Podcasts about Louisville Metro Council

The Louisville Democrat Party chairman is Logan Gatti, an energetic young voice trying to bolser the number of Democrats in local offices.We discussed issues with party collegiality, trusting poll data, the value of mailers, and the burgeoning Republican strength in Louisville Metro Council.

JP Lyninger is a proud JCPS graduate of Dupont Manual High School, as well as the University of Louisville. J.P. Lyninger has spent much of his time Fighting for a better Louisville at protests against police violence, anti-war rallies, direct actions, and standing in solidarity with workers on picket lines. JP is a long-time activist and organizer. In 2022, he served as campaign manager for Shelby Park resident Robert LeVertis Bell's campaign for State Representative. Later that year, JP managed Access For All KY's “No On 2” campaign, working in coalition with other campaigns to successfully defeat Amendment 2's permanent ban on abortion access in Kentucky. JP Lyninger is an active and engaged member of the local chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America. While currently a rank-and-file member of the chapter, he has previously held various leadership offices, including three terms as chapter Co-Chair. JP Lyninger is currently a member of the Louisville Metro Council representing District 6. JP ran for Metro Council because he knows a better world is possible. Louisville needs big changes to reverse economic and racial inequality. Louisville needs leaders ready to fight for the working class against budgets that prioritize tax deals for wealthy real estate developers over public transportation and basic infrastructure. JP is ready to fight with you for District 6, and for the needs of the working class across our city. In 2025, he serves as a member of the Ad Hoc Committee on Efficiencies of Boards & Commissions, Budget, Government Oversight/Audit & Appointments, and Parks & Sustainability Committees.

In this episode, Robert and Jazmin preview all the major elections facing the Kentucky House, the Louisville Metro Council, the LFUCG Council, the State Senate, the Judiciary, the constitutional amendments, and, if you can believe it, even more.

This week we featured two guests: Deb Ison Flowers who is running for Kentucky House in Distrcit 60 in Boone County, and Matt Golden, who is running for Louisville Metro Council in District 16 in Northeast Jefferson County.

We talk about a couple of local projects that appear to be dead — or at least on life support — during this week's Access Louisville podcast.The first is the proposed Dream Hotel — a $100 million hotel project that was proposed on Main Street a few years ago. As LBF Senior Reporter Joel Stinnett reported recently, the effort is indefinitely on hold, according to a Louisville Metro Government official. Louisville isn't the only city where Dream Hotel projects have faced some issues. After that, we talk about a retail development in J'town (which was suspected to include a new Publix location) that looks to have been stopped as well. The property where the development was proposed needed a rezoning in order to move forward, which was denied by Louisville Metro Council. And now the deadline to appeal that action has passed.It's not all bad news though. We also talk about plans to move forward with redevelopment of the former Jeffboat property in Jeffersonville, Indiana, now that a developer has been picked for that massive project.After that we chat a bit about soccer with Louisville City FC hosting a major German club, Eintracht Frankfurt, for an international friendly recently. And we discuss some recent layoffs in the bourbon industry. Access Louisville is a weekly podcast from Louisville Business First. You can find it on popular services like Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

JP Lyninger is a proud JCPS graduate of duPont Manual High School, as well as the University of Louisville. After graduation from UofL, JP became a long-time activist and organizer, fighting for a better Louisville at protests against police violence, anti-war rallies, direct actions, and standing in solidarity with workers on picket lines. In 2022, he served as campaign manager for Shelby Park resident Robert LeVertis Bell's campaign for State Representative. Later, JP managed Access For All KY's “No On 2” campaign, helping defeat Amendment 2's permanent ban on abortion access in Kentucky. He also served three terms as co-chair of Louisville DSA. J.P. Lyninger is the newly elected Louisville Metro Council member representing Jefferson County's district 6.

On this week's program, your host, Justin Mog, helps get you ready for the Primary Election coming up here in Louisville on May 21st. There are three candidates in the Democratic Primary for the District 6 seat on Louisville's Metro Council. Philip Baker is the incumbent and he is being challenged by two other Old Louisville residents: J.P. Lyninger, and this week's guest on the program, Kate Dittmeier Holm. Kate is an immigration attorney and an Emerge Kentucky graduate. Learn more at https://www.kateformetro6.com/ Listen in as we discuss a wide variety of issues at the core of Kate's campaign, including: improved transit and safer streets, equitable development, addressing food apartheid, affordable housing, and more! District 6 is one of Louisville's most diverse and the most densely populated Metro Council district, covering the neighborhoods of: Shelby Park Park Hill Algonquin Old Louisville Limerick Germantown University of Louisville Meriwether Paristown Pointe As always, our feature is followed by your community action calendar for the week, so get your calendars out and get ready to take action for sustainability NOW! Sustainability Now! is hosted by Dr. Justin Mog and airs on Forward Radio, 106.5fm, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Monday at 6pm and repeats Tuesdays at 12am and 10am. Find us at http://forwardradio.org The music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at http://appalatin.com

