About 250LEX
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Mayor Linda Gorton
Hello, everyone!
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!
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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