Community event sponsorships and support
Summary
The committee advanced public funding for several neighborhood events: the Southwest Community Festival ($9,750 as amended), Taste of South Louisville ($10,000), Highview Fall Festival and Holiday Fest ($7,410), For Lady's Sake's Dining for Dignity ($5,000), and the St. James Court Art Show security ($5,000).
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 7, 2026.
Impact analysis
About $37,160 total in neighborhood development funds across the five event sponsorships.
Neighborhood residents who attend these free community festivals and the nonprofits and business associations that host them.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Appropriations Committee — October 7, 2026
Several items would send district funds to local events: the Tyler Park Jazz Festival ($1,413), Garvin Gate Blues Festival ($4,000), Schnitzelburg Fall Walk ($180), Victorian Ghost Walk ($750), U of L's Diwali celebration ($1,000), portable toilets for a District 3 park event ($270), Shirley's Way fundraiser sponsorship ($5,000), and Christmas With a Cop ($500).
Appropriations Committee — August 19, 2026
The committee advanced public funding for several neighborhood events: the Southwest Community Festival ($9,750 as amended), Taste of South Louisville ($10,000), Highview Fall Festival and Holiday Fest ($7,410), For Lady's Sake's Dining for Dignity ($5,000), and the St. James Court Art Show security ($5,000).
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