Louisville Metro revises Residential Parking Permit Program Louisville Metro Government and Metro Council have approved revisions to the Residential Parking Permit Program that will ease current regulations regarding the establishment of Residential Parking Zones, designated areas where parking is restricted to individuals with residential parking permits only during certain hours.

Louisville earns national distinction for work with immigrant communities, celebrates Welcoming Week The city of Louisville was awarded badges of distinction today in the categories of Government Leadership and Community for its support of foreign-born residents and local organizations that provide services to Louisville’s immigrant populations. New American Economy (NAE), a national bipartisan research and advocacy organization, awards the badges as part of its annual Cities Index.

Louisville officials add new data to COVID-19 data dashboard This week Mayor Greg Fischer, Dr. Sarah Moyer and other health officials announced new data additions to the city’s COVID-19 data dashboard.

Mayor Fischer announces settlement in civil lawsuit filed by Breonna Taylor’s estate Mayor Greg Fischer announced today that Louisville Metro Government (LMG) has settled a civil lawsuit with the estate of Breonna Taylor, including a $12 million payment and an agreement on several policy changes and reforms, including new drug testing rules for LMPD officers, an incentive for officers to live in specific neighborhoods and a new level of scrutiny over search warrants.

Plenty of COVID-19 testing available with faster results Dr. Sarah Moyer, director of the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness and Chief Health Strategist, says Louisville has greatly increased testing capacity for COVID-19 and results from tests are being delivered within 24 to 72 hours.

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LMAS Waives All Fees To Reclaim A Pet Louisville Metro Animal Services announces all redemption fees are waived for pets owners who claim their pet at the LMAS Shelter.

Mayor Fischer highlights resilience and success of SummerWorks during uniquely challenging conditions Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer today joined SummerWorks staff and youth participants at Metro Hall to highlight the 2020 season, which saw more than 3,000 young people employed despite difficult economic conditions. More than 1,000 young people were directly placed in work experiences by SummerWorks staff.

Air Pollution Control District Proposed Permit The Louisville Metro Air Pollution Control District (District) proposes to issue a construction permit to The Chemours Company FC, LLC (manufactures refrigerant gases), 4200 Camp Ground Road, in accordance with Regulation 2.16. This permit is being issued to construct two new storage tanks and associated piping components to store raw material chloroform. The 30-day public comment period starts on September 13, 2020, and ends on October 13, 2020. A public hearing may be scheduled if the District determines that there are germane, unresolved issues or substantial public interest, in accordance with Regulation 2.07.

Mayor Fischer and TARC Board announce Lextran’s Carrie Butler as new TARC Executive Director Mayor Greg Fischer and the Transit Authority of River City Board of Directors announced today that after an extensive national search, former Lextran general manager Carrie Butler has been appo

Mayor Fischer signs Executive Order creating task force to promote equity through supplier diversity Mayor Greg Fischer signed an Executive Order today that establishes an Equity in Contracting and Procurement Task Force, which will be charged with working to close the community’s wealth gap by supporting