Public Notice: Community Safety Meeting and Winter Health Advisories

Official City Notices for Thursday, January 22, 2026

As the lead editor for Louisville.news, we are providing the following roundup of official city notices, public health advisories, and legislative schedules active today, Thursday, January 22, 2026. Residents are encouraged to review these updates to ensure they are informed of local government activities and public safety requirements.

Public Meetings and Legislative Updates

• Community Safety Commission: A rescheduled meeting of the Community Safety Commission is set to take place today from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. The session will be held at Metro Hall, located at 527 W. Jefferson St., on the fourth floor. This meeting serves as a makeup for the December 12 session that was canceled due to inclement weather. The commission will discuss ongoing safety initiatives and community-led crime prevention strategies.
• Metro Council Parks and Sustainability Committee: As part of the first committee week of 2026, the Parks and Sustainability Committee will convene today at 3:00 PM. Chaired by Councilman Khalil Batshon, the committee is expected to review infrastructure updates for metro-area parks and sustainability goals for the fiscal year.
• Metro Council Budget Committee: The Budget Committee, chaired by Councilman Kevin Kramer, will meet today at 4:30 PM. The agenda includes discussions on the 2026 operating and capital budgets, alongside potential budget adjustments following the recent reorganization of standing committees by Metro Council President Brent Ackerson.

Public Health Advisories

• Measles Alert: Health officials have confirmed a second case of measles in neighboring Jessamine County. While the immediate risk to Jefferson County residents remains low, the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness reminds the public that measles is highly contagious. Residents are encouraged to verify their vaccination status (MMR vaccine) and practice good hygiene, such as frequent handwashing and staying home when symptomatic.
• Respiratory Virus Precautions: With the peak of the winter flu season, health authorities recommend flu vaccinations for all residents over six months of age. Current advisories emphasize the use of antivirals if prescribed and the importance of improving indoor ventilation to mitigate the spread of respiratory illnesses.
• Screwworm Health Advisory: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a nationwide advisory regarding the New World screwworm. While cases are currently concentrated near the border, local residents are advised to report any suspicious parasitic larvae in livestock or pets to veterinary authorities and to keep open wounds covered to prevent infection.

Public Service Announcements

• HUD Grant Applications: Louisville Metro Government continues to accept applications from local non-profit organizations for federal HUD grants (FY 2027), including the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). The application window remains open through March for programs focused on housing and social services.
• LIHEAP Winter Crisis Program: The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is currently accepting applications for the Winter Crisis phase. Eligible residents facing a home heating crisis can apply for assistance through March 27, 2026, at designated local enrollment sites.