Office of Diversity & Inclusion

The Office of Diversity & Inclusion works to promote an inclusive workplace culture throughout the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government. Additionally, this office seeks to create an environment in which each employee feels respected, valued and appreciated for their own identity.

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Boards and commission diversity

Lexington seeks diverse representation on its boards and commissions, encouraging varied perspectives and supporting fairness in communities. 

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Human Rights Commission

Municipal Equality Index (MEI) Workgroup

Mayor Linda Gorton appointed the Municipal Equality Index (MEI) Workgroup to improve The LFUCG’s MEI. Read report.

The Human Rights Campaign MEI for 2023 awarded the City of Lexington a score of 114. The LFUCG has more than doubled its MEI score from 53 in 2013. The LFUCG is in the top 20 in the nation and is the highest-ranked municipality in Kentucky.

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Mayor’s Commission for Racial Justice & Equality

In June 2020, Mayor Linda Gorton created the Mayor’s Commission for Racial Justice & Equality. This group assembled diverse community members to listen, discuss, and create empowering solutions that dismantle systemic racism in Fayette County. Through the work of five subcommittees, this commission issued a report in October 2020 that outlined recommendations in five broad categories:

  • Education and economic opportunity
  • Housing and gentrification
  • Health disparities
  • Law enforcement, justice and accountability
  • Racial equity. 

Disclaimer and terminology

This website contains information compiled by Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government employees and the community it serves. 

Diversity: The characteristics and experiences, both seen and unseen, that make everyone unique. 

Equity: Ensuring fair access to opportunities, resources and services while understanding individual’s barriers or privileges and eliminating systemic barriers and privileges.     

Inclusion/Belonging: Creating environments where every individual or group is welcome, respected, supported, valued and connected.

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