Sep 25 Politics In Their Own Words: Greg Fischer, Angela Leet Battle In First Mayoral Debate The incumbent Democrat and Republican challenger went back and forth on topics including the Louisville Metro Police Department, infrastructure, and business incentives. By Amina Elahi Sep 25 Politics Greg Fischer, Angela Leet Battle In First Mayoral Debate Amina Elahi
Aug 14 Recut Recut: Guess Who’s Coming To Derby Mayor Fischer keeps his Derby party guest list under wraps. And since it's paid for with taxpayer money, that rubs some people the wrong way. By Jonese Franklin Aug 14 Recut Recut: Guess Who's Coming To Derby Jonese Franklin
Aug 10 Community Mayor Fischer Won’t Meet Again With Citizen Group To Talk Louisville Police Policies The group met with Mayor Greg Fischer on June 22, asking he launch an external review of LMPD policies and de-escalation techniques. By Kyeland Jackson Aug 10 Community Fischer Won't Meet Again With Citizen Group To Talk Police Policies Kyeland Jackson
Aug 8 Community Mayor Fischer: City Will Move Controversial Castleman, Prentice Statues Mayor Greg Fischer made the announcement in a series of tweets late Wednesday afternoon. By Staff Aug 8 Community Fischer: City Will Move Controversial Castleman, Prentice Statues Staff
Aug 3 Politics Louisville Woos Businesses With Taxpayer Money In Secret. Do Other Cities? Mayor Fischer’s invite-only Derby weekend extravaganza cost taxpayers about $109,000 this year, but the guest list remains a secret. By Amina Elahi Aug 3 Politics Do Other Cities Woo Businesses With Taxpayer Money In Secret? Amina Elahi
Jul 3 Recut Recut: Will Louisville Ever Make A Decision About Castleman? As other cities have moved swiftly to address their Confederate statues after Charlottesville, Louisville has spent almost a year talking about it. By Jonese Franklin Jul 3 Recut Recut: Will Louisville Ever Make A Decision About Castleman? Jonese Franklin
Jul 3 Arts and Culture Monument Committee Letter To Fischer Points To Process Consumed By Castleman Debate about the Castleman statue was sparked last August when it was vandalized after a deadly white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Va. By Ashlie Stevens Jul 3 Arts and Culture Art Committee Letter To Mayor Points To Process Consumed By Castleman Ashlie Stevens
Jun 22 Community Fischer To Meet With Group Critical Of LMPD Crisis Policies The head of a Louisville faith-based group and the mayor will meet Friday to discuss safer policing, months after multiple requests for the mayor to meet. By Kyeland Jackson Jun 22 Community Fischer To Meet With Group Critical Of LMPD Crisis Policies Kyeland Jackson
Jun 13 Politics Louisville Sues The State For Control Over Severance Funds The lawsuit filed in Franklin Circuit Court on Monday alleges the state Legislature broke the law when it singled out Jefferson County’s share of funds for a specific cause. By Ryan Van Velzer Jun 13 Politics Louisville Sues The State For Control Over Severance Funds Ryan Van Velzer
Jun 12 Investigations Mayor Fischer’s Derby Party Bill: $109K. The Guest List? Secret Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer’s invite-only Derby weekend extravaganza cost taxpayers about $109,000 this year. But the mayor's office keeps the guest list secret. By Jacob Ryan Jun 12 Investigations Mayor Fischer’s Derby Party Bill: $109K. The Guest List? Secret Jacob Ryan
May 24 Community Union: Louisville Mayor Exploiting Library’s Workers, Budget One union spokesman said Mayor Fischer is taking advantage of the library's workers, using their budget as he sees fit. The Mayor's office says otherwise. By Kyeland Jackson May 24 Community Union: Louisville Mayor Exploiting Library's Workers, Budget Kyeland Jackson
May 22 Politics Fischer, Leet Win Louisville Mayoral Primaries Mayor Greg Fischer won a decisive victory in Tuesday's primary. He'll face Councilwoman Angela Leet in the November election. By Staff May 22 Politics Fischer, Leet Win Louisville Mayoral Primaries Staff
Apr 26 Politics Fischer’s Budget: City Will Spend More Amid Rising Pension, Health Costs Fischer’s proposed budget, released Thursday, includes $623 million in general fund spending, an approximately $30 million increase over last year. By Ryan Van Velzer Apr 26 Politics Fischer's Budget: City Will Spend More Amid Rising Pension, Health Costs Ryan Van Velzer
Apr 5 Politics Fischer: Bevin Veto Of Pension Cost Phase-In A ‘Devastating Hit’ City and local governments will not be able to phase in pension costs following a veto by Bevin Thursday of a bill that would have allowed that approach. By Amina Elahi Apr 5 Politics Fischer: Bevin Veto Of Pension Cost Phase-In A 'Devastating Hit' Amina Elahi
Feb 16 Politics In India, Fischer’s Message Of Compassion Could Have Economic Benefits There is a link between economic potential and societal values when it comes to promoting a city abroad, said urban diplomacy expert Ian Klaus. By Amina Elahi Feb 16 Politics In India, Mayor's Message of Compassion Could Have Economic Benefits Amina Elahi