Sixth and Jeff

Metro Council passed the budget with a 22-3 vote. Many vital services were decreased, or cut out all together, including the Housing First model program, Arthur Street Hotel. Listen in to learn more about the Soil and Water Conversation District, and hear more details about what down at the nearly four hour Council meeting on the 25th!

Sixth & Jeff is back with this special primary election episode! Jefferson County Candidates Running PDF: https://bit.ly/candidatefilings   Various County-Wide Early Voting Locations: https://bit.ly/louvotes FY 2026-2027 Budget Hearing Schedule: https://bit.ly/budgethearingsinfo

On this episode of the pod, Alena & Taylor talk about: King Louis XVI Statue cleaning Data Center being built in Louisville Dem Caucus Drama Day 1 Health Insurance for City Employees Links from today's episode: Restroom map Flock camera map

Alena & Taylor cover the ICE Mask Ordinance getting voted down (from last month), an update on flock cameras and why you should hate them, and the Planning Commission sucks (as usual). Links: LMPD Map Louisville Metro sues to keep surveillance records secret  Man who died in Louisville jail was subject to ICE detainer  Metro Council, advocates at odds on how to advance Louisville police reform...

Links: Louisville Forum about Data Centers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRF3U8j1L5U LSURJ ICE Resistance: https://www.facebook.com/SURJLouisville

Alena and Taylor will tell you who is running for what offices for Louisville Metro in 2026. Also covered: the Metro Council organizational meeting, the mayor's new Chief AI Officer, and a mini horse named Bandit.

On this week's episode, Alena and Taylor talk about the most recent council meeting where they decided on emergency weather shelters, Parkway Place, and Givaudan land downzoning. Links from the show:   https://linktr.ee/MetroCouncilRecord    https://www.bizjournals.com/louisville/news/2020/07/30/rhodia-redevelopment-proposed-for-west-end.html   https://www.courier-journal.com/picture-gallery/n...

This week on Sixth & Jeff , we dig into a busy stretch at Metro Hall. We break down the now-failed mask ordinance, unpack the midyear budget adjustments and the politics behind the numbers, and take a hard look at a set of tax benefits for Churchill Downs. Links: Budget Adjustments: https://louisvilleky.primegov.com/viewer/preview?id=0&type=8&uid=7cff8b83-b9fd-4fab-a3ce-6d60aa1e2643

On episode 28, Alena and Taylor cover the last two weeks of council news. This council meeting, they reappointed Ed Harness as the Inspector General, attempted to pass a resolution banning plastic bags, and passed significant regulations regarding massage facilities. In other news, Honky Talkin' is rescheduled for February 3, and....ZOHRAN WON!

This week on Sixth & Jeff , we’re digging into the latest from Louisville Metro from the now-defunct data center moratorium to what’s happening with a surplus government property. Plus, we’ve got news: we’ll be appearing on Honky Talkin’ this Tuesday, November 4 at 8pm at the Whirling Tiger ! Links: Louisville police officer who cited a homeless woman in labor given local tourism award Your Ri...

On the pod today, Alena and Taylor discuss a large appropriation of money to police patrols out of an NDF and the Parks Police Ordinance. Links: Parks Police Presentation

The podcast is one!! Celebrate with Alena & Taylor as they talk about dysfunctional police helicopters, potential vote trading, and betrayal. Links: Jennifer Kern resigns as Public Works exec. director Charles booker (maybe?) Sheriff John Aubrey died HE WAS 86!! Wtf…  Changes to TARC routes Week without Driving Challenge. This is actually a campaign organized by Disability Rights Washington ....

