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.
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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Updates on Lexington’s short-term rental enforcement
The City assesses fines on short-term rentals when they don't maintain licenses or have a lot of nuisances.
CivicLex will present our Boards and Commissions Report!
We spent months reviewing the membership and operations of Lexington's Boards and Commissions. Here's what we learned and how we think they could be improved.
Council approves affordable housing development in Radcliffe-Marlboro neighborhood
The 234-unit development will feature single-family detached homes and townhomes for sale, and apartments at low rents.
Public Hearing for affordable housing development in Radcliffe-Marlboro
This development would provide single-family detached homes and townhomes for sale at low prices, as well as low rental apartments.
An overview of street outreach services and a potential new position
The new position will help coordinate homeless encampment cleanups and will facilitate services for homeless residents in Lexington.
A discussion on Committee Previews as a new style of public input meeting
See how Councilmembers are considering improving public input based on CivicLex's past recommendations.
How is the City planning for the new Parks Capital Fund?
The Parks Capital Fund was approved by Lexington voters in November 2024.
New projections for Lexington’s two biggest revenue sources
Lexington's economy is slated to continue to grow, but at a slower pace than the last few Fiscal Years.
How Lexington's Neighborhood Traffic Management Program actually works
The popular program helps neighbors address traffic issues on their own streets.
An update on the City’s Odor Control efforts
Two areas of Lexington have been particularly stinky recently. The Division of Water Quality is doing their best to make them less stinky!
Council and Mayor discuss FY26 budget priorities
The annual Joint Budget Retreat is the first public discussion between the Mayor and Council about the City Budget.
An update from A Sense of Place
The nonprofit is making progress in its work to honor and preserve rural Black hamlets in Lexington.