Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton told the Kentucky Housing Task Force on Monday about Lexington and Fayette County’s housing needs.
Gorton was unable to provide lawmakers with a clear number of units needed because the city is currently in the middle of a study to better understand local housing needs. However, she said there’s definitely a need for housing—especially affordable housing.
“We believe we are short of housing, and that’s why we are putting a lot of our resources into affordable housing,” Gorton said. “That is a huge need for us.”…