Councilman Ken Herndon

09/18/2026

🎉 Congratulations are in order for the newest business in District 4, Truth Tavern!

We’re excited to welcome Truth Tavern to the District 4 community!

Thank you for inviting our office to be part of your special day and celebrating this exciting new chapter with you.

Please join us in welcoming Truth Tavern to District 4! 🎊

09/18/2026

We are planning a holiday movie night for D4 residents. What’s your household’s favorite holiday movie?

09/18/2026

🌳🚗 Park(ing) Day is today! 🎨🌼

What if a parking space could become a park?

Today, September 18, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., downtown Louisville will once again transform ordinary parking spaces into vibrant public places as part of Park(ing) Day, a global movement that reimagines streets as spaces for people.

Instead of parked cars, you’ll discover:
🌿 Mini parks
🪑 Outdoor seating areas
🎨 Art installations
🤝 Interactive pop-up spaces
✨ Creative community experiences

Park(ing) Day showcases how creative placemaking can make our downtown more vibrant, welcoming, and connected. Be sure to stop by, explore, and experience Louisville in a whole new way!

09/18/2026

🎉Celebrating the JCTC completion of Jefferson Rising phase II !

09/17/2026

Building strong financial habits starts early! ❤️

High school students are invited to join us for a Financial Literacy Session focused on managing money, budgeting, and building a strong financial future.

Project Ready: https://lul.org/education/project-ready/

09/17/2026

♟️ Who’s Ready for Some Chess?

Check out the upcoming sessions and bring your game face. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned player, there’s a seat at the board for you!

Check out the next D4 Chess League sessions below and join us!

09/17/2026

📣Coffee with the Councilman – Let’s Chat!☕️

You’re invited to join me for a casual cup of coffee and conversation!

Come and go as you please, there's no agenda, just a chance to connect over coffee.

☕ Coffee with Ken

🗓️ Date: Saturday, September 26

🕒 Time: 10am - 11:30am

📍 Location: Blak Koffee (1219 W. Jefferson St.)

Bring a neighbor and stop by- we look forward to seeing you!

09/17/2026

📣 The FIRST-EVER West Broadway Community Ambassadors Are Here

Louisville’s Community Ambassador Program has expanded to West Broadway, bringing additional support for cleanup, beautification and community engagement throughout the West End.

Councilman Herndon advocated $50,000 in city budget funding, ambassadors will work along West Broadway from 7th Street to 30th Street, providing weekly service throughout the year.

Their work will include:
✨ Litter cleanup
🌿 Weeding and beautification
💦 Pressure washing

This initiative is about more than keeping our streets clean, it’s about investing in the West Broadway corridor, creating a welcoming environment and strengthening our community.

Let’s welcome the West Broadway Community Ambassadors and support their work as they help make our neighborhood cleaner, safer and more vibrant!

Louisville’s Community Ambassador program is expanding to West Broadway, bringing weekly cleanup, beautification and outreach to the West End.

09/16/2026

✨ Opening Night Celebration! ✨

You’re invited to celebrate the opening of “Jubilation! Ambassadors on a Sacred Journey” on Friday, September 18!

Come experience this special exhibit and enjoy an evening of history, culture, and celebration. Your ticket includes:

🎟️ Exhibit admission
🥂 Light refreshments
🍷 W**e & spirits tastings

Opening Night Schedule:
🕠 5:30 p.m. — Reception
🕕 6:00–7:00 p.m. — Exhibit Tour #1
🕖 7:00–8:00 p.m. — Exhibit Tour #2

Gather your friends and join us for a memorable opening night celebrating Jubilation! 🎉

09/16/2026

🏛️ Metro Council Meeting Highlights — September 10

What happened at this week’s Metro Council meeting? Here are a few highlights:

💰 FY27 Property Tax Rates
Council approved the Jefferson County rate of 11.64¢ per $100 of assessed value and the Urban Services District rate of 32.76¢ per $100.

💧 More Transparency on MSD Rate Increases
Council approved a change requiring MSD to provide an explanation for proposed rate increases at least 60 days before Board approval.

🚧 District 4 Update
Council approved the closure of a portion of East Jacob Street between Brook and First Streets to allow KYTC to close an I-65 underpass as part of the I-65 Central Corridor Project.

🌳 Supporting Louisville’s Urban Forest
Council approved language encouraging the administration to incorporate the strategies of the Louisville Tree Plan into future planning.

📚 Main Library Renovation
Council accepted $1.88 million in funding from the Kentucky Heritage Council to support the Main Library Renovation Project.

🤝 Neighborhood Investments
Funding was also approved to support Project Stand Down/Project Homeless Connect and LMPD 6th Division overtime traffic enforcement.

📅 Next Council Meeting:
Thursday, September 24 | 6:00 p.m.

We’ll continue keeping you informed about the decisions and projects affecting our neighborhoods and Louisville.

📺 Want to watch the meeting or review the agenda and attachments? Visit https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FLouisvilleMetroCouncil%2F%3Futm_medium=email%26utm_source=govdelivery/1/010101a08db69d6b-6e02e085-a844-4e40-ac48-248458efacc9-000000/6pdzI5CzbODBPfeUr3O8KRmPQxRkmwvxYhc5o6T7kG8=452