Office of the Urban County Council

The Urban County Council is the legislative branch of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government. The council has the power to establish budgets, set policies, and levy taxes, subject to limits set by the Charter and state laws.

The Urban County Council consists of 12 district council members and three At-Large council members. District councilmembers are elected for two-year terms and may serve up to six consecutive terms. At-Large councilmembers are elected for four-year terms and may serve up to three consecutive terms.

The At-large member who receives the most votes in the general election becomes the vice mayor. In the mayor's absence, the vice mayor is the presiding officer.

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2025 Schedule of Meetings

Every Fall, the Urban County Council votes to adopt a schedule for the upcoming year. Council's 2025 meeting schedule was adopted on October 10, 2024.

You can also find all Committee, Work Session, and Council Meetings on the main city calendar.

2025 Schedule of Meetings

 

Council office staff

Shauntae Hall Council Administrator (859) 280-8267
Kendra Thompson Research Analyst (859) 280-8268
Kelley Farley Budget Analyst (859) 280-8270
Jillian Riseman Public Information Officer (859) 280-8278
Alicia Larmour Research Analyst  

 

Council districts

News

Lexington’s Urban County Council to host Transportation Expo

The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council invites you to attend the Transportation Expo, a casual drop-in event that will cover a range of transportation-related topics.

Parks & Recreation announces accessible trackchair program

The pilot program for an Action Trackchair allows for more inclusive access to unpaved trails at natural area parks.

October 2024 Council Comment newsletter

Check out the October Council Comment newsletter for the Urban County Council meeting schedule, updates and announcements.