Louisville, Kentucky

Open Records Project Louisville Request History Kentucky Open Records Act Louisville, Kentucky State: Kentucky County: Jefferson Mayor: Greg Fischer Demographics Population: 713,460 Metro: 1,245,941 Contact Information website: http://www.louisvilleky.gov Louisville, Kentucky is the largest city in the state of Kentucky with a metro population of 1,245,941. It is located within Jefferson County. Louisville is located along the Ohio River and is sometimes referred to as a meeting ground for southern and northern cultures. Economy Companies of Note Brown-Forman Corporation Hilliard Lyons Humana Papa John's UPS YUM! Brands Freedom Issues Jefferson County Public Schools According to the 2008 No Child Left Behind reports, Jefferson County Public Schools has 42 schools that are failing to meet the most basic requirements mandated by the state. Jefferson County was recently audited by the Kentucky Department of Education. Historic Districts Implementation of Historic District regulation in Louisville is overseen by the Historic Landmarks and Preservation Districts Commission. The commission oversees 7 designated districts in addition to all historic landmarks in the city. Smoking Ban There is a smoking ban in the city of Louisville. Tax Increment Financing Tax Incrment Financing has been used in Louisville in the following instances: Fourth Street Live Louisville Arena Museum Plaza Government Officials Jerry Abramson Affiliated Organizations Downtown Development Corporation Louisville Arena Authority Education Bellarmine University Jefferson County Public Schools Kentucky School for the Blind Spencerian College Sullivan University University of Louisville See Also Jefferson County Public Schools Potholes Links Louisville, Kentucky on Wikipedia References