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
Fiber optic network completed
MetroNet is announcing the completion of a citywide, 100% fiber-optic network in Lexington.
Work on Versailles Road Corridor Project begins
The first phase of the Versailles Road Corridor Improvement Project is under way.
“Stand” now stands on Vine Street
Lexington welcomed five new residents tonight: five women, 20-foot tall suffragists.