Like so many of you, I received a notice this week that the assessment of our house is going up — way up. But, unlike many Lexingtonians, I wasn’t surprised at our 57 percent hike. For the past three years, I have been part of a group that has been educating people about the…
via press release from BUILD UPDATE: The Director of Lextran, Fred Combs, has informed us (BUILD) that the Board of Directors will be voting on the full $75,000 allocation for the microtransit study on April 24th, a decision we wholeheartedly support. We stand committed to seeing this vote through and ensuring the funding is…
Equitable schools are crucial for providing the world-class education that Fayette County Public Schools envision for all students. Speaking as an advocate for social change in our education system, we have major challenges to overcome before we can realize the vision. Our students are leading with the voice of change. On Saturday, March 30,…
Appropriately, the sun is shining brightly in Kentucky on the first day of Sunshine Week 2024, the nation’s annual celebration of the value of public records and open government laws that ensure the public’s access to them. But, once again, all is not happy and bright in the Commonwealth. https://mailchi.mp/jou.ufl.edu/the-brechner-report-nov-1023168?e=13f9b728ce As someone who knows …
Many bills passed by the General Assembly each year receive strong bipartisan and even unanimous support. Many of these good bills begin as conversations with Kentuckians who have encountered barriers and concerns that need to be addressed, or who have come up with ideas to help their fellow Kentuckians statewide. This practical problem-solving approach…
As we commemorate Black History Month, it is essential to revisit and acknowledge the pivotal narratives that have shaped the African American experience, particularly in regions that played a critical role during transitional periods in history. The story of Davis Bottom, a testament to resilience, community, and the pursuit of equality, is one such…
The Lexington Street Voice Council hosted a luncheon at the Capitol Annex for the Kentucky legislators on Feb. 7 to give the lawmakers the opportunity to see them as the people they are, to hear their stories and understand the reasons they are experiencing homelessness. Over 65 Kentucky legislators shared a meal with men…
The annual legislative assault on Kentucky’s open government laws has commenced in earnest, but this year with a vengeance. It is no exaggeration to suggest that the future of the Kentucky Open Records Act is at stake. https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=23042 https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24rs/HB509.html Sponsored by Rep. John Hodgson (R-Fisherville), Rep. Jason Nemes (R-Middletown), and Speaker David Osborne (R-Prospect),…
As I anxiously await the Lexington Council’s second reading of Ord. 0120-24, which would ban source of income discrimination in housing, I am filled with mixed feelings. As an impacted person dealing with housing stabilization issues, I wonder how House Bill 18, which our state representatives moved forward in Frankfort, will affect families like…