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Louisville (September 21, 2023) – Workout activity challenges are increasingly popular, and who hasn’t been a part of or heard about them? Councilmembers Ben Reno-Weber (D-8), Andrew Owen (D-9), and Pat Mulvihill (D-10) are taking this trend to a new level by collaborating with the Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD). They’re introducing a...

Louisville – The Louisville Metro Council held their regularly scheduled Council meeting tonight. Here are some of the highlights from the meeting. Old Business Item 29 - R-089-23: a resolution granting local incentives to United Parcel Services (UPS) Item 30 - O-172-23: an ordinance amending LMCO Chapter 115 and several sections of the LDC...

Louisville (September 11, 2023) - Councilman Andrew Owen (D-9) is encouraging the community to attend the next “Meet with Andrew” on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at United Crescent Hill Ministries (UCHM), located at 150 State Street, in the 1st floor community room. These informal meetings provide residents the opportunity to meet...

Louisville (September 1, 2023) – Following last month’s community meeting on public safety, Councilmembers Ben Reno-Weber (D-8) and Andrew Owen (D-9) are excited to announce a new LMPD enforcement strategy focused on addressing crime and enhancing the quality of life in the 5th Division. This initiative is set to begin on September 4, 2023. “This...

Louisville – The Louisville Metro Council held their regularly scheduled Council meeting tonight. Here are some of the highlights from the meeting. Old Business Item 33 – O-174-23: an ordinance amending the Second Round of ARP funding regarding the use of funds for the Community Care Campus and Chancery. Consent Calendar – all items were passed...

Louisville (August 10, 2023) – The Louisville Metro Council held their regularly scheduled Council meeting tonight. Here are some of the highlights from the meeting. Old Business Item 39 – O-166-23: an ordinance approving the annexation by the City of Jeffersontown, Brookhurst Subdivision. Item 40 – O-165-23: an ordinance approving the annexation...

Louisville (August 9, 2023) – The Democratic Caucus of the Louisville Metro Council will meet on Thursday, August 10, 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 (August 8, 2023) – More than 300 community members attended a community meeting on August 6, 2023, by Councilmembers Ben Reno-Weber (D-8) and Andrew Owen (D-9) to address recent gun violence on Bardstown Road and on Frankfort Avenue. Several Metro Government Departments including LMPD, Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC), Office for Safe and...

Louisville (August 7, 2023) – The Louisville Metro Council Majority Caucus members are excited to announce a new initiative to support our local public schools on Wednesday, August 9, 2023. On the first official day of school for JCPS, several Metro Council members will actively participate by volunteering at various public schools within the city...

Louisville (August 4, 2023) – In the wake of recent shootings near Bardstown Road and Frankfort Avenue that have deeply shaken the community, Councilman Ben Reno-Weber (D-8) and Councilman Andrew Owen (D-9) are hosting a community meeting this Sunday, August 6, 2023, from 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. at the Douglass Boulevard Christian Church, located 2005...

Louisville (July 27, 2023) – The Louisville Metro Council is gearing up for an exciting and engaging celebration of community unity as it participates in the nationwide event, National Night Out. On Tuesday, August 1, 2023, residents of all ages are invited to come together and strengthen neighborhood bonds through a series of fun-filled activities...

Louisville (July 26, 2023) – The Louisville Metro Council Majority Caucus members will participate in another bus tour on Saturday, July 29, 2023. Majority Caucus Chair, Councilwoman Paula McCraney, implemented these tours after she was elected Chair in January. The tours provide an opportunity for members to learn more about individual districts...

Louisville (July 25, 2023) – Councilman Andrew Owen (D-9) is thrilled to announce the installation of a new electric vehicle (EV) charger in the public parking lot located at Frankfort Avenue and Keats Avenue. This initiative is another significant step towards promoting sustainable transportation and addressing the growing need for accessible...

Louisville (July 20, 2023) – The Louisville Metro Comprehensive Review Commission, otherwise known as the HB 314 Commission, continues to host public comment meetings at various locations around Louisville. There are three more opportunities for the public to share input on merger and county-wide services in Metro Louisville. The Commission was...

Louisville (July 10, 2023) – The Louisville Metro Comprehensive Review Commission, otherwise known as the HB 314 Commission, was approved by the 2022 General Assembly. The Commission is comprised of fifteen-members, three members each from the State Senate, State House of Representatives, Metro Council and GLI; the three other representatives are...