On this week's program, your host, Justin Mog, helps get you ready for the Primary Election coming up here in Louisville on May 21st. There are three candidates in the Democratic Primary for the District 6 seat on Louisville's Metro Council. Philip Baker is the incumbent and he is being challenged by two other Old Louisville residents: Kate Dittmeier Holm and this week's guest on the program, J.P. Lyninger (https://jpforlouisville.com/). J.P. is a Democratic Socialist running to “put the needs of the many back on the agenda.” Listen in as we discuss issues such as: 1) Democratizing LG&E and making it a public utility 2) Police reform & reorienting public safety 3) The affordable housing crisis 4) Expanding TARC and cyclist infrastructure 5) The budget District 6 is one of Louisville's most diverse and the most densely populated Metro Council district, covering the neighborhoods of: Shelby Park Park Hill Algonquin Old Louisville Limerick Germantown University of Louisville Meriwether Paristown Pointe We remind you that Forward Radio WFMP-LP Louisville does NOT endorse any particular candidates or pieces of legislation. What we endorse is an informed electorate and for that reason, we offer equal air-time to all registered candidates for any given seat. As always, our feature is followed by your community action calendar for the week, so get your calendars out and get ready to take action for sustainability NOW! Sustainability Now! is hosted by Dr. Justin Mog and airs on Forward Radio, 106.5fm, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Monday at 6pm and repeats Tuesdays at 12am and 10am. Find us at http://forwardradio.org The music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at http://appalatin.com

On this week's program, your host, Justin Mog, connects across The Pond with fellow community radio hosts at East Leeds Community Radio in Louisville's Sister City of Leeds, England. Rachael Unsworth & Clarrie Ramsden are heard each month on the program "Think Global, Act Local" on East Leeds Community Radio / Chapel FM (https://www.chapelfm.co.uk/elfm-player/archive/?_sf_s=climate). Rachael is the host of the show, as well as a professional geographer, seasoned tour guide, and presenter (https://www.leedscitywalkingtours.co.uk/). Clarrie is a regular reporter on the program, and also does some amazing local activism, running a group called Climate Action Seacroft.  It's part of Climate Action Leeds, a 5 year program across Leeds, funded by the UK National Lottery (https://www.climateactionleeds.org.uk/). Listen in as we compare notes about our respective communities, how we are acting locally to combat climate chaos, and how we each use radio to engage our communities in the process of transition toward a more sustainable future. Leeds has an aspiration to go carbon neutral and Louisville has just released a Priority Climate Action Plan for the 11-county region (https://louisvilleky.gov/government/sustainability/climate-action-and-resilience-plans) after Louisville Metro Council set goals in a February 2020 Resolution for Clean, Renewable Energy: • 100% clean renewable electricity for Metro government operations by 2030 • 100% clean energy for Metro government operations by 2035 • 100% clean energy community-wide by 2040 This is the first program co-produced by sister stations, Forward Radio and Chapel FM. We invite you to join us for some live dialogue with our new friends at East Leeds Community Radio during Forward Radio's 7th Birthday Party on Saturday, April 13th 5-8pm at Logan Street Market, 1001 Logan St. As always, our feature is followed by your community action calendar for the week, so get your calendars out and get ready to take action for sustainability NOW! Sustainability Now! is hosted by Dr. Justin Mog and airs on Forward Radio, 106.5fm, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Monday at 6pm and repeats Tuesdays at 12am and 10am. Find us at https://forwardradio.org The music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at https://appalatin.com

This week we invited Kaylee Raymer of KY Policy to talk about HB 5 and how it is moving along in the legislature. She provided insights into changes the bill experienced this week and also efforts to make the bill less bad. Before speaking with her, Jazmin and Robert talked about other bills in the legislature, plus a few updates about KDP and the Louisville Metro Council.

Geothermal energy offers a major solution to a clean power future by using power from under the ground. In some cases geothermal comes from hundreds of feet below the surface, in other cases it's just a few feet, and might already be powering you or your neighbor's home. Today's show explores several different aspects of geothermal to help you understand its role in green energy for the world, and for right here in Louisville. This show was recorded on August 23, 2023, as part of a quarterly series of "REAL Good News" virtual events hosted by the Renewable Energy Alliance of Louisville (REAL). These events have been held since 2020, with the purpose of providing information to encourage Louisville's Metro Council to implement the resolution it passed in 2020, calling for our city to be using 100% clean energy by 2040. This show includes a presentation from the Louisville airport on its massive and innovative geothermal project; another local expert explaining all the different forms of geothermal, including how you can use it in your home; and the perspective of a member of the Louisville Metro Council. You can get more information on these programs at http://renewableenergylouisville.org. The Access Hour airs on Forward Radio, 106.5fm, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Wednesday at 2pm and repeats Thursdays at 11am and Fridays at 1pm. Find us at http://forwardradio.org If you've got something you'd like to share on community radio through the Access Hour, whether it's a recording you made or a show you'd like to do on a particular topic, community, artistic creation, or program that is under-represented in Louisville's media landscape, just go to http://forwardradio.org, click on Participate and pitch us your idea. The Access Hour is your opportunity to take over the air waves to share your passion.

