White Could Be Topic In Mayor's Race

by Gabe BullardLouisville Police Chief Robert White's job status could soon become an issue in the mayor's race.Mayor Jerry Abramson hired White in 2003, and the mayor sees White as part of his legacy. But with Abramson leaving office at the end of the year, White has applied for jobs in other cities. He was passed over this week for a job in Atlanta, and now he says he will stay in Louisville at least through the fall election.Democratic candidate Greg Fischer says, if elected, he will keep White on staff. Abramson supports Fischer in the mayor's race, and Friday said White could be an asset in the campaign."I think he's very well respected in the community as chief, I think he's done an outstanding job and I think it's part of the confidence this community can have in electing Fischer as the next mayor that they'll also get Chief White as a part of that team," he says.Republican candidate Hal Heiner says it's irresponsible to make personnel decisions during the campaign, and if elected, he will review White's performance before making any choices.