E-News and Updates CHERI BRYANT HAMILTON, DISTRICT 5 COUNCILWOMAN

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1 E-News and Updates October 26th, 2017 Sisters In History For special readings of personal stories of resistance, feminism and social change Main Library Centennial Room York Street Saturday, October 28th from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Cheri Bryant Hamilton District 5 Councilwoman 601 West Jefferson Street City Hall, 3rd Floor Louisville, KY (502) cheri.hamilton@louisvilleky.gov Myra Friend-Ellis Legislative Assistant (502) myra.friend-ellis@louisvilleky.gov Fax: (502) Written By: Sherman H. Smith Jr sherman.smith@louisvilleky.gov Web address: district 5 Please feel free to copy any of this information for use at your meetings or in your newsletters. If you would like to be removed from this communication please with REMOVE in the subject or body. Thank you! Please join Sisters in History at the Louisville Free Public Library Centennial Room, 301 York Street on Saturday, October 28th from 1:00-3:00 pm and share in stories about advancing social change for women in Louisville, Kentucky. This program is free and open to the public. Several members of Sisters In History will be present excerpts from their personal stories of resistance and change over more than four decades. The Sisters include Elmer Lucille Allen, Dr. Renee Campbell, Karen Cassidy, Sister Rose Colley, Kate Cunningham, Dolores Delahanty, Cheri Bryant Hamilton, Judi Jennings, Eleanor Jordan, Cissy Musselman, Suzy Post, Sister Ceciliana Skees, and Marsha Weinstein. Advertisement for an NQ Retail Malt Beverage by the Package License Broadway Meat Market and Produce LLC. DBA/ Broadway Meat Market and Produce 3115 W. Broadway Protest Deadline Saturday, October 29th Above is the information from the Advertisement for an alcoholic beverage license. KRS requires a person to first advertise their intention to apply for alcoholic beverage licenses in the newspaper. Any person, association, corporation, or body politic may protest the granting of the license(s) by writing the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, 1003 Twilight Trail, Frankfort, Ky , within 30 days of the date of this legal publication. Some of the reasons for refusal of a license as stated in KRS are: Premise does not comply fully with all alcoholic beverage control statutes and regulations of the board. The applicant or the premises does not comply with all regulations of a city administrator. The applicant has done an act for which a revocation of license would be authorized. The applicant has made any false material statement in his application. Other factors include public sentiment in the area, number of licensed outlets in the area, potential for future growth, type of area involved, type of transportation available and financial potential of the area 1

2 Silent Auction! 2017 Tuskegee Airmen Scholarship Fundraiser Gala Saturday, October 28th from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm Hyatt Regency Hotel S. Fourth St The Fourth Annual Tuskegee Airmen Scholarship Fund-Raising Dinner will be held on Saturday, October 28th from 6:30 to 9:00 pm at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, located at 311 S. Fourth St., in downtown Louisville. The event is hosted by the Brigadier Gen. Noel F. Parrish Chapter of Tuskegee Airmen Inc. The keynote speaker at this year s gala will be Wil James, president of Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky Inc. Meet & Greet / Cash Bar from 6 to 6:30 p.m. Dinner & Fund-Raising Program from 6:03 pm to 9:00 pm Tony Vanetti of WHAS-TV and iheart Radio will be the emcee of the celebration! Musical performances by Sydney Finley and Kevon Baker of DuPont Manual High School, the Louisville-based Ladies for Liberty singing troupe & Yancy Entertainment! The public is invited to attend in the fund-raising gala. The cost is $60 per person. Tickets can be purchased online at For more information, contact Ron Spriggs at (859) or Andre Wilson at (502) Systemic Racism: What People of Faith Can Do Louisville Central Community Center 1300 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd Saturday, October 28th from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm The community is invited to a community panel talk on the issues of systemic racism on Saturday, October 28th! Session 1: Systemic Racism/ Education Session 2: Systemic Racism/Judicial System Session 3: Systemic Racism/ Economics Session 4: What Communities of Faith Can Do Register at lunch is included with registration. Metro United Way s 100th Anniversary Community Celebration Saturday, October 28th - 11:00 am to 2:00 pm Flaget Field Greenwood Avenue This FREE event is a celebration of our 100 years of improving lives so that every individual, child and family can achieve their full potential. The Community is Invited! Enjoy a special performance by Academy Music Production Education & Development (AMPED) and special guests, a free community meal provided by: Angie s Home Cooking, Big Mommas Soul Kitchen, Franco s, Sweet Peaches, & Frederick s, face painting, family games and much more! 2

