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.
LFUCG Budget
The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government budget determines how the city spends taxpayer money each fiscal year. The budget process begins with the Mayor's proposed budget, followed by Council review and amendments. The budget funds all city services including police, fire, parks, roads, and social services.
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Lexington Mayor proposes new budget. What's in it?
The Mayor's budget includes additional funding for snow and ice treatment and spending on police technology.
Mayor outlines changes to Lexington's winter storm response
After issues responding to multiple winter storms, Mayor Linda Gorton outlined the first steps for how she wants the city to move forward.
Lexington's budget season begins: How you can weigh in
Lexington's budget is more than just a spending plan. It's a value statement. Here's how to be heard in the city's budgeting process.
Council to hear forecast projecting slower tax revenue growth
Lexington's payroll growth is expected to grow at a slower rate over the coming years, likely impacting the city's ability to create new positions and recurring programs.
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.
Reader Questions on the New City Hall Vote
Why is the city building a new city hall? What's the actual cost? We answer your questions about Lexington's potential city hall deal.
Council allocates $2.265 million in fund balance toward street safety, neighborhood programs
The remaining $4.03 million fund balance can be revisited in the future for spending.
Council postpones additional allocations for microtransit pilot
An existing serviced from United Way, called "Ride United," has caught Council's attention.
Council will vote on proposals for spending FY25 Fund Balance dollars
Ideas for how to spend the fund balance include a roundabout study, improvements to the Black and Williams Center, and more money to Lextran for a microtransit pilot.
Council officially approves FY26 ad valorem tax rates
The new tax rates will raise revenue by 4% from last year for the General Fund and Urban Services Fund.
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.
Council to set ad valorem tax rates for FY26
Ad valorem taxes are assessed on most property in Lexington. How much can homeowners expect to pay next year?