Lexington's first Civic Assembly concludes. What did the group decide?
The randomly-selected group of Lexington residents deliberated on council pay and charter review. Its recommendations could wind up on the ballot for local voters.
Social Services
City programs supporting vulnerable residents. This includes family services, aging services, mental health programs, substance abuse services, and coordination with nonprofit partners providing social services.
16 articles
Council asks for more specifics on city's priorities for opioid settlement money
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.
City to share plans for closing Lexington's digital divide
High-speed internet is widely available in Fayette County, yet some residents say they can't get it reliably or at a price they can afford.
Council hears ONE Lexington's 2025 year-end report, plans for growth
ONE Lexington has seen success in reducing youth gun violence in recent years. Now, it's looking toward what's next.
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.
New revisions for sober living home regulations come to Council committee
Most of the revisions added since the first draft from March add or adjust definitions of terms mirror state laws regulating sober living homes, or add points of clarification regarding how LFUCG would enforce the ordinance.
A Caring Place presents update on pursuing village model of senior care
A "village" system is a neighborhood-based system of senior care where neighborhood residents volunteer to care for their elderly neighbors and help them age in place.
LFUCG will operate this year's winter homeless shelter at Versailles Road
The new shelter will be hosted at LFUCG's electronic recycling facility.
What Kentucky’s nonprofit food markets learn from their communities and each other
In Kentucky’s dense cities and smallest towns, nonprofits are bridging the gap between those who grow food, those who have excess and those who need it.
Updates on Lexington's potential new homeless shelter
Councilmembers had a lot of thoughts to share about where a new homeless shelter should (and shouldn't) go in Lexington.
EHI Consultants to present options for potential new homeless shelter
EHI Consultants will present the results of their study into what it would look like for LFUCG to fund a new homelessness shelter.
Council will discuss proposed sober living home regulations
The number of sober living homes has increased steadily in recent years. How could LFUCG regulate them?
An overview of street outreach services and a potential new position
The new position will help coordinate homeless encampment cleanups and will facilitate services for homeless residents in Lexington.