At Tuesday’s General Government and Planning (GGP) Committee meeting, CivicLex Executive Director Richard Young and Deputy Director Kit Anderson will share CivicLex’s plans to host a Civic Assembly in 2026 focused on the City Charter.

Last Tuesday, Council held a Confirmation Hearing to vote on one nominee for the Planning Commission and one for the Board of Adjustment.

On Thursday, Council will hold two Confirmation Hearings: one for the reappointment of Johnathon Davis to the Planning Commission, and one for a nominee to the Board of Adjustment.

This Thursday, Council will hold a Public Hearing to vote to confirm or reject two nominees to serve on the Planning Commission.

Last Tuesday, the Fayette County School Board (FCPS) voted to increase its Occupational License Tax (OLT) from 0.5% to 0.75%. This Thursday, the Fayette County Fiscal Court is expected to formally adopt the increase.

In Tuesday’s Budget, Finance, and Economic Development (BFED) Committee, Commissioner of General Services Chris Ford will present an overview of how the city plans for the maintenance of LFUCG infrastructure and facilities.

In Tuesday’s Social Services and Public Safety (SSPS) Committee, Council will hear a presentation on Partners for Youth from Executive Director Shanreka Shackelford.

Partners For Youth aims to promote positive youth development and prevent juvenile delinquency through college scholarships, grants for organizations that work with youth, youth development programs, and community collaborations.

On Tuesday, January 13th, three Council Committees will vote on who their Chairs and Vice Chairs will be for the next Council term. The Chair of a Committee facilitates Committee meetings and sets meeting agendas. The Vice Chair serves in place of the Chair if the Chair is absent from a meeting.

Last Thursday, the Public Input Subcommittee voted to recommend a change to Council Meetings that would move public comment for items on the agenda to the beginning of the meeting, rather than the end of the meeting.

District 4 Councilmember Brenda Monarrez has filed an appeal of the interpersonal protective order issued against her. At an undetermined future date, a three-judge panel will be established to hear Monarrez’s appeal.

At 1pm on October 16th, Judge Traci Brislin will presider over a hearing to decide whether or not 6th District Councilmember Denise Gray’s interpersonal protective restraining order against 4th District Councilmember Brenda Monarrez should be granted on a long-term basis.

Last week, the court file and documents related to Councilmember Denise Gray’s interpersonal protective order against Councilmember Brenda Monarrez were sealed, but have since been reopened.

In Tuesday’s General Government and Planning (GGP) Committee, Councilmembers will hear an overview of the A Sense of Place nonprofit, which is working to preserve and honor Lexington’s rural Black hamlets.

In Tuesday’s General Government and Planning (GGP) Committee, Councilmembers will hear an update on the use of Paid Parental Leave for LFUCG employees.

In last Thursday’s special General Government and Planning Committee meeting, Councilmembers voted to advance new regulations for digital billboards in Lexington. Currently, there are no regulations around digital billboards in Lexington.

In Tuesday’s Council Work Session, Councilmembers will be presented the design for the new Senior and Therapeutic Recreation Center coming to Shillito Park.

Judge Traci Brislin granted 6th Councilmember Denise Gray’s interpersonal protective restraining order against 4th District Councilmember Brenda Monarrez. The restraining order is in place temporarily through October 16th. On the 16th, a hearing will be held to determine if the order should be granted on a long-term basis.

6th District Councilmember Denise Gray filed an interpersonal protective restraining order against 4th District Councilmember Brenda Monarrez.