Council discusses ice storm gaps in city's winter weather response
Environmental Quality and Public Works Commissioner Nancy Albright said that the city was prepared for a normal snow event, not an ice storm.
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Kentucky Supreme Court overturns Lexington's no-knock warrant ban
The no-knock warrant ban was adopted by Council in 2021.
Lexington Nonprofit Coalition reviews nonprofit landscape amidst federal cuts
Several Lexington nonprofits are quoted in the presentation, sharing how federal funding cuts have affected their organizations.
FCPS Board to vote on external financial audit
Board Chair Tyler Murphy called a special meeting on September 16th to vote on an audit.
LFUCG will operate this year's winter homeless shelter at Versailles Road
The new shelter will be hosted at LFUCG's electronic recycling facility.
Council will discuss another proposal for a new City Hall
The former BB&T Bank at 200 W. Vine Street is the proposed home for Lexington's next City Hall.
GGP Committee considers second draft of Urban Service Area amendment process
The new draft adds more information for how LFUCG will calculate new acreage to be added to the USA.
Council officially approves FY26 ad valorem tax rates
The new tax rates will raise revenue by 4% from last year for the General Fund and Urban Services Fund.
FCPS no longer considering OLT increase ahead of final budget meetings
Superintendent Demetrus Liggins is instead recommending a number of budget cuts that could save millions for the District.
FCPS Board schedules public hearing for potential OLT increase
A public hearing does not guarantee that the School Board will increase the occupational licenses tax. But some School Board members want to leave the option on the table.
Council revises solar panel regulations, allows (some) rural solar
The new regulations still prohibit large-scale solar field developments, similar to the one proposed by Silicon Ranch.
Lisa Higgins-Hord appointed to fill 6th District Council vacancy
Higgins-Hord will serve now through January 2027.
Potential changes to the Administrative Hearing board
These recommendations aim to make Board hearings more accessible for residents, and bring on more Board members willing to serve.