Louisville’s Chief of Civic Innovation steps down

Grace Simrall has stepped down as Chief of Civic Innovation and Technology for Louisville Metro Government after more than six years in the position.

In January, mayor Craig Greenberg took the helm, following Greg Fischer’s 12-year tenure. Simrall said the new leadership's priorities and approach are “very different from the previous administration” and she felt it was the right time to leave and pursue something new.

Simrall told Cities Today she is proud of several achievements in Louisville and optimistic about civic innovation at an important moment for cities.

Louisville’s previous Chief Innovation Officer was one of the first to hold such a title in a US city and also oversaw ...