Our host, LUL Interim President & CEO Lyndon Pryor is joined by Councilman Jecorey Arthur. Jecorey shares his journey from a kid in the Parkland neighborhood who loved music to being a member of the Louisville Metro Council representing District 4. Arthur talks about turning stories of shame into action, the challenges of the position, and how music influenced his life. Arthur is a classically trained percussionist and hip-hop artist. He is a professor of music and sociology at Simmons College of Kentucky and an artist roster member of the Inner-City Muslim Action Network (IMAN).

Currently Cassie Armstrong is an assistant professor at the University of Louisville Brandise School and a Kentucky State Senator that represents Kentucky's political district 19 in Jefferson County. Professor Armstrong is a 2015 graduate of Harvard Law School, where she was President of the Legal Aid Bureau. She subsequently was selected to be a Skadden Fellow and with that award worked for two years as an attorney at Louisville Legal Aid Society and the Kentucky Equal Justice Center, where she represented victims of domestic violence in family law matters, designed and implemented a comprehensive program to provide legal services to rural victims of domestic violence and litigated appeals on poverty law issues. Most recently, Professor Armstrong worked as an Associate at the Louisville firm of Kaplan Johnson Abate & Bird LLP. Before that, she clerked for Judge Amul Thapar, now at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit and then a Judge at the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky. She also clerked briefly for Judge Phillip Shepherd of the Franklin Circuit Court. Professor Armstrong received a B.A. from Yale College, summa cum laude, in 2010, an M.P.H. from Yale in 2011 and an M.Sc. in Public Management and Governance from the London School of Economics in 2012. She is a native Kentuckian, having grown up in eastern Kentucky. Her book, Hill Women: Finding Family and a Way Forward in the Appalachian Mountains was published by Random House in 2020. She was elected to Louisville Metro Council's District 8 seat in June 2020. From 2018-2020, she served as the Vice Chair of the Kentucky Democratic Party.

Todd Blevins, KY State Director of the KY Humane Society of the United States discusses a proposed ordinance, dubbed the Puppy Mill Ordinance, being considered by the Louisville Metro Council, for adoption. He explains the existence of, problems with, and solutions to the puppy mill to pet store pipeline so prevalent here in Kentucky and throughout the U.S.

K.A. Owens interviews Tina Ward-Pugh, former member of the Louisville Board of Alderman and the Louisville Metro Council. She is now running for the position of Jefferson County Clerk. Recorded Friday August 19, 2022, 1:30PM.

Access Hour Andrew Owen - Candidate for Louisville Metro Council District 9

Andrew Owen is a candidate for the 9th Metro District. Feb 17,2022 via Zoom he shares his perspectives regarding some healthcare issues with Dr. Mike Flynn and Dr. Gene Shively. Regular WFMP listeners may recognize Mike and Gene from Single Payer Radio. The interview with Mr. Owen is conducted apart from Single Payer Radio which is a project of Kentuckians for Single Payer Healthcare and the Ky chapter of Physicians for a National Health Program.

