On January 1, 1974, Lexington and Fayette County made Kentucky history by merging their governments into a single system. Called the Lexington-Fayette County Urban County Government, the consolidation was the result of nearly four years of study and eliminated many duplicate services as well as the need for two separate property taxes. The government is administered by the mayor and a fifteen-member legislative body.
Head Official: Mayor Teresa Isaac (D) (since 2002; current term expires 2006)
Total Number of City Employees: 3,090 (Lexington-Fayette; 2005)
City Information: City of Lexington, Government Center, 200 E. Main St., Lexington, KY 40507; telephone (859)258-3000