Apply for Solarize Lexington!
The City launched a new initiative in partnership with Kentucky Solar Energy Society called Solarize Lexington! Through this program, residents and property owners can install solar panels on their homes and business at a discounted cost.
Making Sense of Lexington's City Budget Workshop!
Did you know that Lexington creates a city budget every year? Do you know where the money goes? If you're curious about the budgeting process, how the city spends its money, and how you can get involved, be sure to cash in on this workshop opportunity!
Voice your concerns on Lexington’s housing and community development!
On March 20th there will be a second public heating on the Consolidated Plan. This plan outlines the funding available and use plans for Community Development Block Grants and Home Emergency Solutions Grants. The public is invited to give comment on any housing and community development needs.
Eric Klinenberg to give 2023 Prichard Lecture at UK!
Renowned sociologist and bestselling author Eric Klinenberg joins UK Libraries for our 2023 Prichard Lecture to mark the 25th anniversary of the William T. Young Library.
Tune-in to a panel discussion about Collaborative Governance!
CivicLex’s Executive Director Richard Young will be joining a panel hosted by New America on Thursday, March 9, 2023 at 12pm for a discussion with other leaders of community organizations on best practices for co-governance, promising strategies for authentic engagement, opportunities with digital technologies, and lessons learned from on-the-ground experiences from southern and rural communities across the United States.
Join CivicLex and the University of Kentucky to learn about local government!
Join CivicLex and the University of Kentucky’s Office of Student Organizations & Activities in an exploration of the people, places, and processes that make up local government here in Lexington.
Hear from leading Black Kentucky Authors at "Say It Loud: Black and Proud!"
On February 26th, join the Kentucky Black Writers Collaborative and WUKY for Say It Loud: Black and Proud, a reading and discussion event featuring Kentucky Black Authors Eugenia Johnson-Smith, Venecia Proctor, Claudia Love Mair, and Lisa A. Brown!
Join CivicLex and the Lexington Nonprofit Coalition to the basics of local government!
Today at noon, you can join CivicLex and the Lexington Nonprofit Coalition for our first installment of our Understanding Lexington's City Government workshop!
Survey litter in Lexington with Keep Lexington Beautiful!
Keep Lexington Beautiful is in need of volunteers for their litter index on Saturday, Feb. 11th starting at 8:30am at Bluegrass Greensource!
Watch Mayor Linda Gorton’s State of the City Address!
On Tuesday, January 24th at 11am, Mayor Linda Gorton will deliver the annual State of the City Address!
Volunteer for the LexCount Census!
On January 25th, the LexEndHomelessness Continuum of Care will be conducting LexCount, an annual count of Lexington’s homeless population — and they need volunteers!
Lexington Fayette-County Health Department Survey!
The Lexington Fayette-County Health Department has a survey out asking residents what they think the biggest health issues in the community are and how best to solve them!
Reinventing Democracy: How Hometowns are Strengthening America Virtual Conference
This week, join mayors, city councilors, select board members, city and town managers, county executives, and other local government officials from across the country for a virtual convening to see how hometowns can help reinvent democracy from the ground up.
Cardinal Run North Park Survey
Lexington Parks and Recreation has a survey open for feedback on the design for the upcoming Cardinal Run North Park!
We’re looking for a new VISTA to join the CivicLex team!
Did you hear the news? We’re looking for a new Americorps VISTA to join the CivicLex Team! If you or someone you know is interested in kickstarting their career in journalism, public policy, graphic design, local government, or social media management, head here to learn more and apply!
City Committee Watch Party November 16
Join us next week for our monthly City Committee Watch Party! We’ll be tying this watch party in with UK’s Homelessness Prevention Week programming by having staff from Lexington’s Office of Homelessness Prevention and Intervention there to talk about their work!
Complete Streets Policy Information Session
Join an information session on Lexington’s Complete Streets policy draft on Thursday, November 3 at 12:00pm!
“The Living City” Public Launch
Join us for the debut of Civic Artist in Residence Tony Gilmore’s Lexington-themed board game The Living City!
Creative Intelligence Series with Transy!
Lexington authors David Arnold, Heather Henson, Mariama J. Lockington and 2016 alumna Kaitlyn Hill will hold a discussion on “Stories and Myths of American Youth.”
Meeting of America!
Meeting of America will be joining Lexingtonians next week to do something about the division that is destroying America and the communal relationships we need. It’s a chance for the people to find a way forward through discussions that bridge us together, regardless of differing political ideologies.