District Download - A Louisville Metro Council Podcast

15: Making the Metro Council Sausage

So what in the world do you guys even do at Metro Council? Great question! In this episode, we’re continuing the discussion about how Metro Council works with a deep dive into the legislative process. Councilmen Markus Winkler (D-17) and Anthony Piagentini (R-19) are joined by Metro Council Clerk Sonya Harward to explain how they turn a problem or an idea into a piece of legislation that makes a change. Even we learned things while talking it all out!
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Legistar website: https://louisville.legistar.com/Legislation.aspx
Granicus website: http://louisville.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=2

14: Budget Episode 2.0

Remember when we took a deep dive into how the Metro Council budget process worked and what we were expecting for Fiscal Year 2022-2023? Well here’s the update: Metro Council unanimously passed the newest budget. So for this episode, Committee Chair Bill Hollander and Vice Chair Kevin Kramer sit down to explain exactly how the budget changed and where your taxpayer dollars are going.
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13: 2022 Riverview Independence Festival

It’s back! After a two-year hiatus because of the pandemic, the Riverview Independence Festival is back with a lineup of live music and fireworks that you do not want to miss! This community event celebrating Independence Day has a lot of history for South Louisville. In this episode, Councilman Rick Blackwell (D-12) and John Grantz, Media Events Inc. owner, are excited to explain how this all got started and share some of their favorite memories.
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Riverview Independence Festival Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/riverviewfest

12: Merger, New Cities, and How HB314 Impacts You

Do you know how the Urban Services District, unincorporated areas, and suburban cities all come together to make up Louisville Metro? We’re here to help refresh your merger knowledge. In episode 12, Council President David James (D-6) and Councilman Bill Hollander (D-9) break down how it all works now and how new legislation from Frankfort could change the way Louisville looks in the future. 
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Councilman Hollander's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/councilmanbillhollander

11: Health Equity in West Louisville

Taking care of your health and taking care of nature are closely tied together. There are some major projects on the horizon to improve both in West Louisville. Councilwoman Donna Purvis (D-5) sits down with Dr. Steven Patton, a Community Medical Director for Norton Healthcare’s Institute of Health Equity, and Bennett Knox, the Metro Parks Administrator, to talk about a new hospital, state-of-the-art parks facility, and much more.
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10: Time for Budget Basics

Don’t tune out at the word 'budget'! Passing a balanced budget every year is one of Metro Council’s biggest responsibilities, and it’s critically important that Louisville gets involved in the process. In this episode, Councilman Bill Hollander (D-9), Councilman Kevin Kramer (R-11) and Minority Caucus Director Stephen Haag will walk you through the budget basics, the process, and the details of the newest FY23 proposal.
Show Links
Learn how to make your voice heard with public comment forms & sign ups: https://louisvilleky.gov/government/metro-council
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09: Protecting Animals, Officers, and Inmates

Louisville’s jail has been a major topic of discussion after several inmates have died in custody. Councilwoman Amy Holton Stewart (D-25) sits down with Daniel Johnson, the president of FOP Lodge #77, to talk about what’s being done to protect inmates and the officers moving forward. But that’s not all. The councilwoman also has an update on an ordinance she passed last year to protect animals in Louisville.
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Metro Council FB -- https://www.facebook.com/LouisvilleMetroCouncil
Councilwoman Holton Stewart FB -- https://www.facebook.com/CWAmyHoltonStewart
Metro Corrections FOP Lodge #77 FB -- https://www.facebook.com/louisvillecorrections.lodge/
Louisville Metro Animal Services FB -- https://www.facebook.com/LouisvilleMetroAnimalServices

08: Home of the Ken-Ducky Derby (and so much more)

Louisville is home to the one and only Ken-Ducky Derby. You got that right! Derby season is right around the corner, so Councilman Rick Blackwell (D-12) highlights the group that’s behind the wacky event: Harbor House. Maria Smith and Karen Fallon share how the Harbor House empowers people with disabilities and how you can help them expand. Hint: it involves rubber ducks.
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Guest Links
Councilman Blackwell FB: https://www.facebook.com/CouncilmanRickBlackwell
Harbor House FB: https://www.facebook.com/HarborHouseKY