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.
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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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.
Council will have their first full vote on solar panel regulations
The GGP Committee rejected regulations allowing for rural solar panel farms. But now all Councilmembers will get to weigh in on the future of solar panels in rural Fayette County.
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 Commissions 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.
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.