City News
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Feb162021More winter conditions expected; crews continue to work around the clock to clear roadsMayor Greg Fischer today joined National Weather Service’s Meteorologist-in-Charge John Gordon, Public Works Director Vanessa Burns and Resilience and Community Services (RCS) Director Tameka Laird to provide an update on the city’s response to Winter Storm Uri. The National Weather Service (NWS) reports the city received just under five inches of...
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Feb162021Louisville Metro announcing funding opportunity for new housing, prioritizing energy efficiencyLouisville Metro Government’s Office of Housing is dedicating nearly $3.4 million in allocated federal dollars to fund new affordable housing developments, with priority given to projects that include energy efficiency improvements. The funding is available through the Office of Housing’s annual HOME program. The program’s goal is to offer housing...
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Feb152021City crews prepared for winter stormMayor Greg Fischer today provided an update on the city’s preparedness for Winter Storm Uri. He was joined by John Gordon with the National Weather Service, Major Bobby Cooper with the Louisville Division of Fire and Salvador Melendez, PIO for Metro’s Department of Public Works. “I ask everyone to please stay home and avoid traveling unless...
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Feb142021Sledding hills to be open following local snow eventsNOTE: Louisville Parks and Recreation asks that if families are planning on sledding that they observe all social distancing protocols. Please keep 6 feet of distance away from other sledders, to only sled with members of the same household or close contacts, and to wear masks and use hand sanitizer whenever possible. For thousands of local...
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Feb142021Mayor provides update on city preparedness for winter stormMayor Greg Fischer today provided an update on the city’s preparedness for Winter Storm Uri, a major weather event expected to impact communities from Texas to Maine. He was joined by John Gordon with the National Weather Service, Director of Public Works Vanessa Burns and Director of Emergency Services Jody Meiman. The city is currently under a...
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Feb122021Additional funds available to help residents facing evictionMayor Greg Fischer today announced that Louisville Metro Government is reopening applications for eviction prevention assistance to renters following a new $22.9 million federal allocation. Beginning Monday, February 15, the city’s Office of Resilience and Community Services will start accepting new appointments for those in need of rental...
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Feb122021Louisville Metro seeking input on proposed two-way street conversions in west LouisvilleLouisville Metro is developing plans to make safety improvements to one-way streets throughout the community. This includes converting portions of roadways for two-way traffic. Louisville Metro Council allocated $1 million in the Fiscal Year 2021 for the Neighborhood Safety Improvement Project. Chestnut Street/River Park Drive and Muhammad Ali...
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Feb122021Metro Council approves Ordinance calling for Equity in all Metro Government Department BudgetsIn a unanimous vote, the Louisville Metro Council has passed an Ordinance requiring all departments of Metro Government to map out their equity goals in order to measure the success of the services and programs they provide.
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Feb112021Councilman Arthur issues a statement on the passing of Coach Ty ScrogginsCouncilman Jecorey Arthur (D-4) has issued the following statement on learning of the passing of Coach Ty Scroggins
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Feb112021City working to clear roads; Mayor advises residents to be cautious and aware of weather conditionsMayor Greg Fischer is advising residents to use extreme caution if they must leave their residences for work or other essential travel. Louisville remains under a Winter Weather Warning until 7 p.m. today. “Our city crews have been hard at work since Monday preparing for the winter storm, but conditions have been challenging with the mixture of ice...
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Feb112021Downtown Revitalization Team begins work to identify actions to improve downtownMayor Greg Fischer today kicked off the inaugural meeting of the Downtown Revitalization Team, a group formed to determine new ways to bring people and businesses back downtown following declines in business heightened by the COVID-19 pandemic. “Prior to the pandemic, Louisville was thriving with record tourism numbers and new investment flowing...
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Feb102021Mayor: Stay alert of weather conditions in your areaMayor Greg Fischer is emphasizing the need for residents to stay alert of the weather conditions in their current areas. “We remain in continuous contact with our partners at the National Weather Service, LG&E, Louisville Water, and our Snow and Emergency Services teams to ensure the safety of all our residents. Please make sure you are paying...
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Feb092021Mayor provides update on city preparedness for winter stormMayor Greg Fischer today provided an update on the city’s preparedness for a winter storm that could bring snow, sleet, freezing rain and low temperatures to the area over the coming days. He was joined by Director of Emergency Services Jody Meiman, Director of Public Works Vanessa Burns and John Gordon with the National Weather Services. The city...
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Feb092021APCD Notice of Public HearingOn February 17, 2021, at 10:00 a.m., the Louisville Metro Air Pollution Control Board will hold a Public Hearing on an Agreed Board Order to resolve a Notice of Violation (NOV) issued by the Louisville Metro Air Pollution Control District to the Louisville Metropolitan Sewer District (MSD) for violations of District Regulation 1.13; Control of...
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Feb092021APCD Notice of Public HearingOn February 17, 2021, at 10:00 a.m., the Louisville Metro Air Pollution Control Board will hold a Public Hearing on an Agreed Board Order to resolve a Notice of Violation (NOV) issued by the Louisville Metro Air Pollution Control District to Kosmos Cement Company LLC (Kosmos) for violations of District Regulation 2.16, Title V Operating Permits.