The Urban County Council is the legislative branch of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government, with the power to establish budgets, set policy and levy taxes, subject to limits set by the Charter and state laws.

Fayette County is divided into 12 Council Districts of approximately equal population. One Council member is elected from each district. They are elected for two-year terms and may serve up to six consecutive terms.

The 15-member Council also includes three At-Large members, elected by voters countywide. The At-Large member who receives the most votes in the general election becomes the Vice Mayor.

The Mayor presides over Council meetings. In the absence of the Mayor, the Vice Mayor is the presiding officer over the Council and if the office of Mayor is vacated, the Vice Mayor becomes Mayor.

Please address mail for Council members to:
Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government
Council Office, 5th floor
200 E. Main Street
Lexington, KY 40507