LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Seven members of Louisville Metro Council have sponsored a resolution requesting Mayor Greg Fischer (D) resign from his office.

What You Need To Know

  • Resolution from Metro Council calls on Mayor Fischer to resign

  • Resolution also seeks vote of no-confidence in Fischer's leadership

  • Seven Metro Council members sponsored to resolution

  • Resolution will have first reading Aug. 20

The resolution, which also seeks a vote of no-confidence in Fischer's leadership, is sponsored by  Minority Caucus Chair Kevin Kramer (R-11), Minority Caucus Vice-Chair Scott Reed (R-16), Councilwoman Marilyn Parker (R-18), Councilman Anthony Piagentini (R-19), Councilman Stuart Benson (R-20), Councilman Robin Engel (R-22) and Councilman James Peden (R-23).

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The resolution was filed today with the Louisville Metro Council Clerk and will receive its first reading at Metro Council's meeting Aug. 20. 

“I have tried every way possible to advocate for transparency and accountability with this administration. We have sought answers through cooperative means but have been denied access to information and people who have been out front working to implement the Mayor’s policies. The Mayor’s decision to file suit against the Metro Council to deny us the opportunity to question government employees left us with little hope that Mayor Fischer will do the right thing.  I feel there is nothing left that can be done, except seek the Mayor’s resignation," said Kramer.

While the resolution wouldn't remove Fischer from office, it would give each councilmember an opportunity to express their position on the administration. The resolution specifically points out issues of transparency and accountability, increasing homicide rates, and mayoral appointees. 

Fischer responded to the resolution with a statement released from his office.

“These are the kind of partisan and divisive political games that have paralyzed Washington, D.C., and it’s sad and shameful for Republican council members to bring them here to Louisville. These are difficult times for all cities in America, ours included, and these challenges are bigger than any one person," he said. "As previously said, as Mayor I have responsibility for addressing these challenges and I am deeply sorry for the hurt experienced by so many. But now is the time for all elected officials to work together, more than ever, toward common solutions to the ongoing crises of the COVID-19 pandemic, the economic downturn and the calls for racial justice. That’s what I’m doing. Louisville residents deserve no less.”