Join us this week for a community conversation about the fate of the surplus Urban Government Center and the Paristown Green redevelopment proposal which is now in peril due to Louisville Metro's unwillingness to invest the matching funds necessary to move the project forward with all of the historic preservation and community benefits the city and neighbors have asked for. Joining Forward Radio programmer and Paristown Pointe homeowner, Justin Mog, are neighbors Sean Sinnott and Nick Mellen, along with Martina Kunnecke from Neighborhood Planning & Preservation, retired architect Steve Wiser, and two representatives of the Paristown Green project, Jeff Underhill and Sheri Rose, CEO / Executive Director of the Thrive Center Inc. (http://www.thrivecenterky.org). From the beginning, Underhill Associates (https://underhillassociates.com/) has committed to bringing about $50M to the project and have asked the city for 20% match. Due to new demands from the city, that funding gap now has grown to $13.7 million, or about 23% of the project's $58.9 million cost. Underhill has proposed using the city budget or American Rescue Plan Act funds, but the Fischer administration rebuked that idea in a May letter that gave the company until mid-June to put forth other ideas or it would end negotiations. What is needed now is the approval of 14 of the 26 Metro Council reps to direct investment to the project. Louisville Metro Council's Budget Committee has released a schedule for an initial committee meeting and public hearings on Louisville's use of American Rescue Plan Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery (“ARP”) Funds. Louisville Metro is receiving $388 million and more than $340 Million has yet to be appropriated. In the next two weeks, the committee will have three hearings across the community to take public comments about the use of ARP funds. Speakers may sign up before the start of each meeting to speak for a maximum of five minutes. The meeting schedule is: Saturday, July 17th, 11am - 1pm at UofL's ShelbyHurst Campus, Founders Union Building - Meeting Room 201, 9001 Shelbyville Road Monday, July 19th, 6:30-8:30pm, Southwest Regional Library, 9725 Dixie Highway Monday, July 26th, 6-8pm, West Broadway Church of Christ, 3921 West Broadway An online form for written comments is also available at https://louisvilleky.wufoo.com/forms/zmw8u5j0366emk/ WDRB covered some of the costs and frustrations associated with the city's failure to move the redevelopment project forward: https://www.wdrb.com/in-depth/public-costs-grow-as-urban-government-center-site-remains-vacant/article_81171c1e-db5f-11eb-999a-0fbdd500f177.html The Citizens' Coalition 4 Land Use Reform is a metro-wide group which has been monitoring Metro's questionable land use patterns since last autumn. They are raising public awareness (and response) to development that does not serve the community well. Their bimonthly meeting occurs every other Tuesday in the evening by Zoom. The whole community is invited to sit in, listen and learn as neighborhood advocates describe their challenges with subpar development proposals. The next is scheduled for Tuesday July 13 at 5:30pm, the again on July 27th. To get involved, contact Martina Kunnecke at nppkentuckiana@gmail.com. On Truth to Power each week, we gather Forward Radio programmers and friends to discuss the state of the world, the nation, the state, and the city! It's a community conversation like you won't hear anywhere else! Truth to Power airs every Friday at 9pm, Saturday at 11am, and Sunday at 4pm on Louisville's grassroots, community radio station, Forward Radio 106.5fm WFMP and live streams at forwardradio.org

Louisville Metro Council President David James joins Terry Meiners to discuss Mayor Greg Fischer's proposed budget, the downtown revitalization plan, LMPD Chief Erika Shield's performance so far and much more.

Louisville Metro Council President David James joins Terry Meiners to discuss Mayor Greg Fischer's proposed budget, the downtown revitalization plan, LMPD Chief Erika Shield's performance so far and much more.

Our special guest is Councilman Anthony Piagentini. He is the leader of the Republicans on Louisville Metro Council and he sat down with me to discuss Public Safety and Personal Responsibility. In this episode, we discuss fatherhood, LMPD, building relationships, the role of government, and the effects of personal decision making. 

President of the Louisville Metro Council, Councilman David James, joins this week's episode of BTC. He discusses his decision to run for Mayor, the role of the Metro Council in policy making and implementation, as well as a number of current Louisville issues. The white paper discussed in this episode can be found here. (Note, nothing in this episode should be construed as legal advice.) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This week on the Access Louisville podcast we discuss the plan for this year's Thunder Over Louisville. The annual fireworks display is being put on in a different way this year as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic and we talk about what we think of its new idea. In the midst of this chat we also talk about some of our favorite Thunder memories over the years.We also chat more about Liberty Hall (nicknamed the "Odd Fellows Building") on Muhammad Ali Boulevard. Louisville Metro Council recently overturned its status as a local historic landmark, meaning it could be torn down and replaced with something new.Later, we get an update on comings and goings in the restaurant industry locally, including a new speakeasy coming to NuLu.And to wrap things up with chat about how our NCAA brackets are looking now that the tournament is fully under way.Access Louisville is a weekly podcast from Louisville Business First. You can find it on popular podcast services like Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher and Radio Public. 

Last week, the Louisville Metro Council approved a new police union contract. The vote was divided 16 to 10 and many consider the contract controversial. For example, opponents question whether it provides sufficient accountability and transparency when officers are under investigation. The contract also raises the starting salaries of police officers from about $35,000 to $45,000. It's a three-year contract that is retroactive to the date the last contract ended — July 1, 2018. This new contract is in effect through June 30, 2021, at a cost of $390 million over the next three fiscal years. Breonna Taylor's killing and the continuous racial justice protests that have taken place since May have placed local policing in the spotlight, here and nationally. On today's show, we talk about the contract and its provisions and implications. Our guests include a representative from the local Fraternal Order of Police and Louisville Metro Council President David James.

K.A. Owens interviews Demi Bechtloff of Campaign Zero Kentucky. She describes her organization and reviews recent Louisville Metro Council decision to approve new contract between Louisville Metro and the Fraternal Order of Police.

Sean Southard joins the pod for a busy news day. The State Supreme Court heard oral arguments on the Gov's emergency powers, the Louisville Metro Council put Greg Fischer on warning, and a gentleman in Frankfort goes full possum. You never go full possum. Also, Tres and Sean geek out with hot takes on grammar and Star Wars.

