Louisville Metro Council Democratic Caucus

Last night, the Metro Council re-elected Sonya Harward as the Metro Council Clerk. Congratulations!

Congratulations to Councilman Markus Winkler District 17 on re-election to Metro Council President for 2024.

The Majority Caucus also selected leadership for 2024. Councilwoman Paula McCraney was re-elected to Chair and President Pro Tem, and Councilwoman Tammy Hawkins was elected as Vice Chair.

Please tune 📺 in tomorrow for the first Metro Council meeting of the year at 6:00 PM.

Watch the meeting online here: https://louisvilleky.primegov.com/public/portal

May this new year bring us laughter, new adventures, and new beginnings. Wishing you all a Happy New Year filled with prosperity, love and peace.

Happy Kwanzaa! Wishing you love, togetherness, and a joyful celebration filled with unity and gratitude.

Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas filled with love, laughter, and cherished moments with your family, friends, and loved ones! 🎄🎅

Please join me in congratulating Councilwoman DR. Paula McCraney (District 7) on earning a Doctoral Degree in Education (Ed.D) 🎓!

Metro Council Committee Meetings will go on break starting Monday, December 18th - Friday, December 29th.

Join Councilwoman Dr. Barbara Shanklin's staff tomorrow, Tuesday, December 19, for the D2 Community Meeting at 6:00 PM.

WHERE: Newburg Library, 4800 Exeter Avenue

Join Councilwoman Donna Purvis District 5 and OneWest for the annual Winter Wonderland celebration this weekend (Friday - Sunday) from 6:00 - 10:00 PM each night.

This free winter adventure will include holiday music, holiday displays, musical groups, step team performances, laser light show, and a drive-through light display featuring over 200,000 LED lights!

For more information, please visit https://fb.me/e/3Z582WmDF

The Metro Council will be meeting this Thursday, December 14th at 6:00 p.m.

You may watch online at https://louisvilleky.primegov.com/public/portal

LMPD's 4th Division🚓 Meet the Beat event tomorrow (Wednesday)!

📅 Wednesday, December 13, 2023
⏰ 6:00 - 8:00 PM
📍 Central Park Visitors Center, 1340 S. 4th Street

Tune in on Thursday, December 14 at 2 PM for the quarterly Women's Caucus meeting. Enjoy special presentations by Louisville Girls Leadership and Deputy Mayor Barbara Sexton Smith.

Stream the meeting on the Metro Council Women's Caucus page here: https://www.facebook.com/LouisvilleMCWomensCaucus/

Join Councilman Markus Winkler District 17 at his monthly Coffee Meeting. Special guest is Gretchen Hunt with the Office for Women!

📅 Thursday, December 14, 2023
⏰ 9:00 AM
📍 MozzaPi, 12102 LaGrange Road

Join Councilman Ben Reno-Weber on Wednesday for his monthly Community Meeting!

📅 Wednesday, December 13, 2023
⏰ 6:00 - 7:00 PM
📍 Awry Brewing, 1025 Barret Avenue (40204)

APCD has announced a new series of its award-winning Clearing the Air Community Workshops.

The workshops provide the community with an inside look at the work of their local air pollution control agency and an opportunity to interact with the professionals tasked with protecting Louisville's air.

The third virtual workshop will be held on December 12th at 6 p.m.
Register today: louisvilleky.gov/government/air-pollution-control-district/clearing-air-community-workshop-series?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

Join Rick Blackwell for coffee ☕ and conversation tomorrow!

📅 Saturday, December 9, 2023
⏰ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
📍 Southwest Regional Library, 9725 Dixie Highway

Please join Councilwoman Barbara Shanklin on Saturday for Light Up Newburg 🎄 at The Stage in Petersburg Park.

📅 Saturday, December 9, 2023
⏰ 6:00 - 8:00 PM
📍 5008 E. Indian Trail (40218)

Happy Hanukkah to all who celebrate! 🕎✨ May the warmth of the menorah candles bring joy and light into your homes. Wishing you eight days filled with love, laughter, and cherished moments with family and friends.

Meet the Louisville Metro Council Democratic Caucus members!

To find out what district you live in, please visit https://louisvilleky.gov/government, scroll to the bottom and click "Address Lookup".

Join LMPD's 3rd Division 🚓 for a Meet Your Beat Officer Community Event TONIGHT (Tuesday, December 5) from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

📍 Southwest Government Center, 7219 Dixie Highway

Join us during our Committee Meetings this week.

