Yesterday Republican mayoral candidate and Metro Councilman Hal Heiner, R-19, released a new television ad that coincides with his neighborhoods plan.

“Thriving, safe neighborhoods and streets are what thriving communities are built upon,” Heiner said in a press release. “Ensuring that our city’s foundation is strong is a commitment we absolutely can and must make.”

Check it out:

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Early in the campaign, the east Louisville Republican said that salvaging blighted neighborhoods would be a priority of his administration. Now the campaign has released a 18-point strategy that they say is a comprehensive call for improving public safety and quality of life issues, specifically addressing blight in decaying areas of the city.

See below:

Enhance Quality of Life

·         Sidewalks to Schools
·         Pothole in Your Street? There’s an App for That!
·         Invest in Libraries
·         Develop our Own “Magnificent Mile”
·         Support Metro Parks and 21st Century Parks Plan
·         Support for Local Arts
·         Sustain Louisville’s Architectural Splendor
·         Get Involved!

A Commitment to Safe and Secure Neighborhoods

·         Retain “Take Home” Vehicles for Police
·         Reward Continuing Education
·         Establish a Special Support Team within Metro Police
·         Streamline Procedures to Process Criminals
·         Establish a “Graffiti Busters” Team in Public Works
·         Support Efforts for Rehabilitation and Recovery

Targeting Urban Blight and Decay

·         Establish Neighborhood Empowerment Zones
·         Capitalize a Public/Private Strategic Property Acquisition Fund
·         Establish a “Top 25” List of Louisville’s Most Problematic Abandoned Properties
·         Require a 13 Point Inspection Prior to Boarding a Property