Mar 14 Economy Metro Council To Determine Extent Of Tax Hike Next Week Council members must make a decision by March 21 in order to have the tax on insurance premiums go into effect in the new fiscal year that starts in July. By Amina Elahi Mar 14 Economy Metro Council To Determine Extent Of Tax Hike Next Week Amina Elahi
Mar 14 Politics Metro Budget Committee Expected To Vote On Amended Tax Ordinance Thursday The budget committee is expected to pass a version of the tax hike ordinance Thursday, in order for the full Council to vote on it next week. By Amina Elahi Mar 14 Politics Metro Budget Committee Expected To Vote On Amended Tax Ordinance Amina Elahi
Mar 13 Health Passport CEO Mark Carter Testifies Before Metro Council Committee Carter appeared before the Metro Council Health and Education Committee Wednesday, weeks after Passport announced it had put construction of its planned headquarters at 18th and Broadway on indefinite hiatus. By Lisa Gillespie Mar 13 Health Passport CEO Mark Carter Testifies Before Metro Council Committee Lisa Gillespie
Mar 11 Economy As Deadline Looms, Louisville Lawmakers Seek Consensus In Budget Fix Monday's discussion did not include many specifics regarding what services may be on the chopping block when the level of cuts is determined. By Amina Elahi Mar 11 Economy As Deadline Looms, Louisville Lawmakers Seek Consensus In Budget Fix Amina Elahi
Mar 5 Economy Residents Weigh In On City’s Budget Woes, Mayor’s Proposed Tax Hike The most likely outcome is a combination of cuts and a tax hike, said budget committee chairman Bill Hollander, of District 9. By Amina Elahi Mar 5 Economy Residents Weigh In On City's Budget Woes, Mayor's Proposed Tax Hike Amina Elahi
Feb 20 Economy Metro Council Members To Host Budget Talks For Concerned Citizens Metro Council members are seeking feedback through a number of public meetings ahead of a March 21 deadline to approve a tax increase. By Amina Elahi Feb 20 Economy Metro Council Members To Host Budget Talks For Concerned Citizens Amina Elahi
Feb 14 Economy Louisville Finance Chief Offers Justification For Mayor’s Tax Hike The city can pay the pensions of current or near-future retirees. But the issue is funding the system for pension-drawers down the line. By Amina Elahi Feb 14 Economy Louisville Finance Chief Offers Justification For Mayor's Tax Hike Amina Elahi
Feb 13 Economy Fischer Proposes Insurance Tax Increase To Cover Budget Shortfall The increase would apply to home, life, marine and other insurances. It would not affect auto insurance rates. By Amina Elahi Feb 13 Economy Fischer Proposes Insurance Tax Increase To Cover Budget Shortfall Amina Elahi
Feb 12 Politics Meet The New Council Members: Mark Fox Of District 13 Retired police major Mark Fox hopes to rely on his law enforcement background, especially on the Metro Council’s Public Safety committee. By Amina Elahi Feb 12 Politics Meet The New Council Members: Mark Fox Of District 13 Amina Elahi
Feb 6 Politics Meet The New Council Members: Kevin Triplett Of District 15 He hopes to continue the work of his former boss, Marianne Butler, but wants to bring his own flavor. By Amina Elahi Feb 6 Politics Meet The New Council Members: Kevin Triplett Of District 15 Amina Elahi
Feb 4 Community Metro Council President Wants To Crack Down On Illegal Temporary Housing The goal is to streamline the process of addressing transitional housing and sober living facilities that pop up overnight and operate without the proper permits. By Amina Elahi Feb 4 Community Council President Wants To Crack Down On Illegal Temporary Housing Amina Elahi
Jan 17 Politics Meet The New Council Members: Donna Purvis Of District 5 Donna Purvis is a small business owner and former Humana employee who said she wants to clean up the district and bring hope to its residents. By Amina Elahi Jan 17 Politics Meet The New Council Members: Donna Purvis Of District 5 Amina Elahi
Jan 14 Politics Meet The New Metro Council Members: Anthony Piagentini Of District 19 He wants better infrastructure in the East End, but he’s also interested in partnering with council representatives from other areas of the city. By Amina Elahi Jan 14 Politics Meet The New Metro Council Members: Anthony Piagentini Of District 19 Amina Elahi
Jan 9 Politics Meet The New Council Members: Paula McCraney Of District 7 Boutique owner Paula McCraney represents the area that includes St. Matthews and Indian Hills, and formerly worked in the county clerk’s office. By Amina Elahi Jan 9 Politics Meet The New Council Members: Paula McCraney Of District 7 Amina Elahi
Jan 7 Politics David James Re-Elected Metro Council President It will be James' second year as Metro Council president. He recently said he hoped to achieve some goals, including modernizing internal council processes. By Amina Elahi Jan 7 Politics David James Re-Elected Metro Council President Amina Elahi