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Russell School - A New Life for an Old Building

This month my Council Comments is a tour of the Russell Community Center and Russell School Apartments.  Russell School has a long and distinguished history in Lexington.  Located at 5th and Toner, the site is near the original Colored School No. 1.  In the 1950’s a school was built on the present …

September Meeting To Exchange Ideas

It’s that time again!  I am having another informal  meeting to hear your thoughts and to share my thoughts about issues council is presently considering.  This time we will meet in the large meeting room at the Northside Branch of the Public Library, located at 1733 Russell Cave Road. The meeting …

Two-way Streets Study Progressing

For those interested in following the work of the consultants on the possible redesign of our downtown one-way streets (and I know there are many of you), here is a link to the web site that provides initial information and where information will be posted as the work progresses.  Just so you will …

Proposed Animal Ordinance

As some of  you may now know, the proposed animal ordinance that would allow miniature goats and pigs in all zones failed to pass out of the Planning and Public Works Committee on Tuesday by a vote of 5-4.   I believe the proposed ordinance was a good faith effort to allow families the freedom to i…

Open Space Event Seeks Input on Homelessness

I have copied below a press release about the Open Space event on homelessness to be held Saturday, August 25, 2012.  Please consider attending to share your views and learn more about this important issue.****************************OPEN UP IN OPEN SPACEMayor’s commission invites citizensto public…

It's coming up sunflowers - the art of Mary Rezny

When I returned from vacation I barely recognized my office!  Mary Rezny’s art had magically appeared on my walls.  Mary is a photo-mixed media artist based in Lexington since 1976.  Her studio/gallery is in the Distillery District where she exhibits her current art and also features a rotating dis…