3 Louisville Branch NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet Saturday, October 28th at 6:30 pm Crowne Plaza Hotel Philips Lane Steadfast and Immovable The community is invited to attend the Louisville Branch NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet on Saturday, October 28th at 6:30 pm at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, located at 830 Philips Lane. The Keynote Speaker for the banquet will be April Ryan, White House Correspondent; Author; CNN Political Analyst; American Urban Radio Networks. For more information please contact: Louisville Branch NAACP Catalpa Court Tickets $100 per person Louisville Metro Government wants to know more about electric vehicles and the people who drive them On Friday, October 27th, the city s Drive Clean Louisville Team is using the 2017 Sustainability Summit to launch an online survey of electric vehicle ownership and/or use in metropolitan Louisville. Drive Clean Louisville a collaboration of the Mayor s Office, the Metro Office of Sustainability, the Air Pollution Control District, and the Metro Office of Performance Improvement & Innovation will use the data to help make Louisville an easier place to own and use an electric vehicle (EV) as the technology becomes more and more widespread. As part of the survey, respondents will also be asked to suggest spots where they d like to see more electric-vehicle charging stations placed in the community. As use of electric vehicles continues to grow, Louisville needs to be ready for them, added APCD Environmental Coordinator Torend Collins, who helped develop the survey. You can take the survey at the APCD s website beginning Friday (Oct. 27) through the end of this year. Jack O Lantern Special Discounted Tickets Councilwoman Cheri Bryant Hamilton has 40 vouchers for discounted tickets for District 5 residents the Jack o Lantern Spectacular at Iroquois Park! Please call in order to receive a voucher. HURRY! Vouchers only good for Monday - Thursday tickets. Maximum of 4 vouchers. The Spectacular ends Sunday, November 5th! 3

4 Shawnee Christian Healthcare Center s Healthy Hints October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month Signs of domestic violence include: jealousy of the victim spending time with others telling the victim what to wear, where to go, or what to do embarrassing or shaming the victim controlling how the victim spends their money. Kentuckiana Works Offers Job Skill Training Kentuckiana Builds Information Session Louisville Urban League, 1535 W Broadway Urban Skilled Trades Pipeline FREE Training and Job Placement! Kentuckiana Builds can prepare you for a quality profession like electrician, carpenter, fiber optic installer, welder and many more. Not only can we equip you with the hands-on skills you'll need for the job -- we can put you in contact with local employers who need those skills and are hiring. Eligibility requirements include: Be at least 18 years of age Eligible to work in the U.S. Valid driver's license High school diploma or GED If you or someone you know is experiencing these signs, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at to get help, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This healthy hint is brought to you by Shawnee Christian Healthcare Center, now offering medical, dental and mental health services. Located at 234 Amy Avenue or call to schedule your appointment today! Ready to take the next step to a brighter future and a better career? Then attend the next information session! Final Information Session: Monday, October 30, 5:30 p.m. For questions please call or go to KentuckianaBuilds.org.. Final Fresh Stop Market in District 5 Shawnee Presbyterian Church S. 44th Street Thursday - November 2nd 4

