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 named an “All-America City” by the National Civic League
Lexington was recently presented an All-America City Award by the National Civic League.
Council to Consider Override to Mayor’s Veto
The Council will discuss the proposal on June 27, 2024, at the 6 p.m. Council meeting.
Lex Grow Trees awards nearly $500,000 in grants to grow Lexington’s tree canopy
Lex Grow Trees is thrilled to unveil the recipients of their inaugural grants, which will aid the initiative’s efforts to bolster Lexington's tree population and foster community engagement in urban forestry efforts.