Lexington City Hall news
Lexington city government news, newest first: city council votes, the mayor, the budget and new ordinances, each story linked to the agenda or minutes.
Top story
Lexington emergency management director to retire Jan. 1
Robert Larkin retires Jan. 1 after 35 years in Lexington public safety. Mayor Linda Gorton plans to name his successor in early December, before winter weather.
Who to call and how to vote
Trash
Trash and recycling pickup in Lexington: schedule, holidays, bulk
Lexington collects trash, recycling and yard waste weekly, usually on the same day. Holiday makeup days come before the holiday. LexCall: 311 or 859-425-2255.
Fayette County
Voting in Fayette County: registration, polling places, early voting
Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Early voting Oct. 29-31 at six library vote centers. Mail ballot requests close Oct. 20. 859-255-8683.
Urban County Council
Who to call at City Hall in Lexington
Lexington's Government Center phone list: LexCall 311 or 859-425-2255, Mayor Linda Gorton 859-258-3100, all 15 council members, police, animal control.
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Schools
FCPS plans 'Plan B' snow bus stops to cut snow days
Fayette County Public Schools and the city are drawing up Plan B bus routes that combine neighborhood stops after bad snow, so students return to class sooner.
City hall
Lexington charter amendments: 3 ballot questions explained
Three charter amendments are on the Nov. 3 ballot: council pay of $59,987 from 2031, attendance rules and a charter review every 8 years. What each one does.
Weather
Lexington snow plan: all ranked streets salted in 4 hours
Lexington's new snow plan salts every ranked street within the first four hours of a storm and hands Man o' War and Alumni to a contractor. What changes and what to do.