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January 5, 2007
Metro Council Update - January 4 Metro Council Meeting
On Thursday, January 4, the Louisville Metro Council elected Rick Blackwell (District 12) as the Council President for the 2007 year. Following the meeting, Councilman Kramer issued the following statement:
"It has been an honor to serve as the Metro Council President this past year. I am very proud of the work we have been able to accomplish: passing the Arena Bond Ordinance, establishing a new agenda management system for the Council, setting a fair and balanced committee structure, and doing my best to run efficient Council meetings.
I was hopeful to be re-elected as President and felt that my performance and bi-partisan approach merited another year. Unfortunately, last night's vote was based on partisanship rather than on performance and that disappoints me. I will continue to work with all of my colleagues this year and wish Councilman Blackwell well in his upcoming term.
In January, I promised that District 11 would still be my number one priority and I am proud that we have kept that promise. We kept a busy schedule this past year with town hall meetings, neighborhood roundtable workshops, and trolley tours, with the intent of ensuring strong communication between our office and our constituents.
I would like to thank all District 11 residents who supported us this past year. We look forward to 2007 with the hope of making District 11 an even better place to live."
Metro Council to take on St. Gabriel in Charity Basketball Event
The Louisville Metro Council will field a team of 10 players in a charity basketball game against the St. Gabriel Men’s Club. The game, which is scheduled for 9 p.m. on January 6th at the St. Gabriel Gym (5505 Bardstown Road), will raise funds for the Fern Creek/Highview United Ministries Capital Building Fund. The Metro Council Team will be led by Council President Kevin Kramer, Minority Caucus Chair Robin Engel, and Majority Caucus Vice-Chair David Tandy. They will be joined by Councilmen Rick Blackwell (District 12), James Peden (District 23) and five members of the Metro Council Staff including District 11 Legislative Aide Graham Honaker.
For more information on this event please contact: Tim McGinty (Athletic Director for St. Gabriel) at 231-4678. For more information on the Fern Creek/Highview United Ministries and their capital building fund please visit www.fchum.org.
Councilman Kramer and Councilwoman Call will Host Meeting to Discuss Recent Crime
Councilman Kramer and Councilwoman Ellen Call will host a community meeting to discuss recent criminal activity, specifically in the Highgate Springs and Bon Air neighborhoods. This meeting will be held at St. Michael's Orthodox Church (3707 St. Michael Church Drive) on Monday, January 8 starting at 6 p.m.
District 11 Neighborhood Leader Roundtable" will be held on January 20
The 2nd annual “District 11 Neighborhood Leader Roundtable” will be held on Saturday, January 20 from 9 am to noon at the St. Michael Orthodox Church (3707 St. Michael Church Drive.) This meeting will allow area leaders to come together to discuss issues and concerns they have in District 11. Guest speakers from Operation Brightside, the Metropolitan Sewer District, and Inspections, Permits, and Licenses will be present. Leaders of any District 11 neighborhood association, homeowner’s association, condo association, or neighborhood group are welcome to attend. Please RSVP to the District 11 office at 574-1111.
Newly Elected Metro Council Members are Sworn In
On Thursday, December 28, the newly elected members of the Louisville Metro Council were sworn in at the Downtown Louisville Marriott. These included re-elected members, Kevin Kramer (District 11), Mary Woolridge (District 3), Cheri Hamilton (District 5), Ken Fleming (District 7), Tina Ward-Pugh (District 9), Glen Stuckel (District 17), Hal Heiner (District 19), Dan Johnson (District 21), James Peden (District 23), and Doug Hawkins (District 25). Newly elected members Judy Green (District 1), Vicki Welch (District 13), and Marianne Butler (District 15) were also sworn in.
Canaan Community Development Corporation presents Financial Literacy Skills Institute
Tuesdays from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
January 9, 2007 - February 6, 2007
2840 Hikes Lane, 40218
Family Life Center, CCDC Room 10
Banking Professionals will cover the following topics:
- On-Line Banking / E-Statements
- Identity Theft / Overdraft Protection
- Underwriting - What Do Lenders Look For?
