Louisville Aldermen Choose a Redistricting Plan

Louisville City Aldermen chose a redistricting plan in addition to normal city business on Tuesday (June19) night. The Board had the choice of one of two plans developed by Golden Triangle Planning and Development for the City.Redistricting was required due to population shifts and changes within the City's four wards.  The 2010 census shows a loss of population of 375 individuals since 2000. The loss plus shifts in population in different wards and changes in the minority makeup of the community require shifts in political lines. These shifts are predominantly from Ward One to Ward Two and from Ward Four to Ward Three.   After a period of review, the Board moved to adopt the second plan provided. The redistricting would take effect in the next city elections if approved by the U.S. Justice Dept. The map of the approved plan is provided below. The viewer can click on the photo to enlarge.
The Board also conducted the following business:

• Approved payments for the cost of issuance of General Obligation Bonds previously approved by the Board.
• Reappointed H.B. Hudspeth to the Utility Board for a 5 year term.
• Approved the cleanup of an unclean property at 114 Eiland Avenue after the owner failed to respond. The Board accepted the lowest bid of $2700 which will be attached as a lien against the property.
• Scheduled a hearing for another unclean property at 332 Miller for July 17th.
• Approved a Police Department policy related to investigation procedures and personnel.
• Approved various training requests from Police Dept staff.
• Accepted Rashad Hannah as a volunteer firefighter.
• Acknowledged the retirement of Harold Robertson from the Parks and Recreation Dept.
• Discussed personnel issues regarding full and part time staff with the Parks and Recreation Director Todd McCullough.

The full agenda can be obtained from the City Clerk's Office at Louisville City Hall.