Learn about all of the candidates who’ve filed for seats on the Urban County Council!

In the public hearing on Thursday, November 30th, the Planning Commission voted unanimously to adopt the Imagine Lexington 2045: Comprehensive Plan.

This week, the Environmental Quality & Public Works (EQPW) Committee will hear a presentation on the EPA Consent Decree.

Weigh in on Lexington’s Urban Service Boundary expansion!

The Environmental Quality & Public Works (EQPW) Committee will be hearing from Rob Allen, Director of Streets and Roads on how the city has implemented environmental best practices in its paving activities.

The Environmental Commission stewards environmental education efforts in Lexington, while also advising Council and the Planning Commission on environmental matters.

On Thursday, November 30th, the Gun Violence Task Force: Community Pillars convened to talk about the needs to address gun violence that are not currently being met by the City.

The Planning Commission will hold its next public hearing on December 14, 2023 at 1:30 pm in Council Chambers.

Councilmember Sevigny recommended making Sunday alcohol sales hours consistent with other days of the week, citing tourism as a major factor for this change.

This program was created in 2013 to provide funding to businesses that commit to creating and retaining jobs in Lexington.

During the last Urban Service Boundary expansion in 1996, Lexington created an exaction program requiring developers to pay a fee for the parcel they were developing in the expansion area, offsetting the cost to local government.

How can you get more engaged with Lexington’s urban growth? While there will be many more options in the new year, here’s how you can plug in now:

This week’s Budget, Finance, & Economic Development Committee meeting will feature a presentation on the implementation of new Short-Term Rental (STR) regulations that were adopted in July of this year.

Public input on the Comprehensive Plan will be heard on Thursday, November 30th at 1:30pm as part of the Planning Commission Work Session.

In Tuesday’s regular Social Services and Public Safety Committee meeting, Affordable Housing Manager Rick McQuady will present an update on Lexington's Affordable Housing Fund, and the projects it has been used to support.

The Social Services and Public Safety Committee is holding a special meeting this week to hear public input on banning Source of Income (SOI) Discrimination.

In Tuesday’s regular Social Services and Public Safety (SSPS) Committee meeting, Council will hear an update from NAMI of Lexington’s Mental Health Diversion Court Program and District 10 Councilmember Dave Sevigny will present an ordinance to extend the alcohol sales hours on Sunday.

On Tuesday, October 31st, there will be a special Budget Committee of the Whole (COW) meeting to discuss the Fiscal Year 2023 Fund Balance.

Tuesday, November 7, 2023 is Election Day in Kentucky! Do you have your plan to vote?

At their October 26th meeting, the Planning Commission voted to heavily revise the Urban Service Boundary expansion map.