Civic Resources

On this page, you’ll find a set of resources to help you take action right here at home in Fayette County, Kentucky.

Get involved locally

When people think about taking civic action, they often think of voting or writing a congressperson. Here at CivicLex, we believe that residents can make more effective change at the local level.

Just getting started? Start with the three buttons below, and check out our civic scorecard for a fun way to get civically engaged!

Find Your Elected Representatives
Sign up for our city hall newsletter
Register to Vote
Kids Civic Scorecard
Grown-up Civic Scorecard

Learn about local government

So you want to get involved in Lexington’s local government, but don’t know where to start? These basics will help you understand more about our local government.

How is local government organized?
Who's who in local government?
How is legislation made?

Now that you understand some things how local government works, here are some of the main issues that our local government engages with.

Learn about local issues

I want to learn about the City Budget

Lexington’s City Budget is one of the most important documents in city government. We recommend you learn about it first.

I want to learn about the City's Long Range Planning
I want to learn about issues going on right now in city hall
I want to learn about big issues facing the city

Get involved with local government

Now that you know a bit more about the issues facing Lexington, you may want to get involved and make your voice heard. Here’s where to start.

How do I attend a Council Meeting?
What meetings are going on in local government?
How do I navigate the city's website?
How do I join a Board or Commisison?
How do I track legislation in city hall?
How do I file an open records request?
How do I file a dispute with the city?
How do I contact my Council Member?

Get involved with CivicLex

Now that you know a bit more about the issues facing Lexington, you may want to get involved and make your voice heard. Here’s where to start.

Sign up for our newsletter
Attend one of our workshops or events
Learn more about CivicLex

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