Councilmember Monarrez files appeal of interpersonal protective order
District 4 Councilmember Brenda Monarrez has filed an appeal of the interpersonal protective order issued against her. At an undetermined future date, a three-judge panel will be established to...
Council has allocated the City’s Fund Balance!
Last Tuesday, Council decided how to spend $20 million in Fund Balance money! Fund Balance refers to leftover money from the previous Fiscal Year’s Budget that hasn’t been spent....
The Urban Growth Master Plan is officially adopted!
Last Thursday, the Planning Commission voted to adopt the Urban Growth Master Plan (UGMP)! This plan sets a vision for how development should look in the expansion areas of...
Council will discuss Fund Balance proposals
On Tuesday, October 29th at 10am, Council will hold a Committee of the Whole Meeting to decide how to spend the City’s Fund Balance money. Fund Balance refers to...
Environmental Service’s community outreach update
In Tuesday’s Environmental Quality and Public Works Committee meeting, Councilmembers will hear a Community Outreach Update by Angela Poe, Public Information and Engagement (PIE) Section Manager. In Fiscal Year...
Changes come to Lexington snow plow routes
In Tuesday’s Environmental Quality and Public Works (EQPW) Committee, Director of Streets and Roads Rob Allen will present an overview of the snow plan for this coming winter season....
Judge grants three-year protective order between Councilmembers
On October 16th, Judge Traci Brislin issued a three-year interpersonal protective order against 4th District Councilmember Brenda Monarrez in response to allegations of sexual assault made by 6th District...
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...
Update on tenants serving on boards and commissions
In Tuesday’s General Government and Planning (GGP) Committee, Councilmembers will hear an update on the Landlord Advisory Group and Tenant Advisory Group. These groups were created in 2023 in...
Gun Violence Task Force recommendations advanced
Last Tuesday, members of the Social Services and Public Safety (SSPS) Committee advanced recommendations from the Gun Violence Task Force on how LFUCG should address gun violence in Lexington....