LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer (D) is listening to protesters and talking about systematic racism. Fischer held a Facebook Town Hall meeting Wednesday to discuss the issue the city is currently facing and his vision for the future. 

Fischer said, "So it' about creating a city that truly serves as a platform for human potential to flourish. That's how we define compassion in our city, respect for every citizen so their potential is flourishing. I think that's what these protests and marches are about. They're basically saying my full human potential is not flourishing and it hasn't been for a long time. If you're African American it's because of systemic racism. Everybody deserves their full human potential to flourish."

Fischer used the town hall discussion to talk about Louisville Metro Government's "Build Back Better Together" initiative. 

The initiative is the City's plan to engage every citizen to help rebuild Louisville not only in terms of economics but also to help deal with racism and inequity. The initiative aims to help the city recover from not only the racial justice protests but also the coronavirus, both have had major effects on the city. 

Metro Government has a survey where you are encouraged to share your thoughts about how the city can reopen its economy so that it benefits everyone and leaves no one behind. 

If you visit the "Build Back Better Together" website, you will also learn how the city plans to reopen, find resources to help during COVID-19, and learn how you can get involved with the initiative.