District Download - A Louisville Metro Council Podcast

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...

Join Majority Caucus Chair, Councilwoman Paula McCraney, for an in-depth conversation with Chief Gwinn-Villaroel. We’ll explore personal and professional experiences that have shaped the Chief’s perspective on policing. You’ll also learn about her top priorities and vision for the department. Show Links Learn more at the Louisville Metro Council Website : https://louisvilleky.gov/government/metro-...

The Metro Council has passed the FY24 Budget, which is set the begin on July 1, 2023. In this episode, guest moderator Rachel Platt, sits down with Budget Committee Chair Rick Blackwell and Vice Chair Kevin Kramer to talk about the city’s priorities for the upcoming fiscal year including infrastructure needs, park improvements and deferred maintenance, and homeless programs and services. Show Link...

Councilwoman Donna Purvis (District 5) hosts a discussion with Executive Director Prasanthi Persad with Wilderness Louisville and Jessica Kane with Metro Parks & Recreation about the future of the Shawnee Outdoor Learning Center. Learn about this project and the benefits it will bring to the community, and how you can help make this a reality! Show Links Learn more at the Louisville Metro Coun...

Guest moderator, Rachel Platt, hosts a discussion with the Budget Committee Chair Rick Blackwell, Vice Chair Kevin Kramer, and CFO Angie Dunn on the Mayor’s proposed budget for FY24. Learn about the Mayor’s priorities for a safer, stronger, and healthier community and how they align with the Metro Council. Also, learn how you can watch the budget hearings and provide input on the process. Show Lin...

Join Councilman Andrew Owen and former Councilman Tom Owen for a discussion on politics and public service with special guest moderator, Rachel Platt. Learn about what inspired Councilman Owen to run, his Pride of Place, and deep roots in public service. Show Links Learn more at the Louisville Metro Council Website : https://louisvilleky.gov/government/metro-council Ph. (502) 574-1100 Check out LM...

Tornados, ice storms, flooding – are you prepared? Councilwoman Madonna Flood talks with EMA Director, Jody Meiman, to learn more about Emergency Management Agency (EMA). Learn what should be in your survival kit, what is Lens Alert, Smart 911, what does the city do in hazardous situations, and more. Show Links Learn more at the Louisville Metro Council Website : https://louisvilleky.gov/governmen...

Councilmembers Betsy Ruhe, Phillip Baker and Kumar Rashad talk with Justice Now students from Liberty High School, Western High School, and W.E.B. DuBois Academy on real solutions to issues facing the community. Learn more about each program and ways you can get involved. Show Links Learn more at the Louisville Metro Council Website : https://louisvilleky.gov/government/metro-council Ph. (502) 574...

Committee Chair Rick Blackwell and Vice Chair Kevin Kramer discuss the upcoming City budget with the new Chief Financial Officer, Angela Dunn. Learn about Metro’s different revenue sources and what the outlook is for the upcoming year. 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 : htt...

Councilman Robin Engel will have guests Lee Burchfield and Chandra Gordon with him as they discuss the topic of Louisville’s Library System. The focus of the discussion will be a look forward to ongoing projects as well as the fundraising that is underway to support the continued operation and growth of our library system. Councilman Engel will also be talking about the progress towards reopening...

What is the Majority Caucus and what do the leaders do? In this episode, you’ll meet the Majority Caucus leaders for 2023, Chair Paula McCraney, and Vice Chair, Cindi Fowler. We’ll also introduce you to the two newest members, Councilman Kumar Rashad and Councilman Phillip Baker. They both share a similar background in education and plan to focus on youth engagement this year. Show Links Learn mor...

Empowerment, efficiency, delegation, and working together are some of the ways Mayor Craig Greenberg is making changes in the Administration. Join guest moderator, Rachel Platt, in a discussion with President Markus Winkler and Mayor Greenberg to hear about the new administration, public safety, budget priorities, transparency, and much more. You’ll also learn some fun facts about our new Mayor! F...

This episode is a continuation of the Council member meet and greet. You’ll hear from the three newly elected Republican Councilmembers who are part of the Metro Council’s Minority Caucus: Dan Seum, Jr., Jeff Hudson, and Kahlil Batshon. Get to know a little bit about each of these members, their districts and their priorities as they tackle their first year in office. Thanks for listening! Show Li...

