Mayor Linda Gorton

There are exciting improvements underway at Baunta Apartments at Sayre Christian Village. With support from Lexington’s Affordable Housing Fund, this $17.8 million renovation will preserve and modernize 98 affordable apartments, serving seniors and people with disabilities. (1/3)

I joined @universityofky President Eli Capilouto, Bill Gatton Foundation trustees, @UKAgriculture leaders, volunteers, and staff for the exciting news of the Gatton Foundation’s $30 million gift to the UK - LFUCG Arboretum, State Botanical Garden of Kentucky. (1/2)

Our new Senior and Therapeutic Recreation Center, near completion in Shillito Park, is going to offer new opportunities for seniors and for those who participate in our @LexKyParks Therapeutic Recreation program. (1/2)

Today is National First Responders Day, and I had an opportunity to honor many of our City’s first responders during a brief ceremony at our Public Safety Operations Center. (1/2)

I’m so proud of our City’s Workforce Development team, including Chief Development Officer Kevin Atkins. They recently received an @IEDCtweets Excellence in Economic Development Award for the work being done at our Davis Park Workforce Center. (1/3)

The 97th Annual Lexington Firefighters’ Toy Program starts today! For nearly a century, our firefighters have volunteered their time to collect and distribute toys to help make the holidays better for families in need. (1/2)

All eyes are on Lexington under Coach Will Stein’s leadership – I was so excited to meet the Coach and his wife, Darby, this summer at a practice! The momentum is building, the excitement is contagious, and the future of Kentucky football is bright! (2/3)

On Saturday, I had an opportunity to attend Baptist Health Hamburg’s 5k walk supporting breast cancer awareness. More than 4,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer in Kentucky each year … about 1 in 8 women in Kentucky will develop breast cancer at some point. (1/2)