Louisville Metro Council Democratic Caucus

08/14/2026

The Metro Council held its regularly scheduled meeting last night, watch 📺 the full highlights video online here: https://youtu.be/Yp8SjTqT5p4 or read the highlights online 🔗 https://louisvilleky.gov/news/metro-council-meeting-highlights-thursday-august-13

A few highlights:
🏛️ Approved a temporary moratorium on data centers.
🏛️ Approved the renewal of the LG&E franchise agreement.
🏛️ Accepted up to $107.25 million in state funding for major Louisville projects.

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

08/14/2026

Councilwoman Dr. Barbara Shanklin (D-2) invites residents to attend the upcoming District 2 Community meeting. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 18, at 6:00 p.m., at the Newburg Library, 4800 Exeter Avenue.

08/14/2026

Reminder, the Metro Public Works free recycling ♻️ and large item disposal event is tomorrow, Saturday, August 15, from 10 AM - 2 PM.

📌 Fern Creek Elementary and High (enter at 8815 Ferndale Road)

Bulky plastic collection for recycling is BACK!

Accepting the following large plastic items:
• Old or broken laundry baskets
• Busted storage totes and bins
• Leaky buckets
• Broken large flowerpots
• Unusable plastic shelving and drawer units

08/13/2026

Councilman Markus Winkler District 17 to host monthly Coffee Meeting featuring Mayor Greenberg

📅 Tuesday, August 18, 2026
⏰ 6:00 p.m.
📌 Northeast Regional Library (15 Bellevoir Circle)

08/12/2026

🚗 Lock it. Take it. Hide it.

LMPD reminds residents to lock your car doors, remove your keys and fi****ms, and keep valuables out of sight.

These simple steps can protect your property and support ongoing enforcement efforts.

08/12/2026

Councilman Ben Reno-Weber (D-8) celebrates the formation of the Barret Avenue Business Association, a new organization dedicated to supporting businesses and promoting one of Louisville’s most unique commercial corridors.

Read full release online: https://louisvilleky.gov/news/councilman-reno-weber-celebrates-launch-barret-avenue-business-association

08/12/2026

Councilwoman Josie Raymond (District 10) has launched “A Kid’s Day in Louisville: How the Metro Council Supports the City” coloring book.

The free educational coloring book features many of Louisville’s most recognizable landmarks and community services, including the Louisville Free Public Library, Parks & Recreation, 🚒 Louisville Fire, the Belle of Louisville, Louisville Zoo, Metro Animal Services, TARC, and more!

To celebrate the launch, District 10 is also kicking off a citywide coloring contest. Residents of all ages are invited to download and color the official contest page and submit by August 31.

🎨 Download the official coloring book entry page: https://tinyurl.com/3yv8erzd
🎨 Upload a pdf or photo online: https://forms.louisvilleky.gov/262114256280854

08/11/2026

SAVE THE DATE for the third quarterly ELEFA Louisville Community Commitment meeting!

• Date: Monday, September 14, 2026 — Doors open at 5:30 PM; Program begins at 6:00 PM
• Location: Simmons College of Kentucky, Administration & Library Building — 1000 S. 4th St., Louisville, KY 40203. (Please use the Kentucky St. entrance.)
• Light refreshments will be available starting at 5:30 PM

Semiannual report now posted at https://elefa.org/louisville/

08/11/2026

Tune in on Thursday, August 13, 2026, at 6:00 PM for the regularly scheduled Metro Council meeting.

You can attend in person at City Hall (601 W. Jefferson Street) or watch online: https://louisville.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx