In Tuesday, January 13th’s Social Services & Public Safety Committee meeting, Jeff Herron, the city's Homelessness Prevention Manager, will present an update on the city’s street outreach services and homeless encampment response.
Council will receive a six-month update on the city’s partnership with Undue Medical Debt, which purchases medical debt from healthcare providers like hospitals.
The 2026 elections will bring big changes to the Lexington Urban County Council, with seven council incumbents not running for re-election, including many council veterans. This means Lexington voters will see lots of new faces on the ballot this year.
Programs and policies addressing opioid addiction and overdose prevention. In Lexington, this covers treatment services, harm reduction initiatives, funding allocation, and collaborative efforts to combat the opioid crisis.
The Estill Development Alliance uses a holistic approach to combat substance abuse in youth and improve overall community health.