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…
by Nadia Ramlagan, Public News Service Kentucky’s child-care crisis could get worse when federal assistance for child-care centers runs out, and that could increase barriers for survivors of intimate-partner violence. Federal data shows that when adjusted for inflation, families nationwide are paying between $5,000 and $17,000 per year per child for child care. Meg Savage, chief…
by Liam Niemeyer, Kentucky Lantern A former prosecutor who was impeached, convicted and removed from elected office by the Kentucky legislature earlier this year is facing several federal charges including wire fraud and bribery. FBI Louisville Field Office spokesperson Katie Anderson in an email confirmed Ronnie Goldy Jr. — who was the commonwealth’s attorney…
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…
LEXINGTON, KY – Everclear, the iconic U.S. rock band, is kicking off their tour in Lexington at Manchester Music Hall on September 6. Fans are eagerly anticipating a night filled with hits, new releases, and a special connection to the city. In an exclusive interview, Art Alexakis, the band’s founder, lead singer, guitarist, and…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…