Legislature Overrides Governor’s HB 18 Veto — Lexington’s Source of Income Ordinance is on Pause
Today, both the Kentucky State House of Representatives and the State Senate voted to override Governor Andy Beshear’s veto of House Bill 18. Sponsored by Representative Ryan Dotson, HB...
New Lexington Park Tax Advances to City Council Committee
LEXINGTON, Ky.–The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council’s recent work session has propelled a proposed new park tax into the legislative process, sending it to the Budget, Finance, and Economic Development...
House Bill 18 passes. What’s next for source of income discrimination in Lexington?
House Bill 18 has passed the Kentucky State Senate and House of Representatives last Tuesday. Sponsored by Representative Ryan Dotson, this bill will prohibit local governments from enforcing source...
New Housing Assistance For Homeless Families
In Tuesday’s Council Work Session, Council will have an initial vote on approving funding for two housing assistance and eviction prevention programs. Commissioner of Housing Advocacy and Community Development...
New Draft Report on USB Expansion Areas’ Existing Condition
TSW Consultants, the primary contractor working on the Urban Growth Management Plan to guide development in the Urban Service Boundary Expansion areas, has published a draft report on the...
Community Paramedicine and Domestic Violence Coalition Present Updates to Council Committee
Paramedicine Update In Tuesday’s Social Services and Public Safety (SSPS) Committee, Fire Captain Seth Lockard will present an update on the Community Paramedicine Program. The Community Paramedicine program pairs...
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...
Subcommittee Continues Work on Community Public Input Meetings
This Thursday, the Public Input Subcommittee will meet to continue discussion of potential public input events outside of Council Chambers. In the Subcommittee’s January meeting, our Executive Director Richard...
Central Bank Center, Rupp Arena, and Lexington Opera House Had Record Year in 2023
In Tuesday’s Council Work Session, Council will hear an update on Rupp Arena, Central Bank Center, and the Lexington Opera House’s past year of events and earnings from VisitLex...