Feb 6 Local News William Summers IV Retiring From Metro Government After 44 years in city government, Chief Administrative Officer William Summers IV will retire. Summers was most widely known for serving as deputy to former Mayor Jerry Abramson from 1985 to 1999 and again from 2003 to 2010. New Mayor Greg Fischer asked Summers to stay on staff to guide the transition. Summers oversaw police, […] By Gabe Bullard Feb 6 Local News William Summers IV Retiring From Metro Government Gabe Bullard
Nov 2 Environment Fischer Announces Creation of Tree Advisory Board Louisville’s urban canopy isn’t as dense as other southern cities’, and many of the big trees the city has have been lost to storms and disease. Citing the health and environmental benefits of a healthy tree population, Mayor Greg Fischer announced today that he’s creating a tree advisory board. The board will be responsible for […] By Erica Peterson Nov 2 Environment Fischer Announces Creation of Tree Advisory Board Erica Peterson
Sep 28 Local News Safety Violations in KY Mines, Transparency in Contracts between Public Workers & Metro Government, College-Readiness in JCPS Students, Infant Mortality in West Louisville: Afternoon Review The federal Mine Safety and Health Administration has cited five Kentucky coal mines for safety violations. They were among 20 nationwide with a history of compliance problems targeted in MSHA’s special impact inspections. An ordinance supported by the majority of Louisville Metro Council Democrats would exempt the cost of contracts between public workers and Metro […] By Laura Ellis Sep 28 Local News Safety Violations in KY Mines, Transparency in Contracts between Public Workers & Metro Government, College-Readiness in JCPS Students, Infant Mortality in West Louisville: Afternoon Review Laura Ellis
Aug 10 Local News Merger 2.0 Survey Results Revealed Louisville’s Merger 2.0 Task Force survey results were revealed on Wednesday. Of the five main Metro services, transportation issues produced the most dissatisfaction. The survey measures the public’s response to the services they receive from Metro Government, including police, fire, EMS, waste and transportation. Over 1,000 phone interviews were conducted in July for the survey […] By Devin Katayama Aug 10 Local News Merger 2.0 Survey Results Revealed Devin Katayama
Jul 27 Local News Merger 2.0 Task Force Requests More Data The Louisville Merger 2.0 Task Force subcommittee on data and communications met on Wednesday and has asked for more information about Metro Government’s Urban Services District. The task force was formed in January to review the 2003 merger between county and city governments. But because most cities still have separate taxes and separate services, this […] By Devin Katayama Jul 27 Local News Merger 2.0 Task Force Requests More Data Devin Katayama
May 20 Local News Metro Government Won’t Apply for Federal Disaster Relief Residents and business owners in Louisville can apply for federal disaster relief money to cover recent flood damage, but Louisville Metro Government cannot. The floods did not force the city to spend more than $2.4 million in emergency or recovery operations. That’s the threshold Metro Government would have to cross to qualify for federal relief. […] By Gabe Bullard May 20 Local News Metro Government Won’t Apply for Federal Disaster Relief Gabe Bullard
May 4 Local News MSD Still Calculating Cost of Running Pumps The Ohio River has been higher than average since February, and the Metropolitan Sewer District is starting to pay the price for holding the water back. But Executive Director Bud Schardein says the prevention of flooding has been worth the extra labor and energy costs. “It’s all been what I consider a success,” he says “but […] By Dalton Main May 4 Local News MSD Still Calculating Cost of Running Pumps Dalton Main
Apr 29 Local News Parking Meter Costs, Technology to Change The cost of on-street parking in downtown Louisville is going up. Starting in July, metered parking will cost one dollar per hour, marking a 25 cent increase. The Parking Authority of River City approved the change this week, and it’s expected to generate a half million dollars in additional revenue each year. But despite the […] By Gabe Bullard Apr 29 Local News Parking Meter Costs, Technology to Change Gabe Bullard
Apr 29 Local News Louisville Officials Calculating Flood Damage, Considering FEMA Aid Request Louisville Metro Government officials have been surveying flood damage to see if the city qualifies for federal aid. So far, they’ve come up about $1.7 million short. So far, about $600,000 has been spent to keep the city’s flood pumping stations active. An additional $100,000 will likely be required to clean and repair streets. That’s […] By Gabe Bullard Apr 29 Local News Louisville Officials Calculating Flood Damage, Considering FEMA Aid Request Gabe Bullard
Apr 5 Politics Without State or City Bonds, Kentucky Kingdom Redevelopment Company to Regroup The park closed last year when Six Flags declared bankruptcy. Hart, who owned the park before Six Flags, then proposed a spate of improvements and a plan to re-open the facility by next summer. Hart's proposal relied on the General Assembly's approval of a $50 million bond to finance the renovations. By Gabe Bullard Apr 5 Politics Without State or City Bonds, Kentucky Kingdom Redevelopment Company to Regroup Gabe Bullard
Mar 22 Politics City Officials to Investigate Rubbertown Explosion, Response After a chemical plant explosion in the Rubbertown neighborhood that killed two workers, Louisville Metro Government officials are launching a full investigating into the incident and breakdown in communication. By WFPL News Mar 22 Politics City Officials to Investigate Rubbertown Explosion, Response WFPL News
Mar 17 Politics City Auditor Retiring Louisville Metro Internal Auditor Mike Norman is retiring effective May 1, opening a key position in Metro government. By WFPL News Mar 17 Politics City Auditor Retiring WFPL News
Mar 3 Local News Buyer Sought For Whiskey Row Buildings Developer Todd Blue owns the strip, but has said he is willing to sell them to someone who wants to save either the facades or the entire buildings, as many preservationists have called for Blue to do. By Gabe Bullard Mar 3 Local News Buyer Sought For Whiskey Row Buildings Gabe Bullard
Mar 1 Local News Police to Vote on Take Home Car Settlement Last week, the FOP website reported that the city had tentatively agreed to drop fees on officers who use their cars off duty and to repay the officers for the fees that have been collected since they were first imposed in 2008. By Gabe Bullard Mar 1 Local News Police to Vote on Take Home Car Settlement Gabe Bullard
Jan 24 Local News Annual Race And Relations Conference Is Tuesday The conference features workshops on fair housing, economic assistance and civil rights. Commission director Carolyn Miller-Cooper says the goal of the conference, as in previous years, is to help familiarize Louisvillians with discrimination law. By Gabe Bullard Jan 24 Local News Annual Race And Relations Conference Is Tuesday Gabe Bullard