About 250LEX

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Mayor Linda Gorton

Hello, everyone!
It’s time to celebrate Lexington’s 250th anniversary!

250Lex has planned a year’s worth of unforgettable events that will make for a memorable celebration for everyone who loves this city. Each month of 2025 will focus on a different aspect of our city.

Here in Lexington, we are known for many things … being the “Horse Capital of the World” … great bourbon … award-winning horses … worldclass countryside … outstanding sports … and so much more. Our historic city was founded in 1775, a year before the signing of the Declaration of Independence. We have a lot to celebrate!

All throughout 2025, we will acknowledge our past, celebrate our present, and look boldly into the future of our great city. I encourage everyone to get involved … spread the word … and help us make 2025 a memorable year for all!

Cheers to 250 years!
Sincerely,
Linda Gorton,
Mayor
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 Our Commissioners

  • Eunice A. Beatty, Ph.D. – Co-chair
  • Kip Cornett – Co-chair
  • Lisa Adkins – Blue Grass Community Foundation
  • Monica Calleja – Casa de la Cultura de Kentucky
  • Markus Cross – Realtor
  • Ray Daniels – Equity Solutions Group
  • Annissa Franklin – Urban League
  • Toa Green – Crank & Boom Craft Ice Cream
  • Preeti Gupta – Community Volunteer
  • Amanda Hale – The Lexington School
  • Tom Harris – University of Kentucky
  • Christy Hiler – Cornett
  • Whit Hiler – Cornett
  • Amanda Higgins – Lexington History Museum
  • Lisa Higgins-Hord – University of Kentucky
  • Jacob Keeton – Commission Staff Support, Office of the Mayor
  • Heather Lyons – Office of the Mayor
  • Christa Marrillia – Keeneland Association
  • Everett McCorvey – University of Kentucky Opera
  • Megan Moloney – Transylvania University
  • Mary Quinn Ramer – VisitLEX
  • Brian Sipe – Central Bank Center
  • Vice Mayor Dan Wu – City of Lexington
  • Nathan Zamarron – LexArts

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