In this episode, Alena and Taylor talk about:

• Bringing back an ordinance that would put restrictions on masks for law enforcement officers like ICE
• Why snow removal was such a disaster
• Taylor breaking up with the Democratic Party

Tune in! No links this week!

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/news/local/2024/04/22/former-louisville-chemical-site-readies-for-major-development-photos/73388794007/ 

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 Ring camera could help solve a crime. Here’s how to register it with LMPD

• Chappell's reallocation of Birthing Center funds: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/KYLOUISVILLE/bulletins/3f9024a?reqfrom=share

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… 

• Cassia’s article Why do I stay in Louisville 

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"