Lexington's budget season begins: How you can weigh in
Lexington's budget is more than just a spending plan. It's a value statement. Here's how to be heard in the city's budgeting process.
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Lexington's budget season begins: How you can weigh in
Lexington's budget is more than just a spending plan. It's a value statement. Here's how to be heard in the city's budgeting process.
Council to review Lexington's efforts on affordable housing
The report says Lexington faces several obstacles to develop more affordable housing.
There's a primary election in Kentucky in May. Who's on the ballot and how can you vote?
Kentucky is holding primary elections May 19th this year. Find out who's running for office in Lexington and make a plan to vote.
Lexington's first Civic Assembly concludes. What did the group decide?
The randomly-selected group of Lexington residents deliberated on council pay and charter review. Its recommendations could wind up on the ballot for local voters.
Council approves lease for delayed solar energy project on Haley Pike landfill
A solar energy project championed by Edelen Renewables can move forward, but a model airplane club at the site will need to relocate.
Fayette County needs hundreds of poll workers for upcoming elections. How you can help
Fayette County needs about 1,200 registered voters to serve as poll workers. Elections are fast-approaching.
Council asks for more specifics on city's priorities for opioid settlement money
The city shared its priorities for millions in national opioid settlement money this week, but several Urban County Councilmembers had questions about timing, public input and Council oversight.
City to share plans for closing Lexington's digital divide
High-speed internet is widely available in Fayette County, yet some residents say they can't get it reliably or at a price they can afford.
Council to hear city's plan for spending millions in opioid settlement funds
The city expects $30 million over 18 years. It's outlined several priorities for how it wants to spend that money, with a focus on treatment and harm reduction.
Council hears ONE Lexington's 2025 year-end report, plans for growth
ONE Lexington has seen success in reducing youth gun violence in recent years. Now, it's looking toward what's next.
Mayor makes leadership changes, council questions winter storm response
Gorton announced that she had accepted the resignation of Nancy Albright, Lexington's Commissioner of Environmental Quality and Public Works.
ONE Lexington to present 2025 year-end report on gun violence prevention efforts
The community-centered initiative will make the case to Council that it is reducing gun violence among youth and young adults ages 10-29.