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12/4/2008
Councilman Peden to take part in Highview Holiday Fest
Louisville Metro Councilman James Peden (District 23) will take part in the Annual Highview Holiday Fest Friday, December 12, 2008. The event will be held at the Central Government Center & Highview Park (located at7201 Outer Loop ) from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm.

12/4/2008
Councilwoman Welch joins 200-250 children for "Santa Land Party" December 16th
The Jolly Old Elf is a popular person this time of year and he will make a special visit for holiday fun in Fairdale on Tuesday, December 16th when Councilwoman Vicki Aubrey Welch (D-13) joins the Fairdale Community Club for the “2008 Santa Land Party”.

12/2/2008
Owen encourages everyone to walk the 2008 Bardstown Road Aglow, Saturday December 6th
The Bardstown-Baxter Avenue Corridor is a unique stretch of road in Metro Louisville because of its quaint shops, restaurants and churches. On Saturday, December 6th, the Corridor will continue a tradition begun in 1985, with the 23rd Annual Bardstown Road Aglow.

12/2/2008
"Olde Tyme Chirstmas on Frankfort Avenue" returns to District 9 on Saturday, December 6th
It’s a chance to run with Santa, take a trolley ride or tour historic homes when “Olde Tyme Christmas on Frankfort Avenue” returns to mark the holiday season. It is also a chance to help an organization that helps others in need.

12/1/2008
Winterfest returns to Iroquois Park on Saturday, December 6th
A holiday tradition will be making its return to one the city’s popular locations with the help of the Iroquois Area Business Association and the Louisville Metro Council. “Winterfest at Iroquois Park – a Family experience” returns to spread holiday cheer and give a helping hand to the South Louisville Community Ministries.

12/1/2008
Woolridge hosts District 3 Holiday Caring and Sharing Celebration
Metro Councilwoman Mary C. Woolridge (D-3) is inviting children and their families to come out for her Holiday Caring and Sharing Celebration on Saturday, December 13th.

11/25/2008
Councilwoman Shanklin hosts Light Up Newburg on Saturday, December 6th
For many residents, Petersburg Park is a perfect recreational spot for walkers or joggers who just want to enjoy the Newburg Area. Once on Saturday, December 6th the Park will take on a holiday feel when Councilwoman Barbara Shanklin helps “Light up Newburg”.

11/25/2008
Minority Caucus will not meet on Thursday, November 27th

11/24/2008
District 17 Councilman Glen Stuckel to Hold Town Hall Meeting
Louisville Metro Councilman Glen Stuckel (District 17) will hold a Town Hall Meeting Tuesday, December 2 at 6:30 p.m. in the community room of Republic Bank (9600 Brownsboro Road).

11/20/2008
Metro Council begins "live web streaming" of its meeitngs online
The Louisville Metro Council will officially go online with all council and committee meetings beginning November 20th. The public will be able to access web streaming to see each meeting as well as review ordinances and resolutions under discussion

11/18/2008
Metro Council members join PRIDE Inc for Seniors Thanksgiving Day Dinner
Several members of the Louisville Metro Council and P.R.I.D.E. Inc will usher in the holiday season on Thursday, November 27th with the Annual Senior’s Thanksgiving Day Dinner.

11/17/2008
Councilwoman Flood to help "Light up Okolona" on Friday
The Okolona area will gather to officially welcome the holiday season, when Councilwoman Madonna Flood (D-24) welcomes Santa Claus for Light up Okolona on Friday, November 21st.

11/17/2008
Louisville Water Company comes before Public Works Committee this afternoon
Officials of the Louisville Water Company have been invited to appear before the Metro Council’s Transportation and Public Works Committee to review a recently approved 5.5 per cent rate increase for its customers.

11/13/2008
Mayor's Community Conversation Tonight in District 12
District 12 will play host to the last Mayor’s Community Conversation of 2008 at Pleasure Ridge Park High School on Monday, November 17th. "It is always a nice to welcome the Mayor and Metro Government to the District,” says Councilman Rick Blackwell (D-12).

11/10/2008
Hamilton to host District 5 Community Quarterly Meeting Tuesday, November 18th
Councilwoman Cheri Bryant Hamilton will host the District 5 Quarterly Community meeting on Tuesday, November 18th beginning at 6:30pm. “I hope to let everyone know, how we are proceeding with the Shawnee Weed and Seed program,” says Hamilton.

11/7/2008
Metro Councilman Kevin Kramer to host District 11 Town Hall Meeting
Councilman Kramer will host a District 11 Town Hall meeting on Tuesday, November 11 from 6:30 to 8 pm at Ninth and O Baptist Church (4401 Breckenridge Lane).

11/6/2008
Flood and Radio Disney host Post Parade Party on Saturday
Councilwoman Madonna Flood (D-24) will help usher in the 2008 Holiday Season with help from Radio Disney by hosting a Post Parade Holiday Party at Jefferson Mall on Saturday, November 8th.

11/6/2008
Sun Valley Center to celebrate Veterans Day on Tuesday, November 11
Councilman Bob Henderson (D-14) is encouraging everyone to take some time next Tuesday to honor the men and women who have served the United States of America in uniform.at the Sun Valley Community Center at 6505 Bethany Lane.

11/3/2008
Metro Government to sue NexStep over use of grant money for sex offenders
In the summer of this year, Councilman Rick Blackwell (D-12) became aware that several apartments along Hackel Drive were housing registered sex offenders. Blackwell immediately asked the Jefferson County Attorney’s office to look into possible housing violations with these sex offenders.

10/31/2008
District 1 students are talking constitutionally with Councilwoman Green
Since the beginning of October, Councilwoman Dr. Judith Green (D-1) has been carrying a very important document to school students in her district. It is the document that set the tone for the creation of government in the United State s of America.