CivicLex

05/26/2026

In two meetings this week, Urban County Councilmembers will review, discuss and finalize their recommendations for the Mayor's proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2027. Among Councilmembers' budget requests: More than $141,000 for building security upgrades, $1 million for city vehicle fleet maintenance, and $1.5 million for ADA compliance.

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Among Councilmembers' budget requests: More than $141,000 for building security upgrades, $1 million for city vehicle fleet maintenance, and $1.5 million for ADA compliance.

05/19/2026

🗳️ Today’s the day! You can vote in primary elections today from 6:00am-6:00pm at any of the branches or your assigned precinct. Primary races are important to participate in to make sure that the candidates represent the interests of our community!

Curious about who’s on your ballot? You can learn about all the local races on our website, www.lex.vote!

05/18/2026

Lexington's May 19th primary guide: Catch-up on local races and how you can vote

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The May 19th primary will bring contests for Lexington's Mayor, Council District 5, and several other local offices.

05/12/2026

Today is Kentucky Gives Day, and we're trying to raise $2,500 to support our core programs including the CivicLex Weekly, our youth civic education work, Vote Local Lexington, and more. PLUS if you give today only, you will get one of our Vote Local Lexington stickers for free!

Support CivicLex during Kentucky Gives Day here: https://www.kygives.org/organizations/civiclex?mc_cid=34e74b2f2f&mc_eid=abb2129110

05/11/2026

In the last few weeks, we hosted meet and greets with the local candidates running in Lexington’s primaries for Mayor, Council District 5, and several county offices! Thank you to everyone who came out to visit in small group conversations with these candidates, the candidates for participating, and and the Henry Clay Civic’s Club for hosting us.

Want to learn more about the local candidates on your ballot before primary Election Day, May 19th? Head to www.lex.vote!

05/11/2026

Last week, during May 5th's Social Services and Public Safety Committee, Councilmembers got an update on the activities of Lexington's Code Enforcement Department, including fresh details about how it wants to use artificial intelligence to guide enforcement.

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The initiative is part of a broader "data-driven enforcement" push within Lexington's Code Enforcement Department.

05/11/2026

How should Lexington's streets be redesigned to work for cyclists, pedestrians, and public transit – not just cars? During May 12th's Environmental Quality and Public Works Committee, Councilmembers will review a draft design manual aimed at further implementing Lexington's Complete Streets policy.

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How should Lexington's streets be redesigned to work for cyclists, pedestrians, and public transit – not just cars? A draft design manual could shape road projects going forward.