- Financial Planning/Investments/Insurance presented by John Henderson from New York Life
- The ABC's of budgeting
Refreshments will be provided. Participants may enter to win a $100 savings bond and weekly $25. Door prizes sponsored by Your Community Bank.
To register, or for more information, contact LaVonya Watkins at 776-6369.
Hikes Point Business Association Selling
Commemorative Pavers at "The Point"
The Hikes Point Business Association is currently selling commemorative pavers as part of their beautification project at "The Point" in Hikes Point. This project will coincide with the new Starbucks Coffee House and four-sided clock being built in Hikes Point. Anyone interested in one of the pavers may call HPBA President Debbie Williams at 458-3001.
Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Concert - January 14
Sunday, January 14 at 3:00 pm
Kentucky Center for the Arts
Whitney Hall
*Complimentary Concert, no tickets necessary
* Concert will feature Laquita Mitchell. Mitchell has recently debuted with the Washington National Opera, New York City Opera and Portland Opera. She will perform familiar spirituals with the Louisville Orchestra.
*Mayor Abramson will present the 2007 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Freedom Award to Ben Richmond, President & CEO of the Louisville Urban League.
"Meet Your Council Representative" Night to be held on February 19
On Monday, February 19, The Jeffersontown Public Library will host "Meet Your Council Representative" Night. Councilman Kramer and Councilman Stuart Benson (District 20) will be present to address issues and concerns.
Upcoming Events
January 6, 2007
Charity Basketball Game, Metro Council vs. St. Gabriel Men's Team
9:00 pm
St. Gabriel Church Gym
5505 Bardstown Road
January 8, 2007
Meeting with Councilwoman Ellen Call to discuss recent crimes in the area
6:00 pm
St. Michael Orthodox Church
3707 St. Michael Church Drive
January 20, 2007
District 11 Neighborhood Leader Roundtable
9 am to 12 noon
St. Michael Orthodox Church
3707 St. Michael Church Drive
RSVP at 574-1111
March 1, 2007
Metro Animal Services Rabies and Licensing Clinic
4 pm to 7 pm
McMahan Fire Station
4318 Taylorsville Road
Shots are $15 for altered pets and $43 for unaltered pets
Microchipping is offered for $25
Committee Meetings
Councilman Kramer serves as the Metro Council President and is a non-voting member on all Metro Council Committees. Committees meet the first and third weeks of the month and are broadcast live on Metro TV (cable channel 25.) Councilman Kramer is also a member of the National League of Cities Information, Technology, and Communications Steering Committee, the Kentucky League of Cities Legislative Committee, and the Arena Authority Board.
Please let me know how you feel about these or any other issues. Contact my office at 574-1111 or contact me online.
If you would like to be removed from this communication, contact me.
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Councilman
Kevin Kramer
Metro Council
601 W. Jefferson Street
Louisville, KY 40202
Phone: 502-574-1111
Fax: 502-574-4501
Contact Kevin Kramer
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Here are some helpful
numbers to make Metro
Government and District 11 more accessible to your needs.
District 11 Council Office
574-1111
Animal Services
363-6609
Buechel Area Business
Assoc.
Steve Alvey, President
561-7173
Buechel Area Neighborhoods
Assoc.
456-5842
Buechel/Fern Creek Jaycees
239-1600
Buechel Fire Dept.
To report a fire only
911
For non-fire purposes:
491-0085
Buechel Women's Club
456-6070
County Clerk
574-5700
Crisis Center
589-4313
Dept. of Neighborhoods
574-3380
Health Department
574-6520
Inspections, Permits and
Licenses
574-3361
Jeffersontown City Hall
267-8333
Jeffersontown Community Center
266-5949
Jeffersontown Gaslight
Festival
267-1674
Jeffersontown Public Library
267-5713
Jeffersontown Vol. Fire Dept.
To report a fire only
911
For non-fire purposes:
267-7300
LG&E
589-1444
Louisville Water Company
569-3600
McMahan Fire Dept.
To report a fire only: 911
For non-fire purposes:
491-4745
MetroCall
311
Metro Parks
456-8100
Mosquito Control
574-6650
MSD
587-0603
Planning & Design
574-6230
Poison Control
589-8222
Police 6th District
574-2187
TARC
585-1234
Voter Registration
574-6100 |
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