief Erika Shields as the new Chief of the Louisville Metro Police Department, saying she has all the qualities that city leaders, community residents and rank-and...

Norton Healthcare to assist vaccine efforts with 3,000 daily vaccinations During today’s COVID19 weekly update, Mayor Greg Fischer joined Dr. Sarah Moyer, Chief Health Strategist, and other health officials to announce members of the COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Task Force. “While we still have to keep up our defensive strategy of mask-wearing...