Councilwoman Betsy Ruhe

28/10/2026

Stopped by the new Kentucky Humane Society campus site yesterday with my good colleague, Councilwoman Jennifer Chappell, and even got to sign a beam on the structure!

KHS is such a great asset, so having this new facility in District 21 means a lot.

Our furry friends(and really all of our pets) need reliable care, so I backed this project during budget negotiations and worked with my colleagues to secure $1 million in Metro funding.

On top of setting a new national standard for pet care, this major investment on the Preston corridor is a key piece of our work to bring more businesses and energy to the area. It’s a goal I’ve been working toward alongside other partners, like the City of Lynnview, the Preston Chamber, the Mayor’s office, our state representatives, and Congressman McGarvey.

When it opens, it will offer affordable vet services, specialized care units, and bright adoption spaces.

Can’t wait for the grand opening in 2027!🐶🐱

28/10/2026

You may have seen recent news regarding the U.S. Department of Justice sending civil election monitors to Louisville for the November 3 General Election.

According to the Jefferson County Clerk's Office, a small number of DOJ monitors are expected to be present in Jefferson County, and Election Day operations are expected to proceed normally. With more than 200 polling locations across the county, most voters are unlikely to encounter them. Voters can also visit the Jefferson County Clerk's website to find their polling location, view a sample ballot, and access additional election information: https://strap.jeffersoncountyclerk.org/WhereDoIVote/

Regardless of the discussion surrounding election monitors, voters should know that they can continue to cast their ballots with confidence and participate in the electoral process.

If you would prefer to avoid Election Day crowds or have concerns about voting on November 3, early voting is available Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Information about early voting locations and hours is available here: https://www.jeffersoncountyclerk.org/Voter-Info/Voting/In-Person-Voting

Please also see Clerk Yates' statement for additional information: https://www.jeffersoncountyclerk.org/News-articles/Clerk-Addresses-DOJ-Election-Monitors-Ahead-of-General-Election

Jefferson County Clerk David Clerk Yates today outlined the Jefferson County Clerk's Office's response to the U.S. Department of Justice's plans to send federal election monitors to Louisville for the November 3 General Election.

23/10/2026

Catch up on our latest Legislative Briefings & Successes, local community news, and highlights from around our neighborhood!

See how we’re delivering results for District 21 and what’s coming up next.

https://content.govdelivery.com/bulletins/gd/KYLOUISVILLE-42fd9ca?wgt_ref=KYLOUISVILLE_WIDGET_138

21/10/2026

Got a cute costume for your pet?
Show it off!!! 👻 🐾

District 21 is hosting a Halloween Pet Parade on October 24th at 3 p.m. at the Beechmont Gazebo.

We love bringing our community together for moments like this. Come with your pet in costume or simply walk over to say hi and watch the fun.

A huge thank you to our community volunteers for helping make this event happen! We’d love to see you there…

17/10/2026

Come out and support Jack's Lantern Trail, a South End tradition for more than a decade.

The woods are calling… 🌙🍂

Get ready for Jack’s Lantern Trail in Iroquois Park! Wander through a magical trail in the woods filled with thousands of glowing pumpkins, whimsical creations, magical surprises, and plenty of fall fun for the whole family. 🎃✨

🗓️ October 1–November 1
🎟️ Tickets are on sale now →
https://www.ticketmaster.com/jacks-lantern-trail-tickets/artist/2909144

Jack’s Lantern Trail is presented by Humana and CenterWell Home Health

16/10/2026

Louisville's youth are stepping up to lead the conversation!

Young Voices Speak brings Mayoral and Metro Council Candidates for a powerful, youth-led, civic engagement forum.

Join the event at the Baxter Community Center tomorrow, October 17, from 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM, to be a part of important conversations and community led solutions and ideas.

13/10/2026

Hello everyone,
Please be advised that Bellevue Ave will be temporarily closed at 4519 Bellevue Ave effective immediately due to an ongoing MSD excavation project.
Our office is actively coordinating with MSD to get information and minimize disruptions while crews complete their work.
Olmsted Academy North has already been contacted to alert them of the closure so they can safely notify parents ahead of afternoon student pickup today. Additionally, on-site crews will make every attempt to maintain essential access for residents living on this street.

A formal traffic control plan is actively being compiled and will submit the necessary application as quickly as possible. We are sharing this notice to ensure all appropriate entities and community members remain fully informed, and we will provide updates as they become available. Please contact us if you have any questions.

12/10/2026

Public Works is starting pre-paving work in some areas in District 21 this week to deliver necessary upgrades to our roads.

Check the schedule to see if your street is on the list!

07/10/2026

🛝🏞️Help Us Rebuild Bellevue Park:

Neighbors, as promised, we're sharing the Parks Department's survey so you can weigh in on rebuilding Bellevue Park.

Please use the link to take two minutes to fill it out by October 19 and tell us what you'd like to see in the new playground.

My office will also be working with our Park Rangers to set up community block watches for our neighborhood parks so we can keep these spaces safe for our kids. We will share more about this soon…

Thanks for taking the time to share your ideas.

Take this survey powered by surveymonkey.com. Create your own surveys for free.

07/10/2026

I wanted to take the opportunity to sincerely apologize for overreacting at the press conference about the road rage incident before all the facts were known. I will always stand against violence, but I hold myself to a high standard and recognize that I make mistakes.

Going forward, I promise to take a breath, gather the facts, and then respond with clarity and fairness.