Some of the actions include advancing policies for social and racial equality, full transparency of government actions and a commitment to a full review of the Louisville Metro Police Department by the end of this year.
The resolution states that further action will be taken by the council if the mayor fails to proceed with the proceedings. During the two-hour discussion of the resolution, many council members expressed frustration, saying it lacked accountability and was the only way to hold the mayor to account.
In a video statement after the vote, Fisher said this is an opportunity for the council, its office fees and the community as a whole to work together to transform the city.
“We have a lot of challenges and to move forward, we need to pull together. And we must work together, both in good times and in difficult times like this. Many of the policy ideas discussed by the Council are ongoing and together we are already Has made changes. “In LMPD policies and procedures,” he said.
The original resolution, written by a group of members of the Republican Council, sharply criticized Fisher’s actions and explicitly demanded his resignation. The resolution passed did not include that language and was amended by Democrat Marcus Winkler. It focuses on the council and the mayor works together to advance the list of desired actions.
The resolution only serves as a recommendation of the council. If demanded, the council does not have the sole power to remove Fisher from office.
“All I can say is that I hope we take this as an opportunity to find a way forward,” Winkler said during the meeting. “I hope the administration sees this as an opportunity to work together to improve the lives of all residents of the Louisville Metro, and I appreciate the work of President James and everyone else on this.”
The City of Louisville has agreed to pay 12 12 million to Taylor’s family and reform the police force for a historic settlement of a potential death claim.
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