5 Notice of Application for Demolition Permit of Historic Structure The Office of Planning Permitting and Design--Construction Review has received a demolition permit application for the property listed below: Subject Property: 2711 Elliott Ave. Case Number: WR The above reference property is listed or potentially eligible for listing in The National Register of Historic Places.Per LMCO ( ), the requested demolition permit can be issued on the following date: 11/16/17 For additional information regarding this application visit the website: louisvilleky.gov/government/construction-review or contact Mike Beard, Plan Review Supervisor at or Cynthia Johnson, Metro Historic Preservation Officer at Passport s Health and Well-Being Campus and the Republic Bank Foundation YMCA present Community Conversation Chestnut Street Family YMCA W. Chestnut Street Tuesday, November 28th - 5:30-7:30 pm 5:30 - Light meal served ** 5:45 -Presentation/discussion 6:45 - Community feedback and networking You re invited to a neighborhood meeting to discuss the progress of the new YMCA and the Passport Health Plan campus in West Louisville. Together, these projects create a health and well-being destination that brings community resources together at 18th and Broadway. We ll review feedback from the June 1st neighborhood meeting, share how this input has shaped the projects, and continue gathering your input. Please join us! Leaders from MSD and TARC will also be available to provide information on happenings that are bringing additional programs and services to the surrounding neighborhood. Please join us to share your thoughts. Free child care and homework help provided by the YMCA. Please RSVP at: or by calling: KentuckyOne Health Provides Family Health Centers with New Location West Louisville Clinic to re-open as FHC on November 6 The Westside Medical Center Primary Care clinic will become a new Family Health Centers location thanks to KentuckyOne Health. The clinic, located at 2500 West Market Street, closed on August 31, 2017 for repairs and renovations and will reopen on November 6 as a new Family Health Centers west Market location. People can still receive care at Louisville Medical Associates at 201 Abraham Flexner Way, KentuckyOne Health Primary Care Associates at 1067 Dixie Highway, and the Family Health Center at 2215 Portland Avenue. Join us for the Grand Opening on Monday, November 13th at 10:30 am 5

6 West Louisville Economic and Community Development Forum Thursday, November 2nd from 9 am to 1 pm KY Center for African American Heritage W. Muhammad Ali Blvd The community is invited to attend the West Louisville Economic and Community Development Forum on Thursday, November 2nd! The goal of this conference is to engage and empower stakeholders who are passionate about rebuilding and sustaining healthy, vibrant, and sustainable communities with information strategies and resources available to effect positive change in our community. Registration for the forum will begin at 8:00 am and the forum will be from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Forum Breakout Topics: Plenary - Why corporate investment is key to revitalization efforts in west Louisville. Creative Financing Part I - Financing options for large-scale projects. Creative Financing II - Successful projects completed using creative financing Access to Opportunities - Creating a path for economic opportunities for minority owned firms From Ideas to Action - Making neighborhood plans work Faith Based Organizations & Community Development - Faith based institutions take the lead in community development projects Student Ticket: $40.00 Individual Ticket: $50.00 Corporate: $60.00 To purchase tickets or for more information please call or cvlani01@louisville.edu or visit Louisville Jack O Lantern Spectacular Iroquois Park - October 12th - November 5th The community is invited to attend the Louisville Jack O Lantern Spectacular this Halloween Season! See all of the best Jack O Lanterns at Iroquois Park from October 12th through November 5th! Hours: Sunday - Thursday: Dusk til 11 PM Friday - Saturday: Dusk - Midnight 6 Tickets: Adults $12; Seniors - $10 Children - $9; Under 3 Free Discount vouchers available for Monday Thursday Nights For more information please visit jackolanternlouisville.com or call

