The close of business today was the deadline for applicants to fill the position vacated on the Louisville Metro Council when 1st District Democrat Dr. Judy Green was removed from office by a unanimous vote by the Council.  At 5:00 there were a total of 16 applicants received at City Hall for the position.

It now appears that supporters of disgraced Louisville Metro Councilwoman Judy Green (Dem., 1st Dist.) are beginning to play the race card in her defense.  At a rally in support of Dr. Green last Tuesday, Gracie Lewis, who indicated she is one of Councilwoman Green’s constituents, asked, "When is white America going to wake up and realize we are not stupid? We are not stupid.”

This afternoon, Louisville’s Metro Ethics Commission recommended the removal of Councilwoman Judy Green from office; finding that she violated ethics laws by mishandling funds and improperly paying extra money to her family members.  Handing down the harshest penalty available, the Commission voted unanimously to find Green guilty of violating ethics laws on at least four occasions.

A week ago, Louisville Metro Council President Jim King (D-10) sent a memo to the other 25 council members, suggesting that the participate Mayor Greg Fischer’s voluntary weeklong furlough program.  “I committed to encourage 100% participation among council members immediately following the Mayor’s Budget presentation,” said King. “I would like to get a sense from all members as to their participation and the participation of their aides and staff. So, I will be contacting each office”