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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 expansion plans. The discussions included considerations around preserving Fayette County’s 24 historic rural Black hamlets. The meeting featured a presentation by LFUCG planning director Jim…
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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 city’s transportation landscape. Spencer Stelzer-Weise, the visionary behind the proposal, presented the idea at the Lexington Public Library on July 30. The presentation, titled “Lexington Passenger…
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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 Subcommittee has worked to reimagine how members of our community interact and engage with local government and its processes. CivicLex has also been at the…
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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 Aide for the 3rd District, will cover the history, current guidelines, enforcement data, case studies, challenges, and potential next steps for the noise ordinance. Historical…
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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 2022 – June 2023) You can use the “Search” bar on the top right of the table to perform a global search of the table–for…
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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 during a Council Rules and Procedures subcommittee report-out during Tuesday’s General Government & Planning Committee meeting. A source with knowledge of council operations reported that…
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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 11, 2023. The announcement on Monday came as a surprise to many in the Lexington community, where Lynch has been a prominent figure in various…
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LEXINGTON, KY — In a heartfelt and candid Sunday Facebook Live session, local hip-hop artist and community activist Devine Carama announced his decision to remove his name from the artists honored on the Lexington Hip-Hop Day proclamation, emphasizing the importance of integrity, community, and the bigger message that “hip-hop is bigger than you.” Carama’s…
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LEXINGTON, KY — A proposed 56-unit townhome development across from Lexington’s historic Cadentown neighborhood is moving through the Planning Commission’s approval process, with staff review due by August 23, and other departments’ reviews due by August 28. Located at 2853 Liberty Road, the development site sits across from Caden Ln. and after Campbell Ln.…
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LEXINGTON, KY – The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council is preparing for a critical work session on Tuesday, where they will discuss the implications of Kentucky Revised Statute (KRS) 132.020 and ad valorem tax options for Fiscal Year 2024. The presentation on ad valorem taxes is a key item on the agenda. Understanding KRS 132.020 KRS 132.020, effective as of…