Want to get more involved in the city’s happenings, but don’t know where to begin? Joining a board or a commission can help fill that void in your life + an empty seat at their table.
In Lexington, there are 70 boards + commissions focused on parks, the airport, sister cities + more. Currently, 39 either have vacancies or terms ending soon. Today, we’re sharing 10 of them, so keep scrolling to find a spot that might interest you.
How to get involved
To be considered, you must first fill out an application. Click here to be placed on the vacancy notification list. Note: Some board vacancies are centered around specific neighborhood residents or career fields.
Current vacancies + terms ending soon
- Three spots | Four-year term
- Advises city government on issues that impact citizens with disabilities.
Affordable Housing Governing Board
- One spot | Four-year term
- Help oversee the actions of the affordable housing fund.
- Three spots | Four-year term
- Help motivate public cooperation and involvement with law enforcement efforts to prevent crime.
Explorium of Lexington Board of Directors
- Two spots | Four-year term
- Aid in decision-making for our children’s museum.
Historic Preservation Commission
- Three spots | Four-year term
- Review legislation + nominations of historic places that may affect historic preservation.
Homeless Prevention & Intervention Board
- One spot | Four-year term
- Support the coordination of federally and locally funded projects to help end homelessness.
- Four spots | Four-year term
- Help guide long-term strategies for the Lexington Public Library.
Lyric Theatre and Cultural Arts Center Board of Directors
- Two spots | Four-year term
- Oversee the management and programming for the Lyric Theatre.
Social Services Advisory Board
- Four spots | Four-year term
- Advise the Department of Social Services on administration + management of all local welfare, domestic relations, juvenile, and children’s service programs.