In case you miss them, visit the meeting archives here: https://louisvilleky.primegov.com/public/portal

The Parking Authority of River City (PARC) is offering discounted $3 garage parking to downtown Louisville visitors on weekends (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) throughout December! More information online at www.parcdaypass.com.

FaLaLa on Frankfort Avenue tomorrow, Saturday, December 2!

Join in for live music 🎻, entertainment, and activities at the small businesses all along the avenue. Enjoy Winter specials from many of your favorite restaurants and businesses.

For a full schedule of events, please visit https://www.funonfrankfort.com/falala.

Councilman Ben Reno-Weber encourages you to mark your calendars for the Annual Bardstown Road Aglow happening on Saturday, December 2.

This is a great opportunity to officially start your holiday shopping in our local community. Stores and restaurants along Bardstown Road will be brimming with festive cheer, offering discounts, and creating a delightful holiday environment.

Here are some of the exciting highlights you can look forward to at Aglow:
• Wendy’s Holiday Tree Lighting ceremony in Wendy’s parking lot, 1108 Bardstown Road at 6:00 p.m.
• Free trolley rides along Bardstown Road, extending to Baxter and Barret Avenues and Douglass Loop.
• Enjoy live holiday music at various locations along Bardstown Road, adding to the joyful spirit of the evening.
• Take advantage of special discounts on food, beverages, and merchandise as you explore Bardstown Road.

For more information, please visit https://bardstownroadaglow.org/.

Tonight at the regularly scheduled Metro Council meeting, Councilwoman Shameka Parrish-Wright (D-3), Councilman Phillip Baker (D-6), and Councilman Ben Reno-Weber (D-8) were sworn into office.

The Metro Council would like to extend a warm welcome to newly elected Councilwoman Parrish-Wright. Welcome to the team!

We're at the halfway point for the Metro Council Holiday Food Drive and we are SO close to our collection goal.

Please consider making a donation to one of the 22 sites located throughout the community.

The most needed items are canned protein, hearty soups, canned tomato products, and canned or boxed potato items.

Learn more online at www.louisvilleky.gov/MetroCouncil.

Sign up to plant trees with Councilwoman Jennifer Chappell and Councilman Phillip Baker this Saturday, December 2, from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM.

No prior experience is necessary to participate, as all volunteers will receive guidance from Louisville Grows’ training Citizen Foresters. To sign up to volunteer, please visit: https://tinyurl.com/SGPTreePlanting23.

Volunteers should plan to meet the All Wool and Yard Wide Club, located at 1328 Hickory Street at 9:00 a.m.

For more information, please contact Ellie Davenport at [email protected].

The Metro Council will be meeting this Thursday, November 30th at 6:00 p.m.

You may watch online at https://louisvilleky.primegov.com/public/portal

The Louisville Metro Council released the following statement regarding the passing of former Councilman Dan Johnson.

Here's your chance to meet your LMPD 5th Division Beat Officers 🚓 TONIGHT from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at Collegiate School, 2427 Glenmary Avenue!

Join Councilwoman Tammy Hawkins tomorrow (Wednesday) for the D1 Community Meeting at 6:30 PM.

📅 Wednesday, November 29, 2023
⏰ 6:30 PM
📍 Southwick Community Center, 3621 Southern Avenue

Tomorrow's your chance to meet LMPD's 8th Division Beat Officers 🚓 at a Community Event!

📅 Tuesday, November 28, 2023
⏰ 6:00 - 7:30 PM
📍 Southeast Christian Church, 920 Blankenbaker Parkway

LIBA South’s Small Business Saturday Holiday Market TODAY, Saturday, November 25, 2023, from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm at Colonial Gardens – 818 W Kenwood Dr.

Giveaways every half hour and free shopping totes while supplies last!

Enjoy South Louisville independent businesses, holiday music, crafts for kids, and free hot chocolate and coffee from The Well Coffee Company!

More information online at https://www.keeplouisvilleweird.com/SouthSmallBizSat/

Happy Thanksgiving, Louisville! 🍁🦃

Please note that our offices will be closed on November 23rd & 24th in observance of the holiday.

Don't miss the Juice Bowl Parade tomorrow (Thursday) morning beginning at 9:00 a.m. from Southern Parkway to Shawnee Park.

Juice Bowl games will begin at 10:30 a.m.

Join Councilwoman Shanklin's staff for the D2 Community Meeting tomorrow, Tuesday, November 21, at 6:00 PM at the Newburg Library!

Metro Council Committee Meetings will go on break starting Monday, November 20th - Friday, November 24th. Meetings will resume the week of November 27th.