What it takes to keep Kentucky's Black-led farms alive
As federal support is cut and public conservation efforts fall short in reaching rural Black farmers, one Black-led organization is creating new lifelines to protect historic legacies.
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.
The annual Joint Budget Retreat is the first public discussion between the Mayor and Council about the City Budget.
Here's a look at the broad priorities, plus the top priorities of each individual Councilmember.