What it takes to keep Kentucky's Black-led farms alive
As federal support is cut and public conservation efforts fall short in reaching rural Black farmers, one Black-led organization is creating new lifelines to protect historic legacies.
Urban County Council
The Urban County Council is the legislative branch of Lexington's city government. Council controls the city budget and adopts laws for the city. There are 15 members of the Council, 12 of which are elected from individual Council Districts and 3 of which are elected At Large.
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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.
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.
A proposed limit on rooster ownership in Lexington
Currently, there are no restrictions on how many roosters are allowed to be kept on properties within the USA. That may change.
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.
Budget Committee will vote to change industrial bond program
Changes include regulating projects with housing incorporated, as well as expanding where in Lexington eligible projects can be located
Central Kentucky Business Park Authority presents to Council Committee
The Authority was created in 2024 to support economic development projects for Fayette, Scott, and Madison Counties.
EQPW Committee votes to study two locations for new pump station
There may be a location other than the current Mint Lane Pump Station site that could be more efficient for new infrastructure - but it's outside the Urban Service Area.