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Living Arts and Science Center Begins Expansion
The Living Arts and Science Center (LASC) has been serving the Lexington community since 1968. They are housed in the Kincaid House, a historic home originally owned by Lincoln’s lawyer. His descendants believed that young people needed more exposure to the arts and sciences and donated the struc…- Get link
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Charles Young Center to Re-Open
At its last meeting before the holiday break the Council voted to adopt the recommendations contained in the Charles Young Community Center (CYCC) Task Force report. The CYCC is a historic building in the East End which is mentioned in the East End Small Area Plan. You can read two Merlene Davis …- Get link
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Animal Ordinance
As an update to the previous post, the proposed changes to the ordinance will be back before the Planning and Public Works Committee on January 24, 2012 at 1:30 pm in Council Chambers. You may obtain a copy of the packet a few days before the meeting by clicking here and then on the meeting.- Get link
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Animal Ordinance
Several months ago I blogged about animals in the city. Many constituents have contacted me and requested that they be allowed to raise goats in residential areas. I am inclined to support efforts to expand urban farming, and this seems consistent with those efforts.A draft ordinance before the P…- Get link
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Chronic Nuisance
There has been much discussion in the local press about the chronic nuisance ordinance that is currently before the Public Safety Committee. Here is a brief update of the current status of the draft ordinance.LFUCG currently has a “public nuisance” ordinance on the books that declares any property…- Get link
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The Art of John Lackey
As you may know, I use the walls of my Urban County Council office as a revolving art gallery. Presently featured is the art of John Lackey from Homegrown Press. John is a former TV station art director who is now a juried member of the Kentucky Guild of Artists and Craftsmen.Homegrown Press star…- Get link
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In Appreciation of Our Firefighters
Last weekend I was privileged to attend a Fire Training Academy at the Central Fire Station. I, along with other Council members, Council Aides, and members of the Administration spent the morning learning about the Fire Department and Emergency Services. It was a very informative day.Many thanks…- Get link
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Seedleaf Shout-Out for Steve Feese
Steve Feese, director of the Division of Waste Management for LFUCG, gets a well deserved shout-out from the wonderful folks at Seedleaf. Steve helped Seedleaf in their work on redirecting organic waste into a composting program. Instead of having to be trucked to the landfill, the waste is compo…- Get link
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Health Insurance Costs for LFUCG Employees
What is the fair way to correct a budget problem that for years was understood by few in government and acknowledged by no one?In the past three years LFUCG, which is self-insured and thus pays all health care claims for enrolled employees, families, and retirees, has run a total deficit of $31 mil…- Get link
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A Cool Breeze in Lexington
I recently filmed a GTV3 spot at Big Ass Fans with the president, Carey Smith. It was a fascinating visit with a Lexington company with a global reach. By thinking about the problem of moving large volumes of air in a different way–instead of more fans, bigger fans–and using sophisticated design …- Get link
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