Let’s start paying Lexington Councilmembers $100K per year to attract better candidates
Editors Note (Oct. 17, 2024) – In light of recent events, we are republishing this editorial. It was originally published on January 10, 2024. In Lexington, several incumbent councilmembers...
Lexington City Council to consider $400,000 aid for homeless families with schoolchildren
LEXINGTON, Ky.–The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council is set to consider a measure that would allocate $400,000 to provide housing stability services and pay rent assistance on behalf of homeless...
How Will Lexington’s Economy Grow Over the Next Two Years?
In Tuesday’s Budget, Finance, and Economic Development (BFED) Committee, Councilmembers will hear two presentations on Lexington’s industry, workforce, and tax revenue growth. They will also hear a Monthly Budget...
Funding the Future: Lexington’s Dilemma of Parks Versus People
During a legislative luncheon in Frankfort on February 7, First District Councilmember Tayna Fogle made a poignant observation about the priorities of Lexington city leaders. “We have parks, dog...
Lexington plans town hall meetings on how to use funds from the National Opioid Litigation settlement
Two town hall meetings are planned later this month to give residents an opportunity to discuss what kinds of services Lexington needs to do a better job fighting the...
Source of Income Discrimination Ban Passed by Urban County Council
On February 15th, Council passed the source of income (SOI) discrimination ban ordinance in a 13-2 vote. At-large Councilmember Chuck Ellinger and District 8 Councilmember Fred Brown were the...
Lexington History 1867 – Davis Bottom July 4 civil rights rally echoes all the way to US Senate
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...
Lexington launches “Lex Grow Trees” campaign to enhance urban tree canopy
Lexington, KY – In an enthusiastic gathering Wednesday afternoon, Lexington’s Third District Council Member, Hannah LeGris, alongside local environmental groups, unveiled the new Lex Grow Trees campaign, a groundbreaking...
Fayette Alliance to unveil Lexington land use and housing research on March 5
LEXINGTON, Ky.–The Fayette Alliance, a horse industry and agricultural advocacy nonprofit, announced Wednesday the upcoming release of three pivotal research studies on March 5, 2024. These studies, aimed at addressing the...
Homelessness is not a crime and does not belong in KY HB 5
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...
