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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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.
Work to begin on Master Plan for Blue Sky industrial area
The Blue Sky Area was not included in the Urban Growth Master Plan. Now, Planning Staff and their consultants will develop a vision for how it will fit into the Urban Service Area expansion.
Committee update from the Family Care Center
The Family Care Center provides childcare services to teen mothers in Lexington.
Partners for Youth update to Council
Partners for Youth helps struggling youth through programs, scholarships, and job training opportunities.
EQPW Commissioner overviews Lexington’s winter storm response
The unusually strong winter storm put a lot of strain on Streets and Roads and other City divisions.
What are Council’s Budget priorities for FY26?
Here's a look at the broad priorities, plus the top priorities of each individual Councilmember.
ONE Lexington addresses Council questions on audit
Director Devine Carama faced many questions over findings in the Internal Audit of ONE Lexington, as well as questions about ONE Lexington's success and model.
Council Committee membership and leadership for 2025
A look at what areas each Councilmember will be focusing on this year.