Louisville Metro Council Democratic Caucus

06/12/2026

The Metro Council held its regularly scheduled meeting last night, watch 📺 the full highlights video online here: https://youtu.be/hb5F-1FTOBw or read the highlights online 🔗 https://louisvilleky.gov/news/metro-council-meeting-highlights-thursday-june-11

A few highlights:
🏛️ Approved zoning and development, including the areawide rezoning of the Givaudan Sense Colour facility, a revised development plan for Chick-fil-A, and amendments to the NuLu Crossing TIF district.
🏛️ Approved public safety protections related to search warrants.
🏛️ Approved grants and community investments, including funding for summer meals, Seneca Park tennis court reconstruction, local arts organizations, youth programming, and neighborhood events.

President Brent Ackerson (District 26) highlights the last regularl...

06/12/2026

Reminder, the Metro Public Works free recycling ♻️ and large item disposal event is tomorrow, Saturday, June 13, from 10 AM - 2 PM.

📌 Doss High School (7601 St. Andrews Church Road)

⚠️ Please review the flyer for the accepted and not accepted items!
📦 Separate items into categories for easy off-loading

06/11/2026

Councilman Ken Herndon (District 4) to host coffee meeting on Saturday!

This informal meeting will give District 4 residents an opportunity to discuss neighborhood issues, ask questions, and share ideas.

⏰ 10 - 11:30 am
📌 Ntaba Coffee House, 2407 Brownsboro Road

06/10/2026

Mark your calendars 📅 for three Juneteenth events!

🔴 Agape Day, June 12, 2026, from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
🔴The Legacy of York Program, June 16th, 2026, from 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
🔴 Before Freedom Rang: A Juneteenth Story of Kentucky’s Emancipation, June 19th, 2026 at 7:00 pm

06/08/2026

🚧 Metro Public Works paving teams will be working in Districts 1, 3, 4, 5, and 21 this week, weather permitting.

For detailed information on scheduled paving activities, please visit: https://louisvilleky.gov/government/public-works/paving

06/05/2026

Councilwoman Tammy Hawkins (D-1) is proud to sponsor the return of Southwick & Cotter Homes Day on Saturday, June 6, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Russell Lee Park, located at 3701 Southern Avenue.

The event will feature live entertainment by the Sheryl Rouse Band, food trucks, more than 50 local vendors, legacy games, a kids’ zone, community skate, senior tent, Old School car show, and dance team performances.

06/05/2026

🎗️ Reminder, submit your written comments on the proposed budget by 6 p.m. TODAY (Friday, June 5)!

https://louisvilleky.gov/government/2026-2027-louisville-metro-budget-comment-form

Review documents online: https://louisvilleky.gov/government/management-budget/approved-budgets-fiscal-year

06/04/2026

Strong neighborhoods start with strong infrastructure.

Today, the Metro Council Democratic Caucus highlighted investments that are improving quality of life across Louisville, including the new Building Our Blocks neighborhood revitalization initiative, upgrades to the California Community Center, sidewalk and roadway improvements, and continued investments in streetlighting and public safety infrastructure.

Read the highlights online: https://louisvilleky.gov/news/democratic-caucus-highlights-neighborhood-revitalization-and-community-infrastructure

06/04/2026

Join Councilwoman Josie Raymond (D-10) and the ZooLou neighborhood at the inaugural🤘 Slab Fest 🤘community festival.

🤘 Saturday, June 6, 2026
🤘 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
🤘 Joe Creason Park (1297 Trevilian Way)

The event will feature live music by Roadie and Future Killer, food and beer trucks, community organizations, free bounce house, free face painting, free books from the Louisville Free Public Library and more!

06/04/2026

Democratic Caucus Monthly Infrastructure Press Conference - 06/04/26