FCPS Work Group ranks recommendations for district budget
The Work Group widely supported reducing the District's Contingency Fund. What other ideas are they recommending?
FCPS Work Group ranks recommendations for district budget
The Work Group widely supported reducing the District's Contingency Fund. What other ideas are they recommending?
Councilmember Denise Gray resigns from office
Mayor Gorton will nominate someone to finish Gray's term in early August. Council must approve any nominee that Gorton submits.
Council Committee rejects proposed rural solar panel regulations
The GGP Committee voted not to allow rural solar panel projects to be built in Fayette County.
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Council approves Planning Commission nominee, rejects Board of Adjustment nominee
Council voted to reappoint Johnathon Davis to the Planning Commission. Anissa Martinez, a nominee for the Board of Adjustment, was not approved for appointment by Council.
Council considers revised solar panel regulations
Councilmembers on the GGP Committee will discuss new solar panel regulations that would allow solar developments in rural Fayette County.
TEConomy will present a plan to improve Lexington’s technology industry
What would it take to make Lexington's tech economy stronger? Council will hear about ways to make that happen this week.
Council holds confirmation hearing for two Planning Commission nominees
Robin Michler and Judy Worth have both ben nominated to serve a second term on the Planning Commission. Council will vote on whether or not to appoint them this week.
Updates on Lexington's potential new homeless shelter
Councilmembers had a lot of thoughts to share about where a new homeless shelter should (and shouldn't) go in Lexington.
How HB 443 will affect stormwater and waste regulations
HB 443 not only affects planning and zoning regulations in Lexington, but also stormwater and waste management.
FCPS pauses occupational tax increase, creates community budget workgroup
Kentucky's Attorney General ruled that FCPS's occupational license tax increase was illegal. Now, FCPS will pause the increase and get community input on the budget.
About the new NextCity/CivicLex Rural-Urban Reporting Partnership
Next City and CivicLex are thrilled to welcome Anabel Peterman as our Equitable Cities Reporting Fellow for Rural-Urban Issues!
Urban County Council
Council approves Planning Commission nominee, rejects Board of Adjustment nominee
Council voted to reappoint Johnathon Davis to the Planning Commission. Anissa Martinez, a nominee for the Board of Adjustment, was not approved for appointment by Council.
Council considers revised solar panel regulations
Councilmembers on the GGP Committee will discuss new solar panel regulations that would allow solar developments in rural Fayette County.
TEConomy will present a plan to improve Lexington’s technology industry
What would it take to make Lexington's tech economy stronger? Council will hear about ways to make that happen this week.
Council holds confirmation hearing for two Planning Commission nominees
Robin Michler and Judy Worth have both ben nominated to serve a second term on the Planning Commission. Council will vote on whether or not to appoint them this week.
Planning Commission
Council approves Planning Commission nominee, rejects Board of Adjustment nominee
Council voted to reappoint Johnathon Davis to the Planning Commission. Anissa Martinez, a nominee for the Board of Adjustment, was not approved for appointment by Council.
Council holds confirmation hearing for two Planning Commission nominees
Robin Michler and Judy Worth have both ben nominated to serve a second term on the Planning Commission. Council will vote on whether or not to appoint them this week.
HB 443 ZOTA moves to Council Committee
The GGP Committee will have their first discussion on new planning regulations being proposed due to House Bill 443. Here's the rundown on what these new regulations do and mean.
Planning Commission moves HB 443 ZOTA to Council
Council will now decide how to implement the HB 443 ZOTA's controversial regulatory and public input changes.
Rural-Urban Reporting Fellowship
About the new NextCity/CivicLex Rural-Urban Reporting Partnership
Next City and CivicLex are thrilled to welcome Anabel Peterman as our Equitable Cities Reporting Fellow for Rural-Urban Issues!