Lead Story
Oct 7, 2026
Lexington Mayor Vetoes Solar Zoning Amendment Despite Farmland Protections and Customer Bill Benefits
Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton vetoed a zoning amendment that would have allowed agrivoltaic solar projects on no more than 1% of Fayette County land. Supporters argue the veto removes farmland protections and blocks a key path to affordable clean energy and local emission reduction goals.
Priya Sharma