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 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 to commemorate 50th anniversary of merged government
The 50th anniversary ceremony will take place at 6 p.m. on March 21.
City cuts ribbon on new Citation Trail segment
The new 2,100-foot section travels through the Mable Lane Greenway and connects to Lucille Drive.
City, Corrections Lieutenants, Captains agree on contract
A final Council vote is expected on Sept. 16.