In a previous vote, the Planning Commission unanimously recommended that Council reject the zone change for the Up Campus student housing development. Council has the final say.
As it works to make serving on local boards and commissions more accessible, Council is considering whether and how to pay people for their time.
Many Lexington residents cannot or don't want to drive. What is the city doing to build infrastructure that works for them?
In a previous vote, the Planning Commission unanimously recommended that Council reject the zone change for the Up Campus student housing development. Council has the final say.
As it works to make serving on local boards and commissions more accessible, Council is considering whether and how to pay people for their time.
Many Lexington residents cannot or don't want to drive. What is the city doing to build infrastructure that works for them?
Lexington has more than 70 boards and commissions that shape local decisions, but many of them have representation and accessibility issues.
A group of randomly-selected Lexington residents developed three Charter amendments and put them before voters. What will they mean for Council after all three passed?
Lexington voters will see a mayoral race, city council and school board contests on their ballots Nov. 3. Here's a last-minute guide for what to expect.
Candidates for three Urban County Council At-Large seats answered questions from residents about big topics facing Lexington during a CivicLex forum and ice cream social.
Of about $6 million left over from the previous year's budget, Council directed most to help cover street paving and vehicle fuel costs. Council also earmarked money for a new affordable housing program.
Lexington has $6,043,836 left in its unassigned fund balance, and the Council will review how to use it on Tuesday.
Lexington hired outside researchers to assess crosswalks and provide recommendations for improvements to priority intersections.
The Office of Homelessness Prevention and Intervention has made improvements with a new position and will adopt new recommendations from the Mayor's Task Force on Homelessness
The draft ordinance is back with changes after some Councilmembers questioned whether its penalties were too harsh.
A group of randomly-selected Lexington residents developed three Charter amendments and put them before voters. What will they mean for Council after all three passed?
Candidates for three Urban County Council At-Large seats answered questions from residents about big topics facing Lexington during a CivicLex forum and ice cream social.
Lexington has $6,043,836 left in its unassigned fund balance, and the Council will review how to use it on Tuesday.
Councilmembers will get an update this week on plans for a new downtown Government Center on Vine Street, including the public-private partnership it relies on.
For years, Woodland Christian Church faced mounting maintenance costs and declining membership. Now, it's home to 38 units of affordable housing through a project its lead pastor called "a true resurrection story."
Advocates say participatory budgeting gives residents direct control over public dollars, but it has its challenges and limitations.
With disability rates on the rise and paratransit still falling short, Lexington is investing in two microtransit initiatives developed by local nonprofits.
In Lexington, 36 randomly-selected residents took part in one of the country’s first civic assemblies to recommend changes to the city’s governing charter.
Heirs’ property issues can block disaster survivors from accessing FEMA assistance. In Eastern Kentucky, free legal clinics are helping families clear titles and protect inherited land.
Lexington used a $1 million public contract to wipe out millions in hospital bills. In Paducah, organizers are crowdfunding — hoping to clear a fraction of that total without city hall.