Welcome
Many years ago, our community was part of Farmington, the once sprawling farm of the Speed family. On March 1, 1924, developer C.C. Hieatt purchased 46 acres off Taylorsville Road and created the subdivision of Kingsley as an extension of the Strathmoor neighborhood. On December 21, 1939 Kingsley was incorporated as a sixth class city, which today we refer to as a Home Rule City. After a little over 80 years, Kingsley has 176 single-family residences, 2 apartments, 3 businesses and lots of green space.
Kingsley is in Louisville Metro Council District 8. Our District 8 Councilman is Brandon Coan who can be reached at 502-574-1108 ext 3455, or at Brandon.Coan@louisvilleky.gov. You can also use the website: www.louisvilleky.gov/government/metro-council/districts-1-26
We encourage you to take walks in our beautiful neighborhood. Many of our residents—especially when the weather is nice—enjoy the extensive sidewalk system that fronts all Kingsley properties. Stretch your legs, burn some calories, and meet the neighbors. Also, be sure to take advantage of Kingsley Green. It’s a great place to toss a football or to let the little ones expend some energy.
We hope you enjoy living in Kingsley. This website was established to connect residents with City leadership, provide access to ongoing important City information, and keep residents up-to-date about City affairs and events We’d also love to proactively contact you with important events and activities. Please register here with your email information. You can find our contact information on the City Government tab, so don’t hesitate to call the Mayor or one of your City Commissioners should you have any comments or concerns.
The Mayor and Commissioners of the City of Kingsley
PO Box 5515
Louisville, KY 40255-0515
Current Notes
Cicadas!
There are many types of cicadas, Brood X is the larger version that visits the Ohio Valley west of Cincinnati every 17 years. This year you can expect to hear them make their mating calls and see their molted brown shell hanging onto vertical surfaces from late April through June. Mostly harmless (but annoyingly noisy) to humans and pets, Brood X can do some serious damage to smaller trees and woody bushes. After mating, the females make slits in woody branches 1/4 to 1/2” in diameter and lay batches of eggs. Twigs break at these weak spots and are left to dangle, turn brown and die. This “pruning” is not a serious problem for large trees but can adversely affect the developing structure of small trees or woody bushes. Also, eggs inserted in the slit will remain in the twigs for six to 10 weeks before hatching. The tiny nymphs then fall to the ground and burrow into the soil in search of tree roots. They use their piercing-sucking mouthparts to take sap from tree roots, which can also adversely affect young trees for years to come. Cicadas are not drawn to pine trees, or any tree that has a gummy sap.
Insecticides are fairly ineffective in protecting a tree, but it is recommended young trees be covered with 1/4” netting or cheesecloth. As soon as the first mating calls are heard, secure the covering around the trunk to prevent cicadas from climbing up to the limbs. The netting should be removed at the end of June or when cicada activity stops.
Home improvement stores such as Lowe’s or Home Depot have 1/4” netting, and craft stores such as Hobby Lobby have cheesecloth. You can buy either online. If you need help securing the netting/cloth, contact:
Info@CityofKingsley.org
Parking Reminders
With the easing of restrictions, we’re visiting our friends and family more. Don’t forget to make sure your guests know to park with all four wheels on the pavement, facing the direction of traffic. Violators will be given a ticket!