Public Safety

Law enforcement, emergency services, and community safety initiatives. In Lexington, this includes police and fire department operations, emergency management, crime prevention programs, and public safety policy.

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Public Safety

Mayor makes leadership changes, council questions winter storm response

Gorton announced that she had accepted the resignation of Nancy Albright, Lexington's Commissioner of Environmental Quality and Public Works.

Aaron Mudd Mar 18, 2026

Gun Violence Prevention

ONE Lexington to present 2025 year-end report on gun violence prevention efforts

The community-centered initiative will make the case to Council that it is reducing gun violence among youth and young adults ages 10-29.

Aaron Mudd Mar 16, 2026

Public Safety

Council to consider requiring carbon monoxide detectors in all homes and businesses

Following a fatal gas leak in Cardinal Valley, the new ordinance would require carbon monoxide detectors in all commercial and residential buildings in Fayette County.