6th District News

Councilmember Angela Evans

August 2017

Angela Evans

6th District Council Member

Lexington-Fayette

Urban County Council

200 E. Main Street

Lexington, KY 40507

(859) 258-3210

Evans EDITORIAL

Greetings residents of the 6th District!

It’s hard to imagine that August is already here. I have spent

Council's summer recess in preparation for some upcoming new

projects in the 6th district. I am excited to share those with you

very soon.

Thank you for your time with this resource! I appreciate those of

you who have reached out to my office and am thankful for your

engagement and interest in the 6th District!

Have a wonderful August!

As always…

Thank you for your Support!

Angela

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Pedestrian Safety Ordinance Lexington’s new Pedestrian Safety Ordinance went into effect on July 24th for 75 of Lexing-ton’s arterial roadways and intersections? The new pedestrian rules are:

•Cross roads in a crosswalk. When there is no crosswalk, cross at an intersection. •Other than when crossing a busy street, do not stand or walk in the roadway or median. •Do not approach a running vehicle that’s stopped in traffic.

A complete list of arterial streets included in the new ordinance can be found on the LFUCG Safe Streets website at https://youtu.be/iRZ8IlGTtGw.

Lex Gives

As a response to curtail panhandling, Lexington has a new charitable giving campaign.

LexGive provides citizens with an alternative to giving money to panhandlers. Funds given to

LexGive go directly to the United Way to support the operation of the "End Panhandling Now"

van. You can watch a short PSA to learn more about the program.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFaKrxxHkAc

On Thursday, August 24th, 2017 the City of Lexington will hold a Spectrum Performance

Evaluation Session from 6-8 p.m., at the Lexington Senior Center, 195 Life Lane. This

meeting will be open to the public.

The request for a public hearing was made in June. Charter-Spectrum has been asked to provide the company’s complaint files and other records and to address the company’s performance. You can read more about the request for a public hearing here: http://www.kentucky.com/news/local/counties/fayette-county/article156154179.html.

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Brighton Rail Trail Update

After a long wait, construction has finally begun on the Brighton Rail Trail extension! Trail users can still enjoy the existing trail during the construction process. As of now, the estimated project completion date is September 30th. Keep watching for more updates on the trail’s progress!

On June 27th I had the opportunity to tour International Paper’s facilities on Palumbo Drive. Many thanks to them for opening their doors and showing me the fascinating world of cardboard box manufacturing!

International Paper is a long-time employer in the 6th District. They are a major supplier of cardboard boxes for our regional distilled spirits industry and several local and national businesses, including JIF peanut butter. Chances are, you see or use their boxes on a regular basis. I will never look at a cardboard box in the same way!

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International Paper

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Traffic Calming Devices

New speed tables were recently installed on Hi-Crest Drive. Please be aware and maintain a safe speed on Hi-Crest and other roadways. As Lexington grows our neighborhoods bear the burden of increased cut-through traffic. My office receives a number of calls related to concerns about speeding in neighborhoods. We also receive a number of calls about the city’s Neighborhood Traffic Management Program, which helps neighborhoods to finance traffic control devices.

For more information, see the chart below.

Fire Station 2 will serve 6th District Residents

I was privileged to speak at the July 6th Fire Station 2 ribbon cutting ceremony. Station 2

is the first new firehouse to be built since 2005. The relocation will improve service to

citizens of the 6th District and will better accommodate our firefighters.

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Historic Courthouse Tour Page 7

Councilmembers and staff got an up-close look at the

progress of the Historic Courthouse renovation. I hope

you’ll enjoy some behind-the-scenes photos..

Top Left : CM Evans in the event space on the top floor

of the courthouse.

Middle Left: A sample of the glass ceiling/floor that will

be installed under the dome. Guests of the event space

will be able to walk across the glass ceiling.

Bottom Left: Mayor Gray addressing tour attendees.

Top Right: Entry way facing Lexington Diner.

Bottom Right: Event space, small twinkling lights will be

installed in the ceiling for a unique guest experience.

Wear Orange Day

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On June 2nd the Lexington Chapter of Moms Demand Action organized the survivors and victims of gun

violence in Lexington to meet at the Government Center to raise awareness of the victims of gun violence in

our community. The Mayor, Police Chief, and elected officials joined in their support of their work to edu-

cate and take action to end gun violence.

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Get Out and Play!

Fall is an exciting time for Lexington’s Parks. From therapeutic recreation to the Woodland Art fair, archery, camping and more, take a look at Parks’ calendar for upcoming events and things to do this fall! https://www.lexingtonky.gov/departments/parks-recreation

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Lexington regulates the amount of space signs and advertisements can cover a business’ windows? Advertisements should not block the view into a place of business. Obstructing the line of sight into a business has been proven to increase incidents of crime and reduce the safety of workers and customers.

The most frequent offenders are alcohol and tobacco advertisements. The American Public Health Association has identified that minority communities have THREE TIMES the alcohol and tobacco advertisements than adjacent communities.

Do your part to keep our communities free of unpleasant visual clutter and opportunities for increased crime. You can report retail establishments to Code Enforcement by calling 311.

You can review Lexington’s sign ordinance online at:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0aBvWAKyfxaeDhGUjd6RUc2bjQ/view.

(Source:https://www.apha.org/policies-and-advocacy/public-health-policy-statements/policy-database/2014/07/29/16/37/alcohol-and-tobacco-outdoor-advertising-in-minority-communities )

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Councilmember Angela Evans

Friends,

Thank you for your time with this resource– I look forward to making sure these

updates meet your needs and interests!

If you have an event or meeting you would like to see included in the newsletter,

please contact my Legislative Aide, Deborah Slone, by email at

dslone@lexingtonky.gov or by phone at (859) 258-3210 and she will be happy to

assist you.

Happy a wonderful August!

Angela