Council advances new city hall proposal

By an 8-7 vote, Council narrowly approved a public-private partnership to build a new city hall on West Vine Street.

Richard Young Dec 7, 2025

Reader Questions on the New City Hall Vote

Why is the city building a new city hall? What's the actual cost? We answer your questions about Lexington's potential city hall deal.

Richard Young Dec 1, 2025

Urban Service Area

Committee to review Urban Service Area amendment process

This presentation will mark the final scheduled update in a year-long process that began in January. If adopted, this would be Lexington's new framework for determining how and if to expand the Urban Service Area

Richard Young Nov 30, 2025

CivicLex Weekly's Explainers

Our Explainers break down key topics, plans, and policies so you can understand what’s happening, why it matters, and how to get involved.

Local government decisions can be complex—and they often have long-term impacts on life in Lexington. Our Explainers break down key topics, plans, and policies so you can understand what’s happening, why it matters, and how to get involved.

Each explainer provides background context, outlines major decision points, and highlights opportunities for public input. Explore the explainers below to get a clearer view of the decisions shaping Lexington’s future.