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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Council office staff
| Shauntae Hall | Council Administrator | (859) 280-8267 |
| Kendra Thompson | Research Analyst | (859) 280-8268 |
| Jennifer Sutton | Research Analyst | (859) 280-8269 |
| Kelley Farley | Budget Analyst | (859) 280-8270 |
| Jillian Riseman | Public Information Officer | (859) 280-8278 |
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.