Today, an Appeal of the 224 East Oak case will be filed in Circuit Court.
This appeal is being filed by individual citizens on behalf of the Old Louisville neighborhood. We have retained David Pike of the Pike Legal firm for representation. Although this group of concerned neighbors is adept at research and presented this complicated case to BOZA, we know our limits. We're not attorneys and don't know the first thing about court filings.
Mr. Pike is a recognized expert in zoning law. He is a prolific writer and teacher in addition to being a busy, practicing attorney. Having "shopped" our Appeal to three local attorneys, Mr. Pike was the most enthusiastic and has envisioned a different strategy for the Appeal than we'd heard from the other attorneys. Additionally, he also offered a favorable non-profit rate.
And now we really need your help. We have pledges to cover some of the costs of litigation, but not all at this point. We were fortunate to raise enough very quickly to cover the retainer needed to get the case rolling.
Donations in any amount should be sent to
Victorian Louisville, Inc.
119 West Ormsby Ave.
Louisville, KY 40203
Please note on the check "Legal Defense Fund."
Victorian Louisville is a 501 (c) 3 corporation. Check with your tax advisor to verify tax deductibility for your individual situation.
This case is being filed on behalf of Old Louisville, and yes to help other historic neighborhoods as well. The Appellants have taken a leap of faith that you will educate yourself on the seriousness of this case, and that you will be concerned enough to help.
Please don't assume that someone else will "take care of it." We need you.
A check sent to this address by my neighborhood association was returned in the mail as undeliverable.
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