Lexington Fayette Urban County Government

This week the Lexington Fayette Urban County Council will discuss the challenges associated with building more affordable housing and how to pay for it. Richard Young of CivicLex has a preview of some options on the table.

Richard Young of CivicLex and WUKY's Alan Lytle discuss major issues up for discussion at City Hall including a review of the city's community corrections, paramedicine and substance use disorder programs.

In this week's edition of CivicLex Chat Richard Young recaps what happened last week regarding the short-term rental issue and previews a very busy Tuesday on tap at City Hall with discussions on Community Corrections, Lexington's paramedicine program and other substance use disorder issues.

Capital grants supported by federal American Rescue Plan funds will soon be awarded to 45 local nonprofit projects, Mayor Linda Gorton said today. More from WUKY's Josh James.

Mayor Linda Gorton has named Charlie Lanter Lexington’s first Commissioner of Housing Advocacy and Community Development.

Originally planned to take place in the newly renovated Central Bank Center, Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton delivered her State of the Merged Government address virtually Tuesday due to the current surge in COVID-19 cases. As WUKY’s Arlo Barnette reports, she reviewed a year of hard-won progress.

The Martin Luther King Committee has made the difficult decision to cancel Monday's Martin Luther King Freedom March.

Mayor Linda Gorton says city snow crews have been preparing roadways in anticipation of snowfall on Sunday. At this time, snow and sleet are expected throughout the day and into the overnight in Lexington.

Urban County Council moved quickly on some items in the week leading up to Winter break, including the adoption of a new district map for Lexington. But…

The window is open for candidate filing in the election for Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council and sitting members will hear redistricting…