Louisville Metro Council Democratic Caucus

10/16/2026

The Metro Council held its regularly scheduled meeting last night, watch 📺 the full highlights video online here: https://youtu.be/GqfZ23yhLaQ or read the highlights online 🔗 https://louisvilleky.gov/news/metro-council-meeting-highlights-thursday-october-15

A few highlights:
🏛️ Approved amendments addressing the removal of motor vehicle crash debris from the public right-of-way.
🏛️ Granted local tax incentives to Medvantx, Inc., supporting a planned $28.6 million investment and creation of 122 jobs in Louisville.

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

10/16/2026

The Louisville Metro Council's Planning and Zoning Committee has scheduled a series of meetings to discuss the Planning Commission's recommendations regarding data centers.

The committee will review specific topics during meetings beginning October 20, with a potential committee vote on November 17.

Read full release: https://louisvilleky.gov/news/planning-and-zoning-committee-announces-schedule-discuss-data-center-recommendations

10/16/2026

Reminder, the Metro Public Works free recycling ♻️ and large item disposal event is tomorrow, Saturday, October 17, from 10 AM - 2 PM.

📌 Metro Fleet Services (3515 Newburg Road)

Accepting the following items:
🛋️ Large household items
🔌 Electronics
✒️ Metal & appliances
♻️ Household recyclables
💊 Prescription medication
🛞 Tires
👟 Gently used shoes
🪵 Yard waste (read collection information)
📄 Paper shredding

More information is available online: https://louisvilleky.gov/government/public-works/pop-drop-waste-disposal-events

10/16/2026

Councilman Ben Reno-Weber (D-8) invites the community to attend the Tom Owen CycLOUvia on Sunday, October 18, from 2:00 – 6:00 p.m. on Bardstown Road between Grinstead Drive to Douglass Loop.

The event will transform Bardstown Road into a car-free zone, with bicycles, scooters, skateboarders, and pedestrians taking over the street.

10/15/2026

Councilman JP Lyninger (D-6) and the German-Paristown Neighborhood Association invite the community to attend Sh***un Fest 2026 on Saturday, October 17, from 3:00 to 10:00 p.m. in the St. Therese parking lot at 1101 E. Kentucky Street. The event is free and open to the public.

10/14/2026

Councilwoman Tammy Hawkins (D-1) invites the community to celebrate the season at the annual 🎃 Pumpkins in the Park on Saturday, October 17, from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. at Parkland Park, located at 2757 Dumesnil Street.

The free, family-friendly event will include pumpkins, food, local vendors, photobooth, giveaways, face painting, and fun activities for all ages. Guests are encouraged to arrive early, as pumpkins and giveaways will be available while supplies last.

10/13/2026

Tune in on Thursday, October 15, 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

10/13/2026

Councilwoman Jennifer Chappell (D-15) is encouraging District 15 residents of all ages to participate in a Brightside Fall Community Cleanup this month.

The first is today (Tuesday, October 13) at 5:00 p.m. Join Friends of Iroquois Park in the Iroquois Park golf course parking lot, 1501 Rundill Road. A limited number of supplies will be available, but volunteers are encouraged to bring their own buckets and pickers.

10/13/2026

🗳️ Know what’s on your ballot before you vote!

Take a few minutes to review your sample ballot ahead of Election Day. Knowing which races you’ll see can help you arrive prepared and vote with confidence.

🔎 Find voter information and your sample ballot at https://govote.ky.gov/

10/12/2026

🚧 Metro Public Works paving crews are scheduled in Districts 4, 5, and 21 this week, contingent on weather conditions.

For detailed information on scheduled paving activities, please visit: https://bit.ly/4waVCk7