Sixth and Jeff

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 from Breonna Taylor raid

• OneWest plans to launch 24-hour day care in west Louisville

• Louisville leaders pausing proposed entertainment district to 'focus on safety'

• Why wasn't mask ordinance enforced as White nationalists marched through Louisville?

• 'That's our power' | Residents speak out against LG&E's request for new generators for data centers

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
• Councilman seeks more violence prevention spending
• How much will the new LMPD headquarters cost? A lot more than initially expected
• Louisville set to increase affordable housing funding. Is it enough?

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 County Clerk

• Louisville Metro Government names first director of transporation

• Highlands to see increased LMPD patrols after Memorial Day weekend crowd shuts down street

• Community members excited as Algonquin pool gets ready to reopen

Other:

• Community budget input form
  

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 PowerPoint

News Links:

• JCPS tax increase on 2026 ballot

• Joe Creason tennis center update

• Video is out from the Crescent Hill Shooting & another one in Camp Taylor

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 hour!

Links from this episode:

• Tennis Center: https://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/local/2025/04/10/tennis-pickleball-complex-proposed-louisville-tennis-center-joe-creason-park/82741773007/ 

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 form: https://louisvilleky.wufoo.com/forms/z1ls6po10gjsdnk/

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 state funding comes through, and we recap the Vision Zero plan to reduce traffic fatalities in Louisville.

All that and more: tune in!

*Correction: Shannon Floyd is the contact for Eviction Mediation, not Shannon Logan as mentioned in the episode.

Links from today's episode:

TARC Survey and Info

Eviction Mediation PowerPoint

Vision Zero PowerPoint

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 reallocation of resources toward social services.

Plus, we dive into the latest developments on the controversial 'Neighborhood Meeting' Ordinance and the potential impact of opioid settlement funds.

Don’t miss this deep dive into Louisville’s political landscape and the policies shaping its future.

Articles referenced:

1. Louisville Republicans urge rejection of consent decree, say mayor does not speak for them

2. Louisville mayor to let weaker housing protections become law without signature

3. Louisville NAACP calls for reappointment of inspector general

4. A 'waste' of $700k? Advocates, city clash over court program for homeless people

5. 5 year anniversary of Breonna Taylor’s death is March 13

Episode 12: Rental Registry, Lead Registry, and HB173

Metro Council tried to get ahead of Frankfort—but will it be enough?

In this episode, we dive into two ordinances: one that created a rental registry and another that established a lead registry. Council modified these ordinances in an attempt to appease state legislators before they have a chance pass HB173, a bill that would eliminate all registries statewide.

What happened when they hit the council floor? We break it all down in this episode.

Citations for this episode:

1. Louisville Metro Council member pays $10,000 fine for failing to disclose donations

2. A police report, lawsuits and ethics complaints: Pressures mount against councilwoman

3. Former Louisville Metro Council Member and Deputy Mayor deny retaliation

4. Louisville leaders discuss plans to reform LMPD with or without the feds