District 11 Town Hall Meeting is Tuesday, October 23
Councilman Kevin Kramer will hold a District 11 Town Hall Meeting on Tuesday, October 23 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at Hunsinger Lane Baptist Church. Representatives from the Police and Fire departments, Inspections Permits and Licenses, Public Works, Brightside, Animal Services, the Health Department, and LG&E will be present to address concerns/issues from District 11 constituents.
District 11 Town Hall Meeting
Tuesday, October 23 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Hunsinger Lane Baptist Church
3400 Summerfield Drive
Louisville, KY 40220
Breckenridge Estates President Wins "District 11 Good Neighbor Award"
On Thursday, September 27, District 11 resident Meghann Frederick received the "Mayor's Good Neighbor Award" for District 11. Frederick has served for several years as president of the Breckenridge Estates Neighborhood Association. Under her leadership, BENA has seen its membership reach more than 500 residents and has helped in negotiating lower garbage rates for residents while adding additional lighting to the neighborhood. District 11 thanks Meghann for her service and congratulates her on this honor.
Councilman Kramer and Canaan Community Development Corporation will Sponsor MetroWatch Computer Class for Area Leaders
Councilman Kramer along with the Canaan Community Development Corporation will sponsor a one-time class on using the MetroWatch program. This class will be held on Thursday, October 18 from 6:30 to 7:30 pm at Canaan Christian Church (2840 Hikes Lane.)
MetroWatch is a computer-based program through the Louisville Metro Police Department that allows citizens to log on to a computer and learn what crimes have occurred in their neighborhoods during the past 30 days. The class will run for approximately one hour and will cover the basic functions of the program. Our hope is that area leaders can take this information back to their neighbors so that they may learn how to use MetroWatch as well. More information on the MetroWatch program can be found at MetroWatch
We only have room for 15 participants in this class, space will be filled first-come, first-serve! You can RSVP for the class by calling the District 11 office at 574-1111 or replying to this email. If you cannot attend, you might consider sending someone representing your organization.
CitizenObserver Program: Make Your Neighborhood Your Own Again
CitizenObserver is an alert network that allows for instantaneous, proactive communication within the community. Citizen Alerts inform community members about crimes in their area and they will receive alerts and news that affects the safety of their family and friends. Police provide details on each case including complete descriptions and photos. Neighborhood Watch Group Alerts allow LMPD to send targeted alerts to specific neighborhoods with information about crimes that are happening in their immediate area.
CitizenObserver brings first responders, citizens, and businesses together in a Public Safety partnership. The need for first responders and communities to share accurate information with each other is critical. The instantaneous communication tools attract and engage the public as an essential partner in the matter of local and national public safety. To see these tools, go to the following link CitizenObserver and GET CONNECTED. Citizens are also encouraged to call the Crime Tip Line 574-LMPD (5673) for more information about CitizenObserver.
Louisville Metro Health Department Offers a Prescription Discount Drug Card
The Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness now has a discount card to help consumers cope with the high price of prescription drugs. The free prescription drug discount cards are available through a program sponsored by the National Association of Counties (NACo) and the Kentucky Association of Counties (KACo). The card offers an average savings of 20 percent off the retail price of commonly prescribed drugs.
The cards may be used by all Louisville residents, regardless of age, income, or existing health coverage. The cards are accepted at nine out of 10 pharmacies nationwide. Residents do not have to be Medicare or Medicaid beneficiaries to be eligible for this program. For more information click here.
Louisville Coalition of Neighborhoods Presents Community Forum on Library Referendum
Louisville Free Public Library – Our Role
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
334 E. Broadway, 2
nd floor
Metro United Way Community Room
6:00 PM Networking & Refreshments
6:30PM Welcome & Introductions
Guests: Mr. Craig Buthod, Education Director LFPL
Hal Heiner, Metro Councilman, District 19
Moderator provided by Just Solutions
Please RSVP lcon@lcon.org 0r 502-589-2090 (Voicemail)
District 11 Cleanup is Saturday, October 27
As part of the ongoing community-wide anti-litter initiative we are asking you to help us pitch the trash. Mark your calendar for Brightside’s fall Community-Wide Cleanup on Saturday, October 27. Take an active role in keeping District 11 clean!
The District 11 "Clean Team" will meet at the Hikes Point Republic Bank (intersection of Taylorsville Rd. and Breckenridge Lane.) at 8:30 am. Brightside will supply free bags, gloves and t-shirts for volunteers. Free daffodil bulbs will be given to groups of 10 or more. Donuts, coffee, and juice will be served to all volunteers.
Contact the District 11 office at 574-1111 to volunteer!
Governor Fletcher, Transportation Cabinet Officials Award $632,000 to Louisville Metro
Funding Provided for Traffic Signal Synchronization on Two Louisville Highways
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet and the Louisville Metro Public Works Department will soon be working together to improve traffic flow on Shelbyville Road and Dixie Highway. Through a pilot project designed to test the methods for directly linking the Metro traffic signal system with area signals maintained by the Transportation Cabinet, the goal is for smoother, better-timed traffic flow in these two major highway corridors. The total cost of the pilot project is $790,000, with the Transportation Cabinet providing $632,000 and Louisville Metro providing $158,000. The project is expected to begin within the next few weeks.
This project would provide for radio central control of signals on Shelbyville Road and Dixie Highway to Louisville Metro’s central system in City Hall. In addition, new controllers will be installed at 50 intersections on the two corridors. Retiming and signal optimization services will also be performed.
