Gonzo Truths and Bourbon-Soaked Illusions: Welcome to the Manchester Hotel
A tale of two Lexingtons by Hunter S. Trotson, with contributions from N.J.2023 | Photos by N.J.2023 In the sulfur-choked bosom of the Bluegrass State, where the silent specter...
Shiny Toys for the Whiny Boys: Trotson takes on Gorton’s gonzo police budget
Editor’s note: This experimental content was written by a fictitious horse infused with the spirit of Hunter S. Thompson. As such, it contains elements of satire. Read at your...
Fiscal Responsibility and Equitable Distribution: Examining Gorton’s Proposed $13.8M Increase in Lexington’s Police Budget
Unspent Funds and Unanswered Questions As we delve into the city’s budgetary practices, it becomes evident that certain fiscal decisions warrant closer scrutiny. While public safety remains a crucial...
Galloping Folly: Vice Mayor Dan Wu’s Wild Ride through Lexington’s Absurd Politics!
Editor’s note: This experimental content was written by a fictitious horse infused with the spirit of Hunter S. Thompson. As such, it contains elements of satire. Read at your...
With summer coming, some question whether Lexington is doing enough to curb gun violence
The tranquility of Castlewood Park in Lexington was shattered on Saturday night as gunshots rang out, leaving residents in a state of unease. Startled by the sound, a group...
Lexington has a rare opportunity to deliver a one-two punch to the housing crisis – why it probably won’t happen
Welcome back for a short, sweet Lexington Meta. Lexington Meta is an irregular opinion column written by The Lexington Times Web Editor, Paul Oliva. Unless you’ve been living under...
Facing $45M Shortfall, City Begins Posturing To Take On More Debt In FY24
In last week’s Meta, I discussed Lexington’s shaky financial situation. The City is facing unfunded pension obligations, heavy debt, and a potential $45M shortfall next year. We received over...
Lexington Meta 6: Sinkhole City
Welcome back, dear readers. The column is back from a two week hiatus and lots has happened in our time apart: in a softball interview with the Herald-Leader, Vice...
Lexington Meta 5: Parking Wars – Is LexPark’s New City Subsidy Equitable?
The big news in Lexington this week is once again parking-related. In the latest twist, the Urban County Council agreed to subsidize LexPark to the tune of $200,000 per...
Lexington Meta 4: Things that make you go ‘Hmm’
The duality of Wu Previously, in Lexington Meta’s inaugural issue, I wrote about Lexington’s new Vice Mayor Dan Wu. Was he in over his head, as some City Hall...