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.
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.
Advocates say participatory budgeting gives residents direct control over public dollars, but it has its challenges and limitations.
An existing LFUCG policy broadly outlines acceptable and prohibited uses for artificial intelligence for local government business. Here's what's in it.
Lexington's Urban County Council approved several spending requests for the next city budget, including $135,098 for additional building security in city hall.
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.
Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton will fight for a third term against challenger Raquel Carter in November 3rd's general election.
The May 19th primary will bring contests for Lexington's Mayor, Council District 5, and several other local offices.
The program would be piloted in northwest Lexington with the goal of serving high-need populations with on-demand service.
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.
The initiative is part of a broader "data-driven enforcement" push within Lexington's Code Enforcement Department.
The city has seen some success with a program that helps people facing eviction stay in their homes, but it's expected to run out of money in the coming months.
Lexington needs to deal with the leaky sewage pump station behind Paul Laurence Dunbar High School to comply with an EPA Consent Decree.