Lexington Mayor Outlines Funding Priorities

Mayor Gordon outlined where she felt the money should be spent

Money was heading to kentucky cities that applied coronavirus relief.

Today... lexington's mayor outlined where she wants to see the money go.

Mayor linda gorton says she she doesn't know yet how much the city will receive or what expenses would qualify for the funding but felt it was important to prioritize where the money should be used.

Gorton says the priorities are to continue funding social service agencies... affordable housing and shelters and replenishing the city's rainy day fund.

She says she is focused on restoring the cuts she was forced to propose last month in the wake of a $40 million budget shortfall caused by the coronavirus.... cuts she says hurt people in need of help... especially now.

Generally, the priorities i'm recommending for reimbursement funds are based on community needs and some on the city's financial stability.

It's important to do both provide for critical services and ensure our city remains on a sustainable path financially.

The urban-county council will ultimately vote on the how to spend federal dollars.

The council is expected to pass the budget on june 9.

It will goes into effect july first.