The Lexington City Council held a work session on August 12, 2025, focusing on various tax rates and community initiatives. The meeting began with Council Member Brown proposing motions regarding the Abilorum tax rates for both general and urban services.

Brown moved to set the general services fund Abilorum real property tax rate at option 3, which includes rates for public service companies and non-commercial vehicles. He also proposed maintaining the same rates for motor vehicles, tobacco in storage, and other categories as the previous fiscal year. These motions were seconded and passed unanimously.

Following this, Brown addressed the urban services fund, proposing similar tax rates for refuse collection, street lights, and street cleaning, again at option 3. This motion also passed without opposition. An ordinance to formalize these tax rates was placed on the docket for the upcoming council meeting on August 14, 2025.

The council then moved to discuss special districts, with Brown proposing the public health Abilorum tax rates and the soil and water conservation district tax rate, both of which were also approved. A public hearing on all proposed tax rates was scheduled for August 28, 2025.

Council Member Sheehy announced the formation of a subcommittee to review the city’s boards and commissions, inviting community members to participate. Council Member Morton shared updates on community engagement activities during the council's recess, emphasizing the importance of youth involvement and public safety initiatives.

Vice Mayor Wu expressed condolences for the recent passing of community member Tony Brzeit, highlighting his contributions to education and environmental advocacy. Council Member Lynch encouraged public participation in the subcommittee meetings, while Council Member Reynolds proposed updating carbon monoxide detector requirements in housing units following a recent tragedy in his district.

The meeting concluded with acknowledgments of the hard work of public safety departments and a commitment to community engagement and support. The council's next steps include the upcoming public hearing and continued discussions on community initiatives.