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 policy 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 Council Members are elected for two-year terms and may serve up to six consecutive terms. At-Large Council Members 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 absence of the Mayor, the Vice Mayor is the presiding officer.
Email all Councilmembers
Council office staff
Stacey Maynard
Council Administrator
(859) 280-8267
Kendra Thompson
Research Analyst
(859) 280-8268
Hilary Angelucci
Research Analyst
(859) 280-8269
Council districts
News
Mayor names Mark Swanson to fill out 3rd District term
Mayor Linda Gorton today appointed Mark Swanson, a University of Kentucky professor who has worked with downtown neighborhoods to improve accessibility to healthy foods, as 3rd District Councilmember.
Site announced for ‘Breaking the Bronze Ceiling’ monument
The “Breaking the Bronze Ceiling” monument that will recognize the contributions of women throughout Lexington history will have a prominent address downtown.
Mayor’s tight budget proposal includes grants to help most needy
Grants to 35 social service agencies are part of Mayor Linda Gorton’s budget proposal now under consideration by the Urban County Council.