Lexington's May 19th primary guide: Catch-up on local races and how you can vote
The May 19th primary will bring contests for Lexington's Mayor, Council District 5, and several other local offices.
A federal legal agreement requiring Lexington to upgrade its aging sewer system to prevent sewage overflows into local waterways. The multi-billion dollar infrastructure project affects city finances, construction throughout Lexington, and water quality improvements mandated by the Environmental Protection Agency.
The city needs to deal with a leaking wastewater pump station. One potential fix includes moving it outside of Fayette County's urban service area.
LFUCG has been working to mitigate odor issues near the Town Branch and West Hickman pump stations for years.
In the Tuesday, January 27th Budget, Finance, and Economic Development Committee meeting, Council will hear a presentation about the potential costs for developing new infrastructure in the parts of the Urban Service Area that were expanded in 2023.