District Download - A Louisville Metro Council Podcast

Established in 1978, The Blackacre Nature Preserve, Located at 3200 Tucker Station Road in Southeastern Jefferson County is a 200+ acre property that serves countless school groups, seniors, visitors and even recreational farmers annually. The Blackacre Nature Preserve is home to Waterfalls, Hiking Trails more than 400 plots of garden and one of the oldest homes in our region. Open Sunrise to Sunset, this property is a hidden gem and continues to be one of the lesser known assets that represents the earlier days of our community. Join Councilman Kevin Kramer (District 11) and Blackacre Nature Preserve’s Executive Director, Dennis Craig as they discuss the many programs and activities underway at the farm.

Show Links

• Louisville Democratic Caucus FB: https://www.facebook.com/LouDemCaucus
• Louisville Democratic Caucus IG: https://www.instagram.com/loudemcaucus/

Guest Links

• Website: https://visitblackacre.org/

In this episode, Councilwoman Tammy Hawkins (D-1) highlights the amazing contributions of two non-profits organizations; Central Adult Learn to Swim and The A.C.E. Project. Central Adult Learn, a completely volunteer-driven initiative, has successfully taught swimming to 500 individuals since its inception in 2018. Turn in to discover more about this outstanding organization and find out how you can contribute to their mission.

The A.C.E. Project emerged from a mother’s heartbreaking loss of her son, Cory Michael Crowe, in 2014. Explore the incredible support and programs this organizations offers to families coping with the loss of a loved one, and the valuable initiatives benefiting our local youth.

Social Media Links & General Links:

• LMC Democratic Caucus Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LouDemCaucus
• LMC Democratic Caucus Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loudemcaucus/
• Councilwoman Tammy Hawkins Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CouncilwomanTammyHawkins
• Central Adult Learn to Swim Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yallwannaswim
• Central Adult Learn to Swim: https://www.instagram.com/yallwannaswim/
• The A.C.E. Project Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ACEPROJECTKY
• The A.C.E. Project Instagram:
• https://www.instagram.com/aceprojectky/

A discussion with Louisville Metro Councilman Stuart Benson and representatives from Charter/Spectrum Communications on their efforts underway to bring high speed internet to the rural areas of Louisville Metro.

Participants:

Councilman Stuart Benson, District 20

Ellen Call, Charter Communications Senior Director of State Government Affairs

Ben U’Sellis, Charter Communications Director of Government Affairs at Charter

Stephen Haag, Minority Caucus Director, Louisville Metro Council

 

Show Links

Learn more at the Louisville Metro Council Website: https://louisvilleky.gov/government/metro-council
Ph. (502) 574-1100
Check out LMC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LouisvilleMetroCouncil

Councilman Khalil Batshon (R-25) joins Kentucky Restaurant Association President and CEO, Stacy Roof, and Director of Safety, Amy Shankle, for a discussion regarding the role and importance of Restaurants in our Community.

Social Media Links & General Links:

https://www.facebook.com/LouDemCaucus

https://www.instagram.com/loudemcaucus/

Discover ways to enhance your community with the Center for Neighborhoods. In this episode, Councilwoman Jennifer Chappell (D-15) talks with Executive Director, Mikal Forbush, diving deep into the mission of the Center for Neighborhoods and the initiatives they offer.

Social Media Links & General Links:

https://www.facebook.com/LouDemCaucus

https://www.instagram.com/loudemcaucus/

https://www.facebook.com/councilwomanchappell

https://www.instagram.com/councilwomanchappell/

https://www.facebook.com/centerforneighborhoodslouisville

https://centerforneighborhoods.org/

In this podcast, you'll have the opportunity to get acquainted with Councilman Kumar Rashad, representing District 3, and his Legislative Assistant, Trevin Bass. Tune in to hear about their inspiring twenty-year mentoring journey, a mutually enriching experience that has positively shaped their lives. Witness how the torch of knowledge has been passed on, as the once mentored student, Trevin Bass, now takes on the role of mentor to both his own children and the young minds within the community.

Social Media Links & General Links:

https://www.facebook.com/LouDemCaucus

https://www.instagram.com/loudemcaucus/

https://www.facebook.com/CouncilmanKumarRashad

https://apps.jefferson.kyschools.us/MenOfQuality/default.aspx

Do you know what ambition is? It’s a strong desire to do or to achieve something, and it’s also the name of the local non-profit, Kentucky Ambition. Councilman Phillip Baker (District 6) chats with St. Vincent de Paul’s Associate Director of Community Support, Julio Anthony, about mentoring youth in the community through basketball.

Show Links

https://www.facebook.com/LouDemCaucus

 

https://www.instagram.com/loudemcaucus/

 

https://www.facebook.com/CouncilmanPhillipBaker

 

https://www.instagram.com/councilmanphillipbaker/

 

https://www.facebook.com/ambitionbasketball

 

https://www.instagram.com/kentucky_ambition/

 

https://www.kentuckyambition.com/

Councilman Piagentini interviews Belle of Louisville Riverboats CEO Krista Snyder and discusses the history of our community’s 3 vessels (Belle of Louisville, Mary M Miller and Mayor abroad is).This podcast also covers the ongoing efforts to maintain the Belle, the operation of the Calliope and how they are successfully navigating the tourism challenges in a post Covid world.

Show Links

• Learn more at the Louisville Metro Council Website: https://louisvilleky.gov/government/metro-council
• Ph. (502) 574-1100
• Check out LMC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LouisvilleMetroCouncil