February 26, 2021
Louisville – Councilwoman Donna Purvis (D-5) and President David James (D-6) applaud today’s action by the Code Enforcement Board to uphold the order to vacate the premises issued in August 2020 against Dino’s Food Market.
The store’s owners were cited under the Metro Government Nuisance Ordinance after a series of complaints by nearby residents. They filed an appeal against the order to vacate which the Board ruled on today.
“Dino s at 2601 W Broadway has been a nuisance in the community for many years. As the councilperson of the district, I have filtered many complaints about the illegal activity and the impact on the quality of life for the area. I am pleased that we have won this first round in this battle and look forward to this location transforming into a business that will have a positive effect on our community,” said Purvis.
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. Louisville police charged Black people with felonies at more than double the rate as their white counterparts during the first four months of protests over the death of Breonna Taylor.
Between May 29 and Sept. 28, Louisville Metro Police recorded 871 protest-related arrests, including 252 with at least one felony charge, according to data released through a Kentucky Open Records Act request.
A Courier Journal analysis of the data found that Black people made up 53% of the total arrests and 69% of arrests with a felony, including burglary, assault of a police officer and criminal mischief.