Mayor· 2019-01-07 - 2027-01 (first took office January 7, 2019 per Wikipedia; month-level end: January 2027, successor seated after the Nov 3, 2026 mayoral election, pending, per Wikipedia)
Linda Gorton
Lexington
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 50
- Total speaking time
- 6:48:43
- Avg per meeting
- 8:10
- Segments
- 10112
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Top issues during term (5)(Business Jobs)
Kentucky Three-Day Event 50th anniversary
Generates about $37 million in regional economic impact.
Red Mile TIF expansion
Redirected TIF revenue funds an estimated $1.5–2 million of site infrastructure; no direct budget impact stated.
Food access — Food Chain neighborhood grocery
Regional economic development partnership accountability
About $672,000 in FY27 funds already included in the budget.
Tech Internship Pilot Program
Not to exceed $90,000, budgeted.
Decisions during term (0)
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