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Lexington's second Asian American-Pacific Islander event expands to weekly attractions

A monthlong celebration of Lexington’s Asian American-Pacific Islander culture kicks off Friday evening. This is a follow-up to an inaugural celebration last year.

WEKU · May 2, 2024

Revenues a plus as Lexington City Council begins budget review

As Fayette County prepares for a new fiscal year budget, the revenue picture is positive. That’s according to Urban County Government Finance Commissioner Erin Hensley.

WEKU · Apr 28, 2024

Lexington mayor presents her 2024-25 budget to council members

Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton is proposing an almost $532 million budget for the upcoming fiscal year. It represents a $27 million increase over the current spending plan.

WEKU · Apr 16, 2024

Lexington Council receives consultant recommendations on planning processes

Lexington city leaders are looking into ways to modify the process for moving forward on land use issues. Members of the Urban County Council received a briefing Tuesday.

WEKU · Jun 28, 2023

Lexington Council approves new comprehensive plan with expansion of the urban service boundary

The Lexington City Council voted 13 to 2 Thursday night to approve a comprehensive plan allowing for a 27 hundred to 5000 acre urban service expansion.

WEKU · Jun 16, 2023

Annual Commerce Lexington trip takes Council members to Grand Rapids, Michigan

Several Lexington City Council Members made a trip north this week to gather some ideas for addressing pressing issues in the state’s second-largest city.

WEKU · Jun 8, 2023

Organizers hope to broaden AAPI recognition programing in Lexington

The Kentucky Theater is hosting an event Friday in recognition of Lexington’s Asian, Asian American, and Pacific Islander citizens. One of the organizers hopes to see an expansion of activities next year.

WEKU · May 5, 2023

Lexington Vice mayor says higher costs and staffing needs make budgeting harder

Lexington’s City Council is on a spring break period. When members return on April 18th, they will hear Mayor Linda Gorton’s budget speech.

WEKU · Mar 29, 2023

First Lexington Council meeting with six new members held at City Hall

The first meeting of the Lexington City Council is in the books. It could be characterized as a “get to know you and the process” work session.

WEKU · Jan 18, 2023

Lexington's new vice mayor makes history with his election to the City Council

Lexington's next vice mayor will make history when he takes his seat on the 15-member urban county council.

WEKU · Nov 9, 2022