Unlicensed Lexington short-term rentals owe thousands in fines. What is the city doing to collect?
Four individual properties account for as much as $52,400 in unpaid fines.
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.
Here's a look at the broad priorities, plus the top priorities of each individual Councilmember.
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.
A look at what areas each Councilmember will be focusing on this year.
The internal audit found multiple instances of spending and reporting mistakes from 2021 to 2022.
HB 443, a State law that requires planning regulations to be "objective," could change how planning occurs in Lexington.
This package aims to make Lexington denser, more walkable and bikeable, and creates incentives for affordable housing.