District 11 Congratulates Willa Randolph
District 11 resident Willa Randolph (pictured on the right, above) was the winner of a drawing for a new laptop computer! The drawing was held at the Canaan Community Development Corporation Technology and Expo Fair this past weekend. Ms. Randolph is also a participant in the District 11 Senior Citizen Computer Literacy Class.
District 11 Office and Legal Aid Society will Sponsor Will Clinic on November 10
Do you have a Will, Power of Attorney, or Living Will? These important legal documents allow you to state your wishes regarding medical or financial decisions should you become incapacitated. A Will directs the disposition of your property upon your death. If you are a low‑income senior or a person with a disability living on limited income, you may be eligible to have these documents prepared for you at no cost by the Legal Aid Society.
Legal Aid Society will conduct a Will Clinic on Saturday, November 10 from 9 am to 1 pm at Hunsinger Lane Baptist Church (3400 Summerfield Drive.) Eligible individuals can meet with an attorney, assisted by a paralegal or law student, and will review and sign these documents tailored to reflect their individual wishes. Clients walk away with documents in hand, usually within one hour. This service is provided at no cost to eligible individuals. If interested, please contact Andrea Robbins at Legal Aid Society at 614-3123 to determine whether you are eligible for this service and to reserve an appointment at the Will Clinic.
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
(Printed on behalf of the American Cancer Society)
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer is the American Cancer Society’s premier event to raise awareness and dollars to fight breast cancer. More than just the name of a walk, it describes the amazing progress to defeat this disease. This is your opportunity to join your community to celebrate breast cancer survivors, educate women about early detection and prevention, and raise money to fund lifesaving research and to support programs to help us reach a day when no one will have to hear the words “You have breast cancer".
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer is more than an event; it is a rallying cry to raise awareness and dollars to fight breast cancer. Since 1993, 67,000 walkers across the Kentuckiana area have collected more than $3.1 million to help fight breast cancer through Making Strides Against Breast Cancer events. This year, we are celebrating the 10th Anniversary of Making Strides Against Breast Cancer at Waterfront Park on October 28, 2007. For more information visit their website here
Upcoming Events
September 30
Louisville AIDS Walk
3 PM
Walk begins and ends at the Belvedere and will cross the Ohio River on the Clark Memorial Bridge.
No cost to participate
For more info go to
www.louisvilleaidswalk.org October 2
Fern Creek Business Expo and Luncheon
Guest Speaker - Joe Huber
1 pm - 4 pm
Wildwood Country Club
5000 Bardstown Road
Contact: Gina - 239-7550
www.ferncreek.org October 6
A Taste of St. MichaelSaturday, October 6
Iconography, Church Architecture and Tours, Liturgical Music, Food, Dancing, Pastries, Bookstore
Over 10 cultures represented
Hikes Lane and Furman Blvd.
Contact Dianne O'Regan at 681-0529 for more information
October 10
KY Public Retirees North Central Chapter Legislative Panel
*Invited: All KY Public Retirees including KY Employees Retirement System, County Employees Retirement System, and State Police Retirement System. Chapter Membership is Not Necessary to Attend.
*What: Legislative Panel Including Representative Bob DeWeese (R )Louisville, and Darryl Owens, ( D) Louisville. A representative from Governor Ernie Fletcher’s and Steve Beshear’s gubernatorial campaigns will also speak
*Discussion: Issues regarding retirement system underfunding problem and our health insurance.
*Where: Masonic Home, 3701 Frankfort Avenue
*Time: Doors Open at 11a.m.; Lunch is from 11:30a.m. to 12:15p.m.; Forum starts at 12:15p.m.
*Cost: $6 which includes Lunch consisting of Prime Roast Beef, Grilled Chicken, Salad, Mashed Potates, Green Beans, Fried Apples, Dinner Rolls, Coffee, Tea, Banana Pudding and Cheesecake.
October 11
SEAM will be hosting A Taste of the Town on Thursday, October 11th from 6-9 p.m. at Papa Johns Cardinal Stadium. This is a restaurant sampler. There will be an auction and entertainment. Become a sponsor or just come and enjoy the fun. See Bill Jewell 499-8298 for tickets ($20.00 per person) and Sponsorship opportunities.
BABA’s December Holiday Party is scheduled from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m., on December 5th.
October 13, 20, & 27
October 13, 20 & 27. Brightside Waste Management of KY Compost Sale. Proceeds benefit Brightside’s beautification and environmental stewardship programs. Visit www.brightsideinc.org for details and money
saving coupons
October 15
Mayor's Community Conversation
Seneca High School, 3510 Goldsmith Lane
6:30 pm
Councilman Kramer will be present to answer your questions
October 21
October 21 – Junk Drop-Off Day at the Outer-Loop Landfill. Click here for details.
October 23
District 11 Townhall Meeting
Hunsinger Lane Baptist Church
3400 Summerfield Drive
6:30-8:30 pm
October 27
District 11 Cleanup
8:30 am
Meet at Hikes Point Republic Bank
Committee Meetings
Councilman Kramer serves as the Chairman of the Public Safety Committee. He is also a member of the Budget Committee, Government Administration Committee, Health and Human Services Committee, and Committee on Committees. In addition, Kramer serves as the Vice-Chair for the Metro Council Minority Caucus. 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 and the Kentucky League of Cities Legislative Committee.
Please let me know how you feel about these or any other issues. Contact my office at
574-1111 or contact me.
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