Political activist and community organizer Shawn Reilly spoke of his visions for District 8 (the Highlands) as well as his visions for Louisville. I interviewed him shortly after his defeat in the 6/23/20 Louisville Metro Council race.

Continuing our quest for an informed electorate for the June 23rd Kentucky Primary Election, your host, Justin Mog, sits down with another candidate for Louisville Metro Council’s downtown District 4. Darryl Young Jr. is the Manager of Programming at the Muhammad Ali Center, overseeing youth initiatives, strategic community partnerships, and innovative programming. He first gained community organizing experience as a member of the Network Center for Community Change (NC3), where he helped canvass Russell, Smoketown and other neighborhoods to connect with residents about their wants, needs and local resources available to them. Learn more at http://darrylyoungjr4metrocouncil.com Barbara Sexton Smith is stepping down, and he is running for the open seat to represent District 4 in downtown Louisville from 24th Street north of Broadway, east to Baxter Ave. and as far south as just south of Burnett. Russell, Central Business District, Smoketown, Shelby Park, Meriwether, Phoenix Hill, Butchertown, Irish Hill, Paristown Pointe, Germantown. There is no Republican running for this seat, so the race will be decided in the June 23rd Democratic Primary. Residents of the district will find 6 active candidates for this seat on their ballots: Ron BOLTON, Aletha FIELDS, Adam CAPERTON, Darryl YOUNG JR., Robert LeVertis BELL, and Jecorey ARTHUR. Dennisha RIVERS dropped out. (…along with TEN different candidates running against Mitch McConnell for U.S. Senator!) Go to http://jeffersoncountyclerk.org for info on how to vote, including in-person early absentee voting which is available to all this year due to the pandemic. Forward Radio does not endorse any candidates, but we do endorse an informed electorate. We offer equal air-time for all registered candidates for public office. As always, our feature is followed by your community action calendar for the week, so get your calendars out and get ready to take action for sustainability NOW! Sustainability Now! airs on FORward Radio, 106.5fm, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Monday at 6pm and repeats Tuesdays at 12am and 10am. Find us at http://forwardradio.org The music in this podcast is used by permission from the fantastic Louisville band, Appalatin. Explore their inspiring music at http://www.appalatin.com

In one last push for an informed electorate for the June 23rd Kentucky Primary Election, your host, Justin Mog, sits down with another candidate for Louisville Metro Council’s downtown District 4. Jecorey Arthur, also known as ‘1200', has performed around the world as a classically trained percussionist as well as a hip hop artist. Born in Parkland, Jecorey Arthur is an award-winning teacher, musician, activist, and now professor at Louisville’s HBCU, Simmons College of Kentucky. At 28, he’s running to become the youngest metro councilperson in Louisville history. He invites you to get in touch with him at 502-230-1616. Learn more at http://jecoreyarthur.com Barbara Sexton Smith is stepping down, and he is running for the open seat to represent District 4 in downtown Louisville from 24th Street north of Broadway, east to Baxter Ave. and as far south as just south of Burnett. Russell, Central Business District, Smoketown, Shelby Park, Meriwether, Phoenix Hill, Butchertown, Irish Hill, Paristown Pointe, Germantown. There is no Republican running for this seat, so the race will be decided in the June 23rd Democratic Primary. Residents of the district will find 6 active candidates for this seat on their ballots: Ron BOLTON, Aletha FIELDS, Adam CAPERTON, Darryl YOUNG JR., Robert LeVertis BELL, and Jecorey ARTHUR. Dennisha RIVERS dropped out. (…along with TEN different candidates running against Mitch McConnell for U.S. Senator!) Go to http://jeffersoncountyclerk.org for info on how to vote, including in-person early absentee voting which is available to all this year due to the pandemic. Forward Radio does not endorse any candidates, but we do endorse an informed electorate. We offer equal air-time for all registered candidates for public office. As always, our feature is followed by your community action calendar for the week, so get your calendars out and get ready to take action for sustainability NOW! Sustainability Now! airs on FORward Radio, 106.5fm, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Monday at 6pm and repeats Tuesdays at 12am and 10am. Find us at http://forwardradio.org The music in this podcast is used by permission from the fantastic Louisville band, Appalatin. Explore their inspiring music at http://www.appalatin.com

Ruth interviews Cassie Chambers Armstrong from Louisville's 8th District, and Aletha Fields, from the 4th District, both Democratic candidates running for Louisville Metro Council.

