Boundary expansion planning includes discussions of protecting rural Black hamlets
LEXINGTON, Ky. – The Urban Growth Management Master Plan Advisory Committee, which is responsible for identifying areas for possible inclusion in the Urban Service Area, convened Tuesday to discuss...
Lexington Passenger Rail proposal sparks unprecedented community interest
LEXINGTON, KY — A recent proposal for a passenger rail system in Lexington has ignited an extraordinary wave of community interest and support, marking a potentially transformative moment for the...
Council making changes to public comment and adding new public input resources
by Jillian Riseman, CivicLex Last week, the Public Input Subcommittee reported on their work to the General Government & Planning Committee. Over the past 6 months, the Public Input...
Tenant and Landlord advisory boards formed in Lexington
WEKU | By Stu Johnson Newly formed landlord and tenant advisory boards will be offering advice to housing officials within Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government. It’s viewed as progress by one...
Lexington Noise Ordinance under review: a comprehensive look at challenges and potential solutions
LEXINGTON, KY — The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government (LFUCG) Social Services and Public Safety Committee is set to discuss the city’s noise ordinance on Tuesday. The presentation, led by Hannah Eiden, Legislative...
Taxes near the top of priority list as Lexington City Council returns
WEKU | By Stu Johnson There are certain aspects of the fall season that are seen each year. In addition to cooling temperatures and falling leaves, there’s a given when...
Lexington council members working on new community development funding rules
WEKU | By Stu Johnson Lexington City Council members are moving forward with modifications to internal fund allocations. Each Council member has what’s called neighborhood development funding of $15,000. That...
Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government Fiscal Year 2023 Salary Database
Here is the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government Salary Database for Fiscal Year 2023. The “Annual Salary” column represents the annual salary of that employee in Fiscal Year 2023 (July...
Lexington council seating assignments a source of “conflicts” and “chaos”
LEXINGTON, Ky. — The recent Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council discussions on their proposed new seating chart have sparked a public debate among councilmembers. The issue came to the forefront...
Carnegie Center announces abrupt resignation of its executive director, city councilmember Shayla D. Lynch, J.D.
LEXINGTON, KY – In a sudden and unexpected move, Shayla D. Lynch, J.D. the executive director of the Carnegie Center for Literacy and Learning, has resigned from her position, effective August...