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Aug. 12, 2022 9:54 a.m.

Partners for Youth releases “I DO” program list

Parents can take advantage by enrolling their children in over 65 free and affordable youth programs.
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Aug. 11, 2022 3:23 p.m.

Clays Mill Road detour routes to Harrodsburg Road

Clays Mill Road, from Lane Allen to Harrodsburg Road, is currently limited to residential traffic only on most roadways as the city continues its work to widen Clays Mill.
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Aug. 9, 2022 3:11 p.m.

New playground opens at Pine Meadows Park

The ribbon has been cut for a new playground at Pine Meadows Park, the first of many upgrades coming to parks across Lexington.
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Intro to Canoeing

Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022 10 a.m. - noon

Perseids meteor shower watch

Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022 9:30 - 11 p.m.

Wildflower Walk

Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022 2 - 3 p.m.

Pre-K Nature Class: Insect Investigation

Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022 10 - 11 a.m.

Rescheduled – Yappy Hours

Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022 6 - 9 p.m.

Southland Jamboree

Thursday, Aug. 18, 2022 7 p.m.
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Continued discussion, reapproval and extension filing deadline

Monday, Aug. 15, 2022 4 p.m.

Canceled – Redistricting Workgroup

Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2022 10:30 a.m.

General Government & Social Services Committee

Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2022 1 p.m.
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Mayor Linda Gorton

Note from the Mayor

I am truly honored to be your mayor. By working together we can make our city a place where citizens of all ages have opportunities to work, grow and thrive. We will build on strong momentum to attract new businesses, help local firms grow, promote our agricultural industry, and strengthen our economy to make it work for everyone. Let’s dream BIG, Lexington!

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Steve Kay
Vice Mayor
 (859) 280–8250
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Chuck Ellinger II
Councilmember, At-large
(859) 280-8237
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Richard Moloney
Councilmember, At-large
(859) 280-8251
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James Brown
Councilmember, District 1
 (859) 280-8238
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Josh McCurn
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 (859) 280-8239
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Hannah LeGris
Councilmember, District 3
 (859) 280-8240
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Susan Lamb
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 (859) 280-8241
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Liz Sheehan
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 (859) 280-8242
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David Kloiber
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 (859) 280-8243
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Preston Worley
Councilmember, District 7
 (859) 280-8244
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Fred Brown
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 (859) 280-8245
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Whitney Baxter
Councilmember, District 9
 (859) 280-8246
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Amanda Mays Bledsoe
Councilmember, District 10
 (859) 280-8247
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Jennifer Reynolds
Councilmember, District 11
 (859) 280-8248
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Kathy Plomin
Councilmember, District 12
 (859) 280-8265
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