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Resident alleges Code Enforcement administrative hearings violate Kentucky Open Meetings Act

2333250 · February 18, 2025
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A Lexington resident told the council she believes Code Enforcement is using rotating hearing officers to avoid Open Meetings Act requirements and urged council members to investigate; she cited KRS 65.8815(3).

LEXINGTON, Ky. — During public comment at the Feb. 18 Lexington Fayette Urban County Council work session a resident alleged that the city’s Code Enforcement administrative hearing board is operating in violation of the Kentucky Open Meetings Act by using rotating hearing officers rather than a quorum of board members.

Toniqa Oliver, who identified herself as living in District 11, said she requested records of the hearings and has filed an Open Meetings appeal. Oliver cited KRS 65.8815(3), which she said…

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