Congressman John Yarmuth (KY-3) released this statement regarding the resolution for a “no-confidence” vote in Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer by the Republicans on Metro Council:
“The entire community should reject the efforts of Republican Metro Council members to undermine the Mayor of Louisville as he strives to lead us through an extremely difficult period in our history. Like most other major American cities, Louisville is facing several daunting challenges: legitimate calls for reform of our local policing policies; a persistent pandemic that has stressed every aspect of our civic life; and the economic consequences of months of restricted activity. Additionally, we have the unresolved case of the tragic killing of Breonna Taylor. Those challenges demand cooperative and thoughtful action. The baldly partisan move of the Republican council members is clearly designed to sabotage our local leadership at precisely the wrong time. It is irresponsible and damaging.
“Republican council members should abandon their attempt to undermine Mayor Fischer, and I hope all Democratic council members will stand together against this ill-advised Republican effort as we work as a community to meet the tests of our time.”
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