Urban County Council Meeting

Summary

Meeting Overview

The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government Council convened on January 26, 2010, at 11:30 A.M. at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, located at 401 W. High Street, Lexington, Kentucky, with Mayor Jim Newberry presiding. The meeting featured a single agenda item: the State of the Merged Government Address, which was presented for informational purposes. No votes were taken during the meeting, and no public comments were heard. The session served primarily as an informational occasion centered on the delivery of the State of the Merged Government Address by Mayor Newberry.

Attendance

All members of the Council were present at the January 26, 2010 meeting. The following individuals were in attendance:

• Mayor Jim Newberry
• Council Member Beard
• Council Member Blues
• Council Member Crosbie
• Council Member Ellinger
• Council Member Feigel
• Council Member Gorton
• Council Member Gray
• Council Member Henson
• Council Member James
• Council Member Lane
• Council Member Lawless
• Council Member Martin
• Council Member McChord
• Council Member Myers
• Council Member Stinnett

No members were absent or late.

State of the Merged Government Address

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Mayor Jim Newberry delivered the State of the Merged Government Address to the Council, providing an overview of Lexington's progress, current challenges, and future opportunities.

In his address, Mayor Newberry covered three primary areas:

• 2009 Progress: A review of accomplishments and milestones achieved by the merged government over the prior year.
• 2010 Challenges: An outline of the difficulties and priorities facing Lexington in the coming year.
• Future Opportunities: A forward-looking discussion of prospects and potential for the community.

The address was informational in nature, with Mayor Newberry serving as the sole key speaker. No debate or votes were associated with this agenda item.