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Lexington Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Presents Eight Recommendations to City Council
LEXINGTON, Ky.--A Task Force dedicated to addressing gun violence in Lexington is set to present eight comprehensive recommendations to the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government (LFUCG) tomorrow. These proposals aim to confront gun violence by treating it as a public health crisis and by fostering greater collaboration between government agencies, community groups, and residents. The presentation follows months of research and deliberations by the Task Force, which was convened to address the increasing rates of gun-related incidents in the city.
Don’t Let the Wealthy Hijack Lexington’s Future: Vote NO on the Parks Tax this November | OPINION
Make no mistake: the proposed Park Tax on Lexington’s ballot this November, called the “Parks Funding Ballot Initiative” by its supporters, is not about improving parks for everyone. It’s being sold as a public good, but the reality behind it reveals a troubling pattern of secrecy, elitism, and misplaced priorities. It’s being driven by the richest people in Lexington to enhance property values, push working-class families out of the city, and divert resources away from programs that support the poor—such as rent assistance, public housing, and services for the homeless. This is all part of a broader trend of gentrification that seeks to reshape the city to serve the interests of those who already have the most.
Lexington Fayette County Health Department reminds residents to vaccinate pets following report of rabid skunk
The Lexington Fayette County Health Department is reminding residents of the city’s Andover Hills neighborhood to catch up on their pets’ rabies vaccinations after a report of a rabid skunk in the area.
Wendell Ford Dinner unites Democratic executive committees
The Clark County Democratic Executive Committee has made its presence known in a positive way throughout central Kentucky. Recently, it once more helped put together a special event in collaboration with the Montgomery County and Powell County Democratic Executive Committees. The Wendell Ford Dinner was recently held at Irish Hills Restaurant and Golf Club at […] The post Wendell Ford Dinner unites Democratic executive committees appeared first on Winchester Sun.
Jessamine County Public Library Events
Check out the JCPL Events Calendar at www.jesspublib.org for more information and to register. Programs marked with an asterisk (*) require registration. Submitted Article Monday, October 7th – Mother Goose Storytime, 10:30 a.m.-11:15 a.m. – * Silver Sneakers, 1:00 p.m.-1:45 p.m. – Kentucky Career Center, 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. – * Chess for Teens, 5:30 p.m.-6:45 […] The post Jessamine County Public Library Events appeared first on Jessamine Journal.
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