Councilmember Whitney Baxter

10/14/2026

Finish that last minute fall cleaning and take advantage of this great city event.

It's almost Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day, Lexington! Clear out your garage & basement while keeping chemicals out of the landfill & our environment 🌎

This Saturday, Oct 17 from 8:30am - 3pm
1631 Old Frankfort Pike via Jimmie Campbell Drive

Tips for Saturday:
Do not arrive before 8:30am.
Fill out the survey online before you come.
Pack electronics in their own box - they will be collected separately.
Drive slowly & watch for 🦺 staff directing traffic.

Acceptable materials, survey & other info at www.lexingtonky.gov/hhwevent

10/08/2026

📣Free Trash Disposal Day is this Saturday!
📍1505 Old Frankfort Pike - Enter at blue & white sign for “Bluegrass Regional Transfer Station”
⏰6 a.m. - 1 p.m.
We'll take non-hazardous household waste including: bagged trash, furniture & other bulky items from residences & up to 4 tires off the rim.
For a fee: construction & remodeling debris, appliances & electronics.
NO household hazardous waste & liquids.
Lexington residents only; no business/contractor disposal.

10/07/2026

Did you miss our last Walk with Whitney event? That's okay! catch our next upcoming walk. Join us next Friday at beautiful Waverly Park.

📆Friday, October 16
📍Waverly Park, 4244 Southmoor Park
⏰ 9:30 am - 10:30 am

See you there!

10/06/2026

10/03/2026

⚠️ District 9 Road traffic update to keep in mind as FCPS resumes next week after fall break:
➡ A new High Intensity Activated Crosswalk (HAWK) signal has been installed and you may notice it on your way down Clays Mill Rd at Jessie Clark Middle School
🚶‍♀️🚶Pedestrians: Wait to see a walk signal before crossing the street, and there will still be a countdown letting you know by when you should finish your crossing
🚘 🚴 Drivers & Cyclists: When you see a yellow light, slow down for a pedestrian waiting to cross. When you see a red light, STOP - a pedestrian is crossing

10/02/2026

Happy Friday! In this week's edition we cover StreetFest, Tree Week, The Parks and Recreation October Calendar of events and so much more! Take a look!

https://mailchi.mp/lexingtonky/district9news-october2

09/30/2026

09/23/2026

The Fayette County Clerk's Office has created a list of important dates leading up to November's General Election, check them out and mark your calendars!

09/18/2026

It's Friday! In this edition of News from the 9th we highlight fun events happening around town, the city's free mulch giveaway and government updates for your calendar! Find something special for your weekend below!

https://mailchi.mp/lexingtonky/district9news-septemeber18-2026