3/19/2010
Shanklin announces "Clean Up Newburg Day" for Saturday, March 27th
Councilwoman Barbara Shanklin (D-2) and members of the Newburg Youth Council will once again take to the streets with hundreds of others as part of “Clean up Newburg Day” in conjunction with the Brightside Community Wide Cleanup on Saturday, March 27th. 3/18/2010
Hamilton announces next District 5 Community Meeting
Councilwoman Cheri Bryant Hamilton is inviting residents to attend the next District 5 Community Meeting set for Monday, March 29th at 6:30pm. 3/17/2010
The 12th Annual Ninth District Community Cleanup is scheduled for Saturday, March 27th
With Spring just around the corner, District 9 is ready to shake off the cold of winter and get ready for warmer temperatures and sunny days with an event to rally community spirit. “It is time for a little spring cleaning,” says Councilwoman Tina Ward-Pugh (D-9) “On Saturday March 27th, our volunteers will join hundreds of others all over Louisville Metro by picking up trash and clearing away winter debris.”
3/16/2010
Metro Councilman Fleming to Receive Celebrate Freedom Award at The Healing Place’s 6th Annual Dinner
Metro Councilman Ken Fleming (District 7) will receive the Celebrate Freedom Award from The Healing Place during its 6th Annual Celebrate Freedom! 3/15/2010
TARC officials to appear before Transportation Committee on Wednesday
The Metro Council’s Transportation and Public Works Committee will hear from Barry Barker, Executive Director of the Transit Authority of River City at its next meeting on Wednesday, March 17th beginning at 3:00pm. 3/13/2010
Johnson provides LMPD with additional funding for crime prevention for three police divisions
In an effort to combat a recent rash of thefts in the Beechmont and Iroquois area, Metro Councilman Dan Johnson (D-21) is providing fund to three Louisville Metro Police divisions for increased patrols in those areas 3/12/2010
Metro Council Passes Comprehensive Ethics Reform
By a vote of 24-0, the Metro Council passed an ordinance updating Louisville Metro’s Code of Ethics to require electronic posting of reports, expand the reach of the Ethics Commission and modernize the definition of family member. 3/12/2010
Metro Council Passes Comprehensive Ethics Reform
By a vote of 24-0, the Metro Council passed an ordinance updating Louisville Metro’s Code of Ethics to require electronic posting of reports, expand the reach of the Ethics Commission and modernize the definition of family member. 3/12/2010
Johnson and Downard partner to raise needed funding for Kentucky Humane Society
Metro Councilmen Dan Johnson (D-21) and Kelly Downard (R-16) have announced a joint effort to help raise needed funds for one of the Commonwealth’s oldest animal care agencies, the Kentucky Human Society. 3/12/2010
Blackwell and Henderson send out the call for volunteers for the 2010 Southwest Pride Community Clea
Once again, residents and businesses from Pleasure Ridge Park to Valley Station are invited to come out and help make the community a better and cleaner place to live through the 2010 Southwest Pride Community Cleanup on Saturday, March 27th. 3/11/2010
Welch withdraws resolution asking state lawmakers for a law dealing with Pseudoephedrine
While she still believes it is an important way to fight the rise of Meth labs in Louisville Metro Councilwoman Vicki Aubrey Welch (D-13) has withdrawn her sponsorship of a resolution that would ask lawmakers in Frankfort to make pseudoephedrine a prescription drug. 3/11/2010
Green and Hamilton invite public to begin the process of renaming 34th street for Rev. Louis Coleman
As a way of honoring the lifelong work of the late Reverend Louis Coleman Jr., the Louisville Metro Planning Commission is ready to begin the initial process for renaming a section of 34th Street in his honor. 3/9/2010
Metro Council Resolution Filed Regarding E.On Request for New Fees and Higher Usage Rates
Metro Councilman Kelly Downard (District 16) along with Hal Heiner (District 19), Jim King (District 10) and David Tandy (District 4) have filed a resolution asking the Commonwealth of Kentucky’s Public Service Commission to deny E.On AG’s request to impose new fees and higher usage rates for its customers until the matter of the sale of E.On’s North American Operations can be determined. 3/8/2010
TARC and Public Works focus of March District 12 Dialogue
Two Metro Government agencies dealing with transportation issues will be the focus of March’s District 12 Dialogue on Tuesday, March 16th. Officials with TARC and Metro Public Works will be on hand to answer questions and meet with the public beginning at 7:00pm. 3/3/2010
Tandy & Heiner Propose Resolution Approving Loan for Acquisition of HQ for Habitat for Humanity
Metro Councilman David Tandy (District 4) and Hal Heiner (District 19) have proposed a resolution authorizing a forgivable loan for the development of a headquarters for both Habitat for Humanity and Youthbuild of Louisville. 3/2/2010
Tandy encourages all Louisville Residents to take advantage of Census jobs
“The Census Bureau is looking for people who know the area and can help them with an accurate count that will ultimately help position Louisville for much needed Federal Funds and services" says Councilman David Tandy (D-4) 3/2/2010
Transportation and Public Works Committee to be updated on Louisville Arena Traffic Plan Wednesday
The Metro Council’s Transportation and Public Works Committee will get an update on how traffic flow around the new Downtown Arena from officials with the Louisville Arena Authority this Wednesday, March 3rd. 3/1/2010
MSD to join Councilwoman Welch for March’s Coffee with your Councilwoman
Councilwoman Vicki Aubrey Welch has invited representatives of the Metropolitan Sewer District to join her for District 13’s March “Coffee with your Councilwoman" on Saturday, March 6th 3/1/2010
Henderson and Blackwell applaud effort to move forward with plans for new Southwest Library
Councilmen Bob Henderson (D-14) and Rick Blackwell (D-12) praise the efforts of the Louisville Free Public Library and the Library Advisory Commission to move forward with the next phase of a new Southwest Regional Library 2/26/2010
Next “Coffee with your Councilman” set for March 6th in District 12
Metro Councilman Rick Blackwell is once again issuing an invitation to residents of District 12 to come out and have an informal chat over “Coffee with your Councilman” on Saturday, March 6th. |