Happy New Year and welcome back! In this episode, hosted by our new emcee Kyle Ethridge, we say farewell to former Metro Council President David James, review his Presidency, and learn what’s next for him. Then, we’ll meet newly elected President Markus Winkler and learn about his leadership style. Then, we dive into the District seat vacancy process and how to apply for Council seats. The final p...

We’ve discussed big picture ideas on how Louisville Metro is changing, but how can you get involved when new developments are proposed? New projects — large and small — are popping up all over the county. So for the final podcast of 2022, Councilman Markus Winkler (D-17) shares practical advice on how to make sure Metro Government hears what you want and don’t want in your backyard. We also take a...

Money is scary. Talking about finances is rude. Creating a budget is overwhelming. Grandma didn’t leave a will— now what? These are all common concerns and issues that Council President David James regularly hears from the community, so he’s bringing in the experts to find solutions and share practical advice. It’s time to take financial literacy seriously, and this episode will empower Louisvilli...

Welcome back! This time, we have returning guest and District 19 Metro Councilman Anthony Piagentini in the driver's seat to lead this special episode: What’s Happening Next Door? A discussion on Louisville Land Development and Policies that help guide our community's growth. Also joining us today is Juva Barber, Executive Vice President of the Building Industry Association of Greater Louisville a...

Metro Council's President launched this podcast in January by talking about public safety, and he's back to continue the conversation with LMPD. In this episode, Lt. Col. Steve Healey, LMPD's Assistant Chief of Police, sits down with President David James (D-6) to talk about community relations, current officer vacancies, recent car jacking cases, and much more. Show Links Learn more at the Louisv...

All the Council members know that when the Louisville Zoo is on the agenda, there's going to be a bug, bird, or something crazy in the house. In this episode, Councilman James Peden (R-23) sits down with the zoo's executive director (and a furry friend) to talk about the multi-million dollar, one of a kind project that's in the works called Kentucky Trails. Trust us, things get wild. Guests: Dan M...

Public safety and combating violence is always a hot topic in City Hall. Louisville Metro adopted a program called Group Violence Intervention in the effort to combat the rise in violent crime. In this episode, Councilman Mark Fox (D-13), who is the Chair of the Public Safety Committee, takes a look at the program to see how it has worked in other cities and how does Louisville compare so far. Gue...

It's a first for Louisville -- a critical first. Metro Louisville now has an Office of Inspector General and a Civilian Review and Accountability Board. Councilwoman Paula McCraney (D-7) is back with her second episode to learn how these two teams are working together to bring more accountability and oversight to Louisville. Guests: Edward Harness (Inspector General), Kellie Watson (Chairwoman of...

Did you know that Louisville has a team of Community Ambassadors? They’re the friendly faces you see downtown picking up litter or answering parking meter questions. But they also play a critical role outside the downtown corridor by cleaning up, building trust, and keeping you safe. In this episode, Community Ambassador program leaders join Councilwoman Nicole George (D-21) to talk about their su...

Here it is, folks! Councilman Jecorey Arthur (D-4) and Councilman Anthony Piagentini (R-19) are back at it with a Part 2. In this episode, they continue their open and honest discussion on the topic of equity, this time focusing on the impacts to the economy, violence, and housing. And if you missed Part 1, go check it out in Episode 5. Learn more at the Louisville Metro Council Website Ph. (502)...

It’s a problem that still lingers in Louisville – lead poisoning. Data shows that since 2005 nearly 10,000 kids have tested positive for lead poisoning in Louisville, and the vast majority are in West Louisville. In this episode, Councilwoman Cassie Chambers Armstrong (D-8) is joined by two experts to uncover why this is still happening and what solutions are available. Guests: Brian Guinn, PHD (U...

Councilman Jecorey Arthur (D-4) is back to talk about civic engagement and why Metro Government needs you. This time he’s joined by – the one and only – District 4 Legislative Assistant, Brianna Wright. They’ll discuss the in’s and out’s of why local government is only as strong as those who engage with it, and they’ll give practical advice on how you can get better at it. Show Links Learn more at...