Louisville Metro Council Democratic Caucus

This weekend, watch a free performance of The Tempest with the Shakespeare in the Parks Tour! 🎭 May 3 (6:30 PM) at Hounz Lane Park - sponsored by Councilman Markus Winkler District 17 See the full schedule and details: kyshakespeare.com/season/parksto…

Don’t Skip Local Races Make sure your vote counts in every race. ✔ Review your full ballot ✔ Vote in all races, including local offices ✔ Take your time 🗳️ Every vote matters.

The new Camp Taylor Water Park is one of the city’s four public outdoor pools set to open in less than a month! There are slides, shaded areas and a zero entry pool - making it accessible to many visitors. Councilwoman Josie Raymond is excited to show off the park’s other improvements along with the long-awaited pool - which will open for the first time since 2019! @LouDemCaucus @loukyparks

Please join Councilor Betsy Ruhe (D-21) on Wednesday for her monthly Chat with Ruhe, featuring a discussion on the upcoming I-65 closure project. 🚗 April 29, 2026 at 6:30 PM 🚗 Lynnview City Hall, located at 1241 Gilmore Lane

The mayor has presented the proposed budget for FY27, review the documents online: louisvilleky.gov/government/man… Submit online comments until June 5, and attend the Community Budget Hearing on May 13. For more info: louisvilleky.gov/government/met…

The I 65 Central Corridor closure begins June 1. Join us May 5 or May 12 to learn why the closure is needed, what to expect during construction, and how to get around. Meeting details here: I65CentralCorridor.com.

On Sunday, April 19, 2026, Councilwoman Tammy Hawkins (D-1) honored long-time youth mentor, community service advocate, and football coach Shawn Donigan with an honorary street name sign at South 34th Street and West Magnolia Street. Read more online: louisvilleky.gov/news/councilwo…

The Louisville Metro Council voted 22-1 to approve Ordinance O-024-26, to provide health insurance coverage to new Metro Government employees beginning on their first day of employment. The ordinance will take effect July 1, 2028. Read the release: louisvilleky.gov/news/day-one-h…

🎨🏡 Join Councilwoman Donna Purvis for the 2nd Edition of Art & Architecture—a one-of-a-kind event turning a renovated home into a pop-up art gallery featuring local Black artists. 📍 653 S. 38th Street 🗓 April 24–26 ✨ Free & open to the public

Councilwoman Purvis to discuss living conditions at Stephen Foster Apartments WHEN: Friday, April 24, 2026 10:00 AM WHERE: Stephen Foster Apartments 4100 Garland Avenue

Today, Mayor Greenberg will present the recommended FY 2027 budget to the Louisville Metro Council at 4:00 p.m. The meeting will be broadcast live 📺 on Spectrum Cable Channel 184, accessible via Roku, Apple TV, and Fire TV OTT apps, or streamed online at louisvilleky.primegov.com/public/portal

Councilman Ken Herndon (D-4) is calling for immediate, long-term solutions to address ongoing heating and cooling failures at the Beecher Terrace Apartments. Read full statement: louisvilleky.gov/news/councilma…

This week, watch a free performance of The Tempest with the Shakespeare in the Parks Tour! 🎭 April 24 (10:00 AM) at Russell Lee Park - sponsored by Councilwoman Tammy Hawkins See the full schedule and details: kyshakespeare.com/season/parksto…

New this year: Nonpartisan Elections In 2024, a new state law changed how Louisville elects its Mayor and Metro Council. Beginning in 2026, these races will be nonpartisan, meaning party labels (Democrat, Republican, Independent) will not appear on the ballot.

Learn more about the I-65 Central Corridor Project! 📍 DuPont Manual High School (120 W. Lee St) 🗓 Tuesday, May 5 ⏰ 5:30-7:00 p.m. 📍 Spalding University, College Center (812 S. Second St) 🗓 Tuesday, May 12 ⏰ 5:30-7:00 p.m.

The LIHEAP Spring Subsidy is now available to Jefferson County residents who are within 150% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. 📞 Call (502) 991-8391 or visit 🔗 louisvilleky.cascheduler.com to make an appointment!

Councilwoman Tammy Hawkins will unveil an honorary street sign recognizing Shawn Donigan, a longtime football coach of the West End Yellow Jackets. WHEN: Sunday, April 19, 2026 2:00 PM WHERE: South 34th Street and West Magnolia Street

CORRECTED: Councilwoman Donna Purvis (D-5) will attend the Adkins & Adkins open house, where a once-vacant and abandoned home in the Shawnee neighborhood will be showcased. WHEN: Saturday, April 18, 2026 11:30 AM WHERE: 254 S. 39th Street (40212)

Join Councilman Ken Herndon (D-4) for a cup of coffee ☕ and conversation! 📅 Saturday, April 18, 2026 ⏰ 10 - 11:30 AM 📌 Blak Koffee (1219 W Jefferson Street)

Please join Councilman Ben Reno-Weber (District 8) tomorrow morning at Grale Goods for the monthly community meeting!