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America250KY Committee

Tuesday, September 8, 2026 · 1:00 PM AM · Metro Development Center

TL;DR

The America250KY Committee met to discuss commemorative activities for Louisville's 250th anniversary celebration. The committee approved several initiatives including a resolution regarding the William Stone Declaration of Independence, plans for a 9/11 25th Anniversary collaboration with UL Athletics, and upcoming fall events and December wreaths ceremony.

Key Decisions

  • Commemorative posters of poem for committee members and partners Approved
  • Resolution regarding William Stone Declaration of Independence Passed and delivered to Mayor's Office & Metro Council
  • UL Athletics collaboration for 9/11 25th Anniversary at football home game Approved for consideration
  • America 250 Banners final display and disposition Scheduled for October-November 2026 with plan discussion for afterward
  • Wreaths Across America at Zachary Taylor National Cemetery Scheduled for Saturday, December 19, 2026
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. The America 250KY Committee meeting will be conducted online via Webex.
  2. Anyone wishing to join the meeting virtually using a computer, laptop, or mobile device, as well as anyone wishing to sign up to speak in support, in opposition, or as other for any case, should visit the following link:
  3. https://louisvilleky.gov/government/upcoming-public-meetings
  4. You can access case materials (staff reports, proposed plans, etc.) by clicking on the link below and selecting this meeting in the Calendar tab:
  5. https://louisville.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx
  6. If you have any questions, please contact the case manager or call the Office of Planning at 502-574-6230.
  7. Call To Order
  8. Minutes
  9. 1. Untitled item
    Planning Case
  10. New Business
  11. 2. Request: Commemorative posters of the poem for committee members and partners Project Name: Update from Mike Maloney Location: Owner: Applicant: Representative: Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro Council District: All Districts Case Manager: Savannah Darr, Historic Preservation Officer
    Planning Case
  12. 3. Request: Resolution regarding the William Stone Declaration of Independence. Passed and delivered to Mayor's Office & Metro Council Project Name: Update from Mike Maloney Location: Owner: Applicant: Representative: Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro Council District: All Districts Case Manager: Savannah Darr, Historic Preservation Officer
    Planning Case
  13. 4. Request: Potential collaboration with UL Athletics for 9/11 25th Anniversary Commemoration at UL Football Home Game by showing "Proud to be American" by Lonnie Ali Project Name: Update by Chair Location: Owner: Applicant: Representative: Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro Council District: All Districts Case Manager: Savannah Darr, Historic Preservation Officer
    Planning Case
  14. 5. Request: Mayor's Press Release on fall Events and Infographic Project Name: https://louisvilleky.gov/news/mayor-greenberg-louisville-america-250-announce-fall-events Location: Additional items/updates to event times Owner: Applicant: Representative: Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro Council District: All Districts Case Manager: Savannah Darr, Historic Preservation Officer
    Planning Case
  15. 6. Request: Louisville America 250 Banners: Last Display in October and November 2026 Project Name: Update on what to do with them afterwards Location: Owner: Applicant: Representative: Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro Council District: All Districts Case Manager: Savannah Darr, Historic Preservation Officer
    Planning Case
  16. 7. Request: December 2026: Wreaths Across America at Zachary Taylor National Cemetery on Saturday, Dec. 19, 2026 Project Name: Update from Chair Location: Owner: Applicant: Representative: Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro Council District: All Districts Case Manager: Savannah Darr, Historic Preservation Officer
    Planning Case
  17. Adjournment
  18. Untitled item
  19. This meeting will begin at 1:00 PM Eastern / 12:00 PM Central.