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.
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.
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.
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Lexington has $6,043,836 left in its unassigned fund balance, and the Council will review how to use it on Tuesday.
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The draft ordinance is back with changes after some Councilmembers questioned whether its penalties were too harsh.
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The Task Force has 5 priority and 15 long-term recommendations to address homelessness in Lexington.
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.
In a lengthy public hearing, Council heard from dozens of residents who pressed for more time to get Lexington data center regulations right.
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.
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