Cities United, a national nonprofit organization focused on building sustainable, community-led strategies for safety and well-being, has brought its Leading the Way Tour to Lexington in partnership with ONE Lexington. As part of the visit, Cities United has been connecting with local leaders, youth, and community members to strengthen strategies aimed at reducing violence.
“We are thankful for the leadership of Cities United and their support of ONE Lexington’s mission to reduce youth and young adult violence in our community,” Mayor Linda Gorton said. “I am so proud of the work our ONE Lexington team does every day, partnering with our Police Department, public safety teams, and community organizations to support those affected by violence, and reduce the likelihood of future incidents.”
The 20-city Leading the Way Tour celebrates local leadership, explores innovative public safety strategies, and helps communities build stronger, more equitable ecosystems of care.
“The Leading the Way Tour is about amplifying the powerful work already happening in jurisdictions and investing in the people on the ground doing that work every day,” Cities United Executive Director Anthony Smith said. “We are excited to continue to support Lexington as they work to implement their strategic plan and create safe, healthy and hopeful communities.”