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 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...
Kentucky’s HB 509: an unprecedented attack on the public’s right to know
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...
Evictions surge in Lexington, as pandemic-era assistance programs run out
LEXINGTON, Ky.–A report released Tuesday by the Commonwealth of Kentucky Court of Justice revealed eviction cases in Fayette County have returned to pre-pandemic levels. The report details forcible detainer...
Update to Council on Urban Service Boundary Expansion Plan
In Tuesday’s General Government and Planning (GGP) Committee, Councilmembers will hear an update on the Urban Growth Plan, which will lay out a vision for development in the new...
Council to Hear Update on Digital Access Project
In Tuesday’s Council Work Session, Council will hear an update on the Digital Access Project (DAP), a program led by the Fayette County Clerk’s office. Starting in May 2022,...
Urban Growth Zoning Overhaul Heads to Committee
The Planning Commission unanimously passed the UGM ZOTA in December, but there have been some changes since. Those are: The addition of a Workforce Housing density bonus, which would...
Council to Fund Study of Homeless Shelter Needs
In Tuesday’s General Government and Planning (GGP) Committee, Councilmembers will hear a presentation on the upcoming Request for Proposals (RFP) to study and assess Lexington’s needs for new homeless...