“Coffee with your Councilwoman” - September 11

Councilwoman Welch: MSD on hand for September’s “Coffee with your Councilwoman”

Event set for Saturday, September 11th

Representatives of the Metropolitan Sewer District will join Councilwoman Vicki Aubrey Welch for her District 13’s “Coffee with your Councilwoman” on Saturday, September 11th.

“While this may be considered a dry summer, I am sure there are people who have drainage issues and or questions about MSD,” says Welch. “This is a perfect opportunity to ask questions and at the same time get an idea of some of the plans MSD has for the future.”

MSD representatives will be able to discuss the Northern Ditch project which is moving ahead.

The September “Coffee with your Councilwoman” will be held at the First String Family Sports Grill and Pub, 5921 New Cut Road just off from the Outer Loop. It begins at 9:00am.

“MSD may be on hand but I also want to encourage everyone to come out and let me know if there is any other concern in District 13 that you think I should be aware of,” says Welch. “This is a very informal setting and if you just want to say hello, that’s okay too.” To learn more about the District 13 “Coffee with your Councilwoman” contact Councilwoman Welch’s office at 574-1113.

Incompetence

- It is expected to be announced tomorrow (Wednesday) that state senate ogre David Williams and Richie Farmer will run for Governor/Lt. Governor.  Reading some of Farmer's quotes in a WHAS11 story reminded me of other infamous, unqualified gasbags like Dan Quayle and Sarah Palin.  Seems to be a trend. [WHAS11]

- Arena officials and "traffic experts" are still trying to put together a parking plan for U of L basketball games. Summary: You're on your own. [CJ]

- State Fair officials are actually blaming this year's lower attendance on the concert lineup. Next excuse: Donut Burger. [CJ]

- The government that should stay out of our lives should "protect us" from tattoo parlors.  [FOX Business]

- Greg Fischer unveiled a "jobs plan" today while standing in front of the Renaissance Zone, "a largely vacant business park south of Louisville International Airport". Fischer said with his leadership, the place could become the next Riverport, (a low-wage industrial park in Southwest Louisville that has failed to live up to expectations).

SW Business Briefs

- Cemex has officially completed the sale of its cement plant in Kosmosdale, among other holdings in Kentucky. The plant is now owned by Bluegrass Materials Company LLC. [Business First]

- Greg Fischer, candidate for mayor, opened his own Southwest Louisville headquarters yesterday.  The office is located at 9301 Dixie Highway, just down from the palm reading gypsy/psychic place. Click HERE for a picture.

- The New Albany City Council has joined the growing chorus of anti-tolling voices in denouncing the Ohio River Bridges Plan.  [News and Tribune]  More required reading on the subject to be found HERE, courtesy of Leo Weekly.

- Southwest Louisville's seventeenth Dollar General store is currently under construction at 7879 Third Street Road. Will 17 be enough?  [The Local Weekly]