2/2/2012
Budget Committee to review all Capital Budget projects in light of potential shortfall
In light of a potential $12 million dollar shortfall in the current 2011- 2012 Budget and a potential $20 million to $30 million shortfall next fiscal year, the Metro Council’s Budget Committee will hear an ordinance that calls for a review of all capital construction projects not yet underway previously proposed in Metro Government Capital Budget and carried in the City’s Cumulative Capital Reserve Fund. 1/31/2012
Community Affairs Committee to discuss the expunging of minor offenses off a criminal record
The Metro Council’s Community Affairs Committee will host a discussion of the topic of expunging minor offenses off a criminal record when it meets on Wednesday. February 1st. 1/27/2012
Metro Council unanimously passes revised illegal dumping ordinance that includes vehicle impoundment
The Louisville Metro Council is sending a strong message to anyone illegally dumping in Metro Louisville. If caught, you not only face a fine, but impoundment of your vehicle for up to twelve months. 1/25/2012
President King forwards Metro Council Budget reduction letter to Mayor Fischer
Metro Council President Jim King (D-10) has sent Mayor Greg Fischer a letter suggesting budget recommendations that if enacted could save the local government between $10 to $20 million dollars annually. 1/23/2012
Majority Caucus to meet on Thursday, January 26th
The Majority Caucus of the Louisville Metro Council will meet on Thursday, January 26th at 4:00pm. The meeting will take place in the Third Floor Conference Room, Historic City Hall 601 West Jefferson Street. 1/13/2012
President King announces Chairs and Vice-Chairs for 2012 Metro Council Committees
Metro Council President Jim King (D-10) has announced the Chairs and Vice Chairs of the Metro Council’s 12 standing committees for 2012.
Some of the Metro Council’s 12 committees have been refocused to reflect current priorities. During 2012 the President plans to create three Ad Hoc Committees to review specific areas of concern in Metro Government
1/10/2012
Metro Council Minority Caucus Elects Leaders for 2012
The Louisville Metro Council’s Minority Caucus has unanimously re-elected Ken Fleming (District 7) as Caucus Chair and Kevin Kramer(District 11) as Vice Chair for a second year in row. 1/9/2012
Councilman Jim King reelected Louisville Metro Council President for 2012
Councilman Jim King (D-10) was reelected President of the Louisville Metro Council during its first meeting of 2012 on Monday, January 9th. 1/9/2012
Councilwomen Madonna Flood and Barbara Shanklin re-elected Majority Caucus Leaders in 2012
By a unanimous vote, Councilwoman Madonna Flood (D- 24) was re-elected by members of the Democratic Caucus to serve as Majority Leader and Caucus Chair for 2012. Councilwoman Barbara Shanklin (D-2) was re-elected as Vice-Chairman of the Caucus. 1/5/2012
Metro Council to hold first meeting of 2012 on January 9th
The Louisville Metro Council will elect a President, Council Clerk and Deputy Clerk at it first meeting of th eyear on Monday 12/16/2011
The Leadership of Louisville Metro Council issues statement concerning management audit of MSD
The Leadership of the Louisville Metro Council have released the following statements with regard to the management of MSD by State Auditor Crit Luallen release on Friday, December 17th 12/15/2011
Metro Council tightens spending Policies and Procedures
By a unanimous vote, The Louisville Metro Council has approved revisions to its operating policies and procedures to improve transparency and accountability. |