Louisville, KY Metro - Mayor Greg Fischer - Announcements

Festival of Faiths Helps Set Stage for Dalai Lama

Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

As an enthusiastic show of support for the May 2013 Festival of Faiths, Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer is serving as the Honorary Co-Chair of the event, which will take place May 14-19 at Actors Theatre of Louisville and The Galt House Hotel. Full Story

Mayor Honors Outstanding High School Seniors

Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Public, private and Catholic students who have excelled in and out of the classroom are being honored today by Mayor Greg Fischer as recipients of the annual Mayor’s Outstanding High School Seniors Award. Fischer will present the honor to 49 students this evening at 7:15 p.m., following a reception at Louisville Metro Hall. Full Story

City Begins Search for New Animal Services Director

Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Mayor Greg Fischer announced today that he will begin an immediate search for a new director of Metro Animal Services, following the news that Justin Scally has accepted a new leadership position in Washington D.C. Full Story

Mayor Announces New City Race Series Starting Memorial Day

Fri, 10 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The city is creating a new series of four running races each year – the KentuckyOne Health Four De Lis Classic Series – that Mayor Greg Fischer said are designed to make Louisville an even stronger road racing city and a healthier community. Full Story

Hike, Bike & Paddle Returns Memorial Day

Fri, 10 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Thousands of cyclists, paddlers and walkers will be in motion this Memorial Day during the 17th Mayor’s Healthy Hometown Subway Fresh Fit Hike, Bike & Paddle May 27 at Waterfront Park. Full Story

Speed Museum Exceeds Funding for $50 Million Expansion

Wed, 08 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The Speed Art Museum announced today that it exceeded its $50 million Changing Speed fundraising goal for the Museum’s major renovation and expansion project by $334,000, bringing the total amount raised to $50,334,000. Full Story

City Receives Near-Perfect Annual Financial Audits

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Mayor Greg Fischer announced today that Louisville Metro Government has received its annual financial audits with only one reportable deficiency, a first for the merged government. Full Story

Mayor Awards Prizes for Innovations That Fuel College Degrees

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Two teams with innovative concepts that use technology to increase the number of college graduates will split a $20,000 grand prize in the 55,000 Degrees Innovation in Education Attainment Competition. Full Story

Give A Day Week Produces 107,000 Volunteers, Acts of Compassion

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

With people engaging in actions ranging from creating emergency food kits to providing stuffed animals for kids in crisis to renovating abandoned houses for needy families, Louisville’s second annual Give A Day week of service scored big with more than 107,000 volunteers and acts of caring. Full Story

Report a Pothole? Find Junk Pick-Up Date? Tweet it to @LouMetro311

Sat, 13 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Continuing his commitment to helping citizens communicate in the most efficient and effective way with their government, Mayor Greg Fischer announced today that Metro311 is now on Twitter. Full Story

Louisville to Set Record During Give A Day Week of Service

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Police officers will help build a new home for a needy family. Store managers will create emergency food kits. Students at more than 150 schools will tackle projects throughout the community. Those and hundreds of other projects and initiatives will be happening during the annual Give A Day week of community service, April 13-21, which helps launch the 2013 Kentucky Derby Festival. Full Story

Mayor Declares Monday Ware Red Day, Version 2.0

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

There should be just one color visible on Monday in Louisville -- Cardinal Red, Mayor Greg Fischer said, as he declared it Ware Red Day, Version 2.0. Full Story

Give A Day to Help Someone Get a College Degree

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Helping others earn a college degree is an act of compassion that can make a lifetime of difference. That’s why Mayor Greg Fischer and 55,000 Degrees are calling on citizens, civic groups and business leaders to join the community movement and pledge their support during Give A Day Week, April 13-21. Full Story

Fischer Makes High-Proof Bets on Final Four Games With Wichita, Berkeley Mayors

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Saying he wanted to help “take the sting” out of tough losses this weekend, Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer today made friendly — and flavorful — bets with the mayors of Wichita and Berkeley. Full Story

Mayor Declares Friday 'Cardinal Red Day'

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Saying he wants the city to break its own “world record” for the most people wearing red in one day, Mayor Greg Fischer today declared Friday as Cardinal Red Day in Louisville. Full Story

WHAS-TV Telethon to Raise Support for Mayor's Give A Day Week

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Reality show contestants, athletes, community leaders and Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer will answer phone calls during the first WHAS11 Give A Day telethon on April 3, 2013. The ABC-TV affiliate will encourage viewers to pledge volunteer time for the mayor’s annual “Give a Day” week of service, scheduled April 13 – 21. Full Story

Public Forum to Examine Data Regarding Abandoned Properties

Sat, 30 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Leaders from across Metro Government will gather next month for a public forum to examine and measure the progress and challenges stemming from Louisville’s numerous vacant and abandoned properties. Full Story

Mayor Announces Spring Photo Contest

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

What makes you proud to be a Louisvillian? That’s the question Mayor Greg Fischer is wanting people to answer with images during the city’s first-ever photo contest, open to participants of all skill levels. Full Story

Mayor Helps Open New Teen Computer Center at Bon Air Library

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Mayor Greg Fischer, Library Director Craig Buthod and a group of eager young teens were on hand this morning to officially launch the Bon Air Library’s new Teen Computer Center. Known as the “The Loft,” the teen center features ten new computers, contemporary seating and an open and welcoming environment for students working on regular homework assignments or special projects. Full Story

Mayor Names Gina O'Brien Director of Brightside

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Mayor Greg Fischer today announced that Gina O’Brien is the new executive director of Brightside, the Louisville agency that has long spearheaded litter cleanups, landscaping initiatives and environmental youth education. Full Story

Mayor Rallies Community for "Give A Day" Week of Service

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Surrounded by volunteers and organizers, Mayor Greg Fischer today challenged residents to step up and help Louisville break its own world record for public service during the second Give A Day volunteer week April 13-21. The annual week of service helps launch the 2013 Kentucky Derby Festival. Full Story

Mayor Appoints City's Chief Financial Officer to Arena Authority Board

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Saying the city will benefit from having its Chief Financial Officer holding a voting position, Mayor Greg Fischer today appointed Steve Rowland to the Louisville Arena Authority Board. Full Story

New Exhibit at Metro Hall Features Local Artists

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Louisville’s neighborhoods, landmarks and surrounding rural areas are vividly portrayed in photos, paintings and dimensional art in a new exhibit on display at Louisville’s historic Metro Hall, Feb. 25 - June 8. Full Story

Mayor Names Anthony Smith Director for Safe Neighborhoods

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Saying that every neighborhood in Louisville must be safe and secure, Mayor Greg Fischer today named a new director who will oversee violence prevention and reduction strategies. Full Story