Federal Reserve Director’s former firm secured $11M in city Affordable Housing funds despite past scrutiny
by Paul Oliva, The Lexington Times A report scheduled to be presented to the Urban County Council’s Social Services and Public Safety Committee on Tuesday, and made available online...
Legislative committee discusses housing issues
by Jordan Hensley, Legislative Research Commission FRANKFORT — Kentuckians have long commutes and struggle to find an affordable place to live, according to data shared with lawmakers Thursday. Patrick...
Shepherd’s House, other agencies in line for grant funding from city of Lexington
WEKU | By John McGary The City of Lexington is prepared to award $479,000 in grants to 12 agencies. Mayor Linda Gorton made the announcement Wednesday, noting council approval is...
New gated subdivision planned at horse farm near intersection of Tates Creek and Brannon Roads
by Paul Oliva, The Lexington Times LEXINGTON, Ky.–A horse farm on Tates Creek Road near Brannon Road could soon be redeveloped into a new subdivision. According to plans filed...
Proposed KY law criminalizing homeless camping ‘will make our work harder,’ advocates say
by Nadia Ramlagan, Public News Service A lengthy proposal aimed at reducing crime recently unveiled by Kentucky lawmakers has housing advocacy groups concerned about the impact on the homeless....
Lexington’s Soccer Stadium Deal: A Question of Priorities Amid Housing Crisis and Low-Wage Jobs
by Paul Oliva, The Lexington Times LEXINGTON, Ky. — As the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government (LFUCG) prepares to finalize an Economic Incentive Agreement with LSC Stadium Company, LLC, the...
Lexington councilmembers to hold town hall meetings on code enforcement
By Paul Oliva, The Lexington Times LEXINGTON, Ky. — Lexington is gearing up for a series of town hall meetings to discuss the recommendations from the Commission for Racial...
Council committee delays decision on housing voucher discrimination ban
LEXINGTON, Ky. — The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council’s Social Services and Public Safety committee has postponed a decision on an ordinance that would ban landlords from discriminating against tenants...
Lexington Board of Adjustment approves three controversial short-term rentals, denies one
This report is based on notes taken by Max Puchalsky for the Lexington Times Observer Program Lexington, KY — The Lexington Board of Adjustment convened on Monday for a...
Lexington considers ban on Source of Income Discrimination in housing: what you need to know
By Paul Oliva, The Lexington Times Lexington, KY – On Tuesday, the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council’s Social Services and Public Safety Committee will discuss a pressing issue affecting Lexington’s...