Council follows Mayor's recommendations for property tax rates
The new tax rates will raise revenue by 4% from last year for the General Fund and Urban Services Fund.
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Council follows Mayor's recommendations for property tax rates
The new tax rates will raise revenue by 4% from last year for the General Fund and Urban Services Fund.
Council announces new Boards and Commission Subcommittee
The Subcommittee's work may include implementing recommendations from CivicLex's Boards and Commissions Report.
Council to set ad valorem tax rates for FY26
Ad valorem taxes are assessed on most property in Lexington. How much can homeowners expect to pay next year?
A presentation on the Mint Lane pump station
The EPA Consent Decree requires Lexington to make major improvements to this pump station.
Council will vote on Ross Boggess's nomination for the Board of Adjustment
Developer Ross Boggess has been nominated by the Mayor to fill the current Board of Adjustment vacancy. Council will decide whether or not to approve his nomination.
What could a street art program look like in Lexington?
Street art has been used as a traffic calming measure in US cities over the last few years. Lexington may see more of it soon.
FCPS Work Group ranks recommendations for district budget
The Work Group widely supported reducing the District's Contingency Fund. What other ideas are they recommending?
Councilmember Denise Gray resigns from office
Mayor Gorton will nominate someone to finish Gray's term in early August. Council must approve any nominee that Gorton submits.
Council Committee rejects proposed rural solar panel regulations
The GGP Committee voted not to allow rural solar panel projects to be built in Fayette County.
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.
CivicLex is hosting a Civic Assembly!
We're hosting a Civic Assembly in 2026! Learn all about what this project will be.
FCPS's Budget Solutions Work Group held their first meeting
The FCPS Budget Solutions Work Group held their first of three meetings. Here's what they talked about.