LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Editor's note: The above video is when Councilwoman Cindi Fowler announced they are moving forward with the Ethic Commission's findings against Councilman Anthony Piagentini.
Five Democrats have agreed to form a Charging Committee against another council member.
An ethic's commission found Councilman Anthony Piagentini, R-District 19, guilty of six ethics violations. He is accused of using his public office to leverage a new job.
Councilwoman Cindi Fowler, D-District 14, announced Metro Council's intention to move forward with forming a charging committee Oct. 26.
On Wednesday, she formally requested the Metro Council's president to create the Ad Hoc Charging Committee according to a news release. President Markus Winkler, D-District 17, said yes.
"I will not back down from this, no matter the pressure from a few people," Piagentini said in a statement to WHAS11 News. "I will continue to fight and I will continue to act with total transparency as I use all legal means available to address and correct the politically motivated findings of a Fischer appointed board."
The committee includes Fowler, Councilwoman Paula McCraney (District 7), Councilwoman Andrew Owen (District 9), Councilman Pat Mulvihill (District 10) and Councilwoman Betsy Ruhe (District 21).
Once they elect a chair, come up with a schedule and meet with their counsel, the meetings will be open to the public according to the release.
If the Charging Committee decides to move forward with any formal removal charges, they may not be presented to Metro Council until early 2024 according to a news release. The first Metro Council meeting of the new year is Thursday, Jan. 4.
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