We’re a non-profit strengthening civic health in Lexington by helping our community understand and get involved in local issues, connect with their neighbors, and have a say in decision making.
We help you understand & get involved in local issues.
The CivicLex Weekly
Stay informed with clear, accessible reporting from our newsroom focused on local government every week.
Youth Civic Education
Our programs that help young people learn how to engage with their city.
We help you connect with your neighbors.
Upcoming Events
From city hall workshops to park potlucks, our events are built to help you connect with neighbors across the city.
Neighborhood Connections
We’re helping neighborhoods invest in new social connections.
“It was so refreshing to meet other Lexingtonians who are passionate about urban development and affordable housing like I am. And with local leaders present, I realized that the barriers to local policy aren’t as high as I thought.”
— CivicLex Event Attendee
We’re reshaping how our community makes decisions.
Civic Assembly
In Spring 2026, CivicLex will host Lexington’s first-ever Civic Assembly — jury duty for public policy — on representation, trust, & participation in local government.
Boards & Commissions
We’re helping make Lexington’s boards and commissions more representative, functional, accessible, & transparent.
Public Input
We’re working to make public meetings work better for Lexington residents.
We’re helping build a long-term vision for downtown Lexington.
Support our work.
Become a Member
Join our community of civic supporters, sustain our programs, and help us plan for the future.
Buy our Merch
Show your civic pride and support our mission with locally designed, limited-run merch.
Make a Donation
Make a one-time gift to support CivicLex’s work.
Who we are.
Meet the people & ideas behind CivicLex
Meet the team
Get to know the people behind our work.
How we work
How we think about civic health & change.
How we’re funded & supported
Funding & Transparency
Explore our budget, donors, 990s, and funding model.
What We’re Building Next
Learn about where we’re going, our needs, and how you can support.
Partner with CivicLex
Partner with CivicLex
We help organizations design & implement better community input processes.
Build Your Own CivicLex
Interested in bringing this model to your city? Let’s talk.