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Lexington officials urge residents to apply for city boards and commissions; monthly vacancy emails available

3466323 · May 22, 2025
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Council member Shayla Lynch and city staff outlined how Lexington residents can apply for more than 60 boards and commissions, described application tips and monthly vacancy notices, and highlighted the Senior Services Commission as an accessible entry point for volunteers.

Council member Shayla Lynch and city staff on May 20 detailed how Lexington residents can learn about and apply to serve on municipal boards and commissions, and encouraged broader neighborhood participation.

Lynch, who introduced the segment, said the presentation would "continue the deep dive to do to talk about the city's boards and commissions." She invited Melissa McCart Smith of the mayor's office to explain application steps and resources.

Melissa McCart Smith, administrative specialist senior in the mayor's office, told viewers she recommends starting at the city's website, which "has a page for each board and commission" and lists a contact person for each seat. "Another thing that I…

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