Confederate statues 'have no place' in Louisville, panel tells Fischer
Public displays honoring the Confederacy are unwelcome in Louisville and do not represent what the city looks like today, according to an art panel formed by Mayor Greg Fischer.
The seven-member advisory committee, which was created in the wake of debate around controversial statues, released its final report on Saturday. It calls on the mayor to make a timely decision on what to do about pieces that are the "focus of community concern."
"Celebrations of the Confederate States of America are not congruent with Louisville’s identity as an inclusive city, and have no place in the public sphere," the report said.
Fischer is expected to review the committee's report and consider next steps, according to a news release. No timeline was given on when those actions will be taken, however.
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