In this episode Sullivan talks about “Breonna's law” which was passed unanimously by Louisville Metro Council, expected to be signed by Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We continue to amp up your excitement for the June 23rd Primary Election as your host, Justin Mog, continues his conversations with Louisville Metro Council candidates who are running in seats that will be decided in the primary. This week we hear from Aletha Fields, a mother of two living children and a 22-year veteran teacher in JCPS, teaching at Iroquois High School. Aretha is endorsed by Kentuckians For The Commonwealth (KFTC) and her platform is based on a Living Wage and a pledge to work for more opportunities for marginalized people in District 4 to create and experience success — success that reflects the entire community, not just a privileged few. Learn more at http://alethafields.com District 4 stretches east from 24th Street north of Broadway, to Baxter Ave. and as far south as just south of Burnett Avenue. The District incorporates portions of many neighborhoods including Russell, Central Business District, Smoketown, Shelby Park, Meriwether, Phoenix Hill, Butchertown, Paristown Pointe, Irish Hill, Germantown and Schnitzelburg. Go to http://jeffersoncountyclerk.org for info on getting registered to vote (deadline: Tuesday, May 26th) and how to vote, including requesting a mail-in ballot to vote absentee (deadline to request: Tuesday, June 16th) Residents of the district will find 6 active candidates for this seat on their Democratic Primary ballots: Ron BOLTON, Aletha FIELDS, Adam CAPERTON, Darryl YOUNG JR., Robert LeVertis BELL, and Jecorey ARTHUR. Note that Dennisha RIVERS will appear on the ballot, but she has dropped out of the race. Note as well, that voters will also find TEN different candidates running against Mitch McConnel for U.S. Senator on the June 23rd ballot! As always, our feature is followed by your community action calendar for the week, so get your calendars out and get ready to take action for sustainability NOW! Sustainability Now! airs on FORward Radio, 106.5fm, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Monday at 6pm and repeats Tuesdays at 12am and 10am. Find us at http://forwardradio.org The music in this podcast is used by permission from the fantastic Louisville band, Appalatin. Explore their inspiring music at http://www.appalatin.com

We continue to amp up your excitement for the June 23rd Primary Election as your host, Justin Mog, continues his conversations with Louisville Metro Council candidates who are running in seats that will be decided in the primary. This week we talk to Robert LeVertis Bell, running in an exciting six-way race to fill the seat on Metro Council being vacated by Barbara Sexton-Smith in downtown District 4. Robert is a 40-year-old Louisville native, public school teacher and democratic socialist. He’s also a father of three, and community organizer. You can learn more about him at http://bell4louisville.com Robert is running a grassroots-funded campaign on democratic socialist principles. He is rejecting funding from all corporations, developers, and megachurch leaders. District 4 stretches east from 24th Street north of Broadway, to Baxter Ave. and as far south as just south of Burnett Avenue. The District incorporates portions of many neighborhoods including Russell, Central Business District, Smoketown, Shelby Park, Meriwether, Phoenix Hill, Butchertown, Paristown Pointe, Irish Hill, Germantown and Schnitzelburg. Go to http://jeffersoncountyclerk.org for info on getting registered to vote (deadline: Tuesday, May 26th) and how to vote, including requesting a mail-in ballot to vote absentee (deadline to request: Tuesday, June 16th) Residents of the district will find 6 active candidates for this seat on their Democratic Primary ballots: Ron BOLTON, Aletha FIELDS, Adam CAPERTON, Darryl YOUNG JR., Robert LeVertis BELL, and Jecorey ARTHUR. Note that Dennisha RIVERS will appear on the ballot, but she has dropped out of the race. Note as well, that voters will also find TEN different candidates running against Mitch McConnel for U.S. Senator on the June 23rd ballot! As always, our feature is followed by your community action calendar for the week, so get your calendars out and get ready to take action for sustainability NOW! Sustainability Now! airs on FORward Radio, 106.5fm, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Monday at 6pm and repeats Tuesdays at 12am and 10am. Find us at http://forwardradio.org The music in this podcast is used by permission from the fantastic Louisville band, Appalatin. Explore their inspiring music at http://www.appalatin.com

Jen Sainato had been waiting for this day for a long time. She’d woken up early, put on her black striped suit, and drove five hours to attend the Louisville Metro Council’s public safety committee meeting. The council had called the police to answer questions about their handling of rape cases, in the wake of our story about Jen’s case. When Jen walked into the council chamber, the police were already settled in at the front of the room: two press people, a few men in suits, and Lt. Shannon Lauder — the head of the special victims unit, who’d been called by the council to explain why her department clears so few rape cases by arrest, and so many “by exception.” The eight metro council members in attendance were seated as well, looking out at the room from their elevated seats. And in the audience sat the survivors — women who had reported a rape to the Louisville Metro Police Department. Women who were inspired by Jen’s story to come out and seek their own answers. For most of them, this hearing was as close as they would get to their day in court. Visit kydig.org and donate to support this and future seasons of Dig.

