Tag Archives: Mayor-elect Greg Fischer

Fischer to audit public works, retain most employees

The city’s department of public works will undergo an extensive, top-to-bottom review to insure it is operating effectively, said Mayor-Elect Greg Fischer, adding that he is ready to take office. The review will examine the agency’s leadership, management style and structure while soliciting recommendations from employees for making improvements in work processes. “Public Works, perhaps [...]

City appeal in retired firefighters case rejected

After a decade-long legal battle with the city, a group of retired Louisville firefighters could receive millions of dollars after the Kentucky Supreme Court turned down Metro government’s request for an appeal to their lawsuit. The 140 retirees claim that they are owed more than $17 million in compensation and interest due to miscalculated overtime [...]