Redoubling our focus on the future

Mayor Linda Gorton delivering state of the city address for 2026.

“With the dawn of 251, it’s time to redouble our focus on the future. We know the future is now. And we know that progress doesn’t just happen … so we continuously lay the groundwork for it,” said Mayor Linda Gorton.

Today, Mayor Gorton delivered the annual State of the City and County address. The speech was hosted by the Lexington Forum at the Central Bank Convention Center. 

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