Space will once again be reserved for folks to view the fireworks display from the Capitol complex parking garage.

Facilities Management officers will be directing traffic to appropriate parking spots etc.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 2 • 9 A.M. – 3 P.M. • FREE
KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY
HAROLD R. BENSON RESEARCH AND DEMONSTRATION FARM
1525 MILLS LANE, FRANKFORT, KY

This workshop is an opportunity for community members to learn about the basics of climate science and the best practices for framing conversations about climate change. Lunch will be provided.

see attached

Climate_Change_Flyer2017-1

Yesterday was the ribbon cutting for the solar array at the Juniper Hills Pro Shop. This solar lease project is the first in the state! Congratulations to everyone who made this project a reality, especially the expert team at Earth Tools and the municipal partners!

http://www.frankfortparksandrec.com/Links/Solar_System/solar_system.html

https://earthtoolsbcs.com/

No person or persons shall kindle or maintain a bonfire, or burn trash, lumber, leaves, straw, vegetation or any combustible material within the city limits.

Four frontrunners emerge in competition for Capital Plaza redevelopment project
http://www.state-journal.com/2017/06/23/four-frontrunners-emerge-in-competition-for-capital-plaza-redevelopment-project/

Local officials look to state’s other convention centers for guidance
http://www.state-journal.com/2017/06/23/local-officials-look-to-states-other-convention-centers-for-guidance/

from the State-Journal

Frankfort Plant Board asks KyMEA to consider contract changes
http://www.state-journal.com/2017/06/21/frankfort-plant-board-asks-kymea-to-consider-contract-changes/

Legislators turn pending Capital Plaza development issues to local officials
http://www.state-journal.com/2017/06/20/legislators-turn-pending-capital-plaza-development-issues-to-local-officials/

Legislative Research Commission analysis: Extent of Frankfort Convention Center tourism impact unclear
http://www.state-journal.com/2017/06/20/legislative-research-commission-analysis-extent-of-frankfort-convention-center-tourism-impact-unclear/

quick reminder: the SFNA quarterly meeting is 22 June 2017 at 7pm at SF Presbyterian on West 3rd St. Our guest speaker will be new City Manager, Cindy Steinhauser.

from 6 to 7pm we will have a potluck dessert social hour.

all are welcome

30 friends & neighbors gathered on June 15th for an evening of food and relaxation on the grand backporch of the Glen-Willis House. This was an SFNA fundraiser for the Randy Bacon Memorial Scholarship.

A long-time Frankfort resident shared the note below with us, please take a few minutes to read it and make your ideas known to our local officials

op-ed on planning

FPB Public Meeting to discuss the Independent Consultant’s Assessment of the KyMEA Power Contract

When: Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at 5:00 p.m.
Where: FPB’s new Administration Building, 151 Flynn Avenue, Frankfort.

Following concerns expressed by Envision Franklin County and many local residents, the FPB hired an independent energy consultant, Energy & Environmental Economics (E3) to evaluate the All-Requirements power contract that the FPB signed with the KyMEA in 2016. At this public meeting on June 13, a representative from E3 will present their findings and recommendations.

Please attend to learn about E3’s assessment and show your support for clean energy and changes to the KYMEA contract that better serve the needs of our community.

To learn more about this contract, you can read assessments by Envision Franklin County and Synapse Energy Economics at https://kyconservationfound.org/clean-and-sustainable-communities-project/. At this site you can also find a webinar which explains the KyMEA All-Requirements power contract and Envision’s concerns.