Gorton, who served 16 years on the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council, four of those as vice mayor, was first elected in 2018 when then Mayor Jim Gray opted not to seek a third term. She easily ...

Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton has ordered increased security downtown following a Wednesday night incident where a woman was ...

Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton announced Thursday she was taking immediate steps to increase security in the downtown area of ...

On Thursday, Mayor Linda Gorton says part of the changes include expanding private security at the Courthouse and parks ...

The mayor’s strong words Thursday night came after police reported a violent attack in downtown Lexington. Lexington police say a woman was punched in the face near Short Street and North Upper. Now, ...

Mayor Linda Gorton said she is increasing police presence in downtown Lexington, expanding hours of private security firms ...

LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — On Wednesday, Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton announced that she will be running for a third term in the mayor's office. “I love this community, and I love working to ...

Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton headshot (WKYT) One issue the mayor has focused on is violent crime. She said that with the creation of One Lexington and working closely with the Lexington Police ...

Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton speaks with the media before the groundbreaking ceremony at the new Legacy Business Park on June 18, 2025, in Lexington, KY.

Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton speaks during a groundbreaking for a new senior center and therapeutic recreation center in Shillito Park in Lexington, Ky., on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024.

Mayor Linda Gorton celebrated the city’s declining homicide rates, robust job growth and new investments in housing and economic development Tuesday during her annual State of the City speech.

Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton has announced expanded police and private security downtown following an assault. The plan ...