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.
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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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.
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.
Council considers revised solar panel regulations
Councilmembers on the GGP Committee will discuss new solar panel regulations that would allow solar developments in rural Fayette County.
TEConomy will present a plan to improve Lexington’s technology industry
What would it take to make Lexington's tech economy stronger? Council will hear about ways to make that happen this week.
Council holds confirmation hearing for two Planning Commission nominees
Robin Michler and Judy Worth have both ben nominated to serve a second term on the Planning Commission. Council will vote on whether or not to appoint them this week.
Updates on Lexington's potential new homeless shelter
Councilmembers had a lot of thoughts to share about where a new homeless shelter should (and shouldn't) go in Lexington.
How HB 443 will affect stormwater and waste regulations
HB 443 not only affects planning and zoning regulations in Lexington, but also stormwater and waste management.
Council approves changes to the FY26 Budget!
The City Budget is essentially finalized. Here's what Council added.
Lextran to present microtransit feasibility study this week
On June 3rd, Council will learn what a microtransit pilot could look like in Lexington.