- 33°F
- 10:10 PM
Louisville Metro Council sends mayor budget-saving proposals [Opinion: The Arena]
On Wednesday, Metro Council President Jim King (Dem., 10th Dist.) sent Mayor Greg Fischer a letter containing more that two dozen suggested budget recommendations that King says could save the local government between $10 to $20 million dollars annually.
“These are our recommendations to help the Mayor through the coming months as we work together to resolve the budget deficit facing this city in the short term and in the coming fiscal year,” said King.
Unions picket Louisville’s Metro Hall [Opinion: The Arena]
It didn’t take long for Teamsters Local Union 783 to respond to Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer’s State of the City address. On Tuesday, we reported that the mayor released a report indicating that taxpayers spend nearly $14 million a year on unplanned overtime pay for city workers; some of which could be reduced with
Louisville mayor promises to crack down on employee overtime [Opinion: The Arena]
Louisville’s new mayor, Greg Fischer, released a report today, indicating that taxpayers spend nearly $14 million a year on unplanned overtime pay for city workers; some of which can be reduced with better management and long-term changes to union contracts. This is significant, since the city is projecting a $12 million deficit in the current fiscal year ending June 30, and a $20-30 million deficit in next fiscal year.
Louisville mayor’s second State of the City speech [Opinion: The Arena]
A year ago, in his first State of the City address, Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer called for a new economic development vision for Louisville, saying the city has lost too many jobs the last decade while competitor cities have grown. “Louisville needs to act more boldly and take more risks,” he suggested.
Louisville mayor appoints ‘sustainability’ czar [Opinion: The Arena]
Louisville’s new mayor, Greg Fischer, delivered today on one of his main campaign promises: He appointed Louisville Metro Government’s first Director of Sustainability. And, no, it wasn’t Jackie Green; it was a woman named Maria Koetter.
Occupy Louisville Prepares to Stand Up to Eviction [Opinion: The Arena]
It would seem that Mayor Greg Fischer has had his fill of Occupy Louisville. After meeting with city officials this past Friday, protesters were politely informed that their permit for Founders Square is getting renewed for 2012, but without any sort of structure to keep them warm at night. No reason was given for the city's sudden change of heart.
Such a pity that the mayor of Louisville, a little blue dot in the red sea of Kentucky, just can't seem to get with the program, here.
Mayor Fischer flushes Louisville’s stinking sewers [Opinion: The Arena]
The stink emanating from the headquarters of Louisville’s Metropolitan Sewer District (MSD) is not from the sewers themselves, but from a number of things hitting the fan last Friday; not the least of which was a scathing, 142-page audit report from Kentucky’s State Auditor Crit Luallen. The stories we’ve all been hearing and reading about for the past several months concerning the corruption and venality over at MSD are apparently true.
Louisville news: Mistreating animals, a Kentucky value edition [News]
- "Senate President David Williams, who lost a bid for governor this year, will keep his leadership position in the legislature. Williams, a Burkesville Republican who has headed the Senate since 2000, said after a retreat Thursday for Senate Republicans that there will be no leadership changes in the Senate. He said no Republican leader faced a challenge." [Bluegrass Politics]
Louisville Mayor vetoes fireworks ordinance [Opinion: The Arena]
Louisville’s Metro government has finally jumped the shark in the matter of regulating fireworks in Derby City. If there ever was any doubt that our town is virtually devoid of adult leadership, the continuing fireworks farrago should remove it once and for all.
Louisville news: Not that the law was going to stop you, but Metro Council re-approves fireworks edition [News]
- "In stinging statement, Louisville Metro Councilman Brent Ackerson, D-26, called for the Government Accountability and Ethics Committee to begin investigating the city’s overtime compensation to public employees. Earlier this week, Mayor Greg Fischer ordered a review of the practices and procedures after learning about potential abuses in the system.
 |  |  |
