LEXINGTON, Ky.–A Task Force dedicated to addressing gun violence in Lexington is set to present eight comprehensive recommendations to the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government (LFUCG) tomorrow. These proposals aim to confront gun violence by treating it as a public health crisis and by fostering greater collaboration between government agencies, community groups, and residents. The presentation follows months of research and deliberations by the Task Force, which was convened to address the increasing rates of gun-related incidents in the city.
Among the key recommendations is a call for LFUCG to formally define gun violence as a public health crisis, a designation that would enable the city to apply for federal grants and funding to support educational campaigns and violence prevention workshops. This recommendation reflects an increasing national trend of treating gun violence through a public health lens, which emphasizes prevention and community-based intervention over purely punitive measures.