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The Louisville Metro Council has accepted the resignation of District 25 Councilman David Yates. In 2020, Councilman Yates was elected to the Kentucky State Senate representing District 37. The Metro Council now moves forward in finding a replacement.

Mayor Greg Fischer thanked the Louisville Metro Council today for its partnership in approving a mid-year spending adjustment to immediately address pressing needs in the community, including improvements to public safety, cleaning and revitalizing downtown, as well as funding for homeless assistance, and youth outreach efforts. “I’m pleased that...

The Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness today began mass vaccinations against COVID-19 for healthcare workers with a drive-thru event at Broadbent Arena on the grounds of the Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center. “Today is a day to celebrate,” said Mayor Greg Fischer, who joined Dr. Sarah Moyer, the city’s Chief Health...

Louisville, KY – During their first Caucus meeting of 2020, the seven Republican members of the Louisville Metro Council’s Minority Caucus unanimously elected Councilman Anthony Piagentini (District 19) to the position of Caucus Chair and Councilman Scott Reed (District 16) as Caucus Vice-Chair. Councilman Piagentini, who was elected to the Metro...

Automated appointment line now open to schedule appointments in advance The program that helps prevent low income residents of Jefferson County from being disconnected from utility services begins today, Monday, January 4, 2021. The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is administered by the Louisville Metro Office of Resilience and...

LOUISVILLE, KY – The Minority Caucus of the Louisville Metro Council will meet Monday, January 4, 2021 at 12:30 p.m. The meeting will be held via video teleconferencing pursuant to KRS 61.826 and Senate Bill 150 adopted by the 2020 General Assembly. During this meeting members of the Minority Caucus will participate virtually from either their City...

On New Year’s Eve, the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness enhanced compliance team will enforce COVID-19 safety guidelines for restaurants, bars and other businesses throughout the city, as well as the required business closing times to ensure public safety. “I think we’re all happy to celebrate the end of a very challenging...

Facing challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, Mayor Greg Fischer and Dr. SarahBeth Hartlage, Interim Medical Director of Louisville Metro Public Health and Wellness, discussed Louisville’s vaccine distribution strategy and its importance in the city’s fight against the virus. Despite the overwhelming challenges throughout 2020, Mayor...

Kwanzaa was created in 1966 by Maluana Karenga, an African American professor of African studies, as a uniting holiday for Black Americans to connect with their communities and collective African heritage. Originally, Kwanzaa was intended to be an alternative to conformity to the dominant culture. However, African American Christians had no...

Mayor Greg Fischer along with Louisville’s Chief Health Strategist Dr. Sarah Moyer, and several frontline health workers today were the first to receive the city’s first doses of the Moderna vaccine. “Finally, we can see the light at the end of the long tunnel that we’ve been making our way through in this battle against COVID-19,” said the Mayor....

The Christian holiday of Christmas is the celebration of the birth of Jesus of Nazareth. Christians believe Jesus is the Son of God and born of the Virgin Mary. This is the miracle of Christmas. It is celebrated on December 25th each year, though that day is unlikely when Jesus was actually born. In fact, the date was not recorded in the Christian...

Councilwoman Donna Purvis (D-5) announces two more drive thru COVID-19 testing sites will be in operation next week to keep the pandemic in West Louisville under control.

The Louisville Metro Air Pollution Control District (District) proposes to renew a FEDOOP operating permit to Anderson Finishing Solutions, Inc. (wood furniture coating operation), 3138 Del Park Terrace, Louisville, KY 40211, in accordance with Regulation 2.17. This permit is being issued as the regularly scheduled permit renewal and Anderson...

Louisville is a compassionate city with many faiths and diverse cultures. Although the holiday celebrations might look different, there is one uniting principle: goodwill toward all. Here is just a sampling and glimpse from our community partners of what this festive season means to them. We would love to hear from you on our social media channels...

Lacuna will begin sending text messages to positive cases on Monday LOUISVILLE (December 21, 2020) – Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness urges residents to get tested for the coronavirus as a precaution before traveling or attending gatherings during the holidays. The Shively Community Center and many other free testing sites...