7 Vacant & Public Property Administration announces new programs for selling structures and lots Programs ramp up efforts to move properties from vacancy into productive use The Louisville Metro Vacant & Public Property Administration (VPPA) today announced three new programs designed to more rapidly move vacant properties back into productive use. All eligible properties are owned by the Landbank Authority, a cooperative effort by the city of Louisville, Commonwealth of Kentucky and Jefferson County Public Schools (main taxing authorities) that acquires, manages and sells distressed and unimproved properties to responsible property owners who can increase property values and stimulate the tax base. The three new programs are: Last Look Because VPPA uses demolition as a last resort, the Last Look program strives to provide an opportunity for buyers to rehab demolition candidates. All future demolition candidates will be a part of this 60-day program, which involves two phases Save the Structure and Demo for Deed. Throughout the first 30 days, a buyer may Save the Structure and acquire it by demonstrating proof of funds and committing to making exterior and structural renovations within 6 months and interior renovations within 18 months. During the second 30 days, if no one has committed to rehabbing the structure, a buyer may Demo for Deed -- purchasing the property if they can show proof of funds to demolish the structure within 45 days. Cut It, Keep It This program allows a property owner to acquire a vacant lot for $500 if they agree to maintain it and pay property taxes for at least three years prior to selling it. The buyer may develop the lot themselves within three years, with approval. To be eligible to acquire a vacant Landbank lot through Cut It Keep It, the buyer must own an occupied structure on the same block as the vacant lot. Cut It, Keep It is designed to encourage neighborhood redevelopment by incentivizing neighbors to play an active role in the revitalization of their block. New Flex Rate Policy This initiative is for buyers interested in purchasing a Landbank Authority-owned lot who have detailed plans to develop the lot but don t yet have the money to complete the work. The goal of the program is to increase the pool of potential buyers by easing the prerequisites for eligibility. Previously, vacant lots were available for purchase only by buyers with proof of funds to complete the project and a construction timeline. Under the new program, properties will now be available for purchase by buyers with detailed development plans and an itemized budget for the project, even without proof of funds or a construction timeline. Purchase prices vary depending on lot size and proof of funds, ranging from $500 to the assessed value of the property. Buyers without proof of funds to complete the project will pay a slightly higher up-front cost for the property. The Landbank Authority has about 400 properties in its inventory, about 80 of which are structures. For more information on all the new programs and to view lists of lots and structures for sale, please visit If you would like to purchase a Landbank Authority-owned vacant structure or lot, please call VPPA s Real Estate Coordinators at

8 Russell Neighborhood presents Fall Festival Trunk or Treat! Monday, October 31st from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm The community is invited to Follow The Map and Trick or Treat at Russell Neighborhood community churches for Halloween! Follow The Map to these churches for candy, treats and hay rides: Joshua Tabernacle, Greater Salem, West Chestnut Baptist Church, Israel Missionary, New Morning Star Baptist, United Missionary Baptist Church, Hughlett Temple, &St. Peters UCC West Louisville Forum: Solutions for Urban America Wednesday, November 1st at 12 Noon St. Stephen Family Life Center 1508 W. Kentucky Street Rev. Kevin W. Cosby cordially invites you to attend the next West Louisville Forum: Solutions for Urban America! This month's topic is: "The Evils of Payday Loans: Exploiting the Poor. Presenter: Atty. Stephen Reeves, Associate Coordinator of Advocacy & Partnerships, Cooperative Baptist Fellowship. What Spends Here Stays Here: Developing West Louisville's Economy from Within Saturday, November 4th from 9:00 am-1:30 pm The Table Portland Avenue On Saturday, November 4th, the community is invited to join us for a powerful workshop entitled, What Spends Here Stays Here: Developing West Louisville's Economy from Within! As we work to inspire the "Buy Local" movement throughout Louisville, efforts to support local businesses in neighborhoods of West Louisville are imperative. This is why LIBA is proud to partner with the American Independent Business Alliance, Louisville Forward, the West Louisville Dream Team, OneWest, Center for Neighborhoods, Concerned Pastors of Russell, the University of Louisville and many others, to push an important dialogue on increasing diversity in our local business economy. We invite you to join us for a powerful workshop, where we will: SAVE THE DATE! Identify local social assets we currently undervalue Focus direct efforts to connect people and resources that may often be disconnected Build community collaboration and cohesion Generate an asset map linking the diversity of relationships inherent in building sustainable local economic capacity Derek Peebles, practitioner of Asset-Based Community Development, will facilitate the gathering. Derek also serves on the board of AMIBA, and directs the Economics of Compassion Initiative in Cincinnati, OH. RSVP at: Please join us for this important event. Light breakfast and lunch will be provided, as well as child care if arranged in advance. Contact Charles@keeplouisvilleweird.com OR call (502) for more information. 8

