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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Louisville public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Water rate gouging and service cutoffs
A resident charged that the city-owned water company's $32 million in annual transfers and cutoff practices amount to price gouging and threaten public health.
MSD Consent Decree discussion
Metropolitan Sewer District reps will face the Government Oversight/Audit and Appointments Committee on August 4 to talk about the Consent Decree — the federal agreement governing Louisville's sewer and floodplain fixes.
Norton Healthcare revenue bonds
Louisville is lending its bond-issuing power to Norton Healthcare for up to $750 million — $600 million to refinance debt and $150 million for hospital projects. The city takes on no debt or risk; if Norton defaults, it's Norton's problem, not taxpayers'.