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Louisville (November 8, 2023) – The Democratic Caucus of the Louisville Metro Council will meet on Thursday, November 9, at 4:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Third Floor Conference Room, Historic City Hall, 601 West Jefferson Street. The meeting is open to the public. The public may enter City Hall using the Sixth Street entrance. Anyone...

LOUISVILLE, KY – November 7, 2023 – Mayor Craig Greenberg, Fifth District Councilwoman Donna Purvis and officials from Olmsted Parks Conservancy and Louisville Parks and Recreation broke ground today on a $2.9 million project in Elliott Park that will transform the historic green space in Russell. The restoration includes a new playground, field...

Kentucky households can now apply for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Fall Subsidy. Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis through December 15, 2023, or until designated funds have been expended. LIHEAP Fall Subsidy provides households with a one-time benefit, ranging from $34 to $274, depending on...

Louisville (November 6, 2023) – The five members of the Metro Council’s Charging Committee will hold their first meeting on Tuesday, November 7, at 3:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in Metro Council Chambers, Historic City Hall, 601 W. Jefferson Street. The meeting is open to the public. The public may enter City Hall using the Sixth Street...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (November 3, 2023) - Local organizations receive $1 million from EPA to perform air monitoring study, evaluate health risks, and develop clinical screening tools and policy strategies

Louisville (November 2, 2023) – Join Councilman Rick Blackwell (D-12) this Saturday, November 4, 2023, for “Coffee with your Councilman”. This an opportunity for District 12 residents to meet with their Councilman and enjoy a free cup of coffee. The meeting will take place at Panera Bread, located at 6900 Dixie Highway, from 10:00 am until 12:00 pm...

“Councilwoman Fowler has had a singular focus on paying back Republicans for winning seats in last November’s election. She has known since November 8th that she is likely to lose her next election and has acted in a manner that has included secretly recording colleagues, hiring an assistant who verbally accosts other members and working months ago...

Louisville (November 1, 2023) – In response to today’s request, President Markus Winkler (D-17) has formally established an Ad Hoc Charging Committee. The Committee is comprised of Councilwoman Cindi Fowler (D-14), Councilwoman Paula McCraney (D-7), Councilman Andrew Owen (D-9), Councilman Pat Mulvihill (D-10), and Councilwoman Betsy Ruhe (D-21)...

Louisville (November 1, 2023) – Today, Government Oversight/Audit & Appointments Committee Chair Councilwoman Cindi Fowler formally requested President Markus Winkler to create an Ad Hoc Charging Committee. The five Metro Council Members who will serve on the Charging Committee are Councilwoman Cindi Fowler (D-14), Councilwoman Paula McCraney (D-7)...

For the first time since before the COVID-19 pandemic, the traditional Kentucky Veterans Parade and Celebration will return to downtown Louisville Nov. 11. The parade highlights the tenth annual Week of Valor , which will feature a series of educational, patriotic, community or civic events Nov. 1 through Nov. 12, 2023. “I am proud to continue the...

Notice of Public Comment Period on a Title V Operating Permit The Louisville Metro Air Pollution Control District (District) proposes to renew a Title V operating permit for Clariant Corporation (Louisville South Plant) (catalyst manufacturer), 4900 Crittenden Drive, in accordance with Regulation 2.17. This action renews the permit for a five-year...

Louisville (October 31, 2023) – Councilwoman Donna Purvis (D-5) will host a District 5 Townhall meeting on Thursday, November 2, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will provide an opportunity for residents, community leaders, and stakeholders to come together to share issues and concerns about the district. This month’s topic for discussion will be...

$5.3 million available for prevention, treatment and recovery Today, the Louisville Opioid Settlement Distribution Advisory Board released a Request for Applications (RFA) for the second round of grants from opioid settlement funds. Organizations serving Louisville and Jefferson County residents are invited to apply, particularly organizations...

The Louisville Metro Air Pollution Control District (District) proposes to renew an operating permit for LG&E Paddy’s Run Station (peak load, natural gas-fired electrical generating station), 4600 Bells Lane, Louisville, 40211, in accordance with Regulation 2.16. The 30-day public comment period starts November 2, 2023 and ends on December 4, 2023...

Louisville – The Louisville Metro Council held their regularly scheduled Council meeting tonight. Here are some of the highlights from the meeting. Old Business Item 36 - R-118-23: a resolution accepting $1 million from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and harmful air pollution. Item 37 – R-132-23: a...