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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Jeffersontown public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Gaslight Festival preparations
Pumpkin Fest is set for Halloween, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., with Watterson Trail closed from College Drive to the firehouse after last year's near-miss with a child in traffic.
Amphitheater access and vandalism
Vandalism is hitting park facilities regularly and the mayor is frustrated. Police plan to enforce closing times with announcements and citations, and tougher ordinances are being considered.
Senior center membership rates performing well
A member complained she was blindsided by the Gaslight Senior Center dues increase, saying friends quit over it. Director Julie said dues hadn't risen since around 2016–17, membership has grown 31 in a month, and financial help is available; she agreed to 30-day notice in the future.
Park Vandalism and Misuse
The mayor compared Jeffersontown's stainless-steel park restrooms unfavorably to St. Matthews' and Browns Park's porcelain facilities, wondering if nicer fixtures would lead to less vandalism.
Amphitheater kickoff success
The amphitheater's opening event drew over 1,500 people with ample parking. Lighting needs work and the public wandered into performers' dressing rooms, so signage is coming.
Amphitheater operations dispute
The city admits it let the amphitheater operating contract out too early and communication with the operator, Joey, has broken down. Big decisions — take it over, reassign it, or he stays — come after this summer's events, possibly in August.