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

Mayor breaks ground on new playground

The park is located behind the Charles Young Center at 540 East Third St.

City celebrates the life of Councilmember Gibbs

A plaque was dedicated in honor of the late Councilmember Jake Gibbs.

Mayor requests additional tax relief for local businesses

The resolution gives businesses the ability to deduct expenses paid with Paycheck Protection Program funds in 2020.