Several topics get covered on this week's episode of Access Louisville. Around the 1:04 mark, we talk about the future commuter technology we're excited for including self-driving cars, trains and hover boards.Then around the 5:50 mark, we speak about the One Park development, planned near the intersection of Lexington Road and Grinstead Drive. Reporter Marty Finley, who's been following this project for four years now, tells us what happens next. We also discuss the fact that this development has a long way to go, even if it is approved by Louisville Metro Council in the coming week. We switch gears at the 10:28 mark, to talk about the latest in the Louisville entrepreneurial scene, including a high profile exit by LEAP CEO Patrick Henshaw. It's the latest bit of controversy we've seen in this sector of the business community.Lastly, at the 17:40 mark, we talk about the "IgLOUs" at 8up Elevated Drinkery and Kitchen. Access Louisville is a podcast from LouisvilleBuisnessFirst.com. This week's show is hosted by Digital Editor David Mann, Design/Multimedia Editor Brooke Timmons and Reporters Haley Cawthon and Marty Finley.

We cover a lot of ground on this week’s episode of Access Louisville.First, we introduce a new panelist, Zak Owens, who just became the associate editor of Louisville Business First last month. After that we talk about our favorite local breweries. News about a new brewery in town earlier this week got us thinking about it. The breweries discussion starts at the 2:29 mark.The biggest topic of this show is Kevin Cogan's One Park development, which starts at the 4:27 mark. One Park is a huge mixed use apartment that's planned near the intersection of Grinstead Drive and Lexington Road. The plan was given approval recently by the Louisville Metro Planning Commission and now heads to Louisville Metro Council.After that, at the 11:21 mark, we talk about news that Louisville is getting a National Women's Soccer League team. Access Louisville is a weekly podcast from Louisville Business First.

On this week’s edition of Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog, comes in from watering the garden for a chat with Brandon Coan, the Louisville Metro Council representative for District 8 (Highlands) since January 2017. We discuss a variety of sustainability concerns facing Brandon’s district and the city at large, including: trees, canopy loss, and the Planting O' the Green project; sustainable transportation and land use planning; safer streets for all including the Baxter/Castlewood redesign and the Bardstown Road Corridor Safety Study; better streetscapes & walkability such as the Barret Avenue project from Winter Ave to Highland Ave; the 100% Renewable Energy resolution; how our local government actually functions and where your voice is most needed. You can learn more about Brandon Coan and listen to his podcast at https://louisvilleky.gov/government/metro-council-district-8 Follow him on social media @CMBrandonCoan You can contact him at Brandon.Coan@louisvilleky.gov As always, our interview is followed by your community action calendar for the week, so get your calendars out and get ready to take action for sustainability NOW! Sustainability Now! airs on FORward Radio, 106.5fm, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Monday at 6pm and repeats Tuesdays at 12am and 10am. Find us at http://forwardradio.org The music in this podcast is used by permission from the fantastic Louisville band, Appalatin. Explore their inspiring music at http://www.appalatin.com

The Louisville Metro Council announced it would close public pools and cut the city budget to address an impending budget shortfall. Those cuts could affect public safety, health, and recreational opportunities offered through Louisville's park system. WFPL's Rick Howlett talked with park representatives about the obstacles they face, and expectations going forward. The guests were: Louisville Parks and Recreation Parks Administrator Bennett Knox Louisville Parks and Recreation Assistant Director Ben Johnson Olmsted Conservancy President Layla George Parklands of Floyds Fork President David Morgan

Last night, Louisville Metro Council approved a zoning change that will pave the way for Unity Place--an affordable housing complex in the Okolona neighborhood that would also include some housing for refugees. Since the project was introduced, nearby property owners have been very vocal about their concerns. The zoning change process is itself complicated for council members, who have to balance following the rules with what their constituents are asking for. WFPL's Amina Elahi joins us today on Recut to explain how the process works.

The House approves an essential skills bill for Kentucky schools, and the Senate passes legislation detailing crime victims' rights. Committees discuss bills regarding Louisville Metro Council elections, county jail funding, and bail reform. Bevin Administration officials outline changes to the state's Medicaid program.

The House approves an essential skills bill for Kentucky schools, and the Senate passes legislation detailing crime victims' rights. Committees discuss bills regarding Louisville Metro Council elections, county jail funding, and bail reform. Bevin Administration officials outline changes to the state's Medicaid program.

