Short-term rental listings have declined in Lexington. What rules has the city added in recent years?
This week, Councilmembers will get an update on what local enforcement efforts look like.
Short-term rental listings have declined in Lexington. What rules has the city added in recent years?
This week, Councilmembers will get an update on what local enforcement efforts look like.
Council advances proposed developer fees to pay for Lexington's growth. How do they work?
A proposed 'privilege fee' system for new development could eventually help recoup hundreds of millions in infrastructure costs tied to Lexington's recent expansion.
Who should pay for Lexington's growth? Committee to consider new developer 'privilege fees'
As Lexington's Urban Service Area expands, how should it pay for new roads, sewers and other expensive infrastructure? A new "privilege fee" paid by the developers who benefit could help answer that question.
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.
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Council approves Mayor's proposed budget. What's next?
The newly approved budget ups spending for the city's winter storm response, and directs nearly $300 million for Public Safety, including fire, police and other divisions.
Council temporarily halts data center development in Fayette County
Council voted unanimously to halt data center approvals until at least October 31, 2026, while it reviews how they are regulated in Fayette County.
Civic Assembly's charter proposals clear key Council hurdle
Council advanced the citizen-led group's recommendations during a June 2nd Work Session. Pending a final vote by Council this month, they could be headed to the ballot for voters this fall.
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.
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 moves ahead with spending priorities for security, ADA upgrades
Lexington's Urban County Council approved several spending requests for the next city budget, including $135,098 for additional building security in city hall.
Council's city budget priorities take shape this week
Among Councilmembers' budget requests: More than $141,000 for building security upgrades, $1 million for city vehicle fleet maintenance, and $1.5 million for ADA compliance.
Primary election results: It's Gorton vs Carter. Plus, other local race outcomes
Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton will fight for a third term against challenger Raquel Carter in November 3rd's general election.
Urban County Council
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.
Council votes to upgrade Mint Lane pump station at current site
Lexington needs to deal with the leaky sewage pump station behind Paul Laurence Dunbar High School to comply with an EPA Consent Decree.
Council advances spending priorities for millions in opioid settlement money
Council signed off on plans to fund a community grant program and set aside money for a Homelessness Task Force.
Planning Commission
Council approves new process for determining Urban Service Area expansion
In its February 12th meeting, Council unanimously approved the Lexington Preservation and Growth Management Program, establishing a formal process for
Council votes to block Maxwell Street student housing development
While this ruling blocks the proposed eight-story, 322-unit apartment complex, the developer could still demolish the existing buildings and construct a new four-story, 75-foot structure under the site’s current R-4 zoning without any additional public input.
Council to hold public hearing on Maxwell Street apartment complex
If approved, the complex would be the third high-density apartment complex approved on East Maxwell street in the last year and a half.
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.
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.