Mayor Greg Fischer said the city has worked for months to enact reform in the wake of Breonna Taylor's death at the hands of Louisville Metro Police officers, and the oversight that comes with civilian review is "essential to democracy in our city."

The two candidates who had faced scrutiny were confirmed in 15-10 votes.

The two nominees face a make-or-break confirmation vote on Thursday.

The track is keeping tradition alive with an all-star computer-simulated horse race on the first Saturday in May.