6/20/24: Despite many calls and emails of support for Jefferson County Extensions Service, the Metro Council only approved $182,500 of the requested $335,000 for Cooperative Extension in Jefferson County. This will severely cripple extension programming. Several council members have expressed interest in finding a way to remediate this situation.
6/4/24: The council will vote on the budget June 20, 2024. These are the links you can use to voice your concerns/opinions:
How to find your Metro Council Member
Budget and public comment schedule
Leave a public comment on the proposed Metro Budget
Summary: The Metro Louisville Mayor's proposed budget would defund Conservation District, AND drastically cut Extension Service budget to just $30,000, a cut of $305,000. See news.
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