The Louisville Metro Council meets in City Hall — not Metro Hall. | Photo via Wikimedia commons
Louisville’s Metro Council is made up of 26 representatives from across Jefferson County. It’s the primary legislative body for the city, responsible for adopting the city budget, approving mayoral appointees, levying taxes + making laws, policies, and ordinances.
Who is your council member?
The Louisville Metro is divided into 26 districts outlined on this map. Each district has a single representative on the Metro Council. Here’s how a council member’s term works:
Metro Council members must be at least 18 years old, be qualified voters, and reside within their district for at least one year prior to election.
Council members serve four-year terms, with half the council elected every two years.
The Metro Council President is elected by the full membership of the council at the first meeting of the year.
This year, the even-numbered districts are up for election. If that’s where you live, check out our guide to election day and make sure you’re prepped.
Stay in the loop
We know you’re already reading your favorite newsletter, but everyone has room for a second.
Each district has a weekly newsletter with upcoming events, relevant news, and other information specific to the district. Sign up for your district’s newsletter by entering your email or phone number and selecting your district’s e-news.
The current Metro Government structure is a result of the 2003 city-county merger.
Each Metro Council member hosts their own meetings with constituents. Subscribing to your district’s e-newsletter is a great way to keep up with upcoming opportunities to meet with your council member. You can also visit your district’s website to find upcoming events or contact your council person directly.
Avatar: The Last Airbender In Concert | Tuesday, Oct. 29 | 7 p.m. | Kentucky Center for the Arts | $47+ | Take a “secret tunnel” to this live orchestral performance accompanying the Nickelodeon classic.
Wednesday, Oct. 30
Behind The Scream | Wednesday, Oct. 30 | 7:30 p.m. | Kentucky Center for the Arts | $46+ | See the iconic Halloween film followed by a Q+A with the star David Arquette.
“Night of the Living Dead” | Wednesday, Oct. 30, Saturday, Nov. 2 | Times vary | Old Forester’s Paristown Hall | $37.89+ | See a live stage adaptation of George Romero’s classic film featuring local actors.
Pumpkin Composting | Friday, Nov. 1 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, Crestwood | Free | Dispose of your jack o’ lanterns + receive a free guest pass to visit the gardens for each pumpkin you drop off.
Saturday, Nov. 2
MakerPlace Workshop: Puppetry | Saturday, Nov. 2 | 10 a.m. | Kentucky Science Center | $20+ | Bring the kids to learn the basics of sewing and puppetry as they create a custom puppet by hand.
Friday, Nov. 15
2024 Chamber Night Out, presented by James B. Beam | Friday, Nov. 15 | 6:30-9 p.m. | The Kitchen Table, Clermont | $85 | You’re invited to an elegant evening of delicious food, cocktails + fun, featuring a guided tasting of premium bourbons by seventh Generation Master Distiller Fred Noe.*
More renovations are coming to Churchill Downs over the next few years. Uncovered box seats will be replaced with “premium hospitality experiences” and the Skye Terrace structure will be demolished and replaced, among other changes. Specific timelines are unknown, but the changes could come by 2026. (Louisville Business First)
Award
Logan Street Market was received an Award of Citation from the Kentucky Society of Architects. The Shelby Park market building + food hall was recognized in the “Small Projects Under $2 Million” category. Fun fact: Logan Street Market turned five this month.
Arts
The Speed Museum launched a new artist in residence program last week. The Gilliam Visiting Artist Program will welcome two artists each year to collaborate with Kentucky artists + engage with the Louisville arts community. The program is named in honor of the abstract painter Sam Gilliam.
Try This
Just like your school days. Old Louisville Brewery is holding a Show ‘n Tell event on Wednesday, Nov. 13 at 6:30 p.m. Bring a strange artifact from your childhood, a prized possession, or anything else to show it off + hear stories from other Louisvillians.
Listen
What does Louisville’s victory over Boston College say about their place in the ACC? Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews and more from local experts of the Cards with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Sports
The 2024 USL Championship Playoffs are headed to Lynn Family Stadium. LouCity has clinched the Players’ Shield — awarded for a regular season title — meaning they have home-field advantage throughout the playoffs kicking off Saturday, Nov. 2. See the full playoff schedule — and grab tickets to the Eastern Conference Quarterfinal.*
Shop
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The boo-grass state
Kentucky ranked ninth for the most haunted locations in the country at 412 — Waverly Hills Sanatorium among them. | Photo by @theghoulguide + @ayeitzkinedy
Ghosts, apparitions, poltergeists, phantasms — whatever you call them, Kentucky is home to more than its fair share.
A new ranking of the number of ghost sightings, haunted locations, cemeteries, and paranormal investigators per state found the Bluegrass State is the No. 3 most haunted state in the nation. Here’s some of the key stats that led to the ranking:
45,965 cemeteries
412 haunted locations
1,257 ghost sightings
19 paranormal investigators
Kentucky has the second highest number of cemeteries per capita, behind West Virginia.
Another key factor in securing Kentucky’s No. 3 spot was Waverly Hills Sanatorium. The former tuberculosis sanatorium located in southeast Louisville has even been filming location for local horror movies.
Bonus: That’s not the only location with a ghost story or two in Louisville. The Seelbach Hotel is allegedly home to The Lady in Blue, a ghost known for the scent of her lilac perfume.
The Buy
The Buy
The cowboy hat you’ve been looking for to complete this year’s costume, just in time for Halloween (it should ship fast for Prime members).
It’s officially Hallo-week, Louisville. In case you missed it, we asked our readers to submit their best costumes from the past. Now, lets’ have a costume party. Here’s one that’s practically perfect in every way: Mary Poppins by Kayla P.
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