9 Vision Russell Updates and Events Urban Strategies Outreach Worker Position The outreach worker will be a part-time Urban Strategies employee who will be responsible for outreach to educate Beecher Terrace residents about the services available to them through case management and the Choice Neighborhood s People Program. The outreach workers will provide feedback to the CNI People team regarding program development, implementation and evaluation. Their feedback will inform continuous quality monitoring of the program and adjustments to improve on results. For more information or to apply visit Neighborhood Summit Community Showcase Saturday, October 28 th 8:30 a.m. 3: 00 p.m. Join the Center for Neighborhoods for the 2017 Neighborhood Summit Community Showcase, taking place at the Kentucky Center for African American Heritage, 1701 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd. Come experience and learn from the community development success stories happening in the historic Portland and Russell neighborhoods. If you are interested in building healthy, sustainable, safe, and attractive neighborhoods in Metro Louisville, this event is for you! This is a ticketed event. You may volunteer in place of purchasing a ticket. For more information please visit Russell Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area (NRSA) Community Awareness Event Tuesday, November 14th 6:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Join the Resilience and Community Services Microenterprise Team at Louisville Central Community Centers, 1300 W Muhammad Ali Blvd., for a community awareness event for Russell NRSA activities. This event will provide information about the NRSA microenterprise, small business loan and home repair programs. For more information, please call (502) Upcoming Project Dates for Elliott Park Volunteer Opportunity! Saturday, November 4 at 10:00am 12:00pm Elliott Park Show your love and for this neighborhood destination and help make a difference by volunteering with Olmsted Parks Conservancy in Elliott Park! Tasks may include painting and general park beautification. Gloves, guidance and tools provided. Dress for the weather and getting dirty! Long pants with tennis shoes or old boots are recommended- no sandals please. To find out more, call Sarah at or sign-up at -volunteer-event-elliott-park-tickets Russell Homeownership Incentive Program The Russell Homeownership Incentive Program is an excellent way to move into a neighborhood rich with history and a wonderful housing stock. Louisville Metro Government (LMG) is placing a priority on incentivizing homeownership in an effort to further stabilize the Russell neighborhood. Criteria: Committed to keeping the home as your primary residence for five years. Excited about making up to $24,999 in qualified improvements to your home. Willing to complete homeownership counseling, if a first-time homebuyer. Willing to conduct a lead inspection on the property if it was built prior to For more information, please contact Donnie Adkins at (502)

10 Save the Date - Community Calendar October 26th, 2017 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Choices 2 pm to 4 pm 28 Systemic Racism: 9 am to 4:30 am Now Hiring Interested in a fast-paced job with career advancement opportunities? Join the FedEx Ground team as a package handler. Package Handlers $13.00 to start For more information, go to GroundWarehouseJobs.fedex.com Bingham Fellows Application Closing 2017 Tuskegee Airmen Scholarship Fundraiser Gala 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm Metro United Way s 100th Anniversary Community Celebration 11:00 am to 2:00 pm BELLARMINE vs. CINCINNATI Wednesday November 1st at 7:00 pm in Historic Freedom Hall Parking: FREE (Sponsored by Park Community Credit Union) Tickets: $20 Lower, All others $5!! Lower tickets also include admission to Fan Zone located in the South End of the arena includes live entertainment and cash bar courtside as the teams warm up just feet away! 29 Liquor protest deadline for 3115 W. Broadway 30 Kyana Builds Info Session 5:30 pm 31 Happy Halloween! Russell Fall Festival Trunk or Treat Nov 1 West Louisville Forum: Solutions for Urban America 12 Noon 2 W. Lou Economic & Community Development Forum 9 am to 1 pm Shawnee Presbyterian Neighborhood Fresh Stop Sisters In History 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Neighborhood Summit Community Showcase 8:30 am to 3:00 pm Community Conversation 5:30-7:30 pm 3 4 Elliott Park Volunteer Opportunity! 10:00 am What Spends Here Stays Here: Developing West Louisville's Economy from Within 9:00 am-1:30 pm 5 Last Night of Jack o Lantern Spectacular 6 7 Portland Now 6:30 pm Neighborhood House Choices 2 pm to 4 pm Westside Medical Center Re-Opening 2500 W. Market St 14 Russell Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area Community Awareness Event 6:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m Choices 2 pm to 4 pm 18 10