Hil Boone - 12th District Councilmember

08/29/2026

The Wi******er Rd Corridor Study is entering Phase 2, and there are some upcoming public opportunities that may be of interest to 12th District residents:

On September 8, the project team will present an overview of the study and the public feedback received thus far to the General Government & Planning Committee. Anyone interested can attend the meeting in person or stream live on lexingtonky.gov/lextv beginning at 1:00 p.m. that afternoon.

On September 10, a Public Open House will be held at the Charles Young Community Center Gym from 5:30-7:30 p.m. It will be in an open house format, sharing information on what the project team heard during Phase 1 and opportunities to provide feedback on potential concepts and priorities. To learn more, visit, wspengages.com/winchesterroad.

08/28/2026

Yesterday, Councilmembers joined Mayor Linda Gorton, Lt. Governor Jacqueline Coleman, and members of the community to remember the 49 lives lost on Comair Flight 5191. On the 20th anniversary of this tragic event, we gathered to honor those who passed, their families, and the brave first responders who served that day.

If you have not already, consider taking some time to visit the Comair Flight 5191 Memorial, located in the Reflections Garden at The Arboretum, State Botanical Garden of Kentucky. It is a beautiful memorial to pay tribute to the lives lost.

08/26/2026

Happy National Dog day from the 12th District Office's furry friends: Boss, Buck, Bella, Frank, Willie and Waylon!

Celebrate with your pup tonight at Yappy Hour! This month's Yappy Hour takes place at Coldstream Park from 6-8:30 p.m. Enjoy food and drink trucks, frozen desert, and activities. Presented by Lexington Parks & Recreation and sponsored annually by Kentucky Veterinary Practice Group, providing pet care at Richmond Road Veterinary Clinic and Tates Creek Animal Hospital. Visit lexingtonky.gov/yappyhour for more information.

08/25/2026

In this month’s 12th District Newsletter, read about Council's vote regarding the Solar Energy Systems ZOTA, Parks & Recreation's Master Planning Process, and the upcoming PDR & Small Farm Program application deadlines. Thank you for reading and have a great rest of your week!

August 2026 12th District Newsletter - https://mailchi.mp/613ca7dc7b46/12th-district-newsletter-10344855

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08/24/2026

This week's significant lane blockages in the 12th District. Thank you for your patience!

08/21/2026

The Government Center will close today, Friday, Aug. 21, at 11 a.m. due to a plumbing emergency. Other government buildings will be open as usual. Should you need assistance, please visit our website or call LexCall 311.

08/20/2026

The Urban County Council will schedule a Special Committee of the Whole (COW) Meeting to receive public comment and discuss zoning rules and regulations related to data centers. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 5:30 PM in Council Chambers of the Government Center (200 E. Main Street).

The Urban County Council will receive the Planning Commission’s recommendations on how to update local zoning rules and vote to formally schedule the October 6, 2026, Special COW during its August 25 Work Session. Additionally, staff from the Division of Planning are scheduled to give an informational presentation to the General Government & Planning Committee on September 8, 2026.

Information on the progress of Fayette County’s data center zoning updates is available to the public on the Engage Lexington platform. Residents are encouraged to learn more and submit written feedback by visiting Engage.LexingtonKY.Gov/DataCenters.

08/20/2026

A serious collision has occurred on Wi******er Road between Haley Road and the area just east of Combs Ferry Road. The roadway is being shut down in both directions until further notice.
Motorists traveling between Lexington and Wi******er should use I-64

⚠️ TRAFFIC ALERT ⚠️
A serious collision has occurred on Wi******er Road between Haley Road and the area just east of Combs Ferry Road. The roadway is being shut down in both directions until further notice.
Motorists traveling between Lexington and Wi******er should use I-64.

08/18/2026

TODAY the Solar ZOTA will return to Council for consideration.

There will be an opportunity for public comment at the beginning of Work Session, which takes place at 3 p.m. in Council Chambers (200 E Main St). Sign-in for public comment will begin at 2:30 p.m. on the iPads right outside of Council Chambers on the second floor and will continue until 30 minutes after the start of the meeting.

Please attend and share your thoughts if you're able to. If you are unable to attend, you can still share your input by emailing all Councilmembers ([email protected]) before 3 p.m.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact my office by emailing [email protected] or by calling (859) 280-8265.