Emma Curtis announces Council run
LEXINGTON, KY–Emma Curtis, a prominent transgender activist, announced today she will run for the 4th District Council seat currently held by Brenda Monarrez. On Instagram, Curtis wrote, Friends, I...
Local taxation flexibility a priority for Lexington’s mayor
Originally published by WEKU. While much attention the next few months will be on state government activities in Frankfort, that’s not to say local government leaders won’t also have...
EPA Consent Decree: Updates
This week, the Environmental Quality & Public Works (EQPW) Committee will hear a presentation on the EPA Consent Decree. What is the EPA Consent Decree? In 2006, the Environmental...
UGM ZOTA postponed until next Zoning Hearing
Planning Commission was scheduled to vote on the new Urban Growth Management ZOTA at their last public hearing on November 16th, but it was postponed due to time constraints....
Changes to the Environmental Commission
The EQPW Committee will also hear from the Environmental Commission on changes to their governing ordinance. The Environmental Commission stewards environmental education efforts in Lexington, while also advising Council...
Gun Violence Task Force seeks out new community space
On Thursday, November 30th, the Gun Violence Task Force: Community Pillars convened to talk about the needs to address gun violence that are not currently being met by the...
Changes to Sunday Alcohol Sales adopted by Council
Updated 12/6/23: The ordinance updating the permissible hours for Sunday Alcohol Sales was approved at the Council meeting on Tuesday evening December 5, 2023. Before Thanksgiving, District 10 Councilmember...
Update on Lexington’s Job Fund
On Tuesday, November 28th, the BFED Committee will hear a presentation on the Jobs Fund. This program was created in 2013 to provide funding to businesses that commit to...
Exactions Program Update
In the Budget, Finance, & Economic Development (BFED) Committee meeting this week, Councilmembers will hear a presentation on the Exactions Program. Building new infrastructure like sanitary and stormwater sewers,...
Council to vote on plan for Kelley’s Landing and LSC financial incentives
At Work Session on October 31st, Council will vote on a $125,000 contract with Bluegrass Community Foundation (BGCF) to support the development of a master plan for Kelley’s Landing....