Heading to the polls in Lexington? What to know about local races, ballot questions and more
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.
Heading to the polls in Lexington? What to know about local races, ballot questions and more
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.
6 candidates, 6 big topics: See what Council At-Large candidates said at CivicLex forum
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.
Council candidate guide: Who's on your ballot this fall?
The Urban County Council helps craft the city's budget and has taken several consequential votes this year, from safer streets to data centers. Your vote shapes those decisions.
Lexington's Nov. 3rd Election Guide: Everything local voters need to know
Lexington voters will find races for Mayor, city council, school board, three charter questions, and many other offices on their ballots this fall. Here's how to make a plan to vote.
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Council directs $5.3 million in leftover FY26 budget dollars. What got funded?
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.
Council will discuss, vote on FY26 fund balance spending proposals
Lexington has $6,043,836 left in its unassigned fund balance, and the Council will review how to use it on Tuesday.
Crosswalk study suggests ways to improve pedestrian safety at Lexington intersections
Lexington hired outside researchers to assess crosswalks and provide recommendations for improvements to priority intersections.
What is Lexington doing to address homelessness? Council gets an overview this week
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
Drag racing ordinance returns to Council committee. See what changed
The draft ordinance is back with changes after some Councilmembers questioned whether its penalties were too harsh.
Lexington has a new snow and ice plan. See what that means for your street
Lexington crews will treat priority streets earlier during winter storms. What else will be different?
Council to receive report, recommendations from Mayor's Task Force on Homelessness
The Task Force has 5 priority and 15 long-term recommendations to address homelessness in Lexington.
Council will get a look at city's overhauled plan for snow and ice. See the biggest changes.
After multiple challenging winter storms, Mayor Linda Gorton said she was "tearing up" the city's snow plan and starting over. Council will get a look at what's new Tuesday.
Urban County Council
Council will discuss, vote on FY26 fund balance spending proposals
Lexington has $6,043,836 left in its unassigned fund balance, and the Council will review how to use it on Tuesday.
Where does Lexington's new Government Center stand? Council gets an update this week
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.
How is LFUCG using artificial intelligence? Council will review city's AI policy this week
An existing LFUCG policy broadly outlines acceptable and prohibited uses for artificial intelligence for local government business. Here's what's in it.
Council to review proposed standards for safer, more connected streets
How should Lexington's streets be redesigned to work for cyclists, pedestrians, and public transit – not just cars? A draft design manual could shape road projects going forward.
Civic Spotlight
Lexington needs thousands of housing units. A local church is helping to fill the gap for seniors
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."
Participatory budgeting promises residents direct control over public money. Could it work in Lexington?
Advocates say participatory budgeting gives residents direct control over public dollars, but it has its challenges and limitations.
Rural-Urban Reporting Fellowship
How Lexington is ensuring disabled residents can get around
With disability rates on the rise and paratransit still falling short, Lexington is investing in two microtransit initiatives developed by local nonprofits.
Inside Lexington’s unusual experiment in citizen-led governance
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.
Untangling land titles to help Kentucky flood survivors access disaster aid
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, Paducah follow different approaches on erasing medical debt
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.