The Lexington council is starting a subcommittee to look at upping diversity and transparency of the city’s 67 boards.
“The goal of this subcommittee is not only to make sure the makeup of our boards and commissions truly represents the people of Fayette County, but to also make them more efficient, accessible and impactful for our communities,” Lexington Vice Mayor Dan Wu said at a news conference Tuesday at city hall announcing the new subcommittee.
Lexington Fayette Urban County Councilwoman Shayla Lynch said in 2023 she met with tenants who requested more renters on city boards. Lynch said she then broadened the scope and looked at representation on all city boards…