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An overview of housing stability services in Lexington
From 2021-2023, using federal money, Lexington operated the Housing Stabilization Program that offered court mediation services and financial assistance to pay rent and utility bills for tenants facing eviction....
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Zoning reform package gets final approval from Council
Council has officially passed the Urban Growth Management Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment (UGM ZOTA)! Council gave the ZOTA final approval on Thursday, June 27th. Councilmember Fred Brown (District 8)...
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Council overrides Mayor’s Budget Vetoes
Council officially has overridden Mayor Linda Gorton’s vetoes of ten LFUCG staff positions that Council added to the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) Budget. With the ten staff positions restored,...
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New public comment restricting media use to pass this week
In Thursday’s Council Meeting, Council will have their final vote to approve new rules surrounding multimedia materials in public comment. The new policy would revise existing public comment rules...
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An overview of the Economic Contingency Fund, and proposed amendment
In Tuesday’s Budget, Finance, and Economic Development (BFED) Committee, Councilmembers will hear a presentation on the history and current status of LFUCG’s Economic Contingency Fund. The Economic Contingency Fund...
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Modifications to Public Infrastructure Program
In Tuesday’s Budget, Finance, and Economic Development (BFED) Committee, Councilmembers will hear a proposal to change and update the Public Infrastructure Program. The Public Infrastructure Program provides zero-interest, and...
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Mayor Gorton Vetoes New Staff Positions in FY25 Budget
In June 18th’s Council Work Session, Mayor Linda Gorton informed the Council that she will be vetoing ten new LFUCG staff positions that Council added to the Fiscal Year...
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Comprehensive Zoning Reform Nears Final Passage
In last Tuesday’s Council Work Session, the full Council amended one provision of the Urban Growth Management Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment (UGM ZOTA) before moving it forward in the...
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Council Committee Will Learn About Lexington’s Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Emissions have trended downward in Lexington. In 2007, Lexington emitted 24.4 metric tonnes of CO2e per resident, as compared to 2021’s rate of 18.1 metric tonnes. However, if Lexington...
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Council Approves Final Changes to FY25 Budget!
On Tuesday, May 28th, Council finalized the FY25 City Budget! While their changes to the budget have been voted on and approved, they will still need to take a...