An existing LFUCG policy broadly outlines acceptable and prohibited uses for artificial intelligence for local government business. Here's what's in it.
Lexington's Urban County Council approved several spending requests for the next city budget, including $135,098 for additional building security in city hall.
Among Councilmembers' budget requests: More than $141,000 for building security upgrades, $1 million for city vehicle fleet maintenance, and $1.5 million for ADA compliance.
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 city shared its priorities for millions in national opioid settlement money this week, but several Urban County Councilmembers had questions about timing, public input and Council oversight.
The city expects $30 million over 18 years. It's outlined several priorities for how it wants to spend that money, with a focus on treatment and harm reduction.