Jim King believes that success breeds success and that as he achieves more, he is able to do more things for more people. King has been successful in both the public and the private sector. In 1981 he formed King & Company, PSC. a CPA firm, and serves as president and CEO. In 1987, King acquired People’s State Bank, in Nelson County, KY with assets of $6 million and only one location. After expanding to the Louisville area People’s State Bank became King Southern Bank and has continued to grow. Today, King Southern Bank has over $160 million in assets and seven locations. In November 2004, King won election to serve as councilman for District 10 to Louisville’s Metro Council. In January 2006, he became majority leader of the Metro Council and in January 2008, King was elected as the president of the Louisville Metro Council. King is a member of the University of Louisville Board of Overseers, the Board of the Louisville Orchestra, and the Simmons College Board of Trustees. He is a past-chairman of the Kentucky Bankers Association. In memoriam: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/louisville/obituary.aspx?n=james-o-king-jim&pid=173865683&fhid=29361

Louisville Metro Council president David Tandy is fueled by the desire to serve his community and to leave it a better place for his children. Tandy is a respected attorney with a packed resume. His accomplishments include the first president of the Louisville Urban League Young Professionals Organization, working in the Washington D.C. office of former U.S. Senator Wendall H. Ford, former treasurer for the Kentucky Democratic Party, and government relations director for the American Cancer Society. In his efforts to help Louisville with its economic development, Tandy served on many Metro Council committees, including the Democratic caucus and chairing theMetroo development committee. As a proud recipient of a football scholarship, Tandy graduated from Vanderbilt University and continued his education at the University of Kent, College of Law.

Councilman Kevin Kramer’s compassion for people has led him to be a public servant and educator. Kramer represents the Louisville Metro Council in District 11. He also assists on the National League of Cities Information Technology and Communications steering committee. He was the 2006 Metro Council president and named a distinguished alumnus of Bellarmine University. Kramer is a life-long resident of the Hikes Point area and has been active in his community for many years. He coached for the Hikes Point Optimist Club, the Southeast YMCA, and St. Martha. Kramer taught adult education classes for the Louisville Community Foundation through the Jefferson County Public School system. Currently, he teaches at Mercy Academy.

Hal Heiner served as a vice chairman of Greater Louisville, Inc., and in 2002, he was elected to the Louisville Metro Council. On the Council, he spent eight years focusing on finding efficiencies in services, shedding light on the inner dealings of Metro Government, and finding smart ways for the community to grow and prosper. After receiving a master’s degree in engineering from the University of Louisville, he became a partner in one of the city’s largest civil engineering firms. In 1997, Heiner founded Capstone Realty, which helped to bring more than 4,000 jobs to South Jefferson County and across the region. Hal has been active in numerous charities and educational organizations and currently serves on the Metro Leadership Foundation as a founding board member.

This Summer during New York's Pride celebration, violinist and opera singer Tona Brown will become the first trans woman of color ever to perform at Carnegie Hall - headlining the first LGBTQ-themed production ever to be staged there. We were lucky enough to speak with Tona this week about the music she will play there, and the importance of transgender people in LGTBTQ history. NYC Pride 2014 will focus on commemorating the Stonewall Riots, which were lead by trans women of color. Tona says she's been able to reach the level she has in her career because she took a non-traditional path. "Everything that I do is as an independent, freelance artist," she explains, which means she produces her own events and released her album, This Is Who I Am, independently. "Now if I had tried to do it the traditional way, of going to The Met competitions and doing all of that sort of thing, and meeting a conductor that can say yea or nay to me being hired," she says, "I would have had a different experience." She encourages other aspiring artists to hone their craft and be persistent, even if discrimination slows their progress. "If you have a talent and you have a drive to not let people tell you what you can and cannot do, you will succeed. It will just take you longer." With the help of GLAAD, she's raising funds to support the production. We'll be keeping up with her on Facebook and Twitter and will keep you posted on her progress (and let you know when tickets go on sale, for those who can make the trip!). We absolutely adore Tona and can't wait to see what she might accomplish next! Since we'reLove And Hip Hop Atlanta fans, we had to talk about Mimi and Nikko's sex tape this week in our Juicy Fruit segment. Whether you think so-called "leaked" sex tapes are publicity stunts or the real deal, they share a troubling common denominator: "The thing that kills me about all of these sex tapes that come out, like Kim Kardashian and now Mimi," Kaila says, "is that in all of these straight copulation videos, there's no condom! I mean, in 2014, it's really not time for you straight women to keep sleeping with men raw. Just an FYI, that's not a good look." And as Jaison adds, "Pregnancy's the least of your concerns." Indeed, women now account for 1 in 5 of new HIV infections - with African-American women particularly at risk - mostly from heterosexual sex. So why do we only see free condom distribution and mobile STD testing trucks outside gay bars? What would happen if straight people were encouraged to keep track of their status as conscientiously as gay folks are expected to? Would we see a celebrity safe-sex tape one day? Also in Juicy Fruit, we touched on the always-controversial subject of corporal punishment for children, inspired by a Louisville mom who is accused of punching her teenage son in the mouth, busting his lip and loosening one of his teeth. And we had to toot our own horn a bit, because Jaison Gardner recently appeared before a committee of the Louisville Metro Council to talk about the challenges faced by tipped workers who make a $2.13/hour minimum wage. Check out his remarks and let us know what you th