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. Today, we’re sharing 10 of them that either have vacancies or terms ending soon, 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
Agricultural Extension District Board
- Two spots, treasurer + member | Three-year term
- Helps guide community programs in agriculture, family living, and youth development.
- Two spots, chair + member | Three-year term
- Guides the airport’s mission and policies, ensures effective operations, and represents the facility publicly, with major upgrades supported by federal or occasional state grants.
- 11 spots | Four-year term
- Help motivate public cooperation and involvement with law enforcement efforts to prevent crime.
- One spot, Fayette County Property Owner | Four-year term
- Evaluates design applications for historic areas and advises city leaders on creating or updating historic districts and landmarks.
Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention Coalition
- Two spots | Four-year term
- Leads collaborative efforts to address and prevent interpersonal violence.
- Two spots | Three-year term
- Reviews enforcement matters from the emergency management and waste management divisions.
Historic Preservation Commission
- Two spots, neighborhood + banking representatives | Four-year term
- Review legislation + nominations of historic places that may affect historic preservation.
Homeless Prevention & Intervention Board
- One spot, Unhoused or formerly unhoused representative | Four-year term
- Support the coordination of federally and locally funded projects to help end homelessness.
- Three spots | Four-year term
- Help guide long-term strategies for the Lexington Public Library.
Social Services Advisory Board
- One 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.
