The push for a new city in eastern Jefferson County comes amid a debate on housing reforms backed by Mayor Greenberg
More than one-third of home rule cities didn't have full slates of candidates during the November general election, a trend that has worsened since 2020.
The measure dropped a controversial provision that would limit Louisville's mayor to two straight terms instead of the three now allowed.
The case stemmed from a 2014 policy change by a board that banned plastic bags for grass, leaves and other yard waste throughout Jefferson County.
In New Albany, Ind., the city council is divided over a plan to let the largely appointed New Albany Redevelopment Commission decide how to spend $16.8 million in American Rescue Plan funds.
The latest version of a bill addressing term limits for Louisville's mayor and other local issues now lets residents form cities and makes it easier for existing cities to expand through annexation.
On Wednesday, Middletown library patrons weren't the only people surprised by the abrupt closures. Middletown Mayor Byron Chapman was too.