Mayor Creates Task Force To Help Develop Commission On Gender Equity

Louisville KY

03 April, 2022

8:37 AM

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Press release from the City of Louisville: March 31, 2022 Learn more and register now! Mayor Greg Fischer today announced the creation of a task force to develop a Commission on Gender Equity to advance key areas of women's equity. Led by Metro's Office for Women, a small team of Metro leaders will host three public meetings to collect input from the community, and will then develop a report on the scope, focus and structure of the commission. "Women make up more than of half of our city's population, and drive the success of our city and its residents," Mayor Fischer said. "While strides have been made, women in our community still face challenges, including in economic, public safety and other areas. This commission will work to reduce those barriers and ensure policies advance our goals for a more equitable Louisville." "We are announcing this at the end of Women's History Month to signify that gender equity is a priority every day," said Gretchen Hunt, Executive Administrator of the Office for Women. "We want to work with the community to make sure we prioritize the needs and experiences of women who have been historically marginalized." The first public meeting is scheduled for April 27, at 7 p.m. at the Southwest Library. Virtual meetings will also be available. For more information, contact Gretchen Hunt at 502-574-3536 or [email protected]. This press release was produced by the City of Louisville. The views expressed here are the author's own.