On episode 24, Alena and Taylor talk about Bobbie Holsclaw passing away and the appointment process, new rules regarding emergency shelters, and the Jefferson County Extension Office. Links: Louisville Republicans outline plan to go ‘all in’ on reducing crime "Safer Louisville Agenda"

This week, Alena and Taylor celebrate Labor Day, discuss period pods and period justice, and cover the council's updates to development timelines. Links from this week: Labor Louisville Newsletter Kevin trager yelling about poop Louisville Ethics Commission sues city to stop ‘illegitimate takeover’ 2nd former high ranking city official sues Louisville mayor claiming wrongful termination

NOTE: We had mic trouble for the first 15 minutes, but fixed it after that! Alena and Taylor are here to talk to you about whether or not we should close bars at midnight, if we should issue CUPs for emergency shelters, whether or not we should find people to improve the HOJ, and most importantly: WHERE ARE YOUR KIDS?! Links: OUR PATREON YAY! Louisville councilman hosting sound study of Bardstown...

Alena and Taylor discuss July 31's council meeting, affordable housing, and labubus. Links: Louisville mayor reverses immigration policy after DOJ threat Louisville police chief apologizes for blaming victim for her own murder KRS Chapter 96

In addition to discussing some news, Alena breaks down what the Planning Commission is. IMPORTANT: Please donate to LPM! They need our funding now that the federal government has cut theirs! Links: Planning Commission Policies and Procedures Donna Purvis has a challenger Keisha Dorsey files suit claiming defamation, discrimination, retaliation Trump DOJ recommends one-day sentence for LMPD officer...

We break down the 25-26 budget vote and a little about the Nulu TIF and zoning. That's it, literally! Who voted against the budget: District 3-Shameka Parrish-Wright District 6-JP Lyninger District 10-Josie Raymond District 15-Jennifer Chappell Links: The final budget Troubleshooters: Louisville awarded pre-fab home builder $1.7 million; no homes built yet

In this episode, we talk about what makes us safe and what doesn't, covering the events of the Council since June 4, including: More money from NDFs to LMPD People's Consent Decree Resolution Zombie properties Affordable housing Some links from today's episode: Huge crowds gather in Louisville for 'No Kings' protest Phillip Baker and David James: Ethics complaint dismissed Coun...

In this episode, we talk about ALLLLLL the budget hearings that have happened since we last recorded and, trust us, it's A LOT. But we narrowed down the important stuff and have an update for you in under an hour. Links from today's pod: News Time! Consent Decree Dropped Metro Council approves expansion of Louisville Downtown Management District Roz Welch and David Yates are running for Co...

Who would've thought? Alena and Taylor agree with conservative Republican leader Anthony Piagentini? OK, we only kinda agree with him, but we break it down in the episode. Also, we cover: LMPD Funding New Development Zoning Signage Louisville's New "Park Ranger" Program Links from today's episode: Bellarmine seeks ball fields at Creason Park (2015 article) Park Ranger PowerPo...

This episode is PACKED. We talked about: Proposed tennis center in Joe Creason Park LMPD killed another civilian Churchill Downs and JCPS are fighting over funding Soil & Water Conservation District's Services Safe & Stable Housing for All Coalition Zoning and NIMBYism Billiards room rules Why KFC left Louisville Electric vehicle readiness So, check it out! We packed it all into one ho...

We break down the Mayor's Budget Address from April 24 and the budget document as we understand it today! Links for this episode: All budget info: https://louisvilleky.gov/government/metro-council Mayor's budget: https://louisvilleky.gov/government/management-budget Budget hearing schedule: https://louisvilleky.gov/metro-council/document/fy-2025-2026-budget-hearing-schedule Public comment...

This week on Sixth & Jeff , we break down the latest from Metro Council, including TARC’s public survey, and the different options on the table to keep buses running. We also discuss Louisville’s new cigar bar law, the latest changes in codes and regs fines, and a promising eviction mediation program. Plus, the mask ban isn’t going anywhere, the juvenile detention center is set to reopen once...

On this episode of Sixth & Jeff , we mark the five-year anniversary of Breonna Taylor’s death and discuss the ongoing fight for justice and accountability in Louisville. We break down The People’s Consent Decree , a community-driven response to the DOJ’s findings on LMPD and Louisville Metro Government. Activists and advocacy groups are pushing for greater transparency, oversight, and a reallo...